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2:20 PM ET, January 8, 2022

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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Playoffs are out of reach, but here's what is on the line for Dolphins in finale vs. Patriots  —  When the Miami Dolphins lost their penultimate game of the 2021 season, a demoralizing defeat at the Tennessee Titans, 34-3, it rendered their home finale against the New England Patriots meaningless.
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Sun-Sentinel:
It has been 20 years since the Dolphins swept Patriots.  Is this the season?  —  MIAMI GARDENS — Dolphins coach Brian Flores isn't in a season wrap-up kind of mood.  —  He's not interested in celebrating end-of-the-season awards, like Jaylen Waddle being named the 2021 Dolphins' Most Valuable Player.
Discussion: Denver Post and Phin Phanatic
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Tua Tagovailoa not worried about Dolphins' offseason trade possibilities, looks to rebound in finale
Discussion: Denver Post and Daily Herald
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle on verge of rookie record; Malcolm Brown's season over on IR
Discussion: Mercury News
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Chicago Tribune:
Major changes seem imminent at Halas Hall.  But what exactly will the Chicago Bears do with Matt Nagy, Ryan Pace, Ted Phillips and others?  —  The Chicago Bears have one final game Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium that will close the book on another disappointing season.
Discussion: Bears Wire and Bleacher Nation
Chicago Tribune:
Justin Fields is slated to start for the first time in 3 weeks as he returns from an ankle injury.  Here's what else we heard from the Chicago Bears as they prepare for their season finale.
Discussion: Windy City Gridiron
Andrew Marchand / New York Post:
Michael Kay will team up with Alex Rodriguez for ESPN ‘Manningcast’  —  MORE FROM:  —  Kay-Rod!  —  The complete shake-up of “Sunday Night Baseball” will end with the TV voice of the Yankees, Michael Kay, being a part of the Alex Rodriguez “Manningcast” on ESPN, according to sources.
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ESPN:
Former MLB pitcher David Cone to serve as Sunday Night Baseball analyst; Alex Rodriguez to lead simulcast version  —  Five-time World Series champion and Cy Young Award winner David Cone is joining the announcing booth for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball, which will also feature a secondary broadcast led …
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
With Ravens QB Lamar Jackson ruled out, Tyler Huntley will start regular-season finale vs. Steelers  —  With Pro Bowl quarterback Lamar Jackson again sidelined, backup Tyler Huntley will start the Ravens' must-win regular-season finale Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach John Harbaugh announced Friday.
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Julius Randle waves thumbs down at Garden crowd: ‘Shut the f— up’  —  Julius Randle took a page out of the Mets' book and attached an expletive.  —  The Knicks star, who has been a target for negative reactions from Knicks fans all season, motioned a thumbs down at the MSG crowd …
Discussion: Denver Post
Albert Breer / Sports Illustrated:
GamePlan: Previewing the 2022 Coach Hiring Cycle  —  Who's safe, which jobs will open and where might some teams look for candidates.  Plus, previewing Week 18's biggest games and story lines, and Antonio's Brown's future.  —  Last year, it was like there was a scoreboard validating each assistant coach's candidacy.
USA Today:
Wizards announcer apologizes to Kevin Porter Jr. for mistaken allusion to player's dead father  —  A Washington Wizards announcer apologized for a questionable reference to Kevin Porter Jr.'s dead father, who was killed in a shooting, after the Houston Rockets guard hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer Wednesday against Washington.
Mary Kay Cabot / Plain Dealer:
Browns QB Baker Mayfield must resolve differences with Kevin Stefanski to co-exist next season  —  CLEVELAND, Ohio — Baker Mayfield must resolve his differences with Kevin Stefanski in case they need to co-exist next season.Even if Mayfield does mend the fences, he might not be back if the Browns decide …
Hub Arkush / Shaw Media Local:
An open apology for my Aaron Rodgers comments  —  So in case you haven't heard, I've spent the better part of the last 24 hours making a pretty nasty mess.  —  Actually, and much to my surprise, that may be the understatement of the year.  There is absolutely nothing clever or remotely entertaining about it.
 
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