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16/12/2025 13:16 - The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Just watch out for DK Metcalf today. Coming up: 🏈Pittsburgh ends Miami’s postseason hopes. 🗳️ The NBA Cup’s future. ↔️ College QB free agency begins. The Dolphins’ playoff hopes froze in Pittsburgh last night in a 28-15 loss to the resurgent Steelers, who are peaking at the correct time. With the loss, Miami (6-8) is officially eliminated from postseason contention. Questions will abound after a bizarre season. ...