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 …

Jalen Brunson misses first game of the season due to a sore right hip  —  Jalen Brunson missed his first game back at Dallas after the the point guard was ruled out before tipoff of Tuesday's game against the Mavericks due to a sore right hip.  Head coach Tom Thibodeau called on Immanuel Quickley to replace Brunson on Tuesday night.

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) …

Lakers aim to rebound vs. Magic  —  One team has won 8 of its last 9 games, with the single loss coming by 1 point.  —  The other team has lost 4 in a row.  —  One team entered the season with championship aspirations.  —  The other team is continuing its rebuilding process.

Clippers stage improbable comeback, beat Pistons in OT  —  Paul George scores 32 points and the Clippers erase a 14-point deficit in the final 3:34 of regulation to win, 142-131.  Terance Mann hits a tying jumper with five seconds left in regulation to cap a closing 16-2 run.  —  Show Caption

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 …