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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Playoff bound: Dolphins win regular-season finale vs. Jets, secure postseason berth — MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins are headed to the postseason for the first time since 2016 and third time since 2001. — Needing a win in Sunday's regular-season finale against the New York Jets …
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Denver Post, Mercury News and New York Daily News
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Game time: Fast facts, odds, injury report and key info for Dolphins vs. Jets — South Florida Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde discuss the Miami Dolphins quarterback concerns this week against the New York Jets and make their pick (, /South Florida Sun Sentinel) — DOLPHINS (8-8) vs. JETS (7-9)
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Boston Herald, New York Post, Mercury News, masslive.com and Denver Post
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Los Angeles Dodgers cut ties with embattled pitcher Trevor Bauer — The Los Angeles Dodgers officially cut ties Friday with starting pitcher Trevor Bauer, the embattled former Cy Young Award winner who was handed an unprecedented suspension following allegations of sexual assault.
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
What's next for Trevor Bauer's MLB career after Dodgers release — The last time Trevor Bauer took the mound, he seemed to have reached the apex of his pitching career. By the summer of 2021, the talent that made him a first-round draft pick and the curiosities that unlocked cutting-edge training regiments had finally converged.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Dodgers show Trevor Bauer the door following meeting where he didn't show remorse
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Los Angeles Times, FanSided, Lone Star Ball and MLB Baseball News …
Andy Clayton / New York Daily News:
Damar Hamlin's breathing tube removed, FaceTimes with Bills players and coaches: ‘Love you boys’ — Damar Hamlin continues to make remarkable progress in his recovery just four days after his heart stopped during Monday night's game against the Bengals. — Hamlin, the second-year safety …
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Chicago Tribune, Mercury News, The Athletic, ProFootballTalk, ABC13, Associated Press, NPR and FanSided
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John Wawrow / Associated Press:
Damar Hamlin — breathing on his own— joins Buffalo Bills' team meeting via videoconference: ‘Love you boys’ — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 24 — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, on Dec. 1, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (Greg M. Cooper/AP)
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Baltimore Sun, masslive.com, The Athletic, Associated Press and Seattle Sports
Maddie Lee / Chicago Sun-Times:
How signings, Kyle Hendricks' health affect Cubs' pitching projections in 2023 — This pitching staff's greatest strength is an element they lacked early last season. — Veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks and young reliever Codi Heuer — both of whom are rehabbing arm injuries …
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Bleacher Nation, Cubs Insider and MLB Trade Rumors
Chris McCosky / Detroit News:
Tigers trade Gregory Soto, Kody Clemens to Phillies for three high-upside players — Detroit — President Scott Harris told anyone who'd listen that he would not be risk averse. He wasn't going to be afraid to take calculated risks. — And sure enough, in his first major trade with the Tigers …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Nightengale's Notebook: Carlos Correa saga shows the value of running a tight ship — The Carlos Correa saga should be a lesson, but it won't be. — There will continue to be shameless leaks on free-agent signings and trades, with about 95% of the information coming from agents.
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MLB Trade Rumors and Twinkie Town
Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Zach LaVine drops 11 3-pointers and scores 41 points in a 126-112 win against the Philadelphia 76ers — The Chicago Bulls took advantage of Joel Embiid's absence to clinch a second straight win over an Eastern Conference powerhouse, taking down the Philadelphia 76ers in a 126-112 road win Friday.
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Bleacher Nation, Seattle Sports, Chicago Sun-Times, The Athletic and Daily Herald
Associated Press:
Man accused of burglarizing Brewers clubhouse after a game — MILWAUKEE — A man passed out in the bushes outside the Milwaukee Brewers' stadium after a game and, upon awakening, entered the team's clubhouse and stole electronics, a credit card, team memorabilia and other items, according to a criminal complaint.
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Bleacher Nation
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Julius Randle scores 32 as Knicks top Raptors to win fourth straight — The road warrior Knicks are finally winners in Canada again. — Behind Julius Randle's 32-point double-double and a clutch bucket from Jalen Brunson, the Knicks held on Friday night for their fourth straight win, 112-109.
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Mercury News, Seattle Sports and New York Post
