DeVante Parker's return can add another dimension to Dolphins' offense  —  Before Sunday's 20-9 victory over the New York Giants, Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker had only played in one game over the previous two months with hamstring and shoulder issues.

Pacers potentially move to rebuild, receptive to trade talks on Caris LeVert, Domantas Sabonis, Myles Turner: Sources  —  In need of a new direction amid a 10-16 start to the season, the Indiana Pacers are moving toward a substantial rebuild and are expected to open up trade conversations around …

3 things we heard from the Chicago Bears, including monitoring Justin Fields' status for the Green Bay Packers and Matt Nagy investigating the headset issues  —  Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy and his assistant coaches spoke with the media Monday after the 33-22 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

Duke football coach: Favorites emerge, Jason Garrett on radar  —  Duke football's coaching search has progressed to a final handful of candidates with the school's goal of hiring its new head coach by the end of this week within reach.  —  After showing initial interest in current head coaches …

The Patriots wouldn't let Mac Jones throw the ball or talk to Peyton Manning  —  Late in the first quarter Monday night, Mac Jones faked a handoff, dropped back, and slightly overthrew tight end Jonnu Smith, who made a spectacular catch after first leaping up to bat the ball out of the wind.

Five things we learned from the Ravens' 20-19 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers  —  The Ravens gambled and went for a potential game-winning 2-point conversion attempt with 12 seconds left but couldn't convert in a 20-19 loss to the Steelers in Pittsburgh.  Here are five things we learned Sunday.

Iowa Cubs to be sold to California-based sports-entertainment firm Endeavor  —  For the first time in over two decades, the Iowa Cubs owners' suite at Principal Park will have new occupants.  —  Endeavor, a global sports, entertainment and marketing company based in Beverly Hills, California …

Rangers Notes: Peters Heading to Korea; Terry, Martin Sign Elsewhere  —  In today's Texas Rangers notebook, three players are on their way to other organizations while a newcomer was honored by Baseball America.  —  With Major League Baseball in a full freeze due to the lockout, news regarding free agency and trades is...scarce.

The Mets spent, the Yankees didn't and more: Takeaways from a wild MLB free-agency period  —  When MLB free agency began, as I was comparing notes with agents and executives, a popular discussion was how many players would sign big deals before the collective bargaining agreement expired on Dec. 1.

MLB Rumors: Red Sox reportedly have interest in Trevor Story  —  On the latest episode of “Big Time Baseball,” Audacy Sports MLB Insider Jon Heyman says that in addition to two teams pretty consistently linked to Story, the Red Sox might be a player for the two-time All-Star:

Tim Kurkjian, who views the sport uniquely, deeply deserves the baseball writers' Career Excellence Award  —  Midnight was when Tim Kurkjian turned me into a journalistic pumpkin, damn near every single night.  Midnight would strike, and the first edition of the Baltimore (Morning) Sun would publish.