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David Waldstein / New York Times:
Punchless Yankees Are One Loss Away From Elimination — Houston's pitchers combined to allow only three hits in Game 3, keeping their team a perfect 6-0 this postseason. — Winning streaks are coveted events in any sport, and often hard to come by. The Houston Astros had only three during …
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
After going out with a whimper, New York Yankees need a revamp - starting at the very top — NEW YORK - The end came not abruptly, but inevitably, another desultory loss that's become customary for a New York Yankees team that just three months ago was peerless but now enters yet another winter unmoored and unsure of the future.
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
An embarrassing Game 3 loss laid the Yankees' faults bare — NEW YORK — The empty blue seats started to grow in numbers during the sixth inning, by which time it had become abundantly clear that the first two games of the American League Championship Series were no accident or anomaly.
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Stephanie Apstein / Sports Illustrated:
Yankees' Elimination Turns Attention Toward Aaron Judge
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees offense continues disappearing act in 5-0 loss as Astros take 3-0 series lead
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Bryce Harper's stunning homer sends Phillies to first World Series since 2009, NLCS win over Padres — PHILADELPHIA - It was magical. — A storybook ending. — Bryce Harper, in one of the most electrifying moments in Philadelphia Phillies history, hit a dramatic game-winning …
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Bryce Harper's homer powers Phillies past Padres in NLCS — PHILADELPHIA — Welcome to the World Series, Bryce Harper. — The superstar the Philadelphia Phillies brought in years ago to turn around a team stuck in mediocrity delivered one of the biggest home runs in franchise history Sunday.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
‘Pure chaos’: Bryce Harper becomes legend, lifting Philadelphia Phillies back to World Series
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Kenny Rosarion / Sun-Sentinel:
Instant Analysis: Miami Dolphins 16, Pittsburgh Steelers 10 — It wasn't pretty, but it was good enough. The banged-up, under-manned secondary produced three interceptions, including safety Jevon Holland's pick with 2:57 remaining and Noah Igbinoghene's late pick to ice the victory and snap the three-game losing streak.
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins hold on late for win over Steelers in Tua Tagovailoa's return, snapping Miami's three-game skid — MIAMI GARDENS — It wasn't perfect, but the 2022 Miami Dolphins honored the 1972 team the best way they could. — They did what the Dolphins from 50 years ago did all 17 times they took the field: They won.
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Sun-Sentinel:
Things we learned in Miami Dolphins' 16-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers — Sun Sentinel reporters Dave Hyde and Chris Perkins recap the Miami Dolphins' win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) — MIAMI GARDENS — Here are some of the top takeaways …
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens hold off Browns, 23-20, behind late blocked field goal try and resurgent rushing attack — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 65 — Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) grabs the football coughed up by Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones as time expires during the fourth quarter of NFL game.
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Ryan McFadden / Baltimore Sun:
With pair of touchdowns, Ravens RB Gus Edwards doesn't disappoint vs. Browns in first game in 645 days — Ravens' Gus Edwards talks about his road to recovery from his injury and his effect against the Browns. (Baltimore Sun) — In his first game since Jan. 16, 2021 …
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Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Magic feel for injured Jalen Suggs as he misses home-opening loss to Celtics — Orlando Magic Mailbag: What can fans expect from the Magic this season? (Orlando Sentinel) — There was a subdued feeling emanating from the Orlando Magic after their 10-point loss Friday at Atlanta …
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Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Magic limit reaching but fall to Hawks; Jalen Suggs exits with ankle injury
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Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
Jets continue winning ways in 16-9 defeat of Broncos — DENVER — The Jets were trying to continue their surprising season and do something the team hasn't done in seven seasons. — Gang Green entered Sunday on a three-game winning streak. 2015 was the last time the Jets won four consecutive games.
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat go from cruise to chaos, hold on for 112-109 victory over Raptors for season's first win — MIAMI — No, not a must-win game. Not three games in. — It just felt that way Saturday night for the Miami Heat. — After dropping the first two games of their season-opening four-game homestand …
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Guillermo Altares / El País:
Andrew Wylie, ‘The Jackal’ of books: ‘Amazon is like ISIS; it takes no prisoners’ — The world's leading literary agent speaks about Salman Rushdie, Stephen King, Donald Trump and the e-commerce giant — Among the literary giants included under the letter B on Andrew Wylie's endless client list …
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