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CBS Boston:
Jim Corsi, Former Boston Red Sox Pitcher And Newton Native, Dies From Cancer At Age 60  —  BOSTON (CBS) - Jim Corsi, a Newton native who made it all the way to the Major Leagues, won a World Series and pitched for the Boston Red Sox, has died from cancer.  He was 60 years old.
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CBS Boston:
'I'm At Peace,' Former Red Sox Pitcher Jim Corsi Shares Emotional Story Of Terminal Cancer Battle  —  In a very emotional interview, former Red Sox pitcher and Newton native Jim Corsi told WBZ-TV's Steve Burton he is dying of cancer and does not have long to live.
Lorenzo Reyes / USA Today:
'I'm at peace': Former MLB relief pitcher Jim Corsi reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Discussion: Gwinnett Daily Post and CBS Boston
CBS Boston:
Former Red Sox Pitcher Jim Corsi Shares Emotional Story Of His Battle With Terminal Cancer
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Why MLB's labor negotiations have gone nowhere — and baseball's path back  —  MORE THAN A month into Major League Baseball's lockout, well aware that the league and players haven't had a single substantive negotiating session since the work stoppage began and that spring training …
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins dig for motivation in finale after ‘disappointment’ of elimination; plus, a Week 18 rooting interest for Miami fans  —  The overriding theme of Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores' Monday perspective after his team was eliminated from postseason contention on Sunday evening: Disappointment.
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins spent three years rebuilding the same mediocre team they tore down
Discussion: CBS Miami and Twin Cities
Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Ryan Tannehill-led Titans neutralize Dolphins' blitzing defense
Andrew Marchand / New York Post:
Ken Rosenthal out at MLB Network due to previous criticism of Rob Manfred  —  MLB Network has cut ties with insider Ken Rosenthal that is believed to be the end result of acrimony that peaked in the summer of 2020 after Rosenthal criticized commissioner Rob Manfred, The Post has learned.
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets set to add Joey Cora to Buck Showalter's coaching staff  —  Buck Showalter's first coaching staff with the Mets is still under construction, but at least one vacancy is close to settled.  —  The team is finalizing an agreement with Joey Cora to become the new third base coach, sources told The Post on Tuesday.
Bruce Feldman / The Athletic:
Could Jim Harbaugh return to the NFL?  'I think it's real'  —  What a difference a year makes.  Twelve months ago, Jim Harbaugh was coming off a 2-4 season after which he took a sizable pay cut to remain the head coach of his alma mater.  Fast forward a year and Harbaugh finally beat archrival Ohio State …
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Antonio Brown's in-game exit from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was the perfect job walkout for the pandemic era  —  We all want to go out with that perfect ending, a chance to put an exclamation mark on a career no one dreamed would happen but you.  —  But few of us outside the sports arena ever …
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and Twin Cities
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Jason Wright / WashingtonFootball.com:
Why Wolves won't work (and a date to save)  —  We can finally say that we are in the homestretch of our rebrand journey.  We know this has been a long process — one with a lot of pieces and details — and we appreciate you sticking with us.  It's been a while since we've filled you in …
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Angels unable to finalize coaching staff as lockout blocks potential hiring of Adam Eaton  —  The Angels have yet to finalize their coaching staff, in part because one of their candidates is a member of the players' union who currently is locked out by the league.
Discussion: NBCSports.com and MLB Trade Rumors
Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
A historic day for Robert Quinn — and a miserable one for Mike Glennon.  Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears hammered the New York Giants 29-3.  —  1. Mike Glennon hasn't had a worse experience at Soldier Field since April 27, 2017.  —  That was the night the Bears cajoled …
Discussion: USA Today and NFL Spin Zone
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Michael David Smith / ProFootballTalk:
One MVP voter says he won't vote for Aaron Rodgers, calling him “the biggest jerk in the league”  —  Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the favorite to win the league's MVP award.  But one voter has already ruled out Rodgers for consideration.  —  That voter is Hub Arkush …
Kevin Patra / NFL.com:
Aaron Rodgers plans to play in Week 18 vs. Lions despite Packers clinching No. 1 seed in NFC  —  The Green Bay Packers have wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the NFC with a week to spare.  Despite nothing to play for while dealing with a fractured pinkie toe, MVP frontrunner Aaron Rodgers …
Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
MLB lockout: Four things to know as talks between owners and players get serious in January  —  The owner lockout that has halted Major League Baseball has now spanned into its second month and the new year.  There's been precious little movement on the major issues since the labor stoppage became official …
Brody Miller / The Athletic:
Inside LSU's dire roster situation, who is available and what it means for the Texas Bowl vs. Kansas State  —  BATON ROUGE, La. — Life in 2022 is preparing oneself for the reality of an LSU bowl game with walk-on quarterbacks and wildcat offenses and fourth-string cornerbacks.
 
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