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Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
The Chicago Bears will interview Leslie Frazier for their head coaching vacancy. Here's what to know about the Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator. — The Chicago Bears have reached out to at least 13 general manager and 10 coaching candidates for interviews.
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Buffalo Rumblings and NFL Spin Zone
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Associated Press:
Cincinnati Bengals win their 1st playoff game in 31 years, holding off a last-minute Las Vegas Raiders drive for a 26-19 victory — CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow led an efficient offense that scored on six drives, including his two touchdown passes, and rookie Evan McPherson made four field goals …
Associated Press:
Josh Allen, Bills throttle division rival Patriots — ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The lingering sting of being embarrassed on home turf by the New England Patriots didn't sit well with defensive end Jerry Hughes and the Buffalo Bills. — On Saturday night, the Bills did something about it by erasing …
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Pats Pulpit, Boston.com, The Athletic, Mercury News, The Boston Globe, Boston Herald and New York Post
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
MLB International Prospects Signing Agreement Tracker For 2022 — Major League Baseball's international signing period opens on Saturday, Jan. 15 for the 2021-22 class. — Below we have the signing agreements for all 30 clubs, with more to come throughout the day.
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Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
No. 7 int'l prospect leads Dodgers' signings — The Dodgers are once again making a big splash on the international market with another big class. — According to industry sources, the club is expected to sign more than 30 international prospects, including outfielder Samuel Munoz …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, The Athletic and True Blue LA
Dennis Young / New York Daily News:
49ers outlast Cowboys in farce no one deserved to win — Jimmy Garoppolo and Kyle Shanahan tried to gift the Cowboys a playoff win at least three times on Sunday night, with the game ending on the Cowboys flamboyantly rejecting the final attempt. — With 14 seconds left and no timeouts remaining …
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NESN.com, Orange County Register and Blogging The Boys
Robert Murray / FanSided:
Francisco Liriano announces retirement after two-decade career in MLB — After a Major League career that spanned over twenty years with seven ballclubs and included an All-Star appearance and World Series ring, Francisco Liriano is hanging up his glove. — Free-agent pitcher Francisco Liriano …
Discussion:
Sports Illustrated and MLB Trade Rumors
Greg Rajan / Houston Chronicle:
Astros' Dusty Baker discusses Black representation in baseball on MLB Network special — The Astros' troubles following their sign-stealing scandal provided the opportunity for Dusty Baker in getting back into the exclusive fraternity of major league managers.
Discussion:
MLB.com and Lookout Landing
Ben Morse / CNN:
Netflix teaming up with PGA Tour and golf's majors for ‘immersive’ docuseries with glittering cast of players — (CNN)Forget Netflix and chill — it's time to pitch and putt with a new docuseries. — The streaming service announced on Wednesday it will be teaming up with the PGA Tour …
Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Chicago Bears interview two former Dolphins for GM, coach opening — The Chicago Bears' search for a new general manager and coach is including individuals who once held the same positions with the Miami Dolphins. — The Bears interviewed former Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland …
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Orange County Register