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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Nightengale's notebook: Tony La Russa expected to announce retirement Monday as White Sox manager — It was one of baseball's greatest feel-good stories,with a Hall of Fame manager coming out of retirement to lead his old team to a World Series title. — Only, it didn't turn out the way it was supposed too.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa, 77, will reportedly announce his retirement Monday — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 24 — White Sox manager Tony La Russa paces through the dugout in the ninth inning of a game against the Diamondbacks at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 26, 2022.
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Denver Post
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom gives up 3 home runs, leaves with blister, as Braves pull even with Mets — ATLANTA — True to form, Jacob deGrom was mostly dominant Friday night at Truist Park. But his mistakes were big and the Atlanta Braves made him pay for three mistakes he made right down the middle.
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
The biggest regular-season series in a decade? Why Mets-Braves showdown could shake up October — The fact that there is a division title hanging in the balance as the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves meet this weekend might come as a surprise for anyone who was watching the National League East standings earlier this season.
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New York Daily News, MLB Baseball News … and Battery Power
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB's biggest series of the year: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves with NL East at stake
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MLB Baseball News …
Sun-Sentinel:
Teddy Bridgewater to start while Tua Tagovailoa misses time with concussion — MIAMI GARDENS — While starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is out indefinitely with a concussion, veteran Teddy Bridgewater will start for the Dolphins, coach Mike McDaniel said Friday.
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Denver Post
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Sun-Sentinel:
Mike McDaniel defends Dolphins' decision to play Tua Tagovailoa vs. Bengals after injury scare days earlier
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USA Today, NBC 6 South Florida, Padres, ProFootballTalk, New York Post, Union-News, Plain Dealer and Sports Illustrated
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins fall at Cincinnati after QB Tua Tagovailoa goes off on stretcher with head, neck injuries
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Denver Post and Orange County Register
Sun-Sentinel:
Things we learned in Miami Dolphins' 27-15 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals
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Padres and ProFootballTalk
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Hyde10: Should Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa have been out on the field Thursday night?
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Denver Post, Greensburg Tribune-Review and NBC 6 South Florida
Kenny Rosarion / Sun-Sentinel:
Instant Analysis: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Miami Dolphins 15
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New York Post
Marly Rivera / ESPN:
New York Yankees put LHP Zack Britton on 60-day injured list — NEW YORK — Zack Britton might have played his last game in pinstripes Friday night, as the New York Yankees returned the veteran left-handed reliever to the injured list after he struggled in his attempt to come back early from Tommy John surgery.
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MLB Trade Rumors, Pinstripe Alley and MLB.com
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Zack Britton leaves Friday's game with injury — Zack Britton was pitching for a chance to win a World Series championship. The 34 year old came back from a new form of Tommy John surgery, which inserts a sleeve to protect the ligament, in just 12 and a half months with the intention of pitching in the playoffs.
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Orange County Register and New Jersey Online
Orange County Register:
Shohei Ohtani, Angels agree to record-setting 1-year, $30-million deal — Deal breaks the record for an arbitration-eligible player when Mookie Betts and the Red Sox struck a $27M accord — ANAHEIM ― Shohei Ohtani and the Angels wrapped up one large item of off-season business Saturday …
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles' dramatic 2-1 win over Yankees not enough to stave off elimination from postseason contention — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 32 — NEW YORK — A soldout Yankee Stadium wanted to witness history. The Orioles wanted to survive. By early Saturday morning, neither had their wish granted.
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Denver Post and Mercury News
Eric He / Orange County Register:
College Sports | UCLA takes down No. 15 Washington in a statement win — Dorian Thompson-Robinson passes for 315 yards and three touchdowns and runs for another score as the unbeaten Bruins open a big lead then hold off the Huskies, 40-32 — PASADENA — Most of the talk around the Pac-12 …
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Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bears could be without kicker Cairo Santos for their Week 4 road game — The Chicago Bears are bracing for the possibility they will be without kicker Cairo Santos on Sunday when they play the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. — Santos was excused from Thursday's practice …
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Chicago Sun-Times
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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Denver Post
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Jeff Barker / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles intend to sign new lease committing team to remaining in Baltimore, document says — The Orioles intend to sign a new lease with the Maryland Stadium Authority committing the ball club to remaining in Baltimore even as the family of ailing owner Peter Angelos battles in court …
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MLB Trade Rumors, Camden Chat and Padres
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.
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ProFootballTalk, Sports Illustrated and New York Post
