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PITTSBURGH — T.J. Watt returned to practice for the Steelers on Christmas Eve, two weeks from the day he sustained a collapsed lung while receiving treatment at the team facility.

Watt was listed as a limited ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — The Chicago Bears game was a breaking point for Jalen Carter.

His shoulders had bothered him since training camp, and on the day the Eagles’ defense was gashed for 281 rushing yards in a Black Friday ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Matthew Stafford was voted to the Pro Bowl this season, but the Rams veteran quarterback stopped concerning himself about the recognition more than a decade ago.

In 2011, the then third-year pro passed for...Read more

CHICAGO — Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker said he has been fined $5,000 apiece for two roughing-the-passer penalties he was issued during Saturday’s 22-16 overtime win over the Green Bay Packers.

“I did ...Read more

MIAMI — The Marlins made their first sizable free-agent investment in two years on Wednesday, agreeing to terms with veteran right-hander closer Pete Fairbanks on a one-year, $13 million deal.

The deal is agreed to but ...Read more

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It’s not worth fretting over the possible loss of 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh during the next NFL head coaching cycle.

Saleh certainly isn’t. He has been through the process twice:...Read more

SAN FRANCISCO — Warriors coach Steve Kerr had his player’s back on Wednesday afternoon.

Kerr declined to put the blame on Draymond Green for the mid-game argument between the two that led to Green leaving the bench ...Read more

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Powerball jackpot heading into Wednesday night’s drawing is $1.7 billion. To me, that’s “go” time. One of my favorite things to do in the Miami Dolphins locker room when a lottery ...Read more

Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups and makes his predictions for Week 17 of the NFL season.

All lines and over/under numbers are according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Last week, Farmer posted a 9-7 ...Read more

After a great week, a bit of a downturn last week. We’ll begrudgingly take 10-6 straight-up (if we must), but net-losing three more games vs. the betting line won’t cut it. Some good news: Nailed our Upset of the Week ...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Several veteran Chiefs players will not finish the season, the club announced Wednesday.

Cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson and wide receivers Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton have been ...Read more

BALTIMORE — With the Ravens’ season on the thinnest of ice, the status of quarterback Lamar Jackson for Saturday night’s crucial game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field remains uncertain.

Jackson missed ...Read more

BALTIMORE — Quarterback Lamar Jackson’s career has hit a crossroads in Baltimore.

The team has been in negotiations with Jackson, 28, about an extension to the five-year agreement worth $260 million he signed in April...Read more

PITTSBURGH — The fan with the fake blue hair who got into a confrontation with DK Metcalf is clearly lonely and in search of whatever validation comes from acting the fool at a football game and getting a reaction from a...Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — The complaints are valid and, the way things work around here, pretty much eternal.

Yes, the Rays have gotten rid of another fan favorite. On the list of franchise records, Brandon Lowe is eighth in games ...Read more

SEATTLE — This column would be coming regardless of the swing DK Metcalf took at a Detroit Lions fan Sunday. The former Seahawks receiver's altercation — which led to a suspension — is not the linchpin in this ...Read more

Kevin Fiala very nearly completed a three-goal comeback for the Los Angeles Kings, but hit the crossbar above sprawled Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord in the final minute and sent relieved Seattle into the league Christmas ...Read more

Bruce Cassidy has grown tired of talking about the Golden Knights’ slow starts.

The players decided to give their coach the best Christmas present imaginable.

Actually, it was more like five presents. They all came in ...Read more