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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens clinch playoff berth, knock off Falcons, 17-9, behind running game and defense — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 19 — Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, left, catches a pass for 36 yards against Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell, right, in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Dec. 24, 2022.
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Ryan McFadden / Baltimore Sun:
At 17 degrees at kickoff, game vs. Falcons marks coldest home game in Ravens history — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 19 — Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, left, catches a pass for 36 yards against Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell, right, in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Dec. 24, 2022.
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MLB - The Athletic:
Mets have concerns with Carlos Correa's physical: Sources — The Mets raised concerns about Carlos Correa's surgically repaired lower right leg, potentially jeopardizing their deal, sources said. — Ken Rosenthal and Dan Hayes
Callie Caplan / Dallas Morning News:
After Luka Doncic's ‘hot’ 50 points vs. Rockets, worry about Mavs' supporting cast remains — Doncic' second-ever 50-point performance sparked more questions about the roster surrounding the superstar. — HOUSTON — Luka Doncic waved his arms at the top of the arc. — He waited wide open.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Week 16 recap: Chicago Bears lose their 8th straight in 35-13 defeat to the Buffalo Bills in subzero windchill at Soldier Field — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 33 — Quarterback Justin Fields scrambles in the first quarter of the Bears' 35-13 loss to the Bills on Saturday at Soldier Field.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Source: Mets, Carlos Correa ‘working through’ medical issue — MLB, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants — The New York Mets and free agent shortstop Carlos Correa are “working through” a medical issue after his physical with the team apparently showed the same right leg concerns that nixed …
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John Shea / San Francisco Chronicle:
After Giants' Carlos Correa ordeal, Brandon Crawford eyes short for 2023: 'I'm happy' — Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate — Brandon Crawford, the most decorated shortstop in San Francisco Giants history, might have a right to be critical in the wake of the Carlos Correa situation …
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Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Knicks miss 4 straight free throws in final minute to gift DeMar DeRozan, Bulls the win — The Knicks gave themselves plenty to complain about on Festivus. — Their collapse on Seinfeld's Dec. 23 holiday finished after four missed straight free throws in the final 66 seconds …
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Kyle Goon / Orange County Register:
Lakers' Anthony Davis diagnosed with right foot ‘stress injury’ — Out since Dec. 16, the Lakers' big man might be able to return to play sooner than the month-long absence that was originally projected — After a week of uncertainty and frustration for the Lakers, the team offered …
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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
As injuries pile up for the Chicago Bulls, is it time to give rookie Dalen Terry more minutes? — It's time for the Chicago Bulls to dig deeper into their roster as a winter wave of injuries sweeps through the team. — The injury report for their Friday game against the New York Knicks captured …
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Jordan Foote / Sports Illustrated:
The Royals Shouldn't Be Interested in a Mike Moustakas Reunion — Nostalgia aside, there's no need for Kansas City to bring ‘The Moose’ back to town. — On Thursday, the Cincinnati Reds made the decision to designate infielder Mike Moustakas for assignment.
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Giants' interest in Michael Conforto may come with complications — The Rangers, Cubs and Giants are among teams showing interest in Michael Conforto. ... It'll be interesting to see if the Giants go for another Scott Boras client, and this one coming off a known shoulder injury.
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Gabe Lacques / Arizona Republic:
Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer reinstated, MLB suspension reduced to 194 games by arbitrator — An arbitrator reduced pitcher Trevor Bauer's record suspension from 324 games to 194 games on Thursday, clearing Bauer to return to Major League Baseball after the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher missed …
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Gus Garcia-Roberts / Washington Post:
As Trevor Bauer fights for his career, his accusers fight back
As Trevor Bauer fights for his career, his accusers fight back
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