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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
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 …
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Hayes Gardner / Baltimore Sun:
With Tyler Huntley and Lamar Jackson sidelined, Ravens rookie QB Anthony Brown could start vs. Browns — The Ravens could be down to their third-string quarterback Saturday when they visit the Cleveland Browns. — With Lamar Jackson out Sunday after suffering a knee injury last week …
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Hayes Gardner / Baltimore Sun:
Kicker Justin Tucker passes Matt Stover for most points in Ravens history, ties him for most field goals: ‘It is really special’ — The most accurate kicker in NFL history is now the Ravens' all-time leader in points scored. — Justin Tucker lined up for a 42-yard field goal Sunday in Pittsburgh …
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Ravens vs. Steelers staff picks: Who will win Sunday's Week 14 game in Pittsburgh?
Ravens vs. Steelers staff picks: Who will win Sunday's Week 14 game in Pittsburgh?
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
With QB Lamar Jackson sidelined, the Ravens' margin for error is thin. Tyler Huntley's used to that.
With QB Lamar Jackson sidelined, the Ravens' margin for error is thin. Tyler Huntley's used to that.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Senga, Mets agree on 5-year, $75 million contract, sources say — Right-hander Kodai Senga and the New York Mets agreed on a five-year, $75 million contract Saturday night, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN, confirming reports, adding the prized pitcher from Japan as part …
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
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 …
Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
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.
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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bulls set a franchise record with 82 first-half points. 6 takeaways from their rout of the Dallas Mavericks. — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 28 — Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan, right, makes a pass to teammate Andre Drummond (3) in the second half against the Mavericks on Saturday at the United Center.
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins drop back-to-back games on West Coast after frustrating loss to Chargers, Herbert — LOS ANGELES — It was a night of frustration in prime time for the Miami Dolphins. — Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, amid all the constant comparisons with the Dolphins quarterback taken …
Associated Press:
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.
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Rob Bradford / audacy.com:
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.
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Chris Cotillo / masslive.com:
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.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
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 …
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