Sources: Cody Bellinger, Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to 1-year, $17M deal before lockout  —  Slugger Cody Bellinger and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed on a one-year, $17 million to avoid arbitration before the Dec. 1 lockout that has shut down Major League Baseball and frozen transactions, sources familiar with the agreement told ESPN.

Here's what Dolphins have to do to defeat Saints  —  Five things the Miami Dolphins (7-7) need to do to push their winning streak to seven games, and beat the Saints in New Orleans (7-7) during Monday night's nationally televised game in Week 16:  —  Force Saints QB Taysom Hill to rely on his arm

Ravens place 5 more players on reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving defense even more short-handed  —  The Ravens placed five more players on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, further destabilizing their defense ahead of Sunday's crucial game against the AFC North-leading Cincinnati Bengals.

Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard named to third Pro Bowl team  —  Xavien Howard was recognized for his game-changing performances in the 2021 season when he was selected as a starter for the AFC's Pro Bowl team.  —  Howard, a sixth-year cornerback the Miami Dolphins (7-7) …

‘Much too young’: Brain tumor leads to death of Tigers first base coach Kimera Bartee, 49  —  Detroit — Too soon.  Too sudden.  —  Kimera Bartee, 49, died at his father's home in Omaha, Nebraska, on Monday.  The death came less than two months after he had been essentially rehired …

Robert Saleh tests positive as Jets hit hard by COVID  —  The wave of COVID-19 continues to hit the Jets as head coach Robert Saleh tested positive Wednesday morning.  —  Saleh showed symptoms and is currently going through protocols.  Tight ends coach Ron Middleton will run practices.

Trevor Siemian, more Saints players expected to land on COVID-19 list, sources say  — 1 min to read - - - - - - - - - - - -  —  Another outbreak of COVID has hit the New Orleans Saints this week, with multiple players testing positive in recent days, including backup quarterback Trevor Siemian, multiple sources said Thursday.

Is Jalen Hurts the Future of the Philadelphia Eagles?  —  After a terrible start to the 2021 season, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves just outside the NFC playoff picture.  At 7-7 the Eagles have a shot at making the postseason with a strong finish.  Don't look now, but much of the …

NHL not going to Olympics because of COVID-19 surge  —  The NHL and NHL Players' Association have come to an agreement to not participate in the 2022 Winter Olympic men's hockey tournament in Beijing.  —  “The National Hockey League respects and admires the desire of NHL Players to represent …

Sources: Cubs have serious interest in Carlos Correa but don't want to go 10 years in contract length  —  (670 The Score) While contact between MLB teams and players is prohibited amid the ongoing lockout, there remains mutual interest between the Cubs and free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa, according to multiple sources.

Closing In on the Great One  —  As Alex Ovechkin ascends the N.H.L.'s record books, the unthinkable is happening: Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 goals is in jeopardy.  Even Gretzky is certain Ovechkin will pass him.  —  WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals have a locker room tradition …

A sloppy 4th-and-1 failure encapsulates the Chicago Bears' 10th loss: 'That's been the story of the year.'  —  Late in the third quarter Monday night, with the Chicago Bears trying to capitalize on a drive that began at the Minnesota Vikings 30-yard line, the entire season was essentially summarized in one snap.