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The Cleveland Browns selected two players in the NFL draft forever connected by a horrific injury.

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The offensive lineman from Eastport-South Manor High School was selected by the Colts in the third round of the NFL draft, 79th overall, on Friday night.

LI's Goncalves selected by Colts in third round of draft

Defense became the focus of the NFL draft on Friday night after a record-setting 23 offensive players were selected in the first round.

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The long wait for the first running back to be drafted is over.

The long wait for the first running back to be drafted ends with Jonathon Brooks going 46th

The Buffalo Bills elected not to trade back in the NFL draft order for a third time, and addressed their most significant need by selecting Florida State receiver Keon Coleman to open the second round.

Buffalo Bills open 2nd round of NFL draft by selecting Florida State receiver Keon Coleman

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Tyler Nubin had a terrific college career with Minnesota, recording a school-record 13 interceptions in a program-record 55 games.

Giants pick safety Nubin in second round, cornerback Phillips in third

"When the ball is in the quarterback's hands, Malik is going to be open," Malik Nabers said.

Giants' Nabers confident his game will translate at the next level

J.D. Martinez, who signed a one-year, $12 million deal on March 23 but was sidelined with a balky back, went 2-for-4 with an RBI double on Friday.

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"I think we have to come in on Sunday and from the beginning, throw the first punch and keep throwing them," Miles McBride said.

Knicks determined to not let 76ers take them out of their game

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