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

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.

‘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 …

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 …

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) …

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.

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.

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 …

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.