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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins swarm Giants for fifth straight win — MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins' defense was swarming once again, and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the offense did enough while a pair of rookies set team records Sunday. — The Dolphins continued their surge that started halfway through the season …
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Hyde10: Ten thoughts on Dolphins' methodical 20-9 win over Giants — That's five straight wins. — That's a 6-7 record now. — That's the Miami Dolphins' continued climb out of a 1-7 hole with a 20-9 win Sunday against the struggling New York Giants. — Here are 10 thoughts on the game:
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Sun-Sentinel:
20 things we learned in Miami Dolphins' 20-9 win over N.Y. Giants
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Kenny Rosarion / Sun-Sentinel:
Instant Analysis: Miami Dolphins 20, New York Giants 9
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle, Jaelan Phillips break team rookie records; Brandon Jones misses second straight game
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Orange County Register
Steve Svekis / Sun-Sentinel:
Live updates: New York Giants at Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. kickoff
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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Five-game win streak puts Dolphins in AFC playoff conversation
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Denver Post
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
3 things we heard from the Chicago Bears, including monitoring Justin Fields' status for the Green Bay Packers and Matt Nagy investigating the headset issues — Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy and his assistant coaches spoke with the media Monday after the 33-22 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
4 Andy Dalton interceptions, frigid rain, headset malfunctions — and no Justin Fields — add up to another woeful Chicago Bears loss at Soldier Field — At some point on a frigid, rainy Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field ... In front of booing Chicago Bears fans and apathetic ones …
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Sylvia Goodman / Chicago Tribune:
After sitting through freezing rain at Bears game, some fans warm to the idea of a new stadium in Arlington Heights — Though cold and miserable Chicago weather certainly isn't news to anyone, the freezing rain and gusty temperatures Sunday at Soldier Field had some Bears fans dreaming about a new stadium outside the city.
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Week 13 recap: Andy Dalton throws 4 INTs — the most for a Chicago Bears QB in a game since 2016 — in a 33-22 loss to the Arizona Cardinals — Large sections of seats sat empty as the clock ticked down Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field, with fans fleeing not only the cold, rainy weather but also another miserable Chicago Bears loss.
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Childs Walker / Baltimore Sun:
Five things we learned from the Ravens' 20-19 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers — The Ravens gambled and went for a potential game-winning 2-point conversion attempt with 12 seconds left but couldn't convert in a 20-19 loss to the Steelers in Pittsburgh. Here are five things we learned Sunday.
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Edward Lee / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens back coach John Harbaugh's decision to go for late 2-point conversion in 20-19 loss to Steelers: ‘We would do it a thousand more times’ — John Harbaugh's decision to attempt a 2-point conversion to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers rather than settle for a Justin Tucker extra point …
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens lose gamble on late 2-point conversion attempt and fall to Steelers, 20-19 — PITTSBURGH — When the ball dropped, falling to the field in another AFC North classic, Heinz Field exploded in ecstasy. — The Ravens had led the Pittsburgh Steelers for most of Sunday's game.
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The Athletic:
Pacers potentially move to rebuild, receptive to trade talks on Caris LeVert, Domantas Sabonis, Myles Turner: Sources — In need of a new direction amid a 10-16 start to the season, the Indiana Pacers are moving toward a substantial rebuild and are expected to open up trade conversations around …
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Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
The Mets spent, the Yankees didn't and more: Takeaways from a wild MLB free-agency period — When MLB free agency began, as I was comparing notes with agents and executives, a popular discussion was how many players would sign big deals before the collective bargaining agreement expired on Dec. 1.
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Tim Kelly / Audacy:
MLB Rumors: Red Sox reportedly have interest in Trevor Story — On the latest episode of “Big Time Baseball,” Audacy Sports MLB Insider Jon Heyman says that in addition to two teams pretty consistently linked to Story, the Red Sox might be a player for the two-time All-Star:
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Baseball Hall of Fame:
FOWLER, HODGES, KAAT, MIÑOSO, OLIVA, O'NEIL ELECTED TO HALL OF FAME — (ORLANDO, Fla.) - Six candidates earned election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday via the Eras Committee process, it was announced today on MLB Network. — Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat …
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Inside the Trail Blazers firing of GM Neil Olshey, and what comes next with franchise cornerstone Damian Lillard — Every front office decision, every coaching move, seemingly everything the Portland Trail Blazers organization does is accompanied by this question: How does this impact star guard Damian Lillard?
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Darragh McDonald / MLB Trade Rumors:
Christian Colon Retires — Former major league infielder Christian Colon is set to retire from baseball, MLBTR has learned. He will hang up his spikes after playing in the big leagues for three different teams across six seasons. Colon hopes to continue his life in baseball as a coach and one day manage in the big leagues.
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