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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins quickly shift focus to Titans after key Monday night win over Saints  —  The Miami Dolphins handled the first leg of three steps they likely need to take care of to make the playoffs with Monday night's 20-3 win at the New Orleans Saints.  —  But any celebration for the latest …
Discussion: Denver Post and The Ringer
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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' ability to overcome adversity is worthy of respect  —  Since adversity often reveals the true nature of someone's character, it should also do the same for an NFL team.  —  Losing seven consecutive games, as the Miami Dolphins did in the first half of this season, produced a predictable narrative.
Discussion: Boston Herald
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
As Dolphins' season goes through Ryan Tannehill, has a valuable lesson been learned with Tua?  —  Don't ask me.  I don't know if we've grown more patient as a football community, become smarter in watching quarterbacks or more people just like Tua Tagovailoa's solid-citizen story more than Ryan Tannehill's solid-citizen story.
Discussion: Boston Herald
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins grades for win over Saints; plus stock up, stock down  —  The Miami Dolphins accomplished something no NFL team has ever done: winning seven consecutive games after suffering a seven-game losing streak earlier in the season.  —  After the Dolphins pummeled the COVID-ravaged …
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Hyde10: Ten thoughts on Dolphins' healthy win at New Orleans Saints
Discussion: Mercury News
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins dominate Saints as seventh straight win puts them in at No. 7 in AFC playoff picture
Discussion: Associated Press and Defector
Kenny Rosarion / Sun-Sentinel:   Instant Analysis: Miami Dolphins 20, New Orleans Saints 3
Jeff Duncan / New Orleans Times-Picayune:
Saints hastily sign two veteran defenders Monday to help on special teams vs. Dolphins
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
After missing 2 games with ankle injury, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson returns to practice Wednesday  —  Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to practice Wednesday, raising hopes that he'll be ready to return for Sunday's pivotal game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Discussion: Denver Post and Baltimore Beatdown
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens place OLB Tyus Bowser on reserve/COVID-19 list, get back CB Chris Westry  —  Ravens outside linebacker Tyus Bowser was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, leaving his availability for Sunday's crucial game against the Los Angeles Rams in doubt.
CDC:
CDC Newsroom  —  CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population  —  Given what we currently know about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, CDC is shortening the recommended time for isolation for the public.  People with COVID-19 should isolate …
Associated Press:
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani wins AP Male Athlete of Year Award  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Most of the time in professional sports, it's easy to think it's all been done before.  —  With so many fine-tuned athletes constantly pushing each other to the peak of human potential …
Chad Graff / The Athletic:
Vikings' Adam Thielen to miss rest of regular season after surgery for ankle injury: Sources  —  Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will miss the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery on his ankle on Tuesday, sources told The Athletic.  The Vikings placed Thielen on injured reserve Wednesday.
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
5 statistical trends the Yankees need to change in 2022  —  The Yankees love to tout their analytical prowess.  —  In recent years, the team has dedicated millions of dollars to its analytics department, a shadow operation whose impact is hard to understand from afar.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Dennis Young / Chicago Tribune:
NFL reports league-record 106 COVID cases Monday  —  The NFL reported 106 players going on the COVID list across the league Monday, roughly doubling the previous single-day league record.  —  According to NFL Network, all were from positive tests, with 96 of those positives coming Monday.
Discussion: Twin Cities
 
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