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Dolphins re-sign six of their greats, includng quarterback Dan Marino

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Good news for Miami fans. The Miami Dolphins have signed Dan Marino all over again. And if that isn’t enough, the Dolphins signed Bob Griese. And Larry Little. And Nat Moore and Kim Bokamper and Sam Madison. The Dolphins re-signed six of their former icons, in fact, who promptly retired as Dolphins. They did it, they said, to emphasize the bond between the organization and the team’s alumni. The six combined for 25 Pro Bowls, three Hall of Fame selections…

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Who’s on first? Rays re-sign Logan Morrison to roster

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If a Tampa Bay Rays fan was looking for something new, Tuesday was a disappointing day. The Rays, whose interest in slugger Chris Carter had been well reported, missed out on the former Milwaukee slugger, who signed with the New York Yankees for $3.5 million. Carter would have been an intriguing addition after a 41-home run season. Later in the day, the Rays reached a new agreement with Logan Morrison, who hit .238 for the team a year ago. He…

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Rowdies latest re-signings include Tamika Mikandawire, Matt Pickens for ’17

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies, in the middle of tweaking next year’s lineup, have brought back the captain and the keeper. The Rowdies announced the re-signings of captain Tamika Mkandawire, a defender, and goalkeeper Matt Pickens. The Rowdies now have signed 10 players equaling 24 seasons of service to the team. Since joining the club midway through the 2014 season, Mkandawire has appeared in 75 matches in League and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play. He served as club captain in 2016,…

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Bucs bring running back Doug Martin back on 5-year deal

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Doug Martin ran for 1,402 yards last season. He ran for six touchdowns. He ran for an average carry of 4.87 yards per carry. Also, he ran all the way to the bank. Martin re-signed with the Tampa Bay Bucs on Wednesday when he agreed to a five-year, $35 million contract. His potential loss was the biggest worry on the offense for the Bucs. “Our top priority heading into this offseason was to ensure that Doug remained a Buccaneer and…

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