Mets speak with star free-agent Justin Verlander, sources said  —  Might Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, teammates with the Tigers from 2011 to 2014, be headed for a reunion?  —  It is at least a possibility.  —  The Mets, dealing with several holes in their rotation …

Will Cody Bellinger sign one-year deal?  Plus Brandon Nimmo's potential and more  —  Cody Bellinger is a free agent at 27, an ideal age for a player to hit the open market.  But his agent, Scott Boras, sounds as if he wants Bellinger to sign only a one-year deal.

Justin Fields' left shoulder injury is the cruelest twist in the latest Chicago Bears loss: ‘The pain right now is pretty bad’  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 45  —  Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) is helped to his feet by teammates after getting tackled during the final offensive drive late …

Dolphins remain in holding pattern with Byron Jones as cornerback may not return this season  —  MIAMI GARDENS — The odds that Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones doesn't play during in the 2022 season continue to increase.  —  The Dolphins returned from their bye week without an update on Jones …

FMIA Week 11: Chiefs Stay Dominant With A Little Déjà Vu; Bills Survive the Storm With Help From “Squirrel”  —  History repeated itself Sunday night at SoFi Stadium.  —  Unbelievably.  —  If you stayed up for the end of Kansas City's tense AFC West match at the Chargers …

At Brown, Olivia Pichardo makes history as first woman on an NCAA Division I varsity baseball team  —  After an outstanding youth sports career, the first-year Brown University undergraduate was named to the Spring 2023 varsity baseball roster following a stellar walk-on tryout for the Bears.

2023 Hall of Fame ballot includes Andre Ethier among the newcomers  —  “Anyway, here's Wonderwall”  —  The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced its 2023 ballot on Monday, with Scott Rolen the top returner from last year's ballot and Carlos Beltran headlining the newcomers.

J.D. Martinez and other big hitters pulling for the return of opposite-field success  —  Want to find a power hitter this offseason?  Good luck.  —  Several longtime power hitters found in 2022 that blasts that customarily landed several rows into the stands instead expired well shy of the wall.

Zach LaVine frustrated after being benched late in the Chicago Bulls' loss: ‘You play a guy like me down the stretch’  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 33  —  Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) walks away from Orlando Magic players as they celebrate a 108-107 win at United Center on Nov. 18, 2022, in Chicago.

Los Angeles Angels acquire 3B Gio Urshela from Twins  —  The Los Angeles Angels acquired veteran infielder Gio Urshela from the Minnesota Twins on Friday, a move that helps the team's desire to add more major league-quality depth to its roster.  The Twins received 19-year-old starting pitcher Alejandro Hidalgo in exchange.