Robert Saleh on Bears QB Justin Fields: 'If he plays, we're going to hit him'  —  Entering Sunday's matchup, the Jets aren't the only team that has some questions at the quarterback position.  —  Bears quarterback Justin Fields has been limited in practice this week after separating …

Yankees-Mets collusion charges in Judge-deGrom cases don't hold water  —  The Yankees have been linked to Mets star free agent Jacob deGrom, but they have more enthusiasm for other pursuits.  And that has nothing to do with any alleged unholy alliance between Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner and his Mets counterpart, Steve Cohen.

Pittsburgh Pirates, 1B Carlos Santana agree on 1-year, $6.7M deal  —  First baseman Carlos Santana and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on a one-year, $6.7 million contract, pending the results of a physical, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN.  —  Santana, 36, finished …

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.”

Cubs offseason: What we're hearing about Kodai Senga, Seiya Suzuki and shortstops  —  The Chicago Cubs are still waiting for the first domino to fall in what could be a transformative offseason at Wrigley Field, which is currently set up as a winter wonderland with kiddie rides, holiday lights and an ice skating rink.

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.

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.

Magic's Paolo Banchero, Moe Wagner available to make returns vs. 76ers  —  INDIANAPOLIS — The Orlando Magic could get a much-needed boost to their frontcourt vs. the Philadelphia 76ers at Amway Center.  —  Rookie forward Paolo Banchero and big man Moe Wagner are available to make their returns Friday.

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 …