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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
With a chance to break the QB rushing record, will Justin Fields play or sit out the season finale? 3 things we heard from the Chicago Bears. — The Chicago Bears returned to Halas Hall on Monday to review their 41-10 loss to the Detroit Lions and begin preparations for Sunday's season finale …
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Week 17 recap: Chicago Bears lose 41-10 to Detroit Lions for their 9th straight defeat — their longest skid in a single season in team history — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 29 — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after a loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field, Jan. 1, 2023.
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Steve Megargee / Associated Press:
Green Bay Packers now control their playoff chances after routing the Minnesota Vikings 41-17 for their 4th straight win — GREEN BAY — Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers suddenly are a win away from an improbable playoff berth. — He has his defense to thank for continuing the team's reversal of fortune.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Why the Chicago Bears kept playing Justin Fields during a sack-filled, blowout loss to the Detroit Lions
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Kickoff time announced for Dolphins' finale vs. Jets that carries playoff implications — The Dolphins are suddenly injury-racked. — FOXBOROUGH, MASS. — There is now clarity on the date and time of the Miami Dolphins' regular-season finale against the New York Jets.
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Chris Perkins / Sun-Sentinel:
Want to know why Dolphins are .500? Blame the offense, not defense or special teams
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Miami Herald:
Behind the scenes look at what Marlins tried this offseason. And potential trade partner — The Marlins' signing of Jean Segura last week was a relief internally, after the team came up empty in previous winter pursuits. — Here's what happened behind the scenes in recent weeks:
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Pasadena Star News:
Rose Parade is rolling, with a rare Jan. 2 march down Colorado Boulevard — Pasadena's 134th Rose Parade kicked off on Monday, Jan. 2, amid dance beats and the sound of a military flyover. — Shortly after 8 a.m., two B-1 Bombers thundered in the San Gabriel Valley sky, and over Pasadena …
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Lisa Jacobs / Pasadena Star News:
Rose Parade 2023: How to ‘Turn the Corner,’ literally and figuratively — As 55-foot floats navigate the corner from Orange Grove and Colorado on Jan. 2, the rest of us want to know: Is the pandemic finally over? — Fiesta Parade Floats President Tim Estes was shouting directions to his crew outside his Irwindale facility.
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Mitch Stacy / Associated Press:
Bills safety Damar Hamlin in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest on the field; game vs. Bengals suspended — CINCINNATI — Bills safety Damar Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest on the field after a tackle hours earlier …
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Mirjam Swanson / Orange County Register:
Rose Bowl: Penn State dominates Utah as QB Cam Rising is knocked out again — PASADENA — Penn State reigned in the rain. — And Utah's seasoned ended, again, at the Rose Bowl, with a reason to cry. — The 109th Rose Bowl, the original bowl game, featured a first - not the precipitation …
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Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Jalen Brunson returns from injury, Julius Randle continues excellent play in win against Suns — What a difference a year makes. — Monday was approaching the first anniversary of Julius Randle's infamous thumbs-down gesture at the fans at MSG, the low point of the power forward's relationship with the home fans.
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Elliott Teaford / Orange County Register:
Chargers dispatch Rams easily, extend winning streak to 4 in a row — INGLEWOOD — The Chargers and Rams were locked in a test of wills and skills in the first half of Sunday's game at SoFi Stadium, when Justin Herbert took a snap from Corey Linsley and handed the ball to Austin Ekeler.
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens lose late lead, fall to Steelers, 16-13, in blow to AFC North title chances — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 67 — Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (#39), center, celebrates with teammates Robert Spillane (#41), from left, Damontae Kazee (#23) and Cameron Sutton (#20) …
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Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Daniel Jones and Giants clinch playoff berth with demolition of Colts — Daniel Jones has the Giants back in the dance. — Sunday's 38-10 blowout of the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium, led by four Jones touchdowns, clinched the Giants' first playoff berth since 2016.
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Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Nets extend streak to 11 with win over Hornets — Jacque Vaughn's New Year's Resolution has already come true. The streak continues to live on in Brooklyn. — Hours after Vaughn said his only goal entering the New Year was to win the night's game, the Nets (24-12) extended …
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Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Jacque Vaughn's New Year's Resolution: 11 straight Nets wins
Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
Jets eliminated from playoffs after 23-6 loss to Seahawks — SEATTLE — The Jets knew the assignment coming into Sunday's game against the Seahawks. — If Gang Green won its last two games of the regular season and get some help, the team could make the playoffs for the first time since 2010.
Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Recapping the Chicago Bulls: DeMar DeRozan's last-second shot rims out, sealing a 103-102 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 22 — Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) puts up the potential game-winning shot in the final seconds against the Cavaliers on Saturday at the United Center.
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