Justin Fields practices — but the Chicago Bears QB's playing status remains cloudy because of a separated shoulder: 'We'll see how it feels in 4 days'  —  The Chicago Bears held a light practice Wednesday afternoon, a walk-through of sorts but with enough work that quarterback Justin Fields was able to test his injured left shoulder.

Sources: Judge's two-day Giants visit includes Steph connection … SAN FRANCISCO — Shortly before 8 p.m. on Tuesday, a few hours after Aaron Judge's two-day meeting with the Giants ended, Joc Pederson opened his Instagram and posted an image of Judge in a Giants jersey, along with the message, “We're ready when u are 99.”

Shorthanded Sixers expose Nets' issues: 'It's the same s—t'  —  PHILADELPHIA — Not like this.  —  The Nets weren't supposed to lose this game.  Especially not like this.  —  Not against a 76ers team with Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey each out due to foot injuries.

Jets bench Zach Wilson, Mike White named starter vs. Bears  —  On Monday, Jets coach Robert Saleh hinted at a quarterback change.  —  Two days later, he made it official during his morning press conference.  —  Mike White will start against the Bears with veteran Joe Flacco as his backup.

Mike McDaniel has decision to make with Austin Jackson's return; Dolphins to face different Texans QB  —  South Florida Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde discuss what the Dolphins four game win streak against losing record teams means, growth, consistency. (, , /South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses practice with hip injury but will play vs. Jaguars, coach John Harbaugh says  —  Three days after returning from illness to start in Sunday's win over the Carolina Panthers, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed practice Wednesday with a hip injury that's …

Bryce Harper undergoes elbow surgery as Phillies map out recovery  —  Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, according to the team.  —  The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.

Angels acquire Hunter Renfroe, send 3 pitchers to Brewers  —  MLB, Los Angeles Angels, Milwaukee Brewers  —  The Los Angeles Angels acquired power-hitting outfielder Hunter Renfroe in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for three young pitchers Tuesday night.

Phillies president Dave Dombrowski gets 3-year extension  —  The Phillies signed president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski to a three-year contract extension Tuesday.  —  With the extension, Dombrowski is signed through the 2027 season.  —  The Phillies advanced to the World Series …

Five things we learned from the Ravens' 13-3 win over the Carolina Panthers  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 47  —  Ravens' Calais Campbell, right, celebrates his sack against Panthers quarterback with Roquan Smith (#18) in the fourth quarter.  Ravens defeated the Panthers, 13-3, at M&T Bank Stadium.

Exclusive: MLB Execs Say There's no Collusion in Aaron Judge Free Agency  —  Major League Baseball (MLB) executives tell TIME that the league had finished its inquiry into potential collusion between two owners to suppress the free agent market for superstar slugger Aaron Judge.

Predictions about the free agents who will rule the hot stove season  —  Will American League MVP Aaron Judge return to the New York Yankees or end up back home in California with the San Francisco Giants?  Is former New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom bound for Texas?  Where will each of the Big 4 shortstops land?

Mike Maddux emerges as lead candidate for Rangers pitching coach  —  The Rangers also met with Japanese free agent starter Kodai Senga.  —  The Rangers may be about to land their first significant pitching free agent of the winter.  —  According to multiple voices around the organization …