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11:40 AM ET, August 22, 2022

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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa, most starters play in preseason game vs. Raiders  —  MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins took the approach of something closer to a dress rehearsal early in the exhibition against the Las Vegas Raiders.  —  After the Dolphins rested nearly all their starters …
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa gets two drives as starters underwhelm in preseason loss vs. Raiders  —  MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins had most of their starters play Saturday's preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders, but against a slew of backups, they delivered an underwhelming performance.
Discussion: Mercury News
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Hyde5: More cornerback questions, more running game concerns — five thoughts on Dolphins vs. Raiders  —  Do the Dolphins call unsigned veteran cornerback Joe Haden?  —  It has to cross their minds.  With the status of starter Byron Jones uncertain for the regular-season opener and depth concerns …
Discussion: Mercury News
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins camp: Defense dominates in 2-minute drill as Tua throws another INT; plus stock up, stock down
ESPN:
San Diego Padres give Josh Hader break from closer role after shaky outings  —  SAN DIEGO — The Padres are giving reliever Josh Hader a break from the closer role after ninth-inning meltdowns on Thursday and Friday resulted in San Diego losses.  —  Padres manager Bob Melvin said before Saturday's game …
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ESPN:
San Diego Padres' Blake Snell starts day after DUI suspect hits car
Discussion: Sports Illustrated
Padres:
Blake Snell cleared to start after his car was struck by DUI suspect
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
'He's an artist': Johnny Cueto nearly goes the distance in the Chicago White Sox's 2-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians  —  Johnny Cueto was bored as he waited out a nearly three-hour rain delay.  —  “Trying to stay warm but tried to keep active,” the Chicago White Sox starter said through an interpreter.
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Ryan McFadden / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens rookie DT Travis Jones suffers knee injury in preseason game vs. Cardinals  —  Ravens rookie defensive tackle Travis Jones suffered a knee injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday night's 24-17 preseason win against the Arizona Cardinals.  —  Coach John Harbaugh said after the game …
Francisco Rosa / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat's Udonis Haslem returning for 20th season  —  The veteran of the Miami Heat is all in for one last season.  —  Udonis Haslem announced Sunday that the 2022-23 NBA season will be his last after contemplating retirement this summer.  He broke the news on the last day of his Basketball …
Discussion: Mercury News
Kent Somers / Arizona Republic:
Is Chase Field showing its age?  And if it is, do the Arizona Diamondbacks care?  —  Like any other 24-year-old building that hasn't undergone major renovation, Chase Field has shown its age this season.  —  The retractable roof hasn't worked as intended all summer.
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Alex Coffey / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Phillies' Bryce Harper says thumb is at ‘85-90%’ strength ahead of impending rehab assignment  —  Bryce Harper, who has been on the injured list since June 26 after fracturing his left thumb, said he feels like the thumb is at “85-90%” strength right now.He hit in the batting cage Sunday …
Discussion: Sports Illustrated
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Fired Angels manager Joe Maddon having a blast, and blasting how some teams are run  —  Rather than returning to Tropicana Field this week, the former Rays skipper is enjoying a summer off and will be selective about taking another managing job.  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Joe Maddon is managing …
Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
‘Chin up, chest out’: Pushed to play out his contract, Chicago Bears LB Roquan Smith ends his training camp hold-in  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 96  —  Bears linebacker Roquan Smith sits on the bench with linebacker Nicholas Morrow during a preseason game on Aug. 13, 2022 at Soldier Field.
Pete Caldera / USA Today:
Frustration shows for Aaron Boone after Yankees lose again: ‘We got to play better.  Period.’  —  NEW YORK - Here was a side of Aaron Boone normally reserved for home plate umpires who call one too many below-the-knees strikes on Aaron Judge.  —  “We got to play better.  Period.
 
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