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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:
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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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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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.
Baltimore Sun:
Ravens CB Anthony Averett, OLB Odafe Oweh among 11 missing at practice; OT Ja'Wuan James won't return this season
Rob Maaddi / Associated Press:
NFL cuts isolation time for players who test positive for COVID to 5 days
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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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Teresa M. Walker / Associated Press:
Ryan Tannehill focused on Titans' future, not his Dolphins past
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The Athletic:
Las Vegas Aces closing in on deal to hire Spurs assistant Becky Hammon as new head coach: Sources — Becky Hammon is closing in on a landmark deal to become the next head coach of the Las Vegas Aces, sources told The Athletic. Hammon's deal will be a record-setting contract for a WNBA head coach, sources said.
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Associated Press:
Alabama whips Cincinnati to reach another CFP title game — Brian Robinson Jr. rushes for 204 yards, Bryce Young throws three TD passes and the Crimson Tide defense dominates in a 27-6 Cotton Bowl win — ARLINGTON, Texas — Brian Robinson Jr. grew up near the Alabama campus watching …
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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Have Reportedly Considered Matt Chapman As Part Of Shortstop Search — There are still various paths the Yankees' search for shortstop help could take, and the organization has at least given some thought to a potential out-of-the-box solution. In an appearance on the Michael Kay Show this week …
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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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Evan Drellich / The Athletic:
MLB lockout mailbag: Major sticking points, potential spring training delays, minor-league players and more — Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association haven't talked core economics for close to a month now, and it's unclear when that will change.
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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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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.
