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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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Patrick Mooney / The Athletic:
Cubs had no choice but to sign Dansby Swanson and make him the new face at Wrigley Field — It would have been so awkward. Picture the highest-ranking members of the Cubs' organization, dressed in their tailored sport coats and quarter-zip pullovers, filing in to face the crowd at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Sources: Cubs, Dansby Swanson agree to 7-year, $177M deal
Sources: Cubs, Dansby Swanson agree to 7-year, $177M deal
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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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Ken Rosenthal / MLB - The Athletic:
Red Sox ownership shares the blame for team's underwhelming offseason — I can't defend Chaim Bloom. Not for his dud of a trade deadline. Not for his uninspired work thus far this offseason. But Red Sox ownership deserves as much if not more blame for the franchise's current inertia.
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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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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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Chicago Tribune:
Photos: New York Knicks 114, Chicago Bulls 91 — Photos from the Chicago Bulls' 114-91 loss to the New York Knicks on Dec. 16, 2022, at the United Center.
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Jack Sommers / Sports Illustrated:
Diamondbacks Updated WAR and Payroll Projections — Mike Hazen has already quietly upgraded the roster with more yet to come — While the big spending teams have made big news signing many of the stars of the game to mega contracts, the Diamondbacks have been quietly upgrading their roster.
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ESPN:
Rangers host Phils to kick off 2023 ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ — BRISTOL, Conn. — National League champion Philadelphia will play at Texas on April 2 in the first ESPN Sunday night telecast of the 2023 season. The Houston Astros will host the Phillies in a World Series rematch on April 30.
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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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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Reports are ‘encouraging’ after Chicago Bears guard Teven Jenkins goes to the hospital with a neck injury — one of several key losses — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 58 — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter on Dec. 18, 2022 at Soldier Field.
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