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Inside Carlos Correa free agency saga that led back to Twins — MLB, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, Minnesota Twins — When Carlos Correa agreed to terms with the New York Mets, his agent called it Correamas Day, but for those who have been following the saga leading …
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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 …
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
With Heat short on bodies and composure, Jimmy Butler saves night in 112-111 win over Thunder — MIAMI — Tuesday night's 112-111 victory over the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder just about summed up the Miami Heat's season. — There were the requisite injury absences …
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Winderman's view: A Dewayne Dedmon defining (and closing?) moment after Heat ejection — MIAMI — Observations and other notes of interest from Tuesday night's 112-111 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder: — As compelling a win as there has been this season.
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Nathaniel Percy / Orange County Register:
Southern California battered by storm, heavier rain expected later today — A strong storm system continued to dump buckets of rain onto Southern California early Tuesday, Jan. 10, continuing to batter a region already hampered by flooding and debris flows.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Ryan Poles says the Chicago Bears are ‘excited’ to see Justin Fields develop as the starting QB in 2023, but improved passing is needed — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 187 — Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks off the field after a 29-13 loss to the Vikings at Soldier Field on Jan. 8, 2023.
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Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Magic can't keep pace with Kings' lethal offense — The Orlando Magic didn't consistently find answers to slow down the Sacramento Kings' high-octane offense in Monday's 136-11 loss at Golden 1 Center. — The Kings picked the Magic apart early. They took advantage of Orlando's lackadaisical point …
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Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Magic's Bol Bol clears health and safety protocols, rejoining Orlando Tuesday
Magic's Bol Bol clears health and safety protocols, rejoining Orlando Tuesday
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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
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 …
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Baltimore Sun:
Ravens, Roquan Smith agree to 5-year contract extension that makes him NFL's highest-paid inside linebacker — The Ravens and inside linebacker Roquan Smith have agreed to a contract extension, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told The Baltimore Sun.
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Associated Press:
Red Sox's Trevor Story has elbow surgery, to miss most of season — BOSTON — Trevor Story had surgery on his throwing elbow and is expected to miss most — if not all — of this season, delaying the Boston Red Sox's plan to shift him across the infield to replace Xander Bogaerts at shortstop.
ESPN:
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 …
Adam Grosbard / Orange County Register:
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 …
Buster Olney / ESPN:
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 …
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Jayson Stark / The Athletic:
MLB reinstates ex-Braves GM John Coppolella from ‘lifetime’ ban
MLB reinstates ex-Braves GM John Coppolella from ‘lifetime’ ban
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