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11:50 PM ET, January 9, 2023

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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Playoff bound: Dolphins win regular-season finale vs. Jets, secure postseason berth  —  MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins are headed to the postseason for the first time since 2016 and third time since 2001.  —  Needing a win in Sunday's regular-season finale against the New York Jets …
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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 …
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.
Discussion: Boston Herald
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
As Dolphins turn to Buffalo, question remains if they can turn to Tua Tagovailoa  —  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)
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Jason Sanders: ‘I owed the guys a big kick’; Dolphins injury updates and 2023 schedule
Discussion: New York Post and Seattle Sports
Kenny Rosarion / Sun-Sentinel:
Instant Analysis: Miami Dolphins 11, New York Jets 6
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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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 …
Discussion: Associated Press and FanSided
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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.
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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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Week 18 recap: Chicago Bears lose season finale — but lock up the No. 1 pick thanks to a win by Lovie Smith's Houston Texans
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 …
Discussion: Mercury News and Bleacher Nation
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 …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Nightengale's Notebook: Carlos Correa saga shows the value of running a tight ship  —  The Carlos Correa saga should be a lesson, but it won't be.  —  There will continue to be shameless leaks on free-agent signings and trades, with about 95% of the information coming from agents.
 
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