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Carlos Correa, Twins accelerate talks as deal with Mets remains in limbo — The possibility of a stunning reunion between Carlos Correa and the Twins is increasing, team sources said Monday night. — With the status of the mega-deal he agreed to with the New York Mets last month unresolved …
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Carlos Correa opens serious talks with Twins in growing Mets concern — Star free agent Carlos Correa is back in serious talks with the Twins after Correa and the Mets have been struggling for nearly three weeks to complete a deal. As of late Monday night it appeared the Twins' talks with Correa were gaining steam.
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins QB questions at forefront as Miami faces long odds in Buffalo — MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins face long odds to pull off a playoff upset in Buffalo against the Bills, but if they want to give it their best shot, they're going to need their starting quarterback on the field.
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' kickoff date, time announced for playoff game against Bills — The Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde recap the Miami Dolphins' win over the New York Jets, and who will play QB for Miami vs. the Bills. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) — The Miami Dolphins' wild-card-round playoff game …
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Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
Dolphins clinch final AFC playoff berth, Jets offense struggles again in 11-6 season finale loss
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
As Dolphins turn to Buffalo, question remains if they can turn to Tua Tagovailoa
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ProFootballTalk and Denver Post
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Jason Sanders: ‘I owed the guys a big kick’; Dolphins injury updates and 2023 schedule
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New York Post
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Playoff bound: Dolphins win regular-season finale vs. Jets, secure postseason berth
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Denver Post, Mercury News and ProFootballTalk
Kenny Rosarion / Sun-Sentinel:
Instant Analysis: Miami Dolphins 11, New York Jets 6
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The Athletic and New Jersey Online
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Ex-Braves GM John Coppolella has lifetime ban lifted by MLB — Former Atlanta Braves general manager John Coppolella has been reinstated by Major League Baseball, more than five years after he was given a lifetime ban by commissioner Rob Manfred. — Coppolella, 44, was kicked out of the sport …
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Jayson Stark / The Athletic:
MLB reinstates ex-Braves GM John Coppolella from ‘lifetime’ ban — Five years after he was hit with a “lifetime” ban by Major League Baseball, former Braves general manager John Coppolella has been reinstated by the commissioner's office from its “permanently ineligible” list.
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ESPN:
RHP Johnny Cueto reaches 1-year deal with Marlins, source says — Veteran right-hander Johnny Cueto and the Miami Marlins agreed to a one-year deal with a club option that guarantees $8.5 million, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan. — Cueto, 36, spent last season with the Chicago White Sox …
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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Alex Caruso's return against the Boston Celtics signals an improved durability in his 2nd season with the Chicago Bulls — Every time Alex Caruso launches himself airborne, Chicago Bulls fans have good reason to hold their breath. — But as the point guard returned Monday night …
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Adam Grosbard / Orange County Register:
Stetson Bennett, Georgia dismantle TCU to repeat as national champs — INGLEWOOD — When TCU quarterback Max Duggan strode into the end zone, there was a glimmer of hope for the thousands of purple-clad fans at SoFi Stadium. The Horned Frogs had cut Georgia's first-quarter lead to three points …
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Edward Lee / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens RB Gus Edwards suffers potential head injury in Week 18 loss; Bengals RG Alex Cappa carted off with ankle injury — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 53 — Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins (82) fumbles as he' s tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt, bottom …
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Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Magic's Bol Bol clears health and safety protocols, rejoining Orlando Tuesday — Orlando Magic big man Bol Bol cleared the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols Monday afternoon and is expected to rejoin the team Tuesday ahead of their road game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants Sign Luke Jackson To Two-Year Deal — The Giants announced Monday that they've signed free-agent righty Luke Jackson to a two-year contract that includes a club option for a third season. He'll be guaranteed $11.5MM that's paid out in the form of a $3MM salary in 2023 …
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bears — with an assist from Lovie Smith — leave their season-ending loss with a reason to celebrate: the No. 1 draft pick — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 46 — Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) thanks fans after a 29-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on Jan. 8, 2023 in Chicago.
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