Former Damascus, Terps RB Jake Funk thrilled for return to M&T Bank Stadium with Rams: ‘You dreamed about being there on Sundays’  —  The last time Los Angeles Rams running back Jake Funk played at M&T Bank Stadium, he torched Dundalk for 270 rushing yards and seven total touchdowns …

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.

Live updates: Miami Dolphins at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m. kickoff  —  Stay current with the up-to-the-minute commentary from Dave Hyde, Omar Kelly, David Furones and Steve Svekis as the Dolphins try to get a rare victory on the road in January and get themselves one win from a sure playoff spot.

Sunday Notes: Did Bobby Abreu Have a Better MLB Career Than Ichiro Suzuki?  —  A few days ago, I ran a Twitter poll asking which of Bobby Abreu and Ichiro Suzuki had the better MLB career.  The latter won in a landslide.  Of the 1,183 votes cast, 86.8% went to Ichiro, while Abreu garnered just 13.2%.

Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr. leaves game at halftime after arguing with assistant John Lucas: Sources  —  Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. left the stadium during halftime of Saturday night's home game against the Denver Nuggets after a heated exchange in the locker room with Houston assistant coach John Lucas, sources tell The Athletic.

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 …

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 …

As Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham's career reaches its twilight, he looks to leave a lasting legacy beyond the football field through flying — and helping  —  Jimmy Graham has a vision of his future that involves flying over NFL fields.  —  But not in the way the Chicago Bears tight end …

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 …

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.