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Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
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.
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Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Shorthanded Sixers expose Nets' issues: 'It's the same s—t' — PHILADELPHIA — Not like this. — The Nets weren't supposed to lose this game. Especially not like this. — Not against a 76ers team with Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey each out due to foot injuries.
Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Ben Simmons on 76ers fans: 'I can't worry about everybody's feelings'
Ben Simmons on 76ers fans: 'I can't worry about everybody's feelings'
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Alex Pavlovic / NBCSports.com:
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.”
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Monte Poole / NBCSports.com:
How Steph's pitch to lure Judge to Giants unfolded … SAN FRANCISCO - When chasing an ultrabright diamond, as the San Francisco Giants are with MLB free-agent slugger Aaron Judge, logic dictates using every available resource. — Even if that resource is unaffiliated with the Giants.
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New York Post, Sports Illustrated and FanSided
Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
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.
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
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 …
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Boston Herald and Mercury News
Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
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 …
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Boston Herald and ProFootballTalk
Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
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.
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
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)
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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.
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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.
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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 …
Childs Walker / Baltimore Sun:
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.
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
‘It felt like Ravens football’: Dominant defense leads the way in 13-3 win over Panthers
‘It felt like Ravens football’: Dominant defense leads the way in 13-3 win over Panthers
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Mercury News, New York Post and Boston Herald