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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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Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
QB Justin Fields remains limited at Thursday's Chicago Bears practice — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields remained a limited participant Thursday because of the left shoulder injury he suffered in last week's loss to the Atlanta Falcons. — While there have been few clear-cut indicators …
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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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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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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees intrigued by Carlos Rodon with Justin Verlander also in mix — MORE FROM: — Aaron Judge remains by far the Yankees' main target (and the one they're most likely to sign), but they are simultaneously pursuing many top free-agent starting pitchers, shortstops and outfielders.
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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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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
ASK IRA: Could Nikola Jovic have staying power in Heat lineup? — Q: When Jimmy Butler comes back, Caleb Martin slides to the reserve role for Jimmy Butler like a glove. Nikola Jovic should start from here on out. - A.J. — A: Which likely would mean, because of numbers …
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat four-game trip ends short on bodies, devoid of wins, with 105-101 loss to Timberwolves
Heat four-game trip ends short on bodies, devoid of wins, with 105-101 loss to Timberwolves
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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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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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ESPN:
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.