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Mets have concerns with Carlos Correa's physical: Sources — It's the physical. Again. — The New York Mets, like the San Francisco Giants earlier in the week, have raised concerns about Carlos Correa's surgically repaired lower right leg, potentially jeopardizing their 12-year …
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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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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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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
A freezing cold is coming to Baltimore. Here's how the Ravens plan to stay ‘toasty.’
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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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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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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 …
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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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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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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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Blue Jays near trade for Diamondbacks' Daulton Varsho — MLB, Toronto Blue Jays, Arizona Diamondbacks — The Toronto Blue Jays and Arizona Diamondbacks are finalizing a trade that will send outfielder Daulton Varsho to Toronto for top catching prospect Gabriel Moreno …
