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Both sides of the NBA playoff bracket on Sunday saw major injuries which could swing series outcomes. - Mark


	Bucks provide optimistic injury update on Giannis Antetokounmpo

	Greek Freak knocked out of Game 1 after taking hard fall
	Jimmy Butler joined exclusive club in Heat's stunning Game 1 win over Bucks
	...while Miami's Tyler Herro suffered a devastating broken hand
	Russell Westbrook shows clutch gene in Clippers' Game 1 upset over Suns
	Nuggets use balanced effort to blast Wolves by 29 points

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10	Grizzlies lose Game 1 to Lakers, star Ja Morant to hand injury

	Morant provides discouraging injury outlook ahead of Game 2
	Austin Reaves explains why he shouted 'I'm him' in Game 1 win over Grizzlies
	Reaves gets shoutout from rival star
	LeBron James credits former head coach for Reaves' development
	Grizzlies guard challenges surprise star in Game 1, Rui Hachimura


9	Yankees ace ties franchise record in impressive outing

	Padres to get much-needed boost in starting rotation this week
	Braves likewise in line to fortify rotation with injury return
	Brewers relief pitcher Gus Varland hit in the face by 105 MPH line drive
	Umpire Sean Barber costs Dodgers with brutal ninth inning
	Watch: Rays reliever ends game with incredible no-look catch


8	Dodgers place key offensive cog on IL with concussion

	Already-rough Royals season takes another tough turn as starter hits IL
	Orioles' Ramon Urias in concussion protocol after scary HBP
	Brewers two-time All-Star ace discusses recovery from injury
	Red Sox infielder takes big step in rehab from elbow surgery
	...but teammate's recovery could take longer than expected

"For the '23 draft ... all options on the table, but we like our position and are very excited. Fire up!" - Jim Irsay


7	Colts owner offers update on team draft strategy via Twitter

	Report: Eagles GM 'absolutely loves' DL prospect Adetomiwa Adebawore
	Increasing chance the Texans pass on quarterback at No. 2?
	Elite receiver prospect to visit Ravens
	Potential first-round tight end receives a clean bill of health
	Dolphins add WR Chosen Anderson


6	Five-time Pro Bowl WR hints at preferred destinations

	Cardinals bad offseason could potentially still get worse
	Insider proposes crazy draft scenario where Bears trade Justin Fields
	Why Chase Claypool is the key to a Steelers first-round trade up
	The most dreadful NFL teams from the past half-century
	The most overpaid and underpaid players at every NFL position


5	Mets calling up top prospect after hot start in minors

	Rangers prospect Kumar Rocker dazzled in pro debut
	Yankees recall top prospect as slugger heads to 10-day IL
	Yankees' starter Domingo German accused of cheating on career day
	Pirates and Bryan Reynolds continue to negotiate an opt-out clause
	The best minor league players never to enjoy MLB success


4	Pair of Philadelphia Flyers voice displeasure with team

	Mikael Backlund unsure about signing an extension with the Flames
	Sharks plan on shaking up goaltending situation in offseason
	...but may lose injured defenseman to a summer retirement
	Could NHL once more attempt to install a team in Georgia?
	Oilers ink a former third-round pick to a one-year extension

"I think in theory [Mattison and Cook] could [co]exist, of course. Different style of backs." - Kwesi Adofo-Mensah


3	Situation between Vikings, Dalvin Cook remains in flux

	Agent insults Vikings, praises star RB amid trade rumors
	Cutting Cook reportedly not out of the realm of possibility for Vikings
	Report: Odell Beckham Jr. chose Ravens over other 'competitive' offer
	Lions rank surprisingly high in power ranking of NFL general managers
	Super Bowl-winning coach offers vote of confidence for Dak Prescott


2	Playoff primer: Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers

	Primer: Hurricanes vs. Islanders
	Primer: Kings vs. Oilers
	Primer: Devils vs. Rangers
	Primer: Maple Leafs vs. Lightning
	NHL releases the first-round Stanley Cup playoff schedule


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	One-season wonders: MLB players who had one good season

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