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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
With QB Lamar Jackson's status Sunday uncertain, Ravens will ‘spread the reps around’ at practice — The Ravens hope quarterback Lamar Jackson can play at close to full strength Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. But they're already preparing for the possibility that an injured ankle …
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Amid breakthrough year, Ravens sign RT Patrick Mekari to contract extension through 2024 — The Ravens on Thursday signed third-year offensive lineman Patrick Mekari, a versatile blocker who's developed into a reliable right tackle in a breakout season, to a contract extension through the 2024 season.
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Pro Football Rumors, Orange County Register and Denver Post
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens activate QB Tyler Huntley, DL Justin Madubuike from reserve/COVID-19 list — The Ravens activated quarterback Tyler Huntley, defensive lineman Justin Madubuike and practice squad safety Tony Jefferson from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, as the team's depth continued to improve …
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
As Ravens QB Lamar Jackson returns to practice, his ankle injury hangs over a pivotal week
Mike Preston / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson remains a mystery as playoff hopes rest on his shoulders
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Orange County Register
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' playoff hopes go through ex-quarterback Ryan Tannehill in showdown with Titans — It was known when the Miami Dolphins' schedule was released that Jan. 2 against the Tennessee Titans would carry significant meaning because it was the first meeting against former Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill.
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The Phinsider and Denver Post
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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Here's what Dolphins have to do to defeat Titans — Five things the Miami Dolphins (8-7) need to do to keep their push for a playoff spot going, and beat the Tennessee Titans (10-5) on the road in Week 17: — Rattle Titans QB Ryan Tannehill's cage — History shows that Tannehill …
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CBS Miami and Denver Post
Teresa M. Walker / Associated Press:
Ryan Tannehill focused on Titans' future, not his Dolphins past
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Sun-Sentinel and CBS Miami
James H. Williams / Orange County Register:
Rose Bowl: Ohio State, Utah anticipate physical game — The battle in the trenches looms large when the seventh-ranked Buckeyes and 10th-ranked Utes square off Saturday in Pasadena — The Southern California region will be well-represented when seventh-ranked Ohio State and 10th-ranked Utah square off …
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Pasadena Star News and Los Angeles Times
Associated Press:
Alabama whips Cincinnati to reach another CFP title game — ARLINGTON, Texas — Brian Robinson Jr. grew up near the Alabama campus watching the Crimson Tide win championships, and wanting to play a big part in one. — With the fifth-year senior and first-year featured back running …
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Down The Drive, Pasadena Star News, Arizona Sports and UPROXX
The Athletic:
Las Vegas Aces closing in on deal to hire Spurs assistant Becky Hammon as new head coach: Sources — Becky Hammon is closing in on a landmark deal to become the next head coach of the Las Vegas Aces, sources told The Athletic. Hammon's deal will be a record-setting contract for a WNBA head coach, sources said.
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Forbes, Denver Post, 710 ESPN Seattle, UPROXX, NetsDaily, Hoops Rumors, Pounding The Rock and Sportsnet.ca
Jorge Castillo / Los Angeles Times:
Exclusive: Max Scherzer says he didn't snub Dodgers because of ‘overcooked’ arm — Hours before Major League Baseball imposed a lockout at the beginning of the month, initiating the league's first work stoppage in 26 years, Max Scherzer was introduced as the newest member of the New York Mets over Zoom.
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Dodgers Nation, MLB Trade Rumors and True Blue LA
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
5 New Year's resolutions for the Mets heading into 2022 — If 2021 taught us anything, it's that the Mets can only go up from here. Following a humiliating third-place finish and 77-85 record, billionaire owner Steve Cohen shocked the industry when he opened his checkbook to sign three …
Jeff Eisenberg / Yahoo Sports:
Team owner's act of generosity leaves staff ‘speechless,’ in tears — On his final day as principal owner of the Iowa Cubs, Michael Gartner surprised his staff with an unforgettable goodbye gift. — He shared profits from the sale of the Des Moines-based minor-league baseball team with all 23 of the club's full-time employees.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue, Forbes, MLB.com, Marquee Sports Network and Bleacher Nation
Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Have Reportedly Considered Matt Chapman As Part Of Shortstop Search — There are still various paths the Yankees' search for shortstop help could take, and the organization has at least given some thought to a potential out-of-the-box solution. In an appearance on the Michael Kay Show this week …
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Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Nation, Athletics Nation, Beyond the Box Score, Pinstripe Alley and Talking Chop
Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Kyle Seager announces retirement from baseball after 11 seasons with Mariners — With a sold-out crowd chanting his name and tears filling his eyes as he hugged his teammates and walked off the T-Mobile Park diamond for the final time, Kyle Seager bid farewell to the only organization …
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