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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Miami Dolphins hire Mike McDaniel to be next head coach — The Miami Dolphins have their next head coach. — It's San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. McDaniel will become Miami the Dolphins' 14th head coach — 11th not counting interim coaches …
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Five things to know about Dolphins' new coach Mike McDaniel — The Miami Dolphins hired San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel to be the team's 14th head coach — 11th not counting interim coaches Miami has had. Here's more on the first-time head coach:
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
FSU's Jermaine Johnson II went from ‘Last Chance U’ to Senior Bowl standout ahead of NFL draft — MOBILE, ALA. — Florida State defensive end and NFL draft prospect Jermaine Johnson II could've easily given up five years ago. — A talented high school prospect out of Eden Prairie …
Kenny Rosarion / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' new coach: Sun Sentinel staffers on hiring of Mike McDaniel — Mike McDaniel brings a sharp offensive mind and comes from a healthy coaching tree of Mike and Kyle Shanahan. He's also not the kind of first-time hire to get overly excited about — unless you did similar offensive minds …
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
10 prospects who improved their draft stock at the Senior Bowl — MOBILE, ALA. — The process of evaluating college upperclassmen for the NFL draft began in earnest this week at the Senior Bowl between the practices and Saturday's all-star game. — The Miami Dolphins, along with the other 31 NFL teams …
Keith Law / MLB - The Athletic:
MLB 2022 farm system rankings: Keith Law grades all 30 teams on prospects, with the Dodgers at No. 1 — As part of my prospect rankings package, I've ranked all 30 major-league teams' farm systems, with an explanation of why they're in this order. You'll get an even clearer picture …
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Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Pat Graham leaves Giants for lateral move to Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator job — The Giants blew up Joe Judge's long-term plan after only two years, and Pat Graham isn't sticking around to help them pick up the pieces. — The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring Graham to be their new defensive coordinator, according to a source.
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Orange County Register
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Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Observations on Brian Flores and coach hirings thru a Giants lens
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Josh Kosman / New York Post:
Chicago Cubs in talks to launch streaming service amid resistance from MLB: sources — The Chicago Cubs are in talks with media giant Sinclair Broadcasting to launch a streaming service for customers without a cable or satellite-TV subscription — despite pushback from Major League Baseball on the idea, The Post has learned.
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Baltimore Sun:
Ravens president Dick Cass to retire; former Browns, Wizards executive Sashi Brown named successor — Ravens president Dick Cass will retire after 18 years with the organization and will be succeeded by former Cleveland Browns and Washington Wizards executive Sashi Brown, the team announced Friday.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Shouting? Cursing? ‘So be it’: MLBPA rep Andrew Miller on where MLB's labor negotiations stand — The scheduled start of spring training is a week away, yet owners continue to lock out the players with the sides unable to settle on a new collective bargaining agreement.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
MLBPA rejects MLB's offer for federal mediator to enter labor negotiations during lockout — While Major League Baseball continues to insist that federal mediation is the best route to “break the deadlock,” the MLB Players Association on Friday rejected MLB's request for a mediator …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB lockout: Players reject league's mediation request as two sides exchange barbs
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Evan Drellich / MLB - The Athletic:
Why the players rejected MLB's mediation request and what's next in talks
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Tampa Bay Times:
What will it take for Tampa to lure Rays? New analysis lays out roadmap. — The report for the Tampa Sports Authority places the cost of a full-season stadium in Ybor City at just under $860 million, even with a roof. — TAMPA — An analysis commissioned by the Tampa Sports Authority shows …
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David Laurila / FanGraphs Baseball:
Sunday Notes: The Crime Dog's Equal, Carlos Delgado Deserves Another Look — Fred McGriff will likely be on the ballot when the Today's Game Committee votes in December, and his candidacy is already creating a bit of a buzz. For good reason. The “Crime Dog” finished his career with 493 long balls …
Shams Charania / The Athletic:
A James Harden-Ben Simmons deal is a possibility before the NBA trade deadline: Sources — The Philadelphia 76ers and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey had been plotting to wait for the offseason to chase James Harden as a free agent and save Ben Simmons for a potential deal …
