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The Miami Dolphins are on a two-game winning streak, a development that comes as a shock to those who thought they were purposely trying to lose this year to earn the first overall pick in the draft. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that Flores called his players together a couple weeks ago and told them he isn't even thinking about next year's draft and wants them to win, now. Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker said the players appreciated hearing from their coach what every competitor wants to hear: We want to win. Continue to Article

November 16, 2019 9:26:am EST

Architectural renderings revealed Thursday show a number of proposed changes for the New Orleans Superdome as part of a $450 million renovation, including the addition of standing-room only viewing areas. The Superdome Commission has already approved the first phase of renovations, which will begin after the College Football Playoff Championship Game on Jan. 13, unless the building's main tenant, the New Orleans Saints, plays host to the NFC Championship game on Jan 19. Renovations will take place through the 2023-24 season, with the first wave expected to be in out-of-sight areas like the addition of a large kitchen and food-service area, as well as the construction of alternate building exits. Continue to Article

November 14, 2019 4:07:pm EST

The state board that oversees Louisiana's Superdome approved a contract Thursday for the first phase of a $450 million renovation of the 44-year-old New Orleans landmark that became a symbol of the city's rebirth following Hurricane Katrina. The renovations will be the most extensive since 2005, when the dome became a last-resort haven for thousands of Hurricane Katrina's victims despite being heavily damaged. The upgrade is seen as a key element in getting a new long-term commitment from the Saints to keep the NFL franchise in New Orleans, and to attract future Super Bowls and other major events. Continue to Article

November 14, 2019 3:49:pm EST

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. NHL roundup: Isles edge Leafs for 12th win in 13 Anthony Beauvillier scored twice, including the go-ahead goal late in the second period Wednesday night, as the red-hot New York Islanders hung on to edge the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in Uniondale, N.Y. Mathew Barzal, Derick Brassard and Casey Cizikas also scored for the Islanders, who extended their point streak to 13 games (12-0-1). The hosts improved to 3-1-0 against the Maple Leafs since John Tavares signed with Toronto as a free agent in July 2018 after nine seasons in New York. Continue to Article

November 14, 2019 11:59:am EST

Colin Kaepernick's NFL tryout sounds more like a setup. A PR stunt to former teammate Eric Reid, one that comes with all sorts of take-it-or leave-it conditions. On Saturday, the NFL is putting on a workout for Kaepernick at the Atlanta Falcons' suburban training complex, inviting all 32 teams to send representatives. Continue to Article

November 13, 2019 7:46:pm EST

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