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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
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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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