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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
With QB Lamar Jackson's status Sunday uncertain, Ravens will ‘spread the reps around’ at practice — The Ravens hope quarterback Lamar Jackson can play at close to full strength Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. But they're already preparing for the possibility that an injured ankle …
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens activate QB Tyler Huntley, DL Justin Madubuike from reserve/COVID-19 list — The Ravens activated quarterback Tyler Huntley, defensive lineman Justin Madubuike and practice squad safety Tony Jefferson from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, as the team's depth continued to improve …
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
After missing 2 games with ankle injury, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson returns to practice Wednesday — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to practice Wednesday, raising hopes that he'll be ready to return for Sunday's pivotal game against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Baltimore Beatdown
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
As Ravens QB Lamar Jackson returns to practice, his ankle injury hangs over a pivotal week — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson made his long-awaited return to practice Wednesday, but a gimpy right ankle could keep him from rejoining a bolstered roster for Sunday's crucial game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Amid breakthrough year, Ravens sign RT Patrick Mekari to contract extension through 2024 — The Ravens on Thursday signed third-year offensive lineman Patrick Mekari, a versatile blocker who's developed into a reliable right tackle in a breakout season, to a contract extension through the 2024 season.
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Pro Football Rumors and Denver Post
Baltimore Sun:
Ravens CB Anthony Averett, OLB Odafe Oweh among 11 missing at practice; OT Ja'Wuan James won't return this season
Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Here's what Dolphins have to do to defeat Titans — Five things the Miami Dolphins (8-7) need to do to keep their push for a playoff spot going, and beat the Tennessee Titans (10-5) on the road in Week 17: — Rattle Titans QB Ryan Tannehill's cage — History shows that Tannehill …
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Boston Herald and Mercury News
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Teresa M. Walker / Associated Press:
Ryan Tannehill focused on Titans' future, not his Dolphins past — NASHVILLE, TENN. — Ryan Tannehill has such a bright future that the Tennessee quarterback is in no mood to look back, not when the Titans need one more victory to clinch a second straight AFC South title.
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CBS Miami and Sun-Sentinel
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
As Dolphins' season goes through Ryan Tannehill, has a valuable lesson been learned with Tua?
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Mercury News
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins quickly shift focus to Titans after key Monday night win over Saints
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Denver Post and The Ringer
Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Kyle Seager announces retirement from baseball after 11 seasons with Mariners — With a sold-out crowd chanting his name and tears filling his eyes as he hugged his teammates and walked off the T-Mobile Park diamond for the final time, Kyle Seager bid farewell to the only organization …
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Jays Journal, MLB Trade Rumors, 710 ESPN Seattle, CBSSports.com, Cubs Insider and baseballmusings.com
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Dan Shaughnessy / The Boston Globe:
Catching up with Terry Francona, who plans to be back in the Cleveland dugout — It is the end of 2021, the middle of baseball winter, and all of our Hot Stoves are Ice Cold. — So here's a little baseball for you. Here's what's going on with Terry Francona — the best manager in Red Sox history …
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Union-News, That Balls Outta Here, MLB Trade Rumors, CBS Boston, Over the Monster and Dan Shaughnessy Watch
Howard Bryant / ESPN:
How MLB's 2021 was defined by profound loss and change — It was, in the final quarter of the horrible 2020, when it seemed as though society had finally succumbed to its own appetites and irresponsibility, that baseball was somehow being made an example of. So much loss could not be happenstance.
Brennon Dixson / Pasadena Star News:
Rose Parade Bandfest: Style and syncopation, despite the precipitation — Hundreds of the country's best musicians weren't going to let a little soaking keep them from strutting on Wednesday. They headed for Pasadena's Robinson Stadium to kick off the annual celebration of the marching bands …
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Daily News and Orange County Register
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
5 statistical trends the Yankees need to change in 2022 — The Yankees love to tout their analytical prowess. — In recent years, the team has dedicated millions of dollars to its analytics department, a shadow operation whose impact is hard to understand from afar.
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Pinstripe Alley
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Jeff Dickerson, a longtime Chicago Bears reporter for ESPN 1000, dies at age 44 after a bout with cancer — Reporter Jeff Dickerson, a beloved and respected figure on the Chicago sports scene, died Tuesday after a bout with cancer. — He was 44. — The longtime ESPN reporter …
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The Athletic, Twin Cities, Bear Goggles On, New York Post, Bears Wire, Bleacher Nation and Chicago Sun-Times
