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Mitch Stacy / Associated Press:
Bills safety Damar Hamlin in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest on the field; game vs. Bengals suspended — CINCINNATI — Bills safety Damar Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest on the field after a tackle hours earlier …
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John Wawrow / Associated Press:
Bills' Damar Hamlin remains critical as NFL players, communities rally around him — With tears beginning to well, Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashad Weaver shook his head and lowered it to his knees, his body swaying as he tried to express what it was like watching friend …
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Andy Clayton / New York Daily News:
Bills say Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition after cardiac arrest during Monday Night Football — Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition a day after his heart stopped during Monday night's game, the Buffalo Bills announced Tuesday afternoon. — “Damar Hamlin spent last night …
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CNN:
Jeremy Renner suffered ‘blunt chest trauma,’ required second surgery for ‘extensive’ injuries — Actor Jeremy Renner suffered “blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries” after a New Year's Day snow plowing accident, a spokesperson for the actor said Monday evening.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
With a chance to break the QB rushing record, will Justin Fields play or sit out the season finale? 3 things we heard from the Chicago Bears. — The Chicago Bears returned to Halas Hall on Monday to review their 41-10 loss to the Detroit Lions and begin preparations for Sunday's season finale …
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Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bears have locked up a top-4 draft pick — and there's still a chance for No. 1. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on a brutal Week 17 loss.
Chicago Bears have locked up a top-4 draft pick — and there's still a chance for No. 1. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on a brutal Week 17 loss.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Why the Chicago Bears kept playing Justin Fields during a sack-filled, blowout loss to the Detroit Lions
Why the Chicago Bears kept playing Justin Fields during a sack-filled, blowout loss to the Detroit Lions
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Eric-Paul Johnson / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin:
Inland girls athlete of the week: Alyssa Dreessen, King — The Inland girls athlete of the week: — Name: Alyssa Dreessen — School: King — Sports: Basketball — Year: Senior — Noteworthy: The 6-foot-1 senior center averaged 12 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks per game …
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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
5 offseason updates about Chicago Cubs prospects who could play in Iowa this summer — It may be hard to believe, but baseball is right around the corner. Pitchers and catchers report to spring training next month, signifying the unofficial start of the season.
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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Donovan Mitchell scores 71 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers' comeback win in OT — The Chicago Bulls fell apart under the fury of Donovan Mitchell in Monday's 145-134 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mitchell scored 71 points, eclipsing a Cavs scoring record held by LeBron James.
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Eric-Paul Johnson / San Bernardino Sun:
Inland boys athlete of the week: Ezequiel Soto, San Gorgonio — The Inland boys athlete of the week: — Name: Ezequiel Soto — School: San Gorgonio — Sports: Soccer — Year: Senior — Noteworthy: The senior midfielder tallied five goals and seven assists over five matches …
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The Athletic:
Twins roster projection 2.0: After free-agent additions, are trades on the way? — When Joey Gallo officially signed on Dec. 19, Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey predicted a lull in league-wide activity until the New Year. With all of the impact talent on the free-agent market signed …
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MLB Trade Rumors and NBCSports.com
Mirjam Swanson / Orange County Register:
Rose Bowl: Penn State dominates Utah as QB Cam Rising is knocked out again — PASADENA — Penn State reigned in the rain. — And Utah's seasoned ended, again, at the Rose Bowl, with a reason to cry. — The 109th Rose Bowl, the original bowl game, featured a first - not the precipitation …
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
The number that will define 2023 for all 15 National League teams — We've made it through the hottest days of MLB free agency — although we're still waiting for the Mets and Carlos Correa to officially finish their deal. We're now in the dog days of the hot stove season …
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