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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Here's what Dolphins have to do to defeat Saints — Five things the Miami Dolphins (7-7) need to do to push their winning streak to seven games, and beat the Saints in New Orleans (7-7) during Monday night's nationally televised game in Week 16: — Force Saints QB Taysom Hill to rely on his arm
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Jeff Duncan / New Orleans Times-Picayune:
Trevor Siemian, more Saints players expected to land on COVID-19 list, sources say — 1 min to read - - - - - - - - - - - - — Another outbreak of COVID has hit the New Orleans Saints this week, with multiple players testing positive in recent days, including backup quarterback Trevor Siemian, multiple sources said Thursday.
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Tua Tagovailoa looks to take Dolphins' winning ways to Monday Night platform while working to correct recent interceptions — Much of the Miami Dolphins' six-game winning streak can be attributed to the drastic improvements the defense has made, but on offense, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa …
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' Jevon Holland remains sidelined Wednesday due to COVID; receiver away for personal reasons — The Miami Dolphins remained without standout rookie safety Jevon Holland for Wednesday's practice ahead of their Monday Night Football game at the New Orleans Saints due to COVID-19 protocols, Dolphins coach Brian Flores said.
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Sources: Cody Bellinger, Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to 1-year, $17M deal before lockout — Slugger Cody Bellinger and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed on a one-year, $17 million to avoid arbitration before the Dec. 1 lockout that has shut down Major League Baseball and frozen transactions, sources familiar with the agreement told ESPN.
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Associated Press:
Report: MLB payrolls drop 4% to 2015 levels — MLB, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Rays, Philadelphia Phillies — NEW YORK — Major League Baseball payrolls dropped 4% in 2021 compared …
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Ryan Phillips / The Big Lead:
Is Jalen Hurts the Future of the Philadelphia Eagles? — After a terrible start to the 2021 season, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves just outside the NFC playoff picture. At 7-7 the Eagles have a shot at making the postseason with a strong finish. Don't look now, but much of the …
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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard named to third Pro Bowl team — Xavien Howard was recognized for his game-changing performances in the 2021 season when he was selected as a starter for the AFC's Pro Bowl team. — Howard, a sixth-year cornerback the Miami Dolphins (7-7) …
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Chris McCosky / Detroit News:
‘Much too young’: Brain tumor leads to death of Tigers first base coach Kimera Bartee, 49 — Detroit — Too soon. Too sudden. — Kimera Bartee, 49, died at his father's home in Omaha, Nebraska, on Monday. The death came less than two months after he had been essentially rehired …
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens place 5 more players on reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving defense even more short-handed — The Ravens placed five more players on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, further destabilizing their defense ahead of Sunday's crucial game against the AFC North-leading Cincinnati Bengals.
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DJ Bien-Aime II / New York Daily News:
Robert Saleh tests positive as Jets hit hard by COVID — The wave of COVID-19 continues to hit the Jets as head coach Robert Saleh tested positive Wednesday morning. — Saleh showed symptoms and is currently going through protocols. Tight ends coach Ron Middleton will run practices.
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David Waldstein / New York Times:
Closing In on the Great One — As Alex Ovechkin ascends the N.H.L.'s record books, the unthinkable is happening: Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 goals is in jeopardy. Even Gretzky is certain Ovechkin will pass him. — WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals have a locker room tradition …
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Greg Wyshynski / ESPN:
NHL not going to Olympics because of COVID-19 surge — The NHL and NHL Players' Association have come to an agreement to not participate in the 2022 Winter Olympic men's hockey tournament in Beijing. — “The National Hockey League respects and admires the desire of NHL Players to represent …
