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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins fall at Cincinnati after QB Tua Tagovailoa goes off on stretcher with head, neck injuries — CINCINNATI — The Miami Dolphins lost their Thursday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals, 27-15, but of greater concern is their loss of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to head and neck injuries.
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Hyde10: Should Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa have been out on the field Thursday night? — Everything that happened Thursday night in Cincinnati looked irrelevant the moment Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was slammed to the ground in the second quarter in such a way you knew there was a serious problem.
Sun-Sentinel:
Things we learned in Miami Dolphins' 27-15 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals — Sun Sentinel columnist Chris Perkins and reporter David Furones discuss Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's scary injury in loss to Cincinnati Bengals. (, /South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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Kenny Rosarion / Sun-Sentinel:
Instant Analysis: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Miami Dolphins 15 — The game quit being a game when Tua Tagovailoa was carted off on a stretcher after a scary injury. The fact the Dolphins loss got lost amid the larger issue of their quarterback's health when, for the second straight game, he needed help getting off the field.
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Sun-Sentinel:
Mike McDaniel defends Dolphins' decision to play Tua Tagovailoa vs. Bengals after injury scare days earlier — Sun Sentinel columnist Chris Perkins and reporter David Furones discuss Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's scary injury in loss to Cincinnati Bengals. (, /South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge by the numbers: A deep dive into Yankee slugger's unforgettable season ... with more to come — Aaron Judge is having himself a life-changing season. That much was evident since about mid-May, and his decision to turn down the Yankees' contract extension to bet on himself …
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Jace Evans / USA Today:
Roger Maris Jr.: Aaron Judge on verge of becoming ‘the actual single-season home run champ’
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge hits 61st home run of season, ties Roger Maris' AL and Yankees single-season record
ESPN:
Reports: New York Mets calling up top prospect Francisco Alvarez — The New York Mets are calling up top prospect Francisco Alvarez for this weekend's pivotal three-game series against the Atlanta Braves, according to multiple reports Thursday. — Alvarez, a 20-year-old catcher …
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB's biggest series of the year: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves with NL East at stake — There's a moment in every baseball season where the grind gives way to gravity, and 156 one-day-at-a-time narratives collapse in the face of a big game. Or three big games.
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Ace Shohei Ohtani takes no-hit bid into 8th inning, Los Angeles Angels defeat Oakland Athletics — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani has provided Angels fans with plenty of highlights this season. He almost topped them all Thursday night. — Ohtani, the Angels' two-way phenom and the reigning AL MVP …
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Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich hoping to get better play from unit — Gang Green's defense has been hit or miss this season. — The problem is there have been far more misses than hits during the season's first three weeks. — After finishing last season dead last in total defense …
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens LT Ronnie Stanley says he's ‘very close’ to returning, could play Sunday vs. Bills — Ravens offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley talks about his possible return from injury and the flexibility he needs to potentially start against the Bills. (Baltimore Sun)
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USA Today:
One of two climbers found dead near Idyllwild was former Dallas Cowboys player Gavin Escobar — Eliana Perez Shad PowersPalm Springs Desert Sun — A former NFL player was one of two rock climbers who were found dead in a remote area near Idyllwild on Wednesday.
Chris Cotillo / Union-News:
Rich Hill plans to pitch again in 2023, would welcome return to Red Sox — BOSTON — Rich Hill will turn 43 in March. He is, already, the oldest pitcher in baseball, and by a lot. Yet the lefty isn't thinking about hanging up his cleats this winter. — Hill, who struck out nine batters …
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Eduardo Escobar comes up clutch against Marlins, carries Mets to 5-4 walk-off victory — The Mets have been searching for offense throughout this two-game series against the Miami Marlins. Eduardo Escobar supplied it for them Wednesday night at Citi Field in a 5-4 walk-off win.
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Laying out the options for a hurricane-impacted Mets-Braves series
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J.J. Cooper / Baseball America:
Andrew Painter: Baseball America 2022 Minor League Pitcher of the Year: — Editor's note: Of the past 20 Baseball America Minor League Players of the Year, just four have been pitchers: Josh Beckett (2001), Jeff Francis (2004), Jeremy Hellickson (2010) and Blake Snell (2015).
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Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Nets Notebook: Steve Nash says team is changing up offensive schemes — With new players and new assistant coaches comes a new Nets offense. — Head coach Steve Nash said the influx of new personnel will allow the team to make some changes to the offense in training camp entering the season.
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