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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat could use a Herro, but there still is a formula vs. Knicks — NEW YORK — No sooner did Tyler Herro take a dive for a loose ball that was both fearless and reckless in the first half of the first game of the first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks, then the pain of the moment resonated …
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Keven Lerner / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat-Knicks predictions: See who Sun Sentinel staffers are picking to win — Eastern Conference semifinals (Best-of-7 series) — Heat vs. Knicks: Game 1 Sunday at New York, Madison Square Garden, 1 p.m., ABC — Latest line: Knicks favored by 4 points in Game 1 — Dave Hyde, Sports Columnist: Heat in 6
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Adam Himmelsbach / The Boston Globe:
The Celtics watched the No. 1 Bucks get bounced by the No. 8 Heat. They weren't surprised. — ATLANTA — It appeared that a significant obstacle in the Celtics' path to a title was cleared Wednesday night when the eighth-seeded Heat stunned the No.1 Bucks in Game 5 to win their first-round series.
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat's upset silences ‘doubters and haters’ as everything clicks in advancing to conference semis vs. Knicks
Heat's upset silences ‘doubters and haters’ as everything clicks in advancing to conference semis vs. Knicks
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
A doubleheader of 8th-seed delight as Heat stun Bucks, Panthers shock Bruins
A doubleheader of 8th-seed delight as Heat stun Bucks, Panthers shock Bruins
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Peter Sblendorio / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Aaron Judge awaiting official word on hip — ARLINGTON — Aaron Judge's right hip discomfort “doesn't seem too serious,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after the slugger underwent an MRI on Friday, but the team is still waiting for a clearer picture on the extent of the injury.
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Peter Sblendorio / New York Daily News:
Shorthanded Yankees can't overcome Clarke Schmidt's rough outing in loss to Rangers — ARLINGTON — The Yankees' beleaguered batting order did little to mess with Texas — even after Rangers ace Jacob deGrom exited early with an injury. — The Aaron Judge-less lineup mustered five hits …
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Peter Sblendorio / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge's injury overshadows Gerrit Cole's dominant win against Rangers
Aaron Judge's injury overshadows Gerrit Cole's dominant win against Rangers
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Peter Sblendorio / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Aaron Judge leaves game vs. Texas Rangers with right hip discomfort
Yankees Notebook: Aaron Judge leaves game vs. Texas Rangers with right hip discomfort
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Dan Gelston / Associated Press:
Jalen Carter after Philadelphia Eagles trade up for him at No. 9: 'They're just getting the best person in the draft' — PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Carter said the Philadelphia Eagles never really asked him about his role in a fatal car crash. The Eagles just wanted to learn more about the Georgia defensive tackle's “love of the game.”
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Hayes Gardner / Baltimore Sun:
Deonte Banks, a Baltimore native and the No. 24 pick by New York Giants, grew up with ‘a village behind him’ — The Baltimore Sun's Ravens 2023 NFL draft Q&A with sports editor Tim Schwartz, sports columnist Mike Preston and Ravens reporter Brian Wacker. (Baltimore Sun)
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Brian Wacker / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens take Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers with No. 22 overall pick in NFL draft
Ravens take Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers with No. 22 overall pick in NFL draft
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
White Sox's trade deadline options, Ronald Acuña Jr. on MVP path and Pirates' edge — The White Sox, at 7-19, are not all that difficult to diagnose. Their pitchers' walk rate entering Thursday was the second highest in the majors. Their hitters' walk rate was the third lowest.
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins select South Carolina CB Cam Smith in second round of NFL draft — The Miami Dolphins made the surprising move of going cornerback with their first 2023 draft pick, taking South Carolina's Cam Smith in the second round, pick No. 51, Friday night. — Smith (6-foot-1, 180 pounds) …
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Brian Wacker / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens select Clemson ILB Trenton Simpson with 86th overall pick in third round of NFL draft — A day after bolstering the offense with wide receiver Zay Flowers in the opening round of the NFL draft, the Ravens added to their defense on Friday. — With the 86th overall pick in the third round …
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Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Giants draft Minnesota center John Michael Schmitz in response to Eagles' big first night — The Philadelphia Eagles stacked one of the NFL's best defensive lines with two more studs from Georgia in Thursday's first round: defensive tackle Jalen Carter and edge rusher Nolan Smith.
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago White Sox fall to 7-19 — their worst start since 1950 — after the Tampa Bay Rays rough up Dylan Cease in a 14-5 rout — The Chicago White Sox's free-fall has reached 1950. — The Sox suffered their eighth consecutive loss Thursday, getting crushed by the Tampa Bay Rays 14-5 in front of 11,060 at Guaranteed Rate Field.
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles postponed due to rain; split doubleheader Saturday — Employees were sent home. Players left the clubhouse. — And finally, the Detroit Tigers officially postponed Friday's game, scheduled for 6:40 p.m., because of inclement weather at Comerica Park in Detroit.
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