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11:45 AM ET, January 5, 2023

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Chris Perkins / Sun-Sentinel:
Five things to watch for in Dolphins-Jets game  —  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)  —  The Miami Dolphins (8-8) host the New York Jets …
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Who has the edge?  Dolphins (8-8) vs. Jets (7-9), with the season on the line  —  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)
Discussion: Denver Post and Jets Wire
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' Teddy Bridgewater still can't throw with injured finger; Miami preparing for all contingencies  —  Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel on signing quarterback Mike Glennon as backup to Teddy Bridgewater (finger injury) and Skylar Thompson.  (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Discussion: ProFootballTalk
Chris Perkins / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins sign quarterback Mike Glennon as backup to Teddy Bridgewater, Skylar Thompson  —  The Miami Dolphins have signed veteran quarterback Mike Glennon to their practice squad, the team announced Wednesday.  —  Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel was scheduled to speak later Wednesday …
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John Wawrow / Associated Press:
Bills' Damar Hamlin remains critical as NFL players, communities rally around him  —  With tears beginning to well, Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashad Weaver shook his head and lowered it to his knees, his body swaying as he tried to express what it was like watching friend …
Mitch Stacy / Associated Press:
Bills safety Damar Hamlin in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest on the field; game vs. Bengals suspended
Jim Bowden / The Athletic:
What I'm hearing from MLB front offices is the next move for every team  —  The MLB offseason is heading for home, with spring training a little over a month away and almost all of the top free agents signed.  However, as shown by the moves popping up around the league Wednesday …
ESPN:
Sources: Rafael Devers, Red Sox finalizing 11-year, $331M extension  —  Third baseman Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing an 11-year, $331 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, a deal that will keep the 26-year-old star from reaching free agency this year and constitutes …
Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Lackluster rebounding is hurting the Chicago Bulls as 2nd-chance points continue to change games  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 24  —  Bulls guard Coby White, right, hoists guard Ayo Dosunmu during a postgame interview after a 121-112 over the Nets on Jan. 4, 2023, at the United Center.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs bring in veteran Hosmer on one-year deal, sources say  —  CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs filled a need at first base and designated hitter, giving free agent Eric Hosmer a one-year contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN on Wednesday.  —  Chicago will only have to pay Hosmer …
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Sources: Wade Miley returns to Brewers on $4.5 million, 1-year deal  —  The Milwaukee Brewers are in agreement with free agent lefty Wade Miley on a 1-year, $4.5 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN.  —  The deal, which was first reported by The Athletic, can earn him an additional $1.5 million in incentives.
Gary Phillips / Sports Illustrated:
Rafael Ortega Gives Yankees Another Low-Risk Option in Left  —  Ortega recently signed a minor league contract with New York.  He enjoyed some success with the Cubs over the last two seasons.  —  With left field their biggest remaining question mark and surefire options currently limited …
Discussion: Bleeding Yankee Blue
 
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