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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Brian Daboll reportedly the favorite to become Dolphins' next head coach  —  Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll reportedly is the favorite to be the Miami Dolphins' next head coach.  —  According to the New York Daily News, citing several league sources, Daboll has emerged …
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Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Bills' offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is favorite to be Miami Dolphins' next head coach: sources  —  Several league sources believe Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is the favorite to be the Miami Dolphins' next head coach.  —  If Daboll takes that job, Dallas Cowboys defensive …
Gerry Dulac / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Sources: Steelers interviewing three outside candidates for defensive coordinator job
Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bears will hire Matt Eberflus as the franchise's 17th head coach  —  Matt Eberflus will be the 17th head coach of the Chicago Bears, according to league sources.  —  In his first move as Bears general manager, Ryan Poles on Thursday hired Eberflus from a group of finalists that included Dan Quinn and Jim Caldwell.
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Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bears special teams coordinator Chris Tabor is leaving for the Carolina Panthers  —  The most likely coordinator candidate to potentially remain as a holdover on new Chicago Bears coach Matt Ebeflus' staff is departing.  —  Special teams coordinator Chris Tabor has agreed …
Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
‘Relentless.’ ‘A terrific teacher.’ The ‘it factor.’ Those who have coached with and played for Matt Eberflus rave about his coaching potential.  —  Questions surrounded Matt Eberflus both times he was hired as a defensive coordinator, and at each stop he more than satisfied the inquiries.
Discussion: Bleacher Nation
Michael Scotto / HoopsHype:
Podcast: NBA trade talks on James Harden, Ben Simmons, Domantas Sabonis and more … HoopsHype's Michael Scotto and Yossi Gozlan discuss the latest rumblings surrounding several stars including James Harden, Ben Simmons and Domantas Sabonis.  Plus, updates on Robert Covington, Eric Gordon …
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Jake Fischer / Bleacher Report:
NBA Trade Rumor Intel: Latest on Collins, Turner, McCollum, Grant, More  —  At this stage of the NBA's midseason trade window, the Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans are considered to be the most active teams in trade conversations ahead …
Jake Fischer / Bleacher Report:
Sources Explain Why James Harden Would Welcome New Scenery Next Season
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Ex-Met Billy Wagner: Hall of Fame ‘privilege’ shouldn't go to PED takers  —  Alex Rodriguez received 34.3 percent of the vote in his first appearance on a Hall of Fame ballot, but a fellow Cooperstown hopeful wonders why the former slugger is even under consideration.
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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz elected to Hall of Fame
Steve Gardner / USA Today:
How Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens can still make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
David Ortiz elected into baseball's Hall of Fame; Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens denied in final year on ballot
Jake Seiner / Associated Press:
David Ortiz elected to Baseball Hall of Fame; Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens left out
Discussion: ESPN, Daily News and MLB Daily Dish
Associated Press:
Gene Clines, World Series winner and part of MLB's 1st all-minority lineup, dies at 75  —  PITTSBURGH — Gene Clines, part of the first all-minority lineup in Major League Baseball history and a line-drive-hitting outfielder for the 1971 World Series champion Pirates, died Thursday.  He was 75.
Vic Tafur / The Athletic:
Josh McDaniels is not the favorite for the Raiders job anymore, and the latest on the GM search  —  There was a strong buzz Tuesday morning around a Patriots duo of Dave Ziegler and Josh McDaniels coming to Las Vegas as the Raiders' new general manager and head coach.
ESPN:
MLB open to pre-arbitration bonus pool for eligible players as labor talks continue, sources say  —  Major League Baseball indicated for the first time that it is open to a pre-arbitration bonus pool during a labor meeting Tuesday with the MLB Players Association, but the sides remain far apart …
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FriarWire:
Padres Announce 2022 Player Development Staff  —  SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres today announced their player development staff for the 2022 season.  —  Ryley Westman returns for his second season as director of player development, with 2022 marking his eighth year in the Padres' organization.
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and MLB Trade Rumors
TMZ.com:
Rob Gronkowski Says He'd Retire If Forced To Decide Now  —  ROB GRONKOWSKI I'D RETIRE IF FORCED TO DECIDE NOW ... ‘I Would Say No’ … If he had to make the decision today ... Rob Gronkowski says his football career would be over — telling TMZ Sports he'd retire if the NFL made him choose right now.
Mirjam Swanson / Orange County Register:
Clippers do it again, rally from 35 down to stun Wizards  —  Luke Kennard (25 points) scores seven points in the final nine seconds, including the go-ahead four-point play with 1.9 seconds left, in their latest comeback win  —  Now they're just being silly.
Fred Robledo / SGV Tribune:
San Gabriel Valley boys athlete of the week: David Garland, La Cañada  —  The Spartans senior scored the game-winning basket against South Pasadena  —  San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week  —  Name: Dave Garland School: La Cañada Sport: Basketball Year: Senior
 
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