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Chris Perkins / Sun-Sentinel:
How do they fit?  A closer look at Dolphins' 2023 draft class  —  MIAMI GARDENS — The 2023 NFL draft was low-key for the Dolphins because they didn't have a first-round pick and only had four selections overall.  The Dolphins lost one first-round pick in the Tom Brady/Sean Payton tampering decision …
Discussion: Associated Press
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Chris Perkins / Sun-Sentinel:
How did Dolphins fare in the draft compared to AFC East foes?  Let's take a look  —  The AFC East got more competitive because of the NFL draft, an event which saw every team in the division acquire talented players that could contribute to a playoff berth and, in one or two cases, perhaps a playoff run.
Discussion: Mercury News
Sun-Sentinel:
Fast facts: Learn more about Dolphins TE Elijah Higgins, Miami's sixth-round draft pick  —  The Miami Dolphins selected Stanford wide receiver/tight end Elijah Higgins on Saturday with their sixth-round draft pick.  Here's what you need to know about Higgins, who was born in Florida and has extended family in the Tampa area:
Discussion: NBCSports.com and Mercury News
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins take college WR who will play TE with sixth-round pick in NFL draft  —  On Day 3 of the NFL draft, the Miami Dolphins finally selected a tight end — sort of.  —  The long wait for the Dolphins' first pick Saturday finally concluded when the team took Stanford pass-catcher Elijah Higgins …
Discussion: NBCSports.com
Chris Perkins / Sun-Sentinel:   Dolphins drafted the best players available with first two picks instead of filling needs. Stay tuned ...
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat, Butler make another playoff statement, pushing past Knicks 108-101 in series opener  —  NEW YORK — The opponent changed, the magic continues.  —  The team that required two chances just to survive the play-in round, entering the NBA playoffs as the No. 8 seed at the bottom …
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Winderman's view: Support from supporting cast when needed by Heat, so it's 1-0  —  NEW YORK — Observations and other notes of interest from Sunday's 108-101 NBA playoff victory over the New York Knicks:  — No, Gabe Vincent won't necessarily go down as the Tim Hardaway of Heat-Knicks 2.0.
Peter Sblendorio / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Aaron Judge has mild hip strain, will stay off IL for now  —  ARLINGTON — Aaron Judge is dealing with a mild strain to the top of his hip but feels better three days after suffering the injury, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Saturday.  —  Judge underwent an MRI on Friday …
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Peter Sblendorio / New York Daily News:
Yankees call up Jake Bauers after torrid start at Triple-A in effort to boost struggling offense  —  ARLINGTON — Beset by injuries and inconsistency, the Yankees called up one of their hottest-hitting minor leaguers to potentially provide a boost on offense.
Peter Sblendorio / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Aaron Judge awaiting official word on hip
Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
After passing on Jalen Carter, the Chicago Bears doubled down on DTs Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens.  Now they must develop.  —  There is nothing Ryan Poles could have said about Jalen Carter on Thursday night that would have been more telling than his actions — passing on the Georgia defensive tackle in the first round.
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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
The state of MLB's Rookie of the Year races after one month  —  Rookie of the Year races are hard to preview ahead of each MLB season, and even a month into a campaign, you still don't have a firm grasp of who will be in the running.  —  Some of the rookies off to hot starts will fade …
Discussion: True Blue LA
D. Williams / USA Today:
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Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles' DL Hall strikes out 7, throws 75 pitches after being called up as 27th man for doubleheader vs. Tigers  —  Left-handed pitching prospect DL Hall didn't break camp with the Orioles because they wanted him to continue to work as a starter.  His first appearance with Baltimore …
Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Giants trade up for Tennessee deep threat WR Jalin Hyatt in third round  —  Tennessee speedster wide receiver Jalin Hyatt is coming to New York to take the top off defenses in the NFC East.  —  “I feel like I'm probably the best deep-threat receiver in the draft,” Hyatt, 21 …
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