Dolphins QB questions at forefront as Miami faces long odds in Buffalo  —  MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins face long odds to pull off a playoff upset in Buffalo against the Bills, but if they want to give it their best shot, they're going to need their starting quarterback on the field.

Carlos Correa, Twins accelerate talks as deal with Mets remains in limbo  —  The possibility of a stunning reunion between Carlos Correa and the Twins is increasing, team sources said Monday night.  —  With the status of the mega-deal he agreed to with the New York Mets last month unresolved …

Ex-Braves GM John Coppolella has lifetime ban lifted by MLB  —  Former Atlanta Braves general manager John Coppolella has been reinstated by Major League Baseball, more than five years after he was given a lifetime ban by commissioner Rob Manfred.  —  Coppolella, 44, was kicked out of the sport …

Ravens RB Gus Edwards suffers potential head injury in Week 18 loss; Bengals RG Alex Cappa carted off with ankle injury  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 53  —  Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins (82) fumbles as he' s tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt, bottom …

RHP Johnny Cueto reaches 1-year deal with Marlins, source says  —  Veteran right-hander Johnny Cueto and the Miami Marlins agreed to a one-year deal with a club option that guarantees $8.5 million, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.  —  Cueto, 36, spent last season with the Chicago White Sox …

Alex Caruso's return against the Boston Celtics signals an improved durability in his 2nd season with the Chicago Bulls  —  Every time Alex Caruso launches himself airborne, Chicago Bulls fans have good reason to hold their breath.  —  But as the point guard returned Monday night …

Stetson Bennett, Georgia dismantle TCU to repeat as national champs  —  INGLEWOOD — When TCU quarterback Max Duggan strode into the end zone, there was a glimmer of hope for the thousands of purple-clad fans at SoFi Stadium.  The Horned Frogs had cut Georgia's first-quarter lead to three points …

Chicago Bears — with an assist from Lovie Smith — leave their season-ending loss with a reason to celebrate: the No. 1 draft pick  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 46  —  Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) thanks fans after a 29-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on Jan. 8, 2023 in Chicago.

Giants Sign Luke Jackson To Two-Year Deal  —  The Giants announced Monday that they've signed free-agent righty Luke Jackson to a two-year contract that includes a club option for a third season.  He'll be guaranteed $11.5MM that's paid out in the form of a $3MM salary in 2023 …

Magic's Bol Bol clears health and safety protocols, rejoining Orlando Tuesday  —  Orlando Magic big man Bol Bol cleared the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols Monday afternoon and is expected to rejoin the team Tuesday ahead of their road game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

New York Mets Sign Tim Locastro to Minor League Deal  —  The Mets have signed Tim Locastro to a minor league deal.  —  The moment you've all been waiting for.  Just kidding, It's not about Carlos Correa.  —  As multiple sources told Inside the Mets, the Mets are signing outfielder Tim Locastro …