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 …

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 …

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.

Alabama whips Cincinnati to reach another CFP title game  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Brian Robinson Jr. grew up near the Alabama campus watching the Crimson Tide win championships, and wanting to play a big part in one.  —  With the fifth-year senior and first-year featured back running …

Team owner's act of generosity leaves staff ‘speechless,’ in tears  —  On his final day as principal owner of the Iowa Cubs, Michael Gartner surprised his staff with an unforgettable goodbye gift.  —  He shared profits from the sale of the Des Moines-based minor-league baseball team with all 23 of the club's full-time employees.

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …