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12:15 PM ET, January 7, 2023

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John Wawrow / Associated Press:
Damar Hamlin — breathing on his own— joins Buffalo Bills' team meeting via videoconference: ‘Love you boys’  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 24  —  Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, on Dec. 1, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (Greg M. Cooper/AP)
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Los Angeles Dodgers cut ties with embattled pitcher Trevor Bauer  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers officially cut ties Friday with starting pitcher Trevor Bauer, the embattled former Cy Young Award winner who was handed an unprecedented suspension following allegations of sexual assault.
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
What's next for Trevor Bauer's MLB career after Dodgers release  —  The last time Trevor Bauer took the mound, he seemed to have reached the apex of his pitching career.  By the summer of 2021, the talent that made him a first-round draft pick and the curiosities that unlocked cutting-edge training regiments had finally converged.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Dodgers show Trevor Bauer the door following meeting where he didn't show remorse  —  PHOENIX - The Los Angeles Dodgers planned to cut ties with Trevor Bauer all along.  —  They never wanted to see him in a Dodger uniform again.  —  Still, they thought they owed him the courtesy of speaking to him directly.
Joon Lee / ESPN:
Yankees name Omar Minaya as senior adviser to baseball operations  —  NEW YORK — The Yankees are adding another veteran executive to their baseball operations department.  —  Former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya is joining the team as an adviser to baseball operations.
Pat Graham / Associated Press:
Cold-shooting Clippers blown out by Nuggets  —  Kawhi Leonard and Paul George sit out the second half as the Clippers shoot 37.4% overall, including a 5-for-37 effort from 3-point range, and lose their fourth straight, 122-91  —  DENVER — The Clippers did not have it Thursday night …
New York Post:
Carlos Correa's camp in contact with at least one other team after Mets talks hit hiccup  —  Carlos Correa's camp renewed contact with at least another interested team or two beyond the Mets on Thursday as negotiations with the Mets over proposed contract language changes in the agreed-upon $315 million …
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Game time: Fast facts, odds, injury report and key info for Dolphins vs. Jets  —  South Florida Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde discuss the Miami Dolphins quarterback concerns this week against the New York Jets and make their pick (, /South Florida Sun Sentinel)  —  DOLPHINS (8-8) vs. JETS (7-9)
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Dennis Lin / The Athletic:
Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. cleared to resume baseball activities: Source  —  Padres infielder-outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has been cleared to resume baseball activities this weekend, a team source told The Athletic on Friday.  The development marks a notable step in Tatis' rehabilitation from multiple surgeries.
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Sam Janesch / Baltimore Sun:
Maryland board approves Ravens' lease extension for at least 15 more seasons at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore  —  The Ravens received final approval Wednesday to extend their lease of M&T Bank Stadium for 15 more seasons, through 2037, and potentially through the 2047 season.
Discussion: Mercury News
Associated Press:
Man accused of burglarizing Brewers clubhouse after a game  —  MILWAUKEE — A man passed out in the bushes outside the Milwaukee Brewers' stadium after a game and, upon awakening, entered the team's clubhouse and stole electronics, a credit card, team memorabilia and other items, according to a criminal complaint.
Discussion: Bleacher Nation
Associated Press:
Reds release Mike Moustakas with $22 million left on deal  —  CINCINNATI — Mike Moustakas was released by the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday with $22 million remaining on his contract.  —  The veteran infielder was designated for assignment Dec. 22 when the team signed catcher Curt Casali.
 
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