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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins place Elijah Campbell on IR, elevate two defensive backs for Panthers game — The Miami Dolphins have called up two young defensive backs from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's home game against the Carolina Panthers to address injuries that could water down the special teams unit.
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Status of Dolphins safety Brandon Jones in doubt for Sunday vs. Panthers; TE Adam Shaheen, two others out — MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins entered Friday with their two starting safeties' game status for Sunday against the Carolina Panthers in doubt. One got through Friday's practice deemed ready …
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Orange County Register
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
A tight (end) bond between Mike Gesicki, Durham Smythe — and a rookie learning from them who could see more playing time — MIAMI GARDENS — There are many petitions out for Miami Dolphins' top tight end and impending free agent Mike Gesicki to get a rich new contract from the team.
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Super Two Status Set At 2.116 Years Of Service — This year's Super Two cutoff point has been set at precisely two years and 116 days of service, MLBTR's Tim Dierkes has learned. This marker will affect the financial value for players with between two and three years of service time.
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Jays Journal, Bleacher Nation and Covering the Corner
Shams Charania / The Athletic:
Celtics' Enes Kanter changes name to Enes Kanter Freedom: Sources — Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter is changing his name to Enes Kanter Freedom, sources tell The Athletic. Kanter will be his middle name; Freedom is his new last name. He will officially become a U.S. citizen on Monday.
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NBCSports.com, Union-News and CBS Boston
ESPN:
Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly bringing back Yoshi Tsutsugo on 1-year deal — PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are bringing back first baseman/outfielder Yoshi Tsutsugo on a one-year deal, $4 million deal, according to multiple reports Wednesday. — The deal is pending a physical.
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Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Sources: Pirates have agreement in place with Yoshi Tsutsugo for 2022 — It was the move Pirates fans have been clamoring for since the 2021 regular season ended, with those who follow the team wanting general manager Ben Cherington to bring back Yoshi Tsutsugo and return one of the team's few sources of legitimate power.
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True Blue LA, Bucs Dugout, Bleacher Nation and Lookout Landing
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Week 12 recap: Chicago Bears need a 4th-quarter rally — and a FG as time expires — to snap their 5-game losing streak and beat the winless Detroit Lions 16-14 — DETROIT — As Cairo Santos sent a 28-yard field goal through the uprights while the seconds wound down Thursday afternoon …
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Denver Post and Bleacher Nation
ESPN:
Kansas City Royals reliever Wade Davis announces retirement — Reliever Wade Davis, a three-time All-Star selection who has 141 saves in 13 major league seasons, is retiring, the Kansas City Royals announced Wednesday. — The 36-year-old Davis, who led the National League with 43 saves in 2018 …
Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
One bold offseason move every MLB team should make — Here's how to win the offseason: Spend a lot of money. In the constant swirl of the sports news cycle, that's as good a proxy for aggression as anything. Right? — Well, no. While stingy owners should often be taken to task for their frugal ways …
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NESN.com and Sports Illustrated
