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.”

QB Justin Fields remains limited at Thursday's Chicago Bears practice  —  Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields remained a limited participant Thursday because of the left shoulder injury he suffered in last week's loss to the Atlanta Falcons.  —  While there have been few clear-cut indicators …

Nets move closer to .500 after win in Toronto  —  If the Nets played in Philadelphia the way they played in Toronto on Thanksgiving Eve, they would be winners of four in a row.  —  Not a game below .500.  —  But clearly they needed that embarrassment in Ben Simmons' return to Philly as a wake-up call.

Yankees intrigued by Carlos Rodon with Justin Verlander also in mix  —  MORE FROM:  —  Aaron Judge remains by far the Yankees' main target (and the one they're most likely to sign), but they are simultaneously pursuing many top free-agent starting pitchers, shortstops and outfielders.

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 …

Giants missing six of nine starters between O-line and secondary; illness hits Cowboys  —  ARLINGTON — Brian Daboll might win Coach of the Year on Thanksgiving Day if he finds a way to lift the Giants (7-3) over the Cowboys (7-3) with this lineup.  —  Three of his four starters in the secondary are out …

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.

ASK IRA: Could Nikola Jovic have staying power in Heat lineup?  —  Q: When Jimmy Butler comes back, Caleb Martin slides to the reserve role for Jimmy Butler like a glove.  Nikola Jovic should start from here on out.  - A.J.  —  A: Which likely would mean, because of numbers …

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.