Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa back in concussion protocol ahead of Miami's pivotal final stretch  —  Sun Sentinel reporters Dave Hyde and David Furones recap the Miami Dolphins' loss to the Green Bay Packers.  (South Florida Sun Sentinel)  —  MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa …

Heat overcome absences of Butler, Adebayo to hold off Timberwolves 113-110  —  MIAMI — The lineup again was in flux.  —  But there also remained the constant of fights to the finish.  —  With Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo sidelined, the Miami Heat had to conjure a different formula …

Winter storm death toll rises to 25 in the Buffalo, New York, area as residents remain trapped under feet of snow  —  At least 25 people have died in Erie County, New York, as a result of a massive winter storm which blasted much of the US in recent days, county officials said Monday, bringing the nationwide death toll to 47.

Mets, Carlos Correa mum on status of negotiations after holdup  —  Carlos Correa remained at the North Pole on Monday, his destination as a late gift for some deserving recipient still unknown.  —  Neither the Mets nor the All-Star shortstop's camp would say whether discussions had resumed following …

3 things we heard from the Chicago Bears, including whether Matt Eberflus would consider shutting down Justin Fields: ‘Absolutely not.’  —  After getting Christmas Day off, Chicago Bears players were back at Halas Hall on Monday to review their 35-13 loss to the Buffalo Bills and begin preparations …

Zach LaVine is finding his shooting form from both close and long range: ‘I felt like myself,’ the Chicago Bulls guard says  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 20  —  Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) goes up for a shot as Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) and guard Coby White (0) …

Denver Broncos fire coach Nathaniel Hackett after a 4-11 start in his 1st season  —  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos fired first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett on Monday with two games left in the season.  —  Team owner and CEO Greg Penner said he'll lead the search for a new coach …

How the Jets can still make the playoffs with two games left in season  —  The Jets kicked off Week 16 with a crushing 19-3 loss to the Jaguars Thursday night.  —  A day after the game, Jets coach Robert Saleh said he wasn't thinking about the Jets playoff chances.

Assessing The Yankees' Options In Left-Field  —  The Yankees have been one of baseball's busier teams this winter, bringing back Aaron Judge on a franchise-record nine-year, $360MM deal, while also adding Carlos Rodon and Tommy Kahnle and bringing back first-baseman Anthony Rizzo on a two-year pact.

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.

Diamondbacks lose part of ‘identity’ in Daulton Varsho trade  —  Outfielder Daulton Varsho was not just a homegrown player who had been in the Diamondbacks' organization for a half-decade, he was someone whose clubhouse presence and style of play helped set an example for teammates.

Jacque Vaughn held the Nets accountable.  Now they're rolling  —  When Jacque Vaughn was at the tail end of his NBA career as a backup point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, Mike Budenholzer was an assistant on Gregg Popovich's staff.  —  Budenholzer, now an NBA championship-winning head coach …