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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' best effort in frigid Buffalo falls short on late field goal — ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Miami Dolphins showed a lot of resiliency to compete for four quarters Saturday night against the Buffalo Bills. — There was no reason for anyone to believe they could win this game.
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Kenny Rosarion / Sun-Sentinel:
Instant Analysis: Buffalo Bills 32, Miami Dolphins 29 — Quick thoughts from South Florida Sun Sentinel staffers on the Miami Dolphins' loss to the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium Saturday night: — There's no shame in that loss. Josh Allen had to be great — and he was for Buffalo.
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Sun-Sentinel:
Things we learned in Miami Dolphins' 32-29 loss to the Buffalo Bills — The Dolphins entered their game against Buffalo riding back-to-back losses while the Bills were on a four-game winning streak. Here are some of the top takeaways from the Miami Dolphins' 32-29 loss to the Buffalo Bills …
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Ken Rosenthal / MLB - The Athletic:
What I'm hearing about the Dodgers and Dansby Swanson — A path exists for the Dodgers to sign free-agent shortstop Dansby Swanson. Not an obvious path. Not an especially likely path. But the Dodgers could significantly alter their up-the-middle defense if they add Swanson and complete …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Sources: Cubs, Dansby Swanson agree to 7-year, $177M deal — The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a 7-year, $177 million deal with free agent shortstop Dansby Swanson, sources told ESPN on Saturday. — The deal includes a full no-trade clause, a source told ESPN's Kiley McDaniel.
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Patrick Mooney / The Athletic:
Cubs had no choice but to sign Dansby Swanson and make him the new face at Wrigley Field
Cubs had no choice but to sign Dansby Swanson and make him the new face at Wrigley Field
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens stumble to 13-3 loss to Browns, fall out of first place in AFC North — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 27 — CLEVELAND — The Ravens' offense didn't save its worst for last Saturday afternoon, not quite, but it came close. For three quarters, the Ravens had stopped and started …
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Ryan McFadden / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens CB Marcus Peters exits loss to Browns with calf injury; DL Calais Campbell suffers knee injury — Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters suffered a calf injury in the third quarter, while defensive lineman Calais Campbell exited with a knee injury in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 13-3 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs, Drew Smyly near deal for 2023 season, sources say — The Chicago Cubs are closing in on an agreement with left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN on Sunday. — Smyly, 33, made 22 starts last season for Chicago, pitching well in the second half …
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Kyle Goon / Orange County Register:
Lakers' Anthony Davis could miss a month with foot injury — It has become an unsettlingly familiar feeling for the Lakers: After a freakish injury, Anthony Davis appears to be on track to miss significant time. — That doesn't make it any easier to stomach.
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Steve Cohen: Cost of keeping promise to Mets fans doesn't ‘scare me at all’ — MORE FROM: — Three days after the record deal was done, and star shortstop Carlos Correa was gone to the San Francisco Giants for a shortstop-record $350 million, you could still hear a tinge of disappointment in Steve Cohen's voice.
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Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Paolo Banchero scores 31 at Boston for Magic's 6th-straight win — BOSTON — In a game nobody on the Magic or the Boston Celtics — outside of Orlando's Paolo Banchero — found their offensive rhythm, it was “bell plays” down the stretch that was the difference-maker for the Magic in their 95-92 victory on Sunday at TD Garden.
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Why has there been a dizzying level of money and term in baseball free agency this year? — Baseball's 2022-23 offseason has come with an onomatopoeic motto: “Cha-ching!” — It's been a head-spinning time for the business of baseball, with megadeals consummated at every turn of a scope …
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