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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens RT Patrick Mekari ruled out vs. Browns; Cleveland won't have leading receiver, top tackler  —  Ravens right tackle Patrick Mekari was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns with a hand injury, while seven others were listed on the team's injury report.
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens promote practice squad offensive tackle, cornerback for game vs. Cleveland Browns  —  The Ravens on Saturday activated offensive tackle David Sharpe and cornerback Robert Jackson from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.
Discussion: Boston Herald and Mercury News
Keven Lerner / Sun-Sentinel:
Chris Simms: ‘Idiots’ think Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa is better than Saints' Taysom Hill  —  Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has silenced many of his critics during the team's five-game winning streak, but there's still plenty of naysayers.  —  Just days after New York Giants safety …
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Pat Leonard / Sun-Sentinel:
Giants' Logan Ryan apologizes for potshot at Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa  —  New York Giants safety Logan Ryan apologized Thursday for his postgame jab at Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa following Sunday's game at Hard Rock Stadium, a 20-9 Dolphins victory.  —  “I want to apologize to Tua,” Ryan said after practice.
Tom Pelissero / NFL.com:
Tension boiling over between coach Urban Meyer, Jaguars players, staff amid 2-10 start  —  Months of tension surrounding Jaguars coach Urban Meyer has boiled over with multiple run-ins with players and other coaches in recent weeks, sources say, renewing questions in league circles …
Chicago Tribune:
5 things to watch for as the Chicago Bears visit the Green Bay Packers, including Justin Fields' first game at Lambeau Field — plus our Week 14 predictions  —  Rookie quarterback Justin Fields will try to lead the Chicago Bears to their first win at Lambeau Field since 2015 on Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers.
Discussion: Boston Herald
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Aaron Rodgers says he has no regrets about his ‘I own you’ comments.  But does it still rankle the Chicago Bears as they prepare for a rematch against the Green Bay Packers?  —  The image of Aaron Rodgers in the Soldier Field end zone screaming “I still own you” after a game-sealing touchdown run …
Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Mike Glennon clears concussion protocol, to start at QB vs. Chargers  —  TUCSON, Ariz. — Mike Glennon cleared the concussion protocol after being a full participant in Friday's practice.  He will start at quarterback for the Giants (4-8) on Sunday against the L.A. Chargers (7-5) at SoFi Stadium.
Discussion: Mercury News and Denver Post
DJ Bien-Aime II / New York Daily News:
Elijah Moore missing Saints game with quad injury would spell trouble for Zach Wilson  —  The Jets injury list is piling up ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.  —  Key players might miss the matchup, including rising rookie receiver Elijah Moore.  —  Robert Saleh said Friday …
Discussion: Mercury News
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DJ Bien-Aime II / New York Daily News:   Zach Wilson needs to ‘stack’ another solid performance vs. the Saints
Penn State University Athletics:
Manny Diaz Named Penn State's Defensive Coordinator … UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State Football head coach James Franklin announced the hiring of Manny Diaz as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the Nittany Lions.  —  “We are thrilled to add Manny Diaz as our defensive coordinator,” said Franklin.
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Knicks embarrassed by Pacers one night after pummeling Spurs  —  INDIANAPOLIS — Let's start with the positive: Obi Toppin went between his legs for a dunk.  —  Now the negative for the Knicks: Everything that happened before and after that dunk.  —  It was a nasty reality check …
ESPN:
Not as great: Assessing Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens without the PED factor  —  THIS IS IT for Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, the end of the road on the steroid-driven debate about their Baseball Hall of Fame worthiness.  Or unworthiness.  —  It's their last of 10 years of eligibility …
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit and Lookout Landing
Associated Press:
Clint Hurdle rejoins Colorado Rockies as special assistant to GM Bill Schmidt  —  DENVER — The Colorado Rockies are bringing Clint Hurdle back to serve as a special assistant to general manager Bill Schmidt.  —  Hurdle, who managed the Rockies to the World Series in 2007 …
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Tracy Ringolsby / Write 'em Cowboy:
Updated with Confirmation: Hurdle Rejoins Rockies as Special Assistant to GM
Tory Barron / ESPN:
Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate TikTok dog Toby with ‘Very Important Pup’ experience at Dodger Stadium  —  Always look out for the people (and canines) who hold you down.  This is a rule of life that the Los Angeles Dodgers' organization has down pat, as exhibited by a recent surprise they bestowed …
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
How the Rangers, Mets, Blue Jays and Mariners combined for the wildest day in MLB free-agency history  —  FOR FOUR DAYS in early November, baseball executives paraded in and out of Suite 6048 at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa.  They had gathered in Carlsbad, California, for the annual GM meetings …
 
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