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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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Mercury News:
Bills safety Damar Hamlin in critical condition after receiving CPR on Cincinnati field; MNF postponed — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin received CPR after collapsing on the field in Cincinnati on Monday night and was transported to a local hospital via ambulance in critical condition.
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:
Why the Chicago Bears kept playing Justin Fields during a sack-filled, blowout loss to the Detroit Lions
Why the Chicago Bears kept playing Justin Fields during a sack-filled, blowout loss to the Detroit Lions
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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 Packers now control their playoff chances after routing the Minnesota Vikings 41-17 for their 4th straight win
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Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bears have locked up a top-4 draft pick — and there's still a chance for No. 1. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on a brutal Week 17 loss.
Chicago Bears have locked up a top-4 draft pick — and there's still a chance for No. 1. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on a brutal Week 17 loss.
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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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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
5 offseason updates about Chicago Cubs prospects who could play in Iowa this summer — It may be hard to believe, but baseball is right around the corner. Pitchers and catchers report to spring training next month, signifying the unofficial start of the season.
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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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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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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
The number that will define 2023 for all 15 National League teams — We've made it through the hottest days of MLB free agency — although we're still waiting for the Mets and Carlos Correa to officially finish their deal. We're now in the dog days of the hot stove season …
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Ricardo Sandoval / Sports Illustrated:
Dodgers: Making the Case for Trading for Ha-Seong Kim from the Padres — L.A. needs a shortstop, so why not go after San Diego's? — The Los Angeles Dodgers were in on all of the top shortstop free agents when free agency was first underway. — Unfortunately, L.A. didn't land any of them due …
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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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Correa and the Mets: Where things stand — NEW YORK — A new year has arrived, with no change in Carlos Correa's status. — Even though it has been more than half a month since Correa's contract saga began, the resolution still isn't exactly clear. Here's a quick primer on where things stand as the holiday season draws to a close:
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