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Why the Sharks and Karlsson appear ready for a trade this offseason

SAN JOSE - The San Jose Sharks and representatives for defenseman Erik Karlsson are reportedly on the same page in terms of trying to move the two-time Norris Trophy winner to more of a championship-contending team.Sharks management met with Karlsson's agents from Newport Sports Management last week, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic, and agreed that a trade could be in order with San Jose in an apparent rebuilding state under general manager Mike Grier.

Los Angeles Times

LA Kings

Golden Knights pummel the Panthers, coasting to their first Stanley Cup title

(John Locher / Associated Press)

They called themselves the "Golden Misfits," rallying around the fact they'd been considered expendable and were left available in the expansion draft that stocked the Golden Knights' initial roster.These Golden Knights are misfits no more.On Tuesday, they became Stanley Cup champions.

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DeAndre Hopkins to visit Patriots next week, per report

The New England Patriots currently have one open spot on their 90-man offseason roster, and they will be looking at a big-name free agent to possibly fill it.As first reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins will visit the team next week.Hopkins, 31, is one of the most prolific wide receivers of the last few years.

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Patriots roster breakdown: Ty Montgomery could play an important role this season

With the NFL free agency and draft both in the rear-view mirror, and the final phase of voluntary offseason workouts underway, the New England Patriots are officially "on to 2023."At the moment, the Patriots 89 players on their roster.Only 53 of those players will be able to survive roster cutdowns and ultimately make the active team, with others competing for practice squad spots.

Sun Sentinel

Dolphins WR Cedrick Wilson Jr.: 'I want to be here' despite trade speculation

MIAMI GARDENS - Cedrick Wilson Jr. was bound to be one of the valued free-agent pickups of the Miami Dolphins' 2022 offseason when he was acquired that March.One problem for the 6-foot-2 wide receiver who was coming off a 600-yard, six-touchdown season with the Dallas Cowboys: The Dolphins traded for elite wideout Tyreek Hill about a week later.

Los Angeles Times

Why Van Jefferson is key to the Rams' rebuilt receiving corps

(Kyusung Gong / Associated Press)

Late in the Rams' final offseason practice on Wednesday, receiver Van Jefferson sprinted up the right sideline as quarterback Matthew Stafford moved out of the pocket and extended a play.Jefferson jetted past a defensive back, expertly tracked a long pass and caught the ball for a long completion, earning fist bumps from nearly a dozen teammates and coaches on his way off the field.

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Mac Jones stresses importance of playing 'the game within the game' at practice

The New England Patriots have three quarterbacks present at mandatory minicamp, and practice reps need to be split up among them.Obviously, starter Mac Jones will see more quality opportunities compared to backups Bailey Zappe and Trace McSorley.Nonetheless, the fact remains that the former first-round draft pick cannot take all of the reps.

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8 players to watch during the Patriots' third open OTA on Friday

For one last time during the voluntary portion of their offseason workout program, the New England Patriots will take the fields behind Gillette Stadium on Friday.The team will hold its eighth and final organized team activity at 11:45 a.m.ET, and once again reporters will be able to watch the action unfold and afterwards talk to a select group of players.

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Patriots among teams interested in DeAndre Hopkins, per report

The old "Where there's smoke there's fire" does not always apply to the NFL.Will apply to the New England Patriots and DeAndre Hopkins, though?The team of head coach Bill Belichick has been linked to the star wide receiver throughout the offseason, and with him recently released by the Arizona Cardinals there appears to be a chance that it will indeed go after him.

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Even Bill Belichick can't hide his excitement about Jabrill Peppers' development

With Devin McCourty off to retirement, the New England Patriots ' safety group will look quite a bit different in 2023.How the team will replace the long-time team captain remains to be seen, but it appears that Jabrill Peppers will play a key role within the unit this season.Arriving as an unrestricted free agent last offseason, the former first-round draft pick served as the fourth member of the safety rotation alongside McCourty, Kyle Dugger and Adrian Phillips.

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Ex-Patriots running back James Robinson clears waivers

Three months removed from unrestricted free agency, James Robinson has entered it again.The recent New England Patriots running back cleared waivers on Tuesday, according to the NFL transaction wire.Robinson, 24, had signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the organization in March after not being tendered by the New York Jets as a restricted free agent.

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Los Angeles Times

Rams minicamp observations: New guys are raising some eyebrows

(Kyusung Gong / Associated Press)

The Rams opened a two-day minicamp Tuesday, the final workouts for coach Sean McVay and his players until training camp begins in late July at UC Irvine.Observations from the Rams' penultimate practice:
Who's not there: Star defensive tackle Aaron Donald and offensive lineman Alaric Jackson were excused from the mandatory camp because of "family stuff," McVay said.

Los Angeles Times

'We lucked out.' How Bobby Miller became the Dodgers' newest pitching sensation

(Matt Rourke / Associated Press)

Two starts into his major league career, Bobby Miller was already looking for a change.Weeks earlier, the Dodgers ' top-ranked pitching prospect had made a superb major league debut, holding the high-powered Atlanta Braves to one run in five innings.Days later, the right-hander had looked even better, going six innings in another one-run outing against the rebuilding Washington Nationals in late May.

Los Angeles Times

With Rams' Matthew Stafford back in form, Tutu Atwell finally appears to be catching on

(Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)

On a Rams team that features nearly 40 new players, it does not take much to qualify as a seasoned veteran.Quarterback Matthew Stafford is preparing for his 15th NFL season but many of the players who will be counted on this season are second- and third-year pros.

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5 Biggest Dodgers Prospect Flameouts of All Time

Tis the season for Dodgers prospects!Just as the front office promised, the team has leaned on the young, up and coming core of players this season with guys like James Outman, Miguel Vargas, and Bobby Miller being called on to play big roles for the club.With so many big name prospects joining the active roster this season, it got us thinking about the biggest prospect flameouts of all time.

Los Angeles Times

'Really impressive.' Top Dodgers pitching prospect Bobby Miller shines in victorious debut

(John Bazemore / Associated Press)

In his major league debut Tuesday night, Bobby Miller 's triple-digit fastball came as advertised.Over the five strong innings against the Atlanta Braves, though, it was the rest of his arsenal that shined brighter than anticipated.In the Dodgers' 8-1 win at Trust Park, Miller put the full evolution of his game on display, giving up just one run on four hits and a walk while striking out five.

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Dodgers News: Bobby Miller Officially Activated, Dustin May Placed on 60-Day Injured List

Today, the Dodgers officially activated top prospect Bobby Miller and added him to the active roster.In order to make room for him on the active roster and 40-man roster, RHP Dustin May was placed on the 60-day injured list.Additionally, RHP Tyler Cyr was placed on the injured list with shoulder inflammation.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Through peaks and valleys, family keeps White Sox' Jake Burger grounded

NEW YORK - Jake Burger has experienced the highs of being a first-round draft pick by the White Sox, the lows of awful Achilles and heel injuries and even lower lows of bouts with depression.He also knows what it's like to come back physically after wondering if he'd ever play again.He has found the other, much better side of mental health.

Pats Pulpit

Senior Bowl executive explains what Patriots are getting from these 5 draft picks

Jim Nagy knows a thing or two about NFL Draft prospects, and about the New England Patriots.A former area scout, who won two Super Bowl rings with the team in the early 2000s, Nagy is now serving as the executive director of the Senior Bowl - one of the most prestigious pre-draft events on the calendar.

ProFootballTalk

Jalen Tolbert ready to put disappointing rookie season behind him - ProFootballTalk

Even though Jalen Tolbert was a third-round draft pick, the Cowboys hyped him last offseason as one of the reasons they wouldn't miss Amari Cooper.They missed Cooper, with Tolbert's disappointing rookie season one of the reasons why.This offseason, the Cowboys traded for Brandin Cooks as their No. 2 receiver opposite CeeDee Lamb.

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Washington Nationals

A glimpse into the future is getting clearer for the Nats! | TalkNats.com

The patch on their sleeves are property of the Washington Nationals with a clear Curly W logo.There are no names on the back of their jerseys, and just numbers that might as well be their Top-Prospect rankings in all of baseball.James Wood is going places, and Robert Hassell III just needs to get that full feeling back after his hamate surgery late last year.

Dodger Blue

Gavin Stone Credits Dodgers Pitching Coach Mark Prior For Helping 'Settle Down' Against Braves

In the wake of Dustin May being placed on the 15-day injured list with a right flexor pronator strain, Gavin Stone has entered the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation for the time being, and the pitching prospect was tasked with facing a tough Atlanta Braves lineup in his second career MLB start.Stone endured a rough first inning, as an RBI single by Sean Murphy and three-run homer from Eddie Rosario put the Dodgers in an early 4-0 hole.

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Walker Buehler Talks Comps with Dodgers Rookie Bobby Miller

Happy Bobby Miller day, everyone!The Dodgers' top pitching prospect - number 21 on the MLB Pipeline - is making the first big league start of his career today in Atlanta and the hype surrounding the moment is getting palpable.He's a former first round draft pick, coming to LA as the 29th overall selection just shy of three years ago and already shot his way through the minor league ranks.

Dodgers Nation

Bobby Miller Debut: Dodgers Manager Sets Stage for Rookie

The Bobby Miller era is upon us.LA's top pitching prospect will make his highly anticipated MLB debut this afternoon in Atlanta and eyes all around the league will be watching.Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shared his message to Miller ahead of start number one."Just be yourself.Don't try to throw 110.

Los Angeles Times

Top Dodger pitching prospects Gavin Stone, Bobby Miller to start against Braves

(Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

The Dodgers promised a youth movement this season.This week in Atlanta, it's about to take center stage.After recent injuries to Dustin May (forearm strain) and Julio Urías (hamstring strain), the Dodgers are planning to start top pitching prospects Gavin Stone and Bobby Miller against the Braves on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.

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Hardwood Houdini

Boston Celtics legend believes Heat Eastern Conference Finals hero should've been 'put on his a**'

The Boston Celtics were taken down by an unlikely Heat team, with Caleb Martin serving the most improbable role as Miami's best player during the series.Celtics legend Paul Pierce doesn't believe Martin should've been able to do what he did, imploring that Boston should've put Martin on his derrière.

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Bulls steal two of Boston Celtics' best in proposal that'd be rejected promptly

It's unknown how exactly the 2022-23 season will be remembered for the Boston Celtics, but the offseason will not be remembered for the team making one of the most unpopular trades the franchise could ever make.Da Windy City's Ryan Heckman concocted a mock trade proposal that'd send the C's second-best player - and best player during the 2022 Finals and on many nights during the 2022-23 regular season -, Jaylen Brown, and Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 hero Derrick White to the Bulls for Zach LaVine and a future first-round draft pick that's lottery-protected.

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Boston Celtics analyst hints at who can be traded following playoff elimination

The Boston Celtics have many difficult decisions to make if/when they are eliminated from the Eastern Conference postseason - mainly pertaining to figuring out which core members are expendable in a potential trade during the offseason.Boston only has Grant Williams' impending restricted free agency to sort out on the free agent side of the transactional equation considering the lack of usable cap space, so finding a trade is the only way for the team to meaningfully move the needle forward.

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Dodgers Rumors: Bobby Miller Making MLB Debut Against Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Bobby Miller was projected by many to make his MLB debut during the 2022 season, and when that didn't happen the timeline shifted to this year.However, Miller was held back during Spring Training because of right shoulder soreness.He did not begin throwing bullpen sessions until early March and only advanced to facing batters by the middle of the month.

Dodger Blue

Phillies Vs. Dodgers Game Preview: Gavin Stone Makes MLB Debut & Chance For Series Sweep

After earning blowout victories in the first two games of the series, the Los Angeles Dodgers look to complete a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium.Doing so would amount to the Dodgers finishing their homestand with a perfect record and extend their season-best winning streak to six games.

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Toronto Maple Leafs

Nonis, Burke, Ferguson Jr Are Available to Be Toronto Maple Leafs GM

There was a great deal of talk throughout the season about the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas with the only NHL organization he's ever been a part of.After all the questions and speculation, Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan decided it was best if the general manager reins were in the hands of someone else.

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Some ex-Sharks are shining in NHL playoffs. Why aren't they in San Jose again?

Brent Burns met with the media inside a nondescript locker room at Sharks Ice in San Jose last April and all but declared that time was running short for him to be a part of a Stanley Cup-contending team again.It's definitely tough when you lose three years not making the playoffs, said Burns, who was 37 then.

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Some ex-Sharks are shining in NHL playoffs. Why aren't they in San Jose again?

Brent Burns met with the media inside a nondescript locker room at Sharks Ice in San Jose last April and all but declared that time was running short for him to be a part of a Stanley Cup-contending team again."It's definitely tough when you lose three years not making the playoffs," said Burns, who was 37 then.

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Washington Capitals

Report: Pittsburgh Penguins interview former general managers Peter Chiarelli and Marc Bergevin for vacant GM position

The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the hunt for new front office members.In mid April, after missing the playoffs for the first time in 17 years, the Pens fired president of hockey operations Brian Burke, general manager Ron Hextall, and assistant general manager Chris Pryor.With important offseason dates quickly approaching, a report from The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun says almost exactly a month later that the Pens are already moving on to their second round of interviews for their vacant general manager position.

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Los Angeles Times

'I'm heartbroken.' Sparks finalize roster amid criticism of WNBA roster limits

(Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Layshia Clarendon won't take this for granted.She knows what it's like to be on the other side.The 10-year veteran guard was one of 12 players to make the Sparks' opening-day roster Thursday and will make her official return to the WNBA after a one-year hiatus Friday against the Phoenix Mercury at Crypto.com

Los Angeles Times

Sparks' Dearica Hamby moving forward after Aces coach Becky Hammon is suspended

(John Locher / Associated Press)

She was on her feet and walking 10 minutes after giving birth to her second child.So, Dearica Hamby has no problem moving on quickly after this latest hurdle in life.The WNBA suspended Aces coach Becky Hammon on Tuesday for two games without pay for comments she allegedly made to Hamby about her pregnancy that violated league and team respect in the workplace policies.

Los Angeles Times

Max Muncy's ninth-inning grand slam finishes perfect homestand for Dodgers

(Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

They got an underwhelming start from their debuting pitching prospect.They faced a five-run deficit against the defending National League champions.They squandered golden opportunities at the plate, and managed to blow a save after a methodical late-game rally.

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FanSided

Early 53 man roster projections for the Steelers after the 2023 NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers have experienced plenty of offseason movement, including a host of incoming free agents and seven selections in the 2023 NFL draft.As we move through the offseason, the Steelers will trim down their current roster to get to an end state of 53 players to start the season.Pittsburgh narrowly missed an opportunity at the playoffs last year after finishing 9-8 in improbable fashion given the team's early-season struggles.

FanSided

Bears rookie found the easiest way to fans' hearts: Hating the Packers

Chicago Bears rookie Zacch Pickens is already a fan favorite, as he expressed his disdain for the team's most hated rival, the Green Bay Packers.The Chicago Bears have the chance to make a move up the standings after finishing with the worst record in the NFL last season.They had the most cap space in the league, and they brought in some big-name players like linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and wide receiver D.J. Moore.

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Hardwood Houdini

Boston Celtics comically swindled in Nets proposal from analyst

The Boston Celtics would be comically swindled if the front office was ever slacking on the job and somehow accepted an offer concocted by NBA Analysis Network that would send Robert Williams III, a 2025 first-round draft pick, and the right to swap picks in 2029 to the Nets for Nic Claxton and Patty Mills.

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Spurs proposal is slight overpay but can be considered by Boston Celtics

Air Alamo's Cal Durrett came up with a trade proposal involving the Boston Celtics and Spurs that would see the Cs land Doug McDermott for Payton Pritchard, a 2025 first-round draft pick, Mike Muscala, and Danilo Gallinari - a deal that would be a slight overpay for Boston but one that would still be considered by an aggressive front office.

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Boston Celtics proposal would open opportunities for Payton Pritchard, beef up frontcourt

NBA Analysis Network's James Piercey came up with a thought-provoking mock trade proposal that would bring frontcourt depth and a future first-round draft pick to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Malcolm Brogdon - which would then create playing time opportunities for Payton Pritchard.The frontcourt depth includes the return of Marcus Morris, who played for the Cs from 2017-2019, and Robert Covington.

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Sports

An N.F.L. Star Finds Confidence in Making Music

SANTA MONICA, Calif.About 30 minutes into Darren Waller's recording session, a music producer asked him to make a small tweak.Waller, the Pro Bowl tight end for whom the Giants traded in March, was stationed inside Interscope Records's sprawling headquarters trying to finalize two songs he'd created.

Sun Sentinel

Dolphins' Raheem Mostert feels Mike McDaniel will 'shock the world' this season, likes Devon Achane draft pick

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert knows Mike McDaniel just about as well as anyone in the NFL, and he sees the Dolphins coach making a huge leap in Year 2 leading a team."He's totally locked in.He got his feet wet," Mostert said Tuesday in a web conference call with reporters."Now that he's settled down, I believe that he's going to start making some moves in a way that's going to shock the world.

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Washington Redskins

5 undrafted free agents most likely to make Commanders roster in 2023

After drafting seven new players last weekend, the Washington Commanders continued building their 2023 roster by hitting the undrafted free-agent market.To date, they have signed 12 players to contracts, who'll look to firmly establish themselves and potentially earn roster spots as rookies.There are people who argue that going the UDFA route can actually be better for a player than being a seventh-round draft pick.

Los Angeles Times

La Habra's Clark Phillips III heads SoCal players taken on Day 3 of NFL draft

(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

There were 19 defensive backs selected ahead of Clark Phillips III before he was chosen in the fourth round by the Atlanta Falcons with the 113th pick Saturday during the third day of the NFL draft.Talk about motivation."If I know Clark, it's going to be embedded in his brain like Tom Brady," Frank Mazzotta, Phillips' coach at La Habra High, said.

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Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Give Promotion To Highly Touted Outfield Prospect

Marcelo Mayer isn't the only highly touted Boston Red Sox prospect to earn a promotion over the past couple of weeks.The Red Sox boosted up 19-year-old outfielder Roman Anthony as well on Tuesday, with the 2022 second-round draft pick going from Single-A Salem to High-A Greenville, according to multiple reports.

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Boston Red Sox

Terry Francona's Cleveland Guardians could show Red Sox the way to better days

Red Sox COMMENTARYTerry Francona's Guardians had only two stars in 2022 but thrived because of contributions from young players the Red Sox can only dream of.I hope you'll excuse my Terry Francona on the brain today." Tito: The Terry Francona Story " has gotten a couple extra watches at this address, his Guardians headed to Fenway Park this weekend for their annual visit.

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Washington Redskins

The 5 O'Clock Club: Blogging the Boys names the best player at every position in the NFC East

The 5 o'clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn't much being published.Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below.CLICK HERE to see the full 5 o'clock club archive
Blogging the Boys recently published an article that purported to identify the best player at every defensive position in the NFC East.

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Washington Redskins

A closer look at Cam Dantzler

There's been a lot of discussion about ongoing offseason needs in Washington over the past few months.One position group that seems to be well taken care of is cornerback, but Washington added even more depth this offseason.This is a discussion about some of that added depth.Washington actually picked up two former Mississippi State cornerbacks this offseason, Emmanuel Forbes and Cameron Dantzler.

Pats Pulpit

Patriots work out D.J. Fluker ahead of mandatory minicamp, per report

The New England Patriots took a "throw it on the wall and see what sticks" approach at offensive tackle this offseason, and it appears they might not be done adding bodies to the position.As first reported by theScore's Jordan Schultz, they have brought in veteran tackle D.J. Fluker for a free agency workout.

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Patriots roster breakdown: Kayshon Boutte is a low-risk, high-reward addition to the offense

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Rhamondre Stevenson embraces new role as 'the guy' in the Patriots backfield

The New England Patriots offense may have played a lot of uninspiring football in 2022, but the season as a whole was not all bad.Take Rhamondre Stevenson: the then-sophomore established himself as one of the best running backs in the league, and a player capable of contributing as both a runner and a receiver.

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11 players to watch during the Patriots' second open OTA practice

The New England Patriots will return to the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium on Tuesday for their sixth day of organized team activities.For the second time this spring, they will not be alone: the media will be allowed to attend the session and speak to head coach Bill Belichick and a select group of players.

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Veteran linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley praises Patriots rookies for their smarts, work ethic

The New England Patriots rookie class has left a positive first impression on veteran linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley.Speaking to reporters following Wednesday's organized team activity, he praised the unit for its collective intelligence and work ethic.Three players in particular were mentioned by name: cornerback Christian Gonzalez, defensive lineman Keion White, and linebacker Marte Mapu.

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Calvin Anderson explains the advantages of being coached by a former player

The New England Patriots invested in their offensive line this offseason even before selecting three players in the draft.Among the earliest moves they made was adding veteran tackle Calvin Anderson on a two-year contract.Anderson joining the Patriots brings him back to his old stomping grounds: he already spent a couple of weeks with the club to start his NFL tenure as a rookie free agent in the spring of 2019.

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Washington Nationals

Prospect Brady House is back from injury and rising through the Nats' ranks

Brady House is on the move from Fredericksburg.(Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)Late last week, the Washington Nationals made some notable minor league moves, with the highlight being the promotion of third baseman Brady House, their 2021 first-round draft pick, from Class A Fredericksburg to high Class A Wilmington. He'll join left-hander Jake Bennett, a 2022-second round pick who got the same call a week earlier.

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Washington Nationals

Jake Irvin gets first big league win in Nats' 5-1 victory in San Francisco

Jake Irvin lasted into the seventh inning Monday night in San Francisco.(Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP) Comment Gift Article SAN FRANCISCO - With the final out of the fifth inning recorded, Washington Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin smiled after Luis García hauled in a popup and seemed to share a joke with the home plate umpire as he walked back to the dugout.

Los Angeles Times

LA Kings

Elliott: 'He's been awesome:' How Jonathan Quick is helping Vegas hit the Stanley Cup jackpot

(Matt Slocum / Associated Press)

The Vegas Golden Knights weren't expecting they'd get in-his-prime Jonathan Quick when they acquired the 36-year-old goaltender from Columbus, a day after the Kings had traded the backbone of their 2012 and 2014 Stanley Cup championship teams to the Blue Jackets.

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LA Kings

2022-23 Panthers Are Reminiscent of 2012 Kings' Cup Team

The Florida Panthers are headed to the 2023 Stanley Cup Final.As a result, they've drawn comparisons to teams of the past.The Edmonton Oilers reached the Final in 2006 but lost in Game 7 to the Carolina Hurricanes.In 2012, the Los Angeles Kings went on a historic Cinderella run, becoming the first eighth-seed team to win the Stanley Cup.

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New York Yankees

Billy McKinney's wild ride back to the Bronx

With Aaron Judge going on the injured list yesterday, the Yankees needed to find someone to replace him on the active roster.Enter Billy McKinney, the once-Top 100 prospect who has bounced all around MLB. Currently playing in Triple-A and performing very well with a .274/.388/.511triple slash and a wRC+ of 127, the 28-year-old McKinney has earned another shot in the major leagues.

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SF real estate

NBA Cribs: The Magnificent Mile-High Homes of the Denver Nuggets

Realtor.com / Ethan Mito/Clarkson Creative / Dustin Bradford / Getty Images Ever since LeBron James famously took his talents to South Beach in 2010, the NBA has been obsessed with the concept of superteams.The thinking goes that if one superstar is great, two superstars are even better.And three superstars?

Fear The Fin

Erik Karlsson 2023 player review: That's Norris Trophy Finalist Erik Karlsson to you

2023 Player Reviews101 points.Need we say more?Writing a player review like this one can be intimidating.All the ones that have come before are players that virtually no one in the NHL is looking at.Okay, well, they're looking at them, but not closely.However, Karlsson's season has been dissected ad naseam by pundits worldwide.

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San Francisco 49ers

NFL minicamp Week 1 storylines: QB concerns for Raiders and Niners? New look for Lions' backfield?

NFL Nation, ESPNJun 5, 2023, 06:12 AM ET

Nine NFL teams are scheduled to open their mandatory three-day minicamps this week, and 21 more will follow next week.As the rookies and the veterans come together, it will not be uncommon to see some familiar faces in new uniforms, with this week seeing the mandatory debuts of defensive tackle Javon Hargrave with the San Francisco 49ers and cornerback Jalen Ramsey with the Miami Dolphins.

Pats Pulpit

Calvin Anderson explains the advantages of being coached by a former player

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Ex-Patriots offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste signs with AFC East rival

Offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste, who was released by the New England Patriots earlier this month, will be staying in the AFC East after all.According to a report by Brian Costello of the New York Post, the 27-year-old will sign with the New York Jets.Details of the deal are not available at this point, but the expectation is that it will be of the low-cost variety.

Sun Sentinel

Dolphins undrafted rookie from UM, Mitchell Agude, sees Jaelan Phillips as mentor as he follows his career path

MIAMI GARDENS - Miami Dolphins undrafted rookie outside linebacker Mitchell Agude continues to follow the career trajectory of Jaelan Phillips.A California native who started his major college football career at UCLA, transferred to play for the Miami Hurricanes and is making his first professional stop with the Dolphins, which share Hard Rock Stadium with UM.

Sun Sentinel

Dolphins sign another former first-round tackle after adding Isaiah Wynn

Another day, another veteran offensive tackle that was a former first-round draft pick added for the Miami Dolphins.The Dolphins signed Cedric Ogbuehi on Monday, a day after word got out Miami had agreed to terms with Isaiah Wynn on Sunday.The team announced both signings Monday afternoon.Ogbuehi was the No. 21 pick of the 2015 draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Fast facts: Learn more about Dolphins TE Elijah Higgins and OT Ryan Hayes, Miami's sixth- and seventh-round draft picks

The Miami Dolphins selected Stanford wide receiver/tight end Elijah Higgins on Saturday with their sixth-round draft pick and Michigan offensive tackle Ryan Hayes with their seventh-round pick.Here's what you need to know about Higgins, who was born in Florida and has extended family in the Tampa area, and Hayes: ELIJAH HIGGINS Pos./round: Receiver, tight end/Sixth (No. 197) School: Stanford Year: Senior Ht.: 6-3 Wt.: 235 Hometown: Austin, Tx.

Pats Pulpit

Patriots roster breakdown: Mac Jones is under serious pressure in 2023

With the NFL free agency and draft both in the rear-view mirror, and the final phase of voluntary offseason workouts underway, the New England Patriots are officially "on to 2023."At the moment, the Patriots have a full 90-man roster.Only 53 of those players will be able to survive roster cutdowns and ultimately make the active team, with others competing for practice squad spots.

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Cardinals release veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins

After an offseason filled with speculation, the Arizona Cardinals have pulled the plug on the DeAndre Hopkins era.As the club announced on Friday, it has released the veteran wide receiver after three seasons.The Cardinals took to social media to make the breakup public:
A first-round draft pick in 2013, Hopkins was a highly productive player in seven seasons with the Houston Texans.

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Quick-hit thoughts on the Patriots losing 2 practices for a rule violation

As first reported on Wednesday night, the New England Patriots have been stripped a pair of organized team activities for violating NFL rules.There is no telling yet what their actual infraction was, but the fact remains that the league found a fine-worthy offense.What does that mean for the team, though?

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Patriots O-line coach Adrian Klemm gets the Dante Scarnecchia stamp of approval

Since losing Dante Scarnecchia to retirement in 2020, the New England Patriots have gone through several offensive line coaches.Cole Popovich, Carmen Bricillo and Matt Patricia all came and went, with neither of them able to provide the same stability that Scarnecchia brought to the table.The latest candidate to help replace the newly-minted Patriots Hall of Famer is Adrian Klemm.

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Washington Wizards

4 trades using the 8th pick to make the Wizards a contender

After another underwhelming season that saw them finish tied with the 8th-worst record in the league, the Washington Wizards had focused their hopes on the draft lottery.Like most things this season, the lottery balls did not go the Wizards' way as they got the 8th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.Since the Wizards haven't appointed a general manager yet, the direction the franchise is going to go is unclear, making speculating on what they are going to do with the pick a difficult task.

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Washington Wizards

3 free agent center who fit perfectly with the Wizards roster

One of the biggest weaknesses for the Washington Wizards this past season was their lack of depth at the five.Despite Kristaps Porzingis and Daniel Gafford taking up a majority of the minutes at that position, it was still a major issue throughout the year.Porzingis only played 65 games this season, while an incredible development for the injury prone big man, was still not helpful for this particular issue with the team.

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Mac Jones ranked 21st among NFL starting quarterbacks

All eyes will be on New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones this season.Entering his third year in the NFL, after all, the former first-round draft pick will be under quite a bit of pressure.His 2022 sophomore season, after all, was a major disappointment; the youngster failed to build on an encouraging rookie season under new coaches Matt Patricia and Joe Judge.

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2 teams interested in recently released Patriots OT Yodny Cajuste, per report

Offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste, who was released by the New England Patriots last week and went unclaimed through waivers, is drawing some interest on the free agency market.According to a report by NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the New York Jets and New York Giants are both bringing him in for visits.

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White Sox' Garrett Crochet returns to MLB team

Garrett Crochet is back with the White Sox.The team announced on Tuesday that they returned Crochet from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 10-Day IL.Crochet is a fireballing pitcher and former first-round draft pick who was quickly developing into a high-leverage reliever for the White Sox.

Yahoo Sports

Chicago White Sox aim to shake offensive rut amid extended skid: 'It doesn't define who we are'

Luis Robert Jr. struck out swinging against Yusei Kikuchi in the sixth inning Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays.It began a stretch to forget for the Chicago White Sox in which 10 of the final 11 batters struck out in the 8-0 loss at the Rogers Centre.The only batter who didn't strike out during that period, Elvis Andrus, grounded out to second in the eighth inning.

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Chicago White Sox aim to shake offensive rut amid extended skid: 'It doesn't define who we are'

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How Victor Wembanyama Could Fit on the San Antonio Spurs

Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 dynamic forward who is this year's most prized N.B.A. prospect, cheered with his family in France as the San Antonio Spurs won the 2023 draft lottery Tuesday night.In San Antonio, fans, perhaps understandably, celebrated like they had won a championship, yelling in bars and honking car horns.

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Patriots roster breakdown: Nick Folk's future is very much in doubt

With the NFL free agency and draft both in the rear-view mirror, and the second phase of voluntary offseason workouts underway, the New England Patriots are officially "on to 2023."At the moment, the Patriots have a full 90-man roster.Only 53 of those players will be able to survive roster cutdowns and ultimately make the active team, with others competing for practice squad spots.

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Ex-Patriots OT Isaiah Wynn explains decision to join Dolphins

After five years with the New England Patriots, Isaiah Wynn will be wearing a different uniform in 2023.The former first-round draft pick left the organization in free agency to sign a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.The Dolphins introduced Wynn to the media on Tuesday, and his time in New England was also among the topics discussed.

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New York Knicks

Yankees Deal With Sign Stealing and Suspensions, Plus CP Makes His Superstar Wish List

(1:12) - YANKEES: The Yankees win their first two in Toronto, but deal with the scrutiny of Aaron Judge allegedly stealing signs and Domingo German's suspension for an illegal substance.(6:45) - METS: The Mets lose in their series opener against the Rays and look to get their bats in action as the season continues.

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Patriots roster breakdown: Jabrill Peppers poised to take on a bigger role in a new-look secondary

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Quick-hit thoughts on former Patriots offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn signing with the Dolphins

After five years with the New England Patriots, the Isaiah Wynn era has come to an end.The 23rd overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft is taking his talents to Florida: as first reported on Sunday, Wynn is signing a one-year free agency contract with the Miami Dolphins.Here are a handful of thoughts and notes on the move.

FanSided

Sean Payton had zero chill roasting Ben DiNucci into oblivion at Broncos minicamp

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton joked with quarterback Ben DiNucci after throwing an interception in rookie minicamp on Saturday.The Denver Broncos have entered a new era with Sean Payton as their new head coach.After the Nathaniel Hackett experiment flopped badly, the team traded draft capital to the New Orleans Saints to bring Payton out of retirement to not only bring the team to its winning ways but to also fix Russell Wilson, who had a brutal first season.

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Vikings make massive commitment to UDFA at position of need

The Minnesota Vikings addressed an area of need after the NFL Draft and signed Army's Andre Carter II to a huge contract.The Minnesota Vikings, after all of the hype and buzz, didn't use a first-round draft pick on a quarterback, instead taking USC wide receiver Jordan Addison.But, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's second draft class is finalized, headlined by Addison, USC cornerback Mekhi Blackmon and LSU safety Jay Ward.

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Patrick Mahomes already made a house call to draft pick Rashee Rice

Kanas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes called his newest wide receiver, second-round draft pick out of SMU, Rashee Rice.The Kansas City Chiefs have had some changeover at the wide receiver position recently.Last year, they traded away Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins.This offseason, after winning Super Bowl 57, watched JuJu Smith-Schuster sign a three-year contract with the New England Patriots and Mecole Hardman joined the New York Jets on a one-year contract.

ESPN.com

Undrafted QB Malik Cunningham brings intriguing skill set to Patriots

Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff WriterMay 14, 2023, 06:00 AM ET

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass.-- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Cunningham at QB: The Patriots have had an undrafted free agent make their opening-day 53-man roster for 19 consecutive years, which is tied with the Broncos for the longest streak in the NFL.

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Kyle Dugger named the Patriots' most underrated player

With Devin McCourty off to retirement, Kyle Dugger is expected to become an even bigger part of the New England Patriots ' defense.If so, he might be able to shed a label given to him by Pro Football Focus: underrated.Dugger was recently named the Patriots' most underrated player - one "who might not be a household name but still plays a key role in whether or not their team succeeds."

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Dallas Cowboys

Tyler Smith on a possible return to left guard: Just tell me where to go, and I'll go - ProFootballTalk

The Cowboys started three left guards last season, and the one who started the most games at the position, Connor McGovern, left in free agency.So, what do they do now?Tyler Smith, a first-round draft pick in 2022, was drafted with the idea he would begin his career at left guard.But he took over the starting left tackle job after Tyron Smith 's injury before the season opener.

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Patriots roster breakdown: DeVante Parker returns as the No. 1 outside receiver

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Miami Marlins

Offishial news: Arraez vs. Acuna; Verlander returns

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Thursday's Marlins MiLB notes: In what's supposed to be his final rehab game, Joey Wendle (Jacksonville) went 1-for-5 with a go-ahead three-run home run.The Blue Wahoos have won eight straight games and closer Sean Reynolds hasn't allowed an earned run since April 9.

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3-time Super Bowl champion Mike Vrabel voted into Patriots Hall of Fame

After missing the cut for six consecutive years as a finalist, a former New England Patriots linebacker won't make it seven.Mike Vrabel has been selected by fans for induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame, the organization announced Wednesday.The three-time Super Bowl champion will join a 2023 class that also includes longtime assistant coach Dante Scarnecchia, who was chosen as a contributor during the nomination committee's annual meeting in April.

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Washington Capitals

Friedman: Capitals closing in on two-year contract extension for Alex Alexeyev

The Washington Capitals are getting busy quickly as the 2023 calendar flips into May.After locking up 2022 first-round draft selection Ivan Miroshnichenko to his entry-level contract, it appears the Caps will be inking another Russian to a new deal.Hockey insider Elliotte Friedman reports that the team is closing in on a two-year contract extension for young defenseman Alex Alexeyev.

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Patriots draftees Marte Mapu, Atonio Mafi come with family ties to the team

The New England Patriots selected 12 players in the 2023 NFL Draft, and two of them come with some prior connection to the organization.Marte Mapu and Atonio Mafi both have family ties to the club through their uncle and cousin, respectively.Mapu, who was brought aboard as a third-round draft pick, is the nephew of the late Junior Seau.

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5 reasons Christian Gonzalez is a great fit for the Patriots

There was a lot of pressure on the Patriots to nail their first-round pick this year, and it appears they may have walked away with the steal of the night.Because they had a prime position at pick 14, they had numerous prospects to choose from compared to years past.Most assumed they would go with one of their top three neediest positions; cornerback, offensive tackle, or wide receiver, and all the stars were aligned as they were initially put on the clock.

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Drafting Christian Gonzalez was a full-team effort for the Patriots

Drafting a player takes plenty of work and time, an effort that oftentimes goes largely unnoticed.While college all-star games, Scouting Combine, and Pro Days are marquee events in the offseason, teams already need to have a good feel for a player at that point.In order to do that, a club's local and national scouting network is key.

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