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Sun-Sentinel:
20 things we learned in Miami Dolphins' 33-10 win over to Carolina Panthers — MIAMI GARDENS — Where has this Miami Dolphins team been all season? — The Dolphins (5-7), who began the season 1-7, had been warming up lately. But Miami played its first complete game of the season on Sunday …
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins crush Panthers behind Tua-Waddle connection, win fourth straight — MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins showed their midseason momentum is real and displayed what can become of the young Alabama connection of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and receiver Jaylen Waddle.
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Denver Post
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Hyde10: Ten thoughts on Dolphins' dominant 33-10 win over Panthers — Four straight wins. — Back to 5-7 on the year. — A possible big December ahead. — That's the fall-out of the Dolphins' dominant 33-10 win against Carolina on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. The win might not have been a surprise.
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Mercury News and ProFootballTalk
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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Denver Post
Kenny Rosarion / Sun-Sentinel:
Instant Analysis: Miami Dolphins 33, Carolina Panthers 10 — The win wasn't the surprise. The dominance against a decent team was. The defense sent Cam Newton to the bench and the combination of Tua Tagovailoa to Jaylen Waddle was the fuel on offense. Four straight wins? December becomes interesting.
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.
ESPN:
Sources: Minnesota Twins, CF Byron Buxton agree to seven-year, $100 million extension — Center fielder Byron Buxton and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a seven-year, $100 million contract extension, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Sports Illustrated, MLB Trade Rumors, Twinkie Town and DraftKings Nation
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
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
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:
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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Bucs Dugout and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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
