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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Giants, Carlos Correa agree to 13-year, $350M deal, sources say — Shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants are in agreement on a 13-year, $350 million contract, a record-long deal that is the richest ever for the position and gives the team a franchise-type player around which it plans to build …
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Mets showing interest in star free-agent Carlos Correa — A surprising new team has emerged in the Carlos Correa sweepstakes — or maybe not so surprising, considering the amount of money the New York Mets already have spent this offseason. — Yes, Steve Cohen might be at again.
Jim Bowden / MLB - The Athletic:
Top 25 remaining MLB free agents: Which teams will land Rodón, Swanson, Benintendi? — MLB teams have already spent more than $2.5 billion on free agents, but some clubs are just getting started. Nineteen of the top 25 free agents from my original ranking in early November have signed …
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees face sizable Carlos Rodon gap after initial offer — The Yankees have made their initial offer to top new free agent target Carlos Rodon, and word is there's a sizable gap between the sides and still plenty of work to do. — The star left-hander is said to be seeking seven-plus years …
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees expected to make formal offer to Carlos Rodon very soon — The Yankees have opened talks with star left-hander Carlos Rodon, and a formal offer was expected to be delivered late Monday or possibly Tuesday for the team's big outside free-agent target.
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens QB Tyler Huntley limited in practice, remains in concussion protocol; QB Lamar Jackson still out — Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley practiced Tuesday, two days after a big hit knocked him out of the team's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, but remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, coach John Harbaugh said.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Noah Syndergaard, Dodgers reach deal, sources say — Right-hander Noah Syndergaard and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a one-year contract, sources told ESPN, as the 30-year-old hopes to be the latest pitcher to find a midcareer renaissance with the team well-known for extracting the best from talented arms.
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins, while downplaying the cold, prepare for elements in Buffalo; Jeff Wilson, Terron Armstead updates — The Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss the Miami Dolphins' game against the Buffalo Bills and give their predictions for the game. (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
San Francisco Giants, Ross Stripling reach 2-year, $25M deal — Right-hander Ross Stripling and San Francisco on Tuesday agreed to a two-year, $25 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, enriching a Giants rotation with another free agent acquisition.
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Jalen Brunson at risk of missing first game of season, status for Bulls game ‘questionable’ — Jalen Brunson's injury changed but his status for playing remains up in the air. — Tom Thibodeau clarified that Brunson suffered a contused right foot — not the sprained ankle the coach originally announced …
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Fred Robledo / SGV Tribune:
San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week: Malcolm Bell, Diamond Bar — Bell won his second straight tournament MVP award and helped the Brahmas win the Glendora tournament — San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week — Noteworthy: Bell was named MVP of the Glendora tournament after the Brahmas …
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Josh Kendall / The Athletic:
When the Falcons elevated Desmond Ridder, they might have lost Marcus Mariota — FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Falcons head coach Arthur Smith knew he was taking a risk last week when he chose to make rookie Desmond Ridder his starting quarterback. What he didn't know at the time is that he wouldn't have a safety net for that decision.
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Fred Robledo / SGV Tribune:
San Gabriel Valley Girls Athlete of the Week: Reese Wong, La Salle — Wong led the way for La Salle as it won the Burroughs tournament — San Gabriel Valley Girls Athlete of the Week — Noteworthy: The senior scored a game-high 21 points, which included six 3-pointers …
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Grading the Dolphins' 23-17 loss to Chargers; plus stock up, stock down — Dave Hyde and David Furones reflect on a Miami Dolphins loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that creates more questions as Miami has dropped two games in a row. (, ) — LOS ANGELES — The Miami Dolphins have gone cold right as the schedule gets cold.
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' offense reeling as November Tua isn't December Tua
Dolphins' offense reeling as November Tua isn't December Tua
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