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MLB

David Stearns deserves the benefit of the doubt with the Mets rotation, but top arms are still needed

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The redesign of the DishesThe starting rotation heads into a fascinating first month of this offseason. It’s also a bit disappointing, to be honest, unless you see Frankie Montas And Holmes Clay like the right guys to occupy the places n°2 and 3 behind Kodai Senga.But this is where a few qualifiers are crucial for any overreaction.First, it’s still early.Secondly, and more specifically, David Stearns earned the benefit of the doubt, based on the Mets’ success with Luis Severino And Sean Manaea last season, as well as his track record developing pitchers during his tenure as general manager in Milwaukee.And…

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NFL

49ers activate Hufanga off IR, demote Bosa against Bears

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49ers activate Hufanga off IR, demote Bosa against Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSecurity Talanoa Hufanga is expected to return to action on Sunday for the first time since injuring his wrist two months ago.The 49ers activated Hufanga from injured reserve on a busy day for roster changes as the team prepares to take on the Chicago Bears at Levi’s Stadium in Week 14.Hufanga, in the final year of his original four-year contract with the 49ers, has played in just two games this season. He missed the first two games of the season while recovered from ACL tear…

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Penguins’ Sullivan set to become 21st NHL head coach to reach 700 games with single franchise

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Saturday night at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan will become the 21st NHL coach to coach 700 games with a single franchise.After Friday evening loss to New York RangersSullivan reached game No. 699 with the Penguins and had a record of 386-232-81.As of 2024, he remains the only head coach to have led the Penguins to two Stanley Cup titles, winning back-to-back in 2016 and 2017.Mike Sullivan looks back on his nearly nine years as coach of the Penguins.By the time he was finished, his eyes were starting to feel good.“It’s hard for me to put…

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Tennis

Women’s tennis all zones 2024: meet the first team

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December 7 – Eliza AgateMahomet-Seymour senior➜ Why she made the first team… Agate was Mahomet-Seymour’s only state qualifier in singles, placing fourth at the Class 1A Paris Sectional to help the Bulldogs win their second sectional title consecutive. She then won two matches at State, finishing the season with an 18-4 singles record. Agate won her singles flight at the Apollo Conference Tournament and only won two doubles matches all year.➜ His biggest superstition in tennis is… never to bounce the ball before serving.➜ Her dream career is… director of a non-profit organization or political consultant.➜ His favorite snack is……

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MLB

A’s general manager David Forst said the team wanted to make a statement with Luis Severino’s contract

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Luis Severino Mets New York PitcherSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Athletics CEO David Forst said the team wants to make a statement when it arrives at its new home. This is one of the factors that led to his deal with Luis Severino.Severino, 30, was officially introduced by his new club after finalizing a three-year, $67 million contract.The veteran right-hander was a free agent for the second straight offseason after going 11-7 with a 3.91 ERA in 182 innings during his lone season with the New York Mets. These are his best numbers since he was an All-Star for the second straight…

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