Nets move closer to .500 after win in Toronto  —  If the Nets played in Philadelphia the way they played in Toronto on Thanksgiving Eve, they would be winners of four in a row.  —  Not a game below .500.  —  But clearly they needed that embarrassment in Ben Simmons' return to Philly as a wake-up call.

Sources: Judge's two-day Giants visit includes Steph connection … SAN FRANCISCO — Shortly before 8 p.m. on Tuesday, a few hours after Aaron Judge's two-day meeting with the Giants ended, Joc Pederson opened his Instagram and posted an image of Judge in a Giants jersey, along with the message, “We're ready when u are 99.”

Justin Fields practices — but the Chicago Bears QB's playing status remains cloudy because of a separated shoulder: 'We'll see how it feels in 4 days'  —  The Chicago Bears held a light practice Wednesday afternoon, a walk-through of sorts but with enough work that quarterback Justin Fields was able to test his injured left shoulder.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses practice with hip injury but will play vs. Jaguars, coach John Harbaugh says  —  Three days after returning from illness to start in Sunday's win over the Carolina Panthers, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed practice Wednesday with a hip injury that's …

Jets bench Zach Wilson, Mike White named starter vs. Bears  —  On Monday, Jets coach Robert Saleh hinted at a quarterback change.  —  Two days later, he made it official during his morning press conference.  —  Mike White will start against the Bears with veteran Joe Flacco as his backup.

Giants missing six of nine starters between O-line and secondary; illness hits Cowboys  —  ARLINGTON — Brian Daboll might win Coach of the Year on Thanksgiving Day if he finds a way to lift the Giants (7-3) over the Cowboys (7-3) with this lineup.  —  Three of his four starters in the secondary are out …

Mike McDaniel has decision to make with Austin Jackson's return; Dolphins to face different Texans QB  —  South Florida Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde discuss what the Dolphins four game win streak against losing record teams means, growth, consistency. (, , /South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Bryce Harper undergoes elbow surgery as Phillies map out recovery  —  Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, according to the team.  —  The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.

Angels acquire Hunter Renfroe, send 3 pitchers to Brewers  —  MLB, Los Angeles Angels, Milwaukee Brewers  —  The Los Angeles Angels acquired power-hitting outfielder Hunter Renfroe in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for three young pitchers Tuesday night.

Phillies president Dave Dombrowski gets 3-year extension  —  The Phillies signed president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski to a three-year contract extension Tuesday.  —  With the extension, Dombrowski is signed through the 2027 season.  —  The Phillies advanced to the World Series …

Five things we learned from the Ravens' 13-3 win over the Carolina Panthers  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 47  —  Ravens' Calais Campbell, right, celebrates his sack against Panthers quarterback with Roquan Smith (#18) in the fourth quarter.  Ravens defeated the Panthers, 13-3, at M&T Bank Stadium.