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The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 race tightened Tuesday as five first-time eligible players — Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Frank Gore, Philip Rivers and Jason Witten — advanced to the modern-era semifinalist stage. They join 21 returning candidates to form a field of 26 players still in contention for enshrinement. The reduction […]

The Boston Red Sox announced on Tuesday that they have finalized a deal to acquire veteran right-hander Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals. ESPN’s Jeff Passan posted: “The Boston Red Sox are acquiring right-hander Sonny Gray in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, sources tell ESPN. Red Sox get the veteran who said […]

Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Monday he expects that quarterback Joe Burrow will playing Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Taylor stopped short of officially announcing Burrow will play but said the quarterback has done “everything he could” to work his way back from a turf toe injury that has sidelined him since September. […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said on Monday that quarterback J.J. McCarthy has entered concussion protocol after reporting symptoms on the team’s flight back from Green Bay on Sunday, after the Vikings’ 23-6 loss to the Packers.   McCarthy went 12 of 19 for 87 yards and had interceptions on the final two series. […]