Leaning on running game and defense, Ravens overcome another QB injury to hold off Steelers, 16-14  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 28  —  PITTSBURGH — Led by a resurgent running game and an opportunistic defense, the Ravens held on for a 16-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers …

Mets, Senga reach 5-year, $75M deal (source)  —  NEW YORK - An offseason unlike any other for the Mets continued late Saturday night, when they agreed to terms on a five-year, $75 million deal with Japanese right-hander Kodai Senga, a source told MLB.com.  The Mets have not confirmed the deal …

LHP Cole Hamels feels healthy after surgeries, eyes comeback  —  PHILADELPHIA — Former Philadelphia Phillies ace and 2008 World Series MVP Cole Hamels is plotting a comeback for 2023.  —  Hamels, who turns 39 this month, hasn't pitched since he made one start for the Atlanta Braves in 2020.

6 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls' 115-111 win over the Washington Wizards, including a powerful finish from their Big Three  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 29  —  Bulls guard Alex Caruso (6) claps after forward DeMar DeRozan (11) was fouled in the final minutes of the fourth quarter on Wednesday at the United Center.

Source: Dylan Cease headlines new pre-arbitration bonus pool  —  Holiday bonuses came early for 100 MLB players who qualify for the first-ever pre-arbitration bonus pool.  —  Chicago White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease will take home the most, a source told ESPN, over $2.4 million after finishing …

Red Sox's Chaim Bloom on losing Xander Bogaerts: 'It got to a point we weren't going to'  —  As the Winter Meetings wound down at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego on Wednesday, the lobby was buzzing with rumors that the Red Sox were getting close to re-signing star shortstop Xander Bogaerts.

'He's a big-time player': Franz Wagner scores 34 in Magic's win over Raptors  —  The Orlando Magic didn't have to look too far back when game-planning for the Toronto Raptors.  —  They won't have to for Sunday, either.  —  The Magic were just five full days removed from their 13-point road loss …

Other teams showing more interest in Nathan Eovaldi than Red Sox  —  IS XANDER BOGAERTS IN FOR A CULTURE SHOCK IN SAN DIEGO?  —  The Red Sox are zeroed in on adding to their starting rotation, but all indications is that they don't view Nathan Eovaldi has a top priority to fill the void.

Nets win ugly against Hawks, finish home stand with 6-1 mark  —  Sometimes it's about finding a way to win.  —  The Nets aren't in it for style points — at least not yet.  They want to keep piling more wins than losses.  That's the name of the game.  —  Friday's 120-116 victory over the Atlanta Hawks wasn't pretty.

How Mets' Justin Verlander transformed body to extend dominance  —  One of the worst years of Justin Verlander's career came in his ninth full season in the big leagues in 2014.  —  It started with core muscle surgery, the effects of which lingered throughout the year and forced him to compensate …

Saquon Barkley questionable with neck injury for Giants' tall task against Eagles  —  Giants running back Saquon Barkley is questionable for Sunday's home game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a neck injury.  —  Head coach Brian Daboll said it wasn't a guarantee Barkley will play.