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5 breakout players from 2023 NFL season

The 2023 NFL season is coming to a close, but several players have raised their profiles heading into the playoffs. Though everyone on this list will not appear in the postseason tournament, their progress as playmakers should help their teams become perennial contenders in future years.  Given some time to pick and choose from a talented field of ascending players, …

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Amari Cooper questionable for Thursday night vs. Jets with heel injury

Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper was named the AFC offensive player of the week today, but he may not be able to play tomorrow. Cooper has been listed as questionable for the Thursday night game against the Jets with a heel injury. Joining Cooper as questionable are wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (knee) and safety Juan Thornhill (calf). Punter Corey Bojorquez …

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Travis Kelce: Chiefs going through ‘frustrating f—ing experience’

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs endured a miserable Christmas Day loss at home to AFC West rival the Las Vegas Raiders and have now lost five of their last eight games. Will they get out of this rut? Kelce, who labeled the Chiefs’ current play as “a frustrating f—ing experience,” stressed that righting the ship is a combination …

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Bosa, Shanahan laud Ravens QB Jackson’s adjustments vs. 49ers’ defense

Bosa, Shanahan laud Ravens QB Jackson’s adjustments vs. 49ers’ defense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Nick Bosa believes the 49ers’ defense saw a much different Lamar Jackson on Christmas night. The Ravens quarterback shredded San Francisco for 252 passing yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for a team-high 45 yards on seven carries in Baltimore’s …

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Blue Jackets’ Sean Kuraly has abdominal injury after puck to chest

Dec 27, 2023, 02:33 PM ET Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly is day-to-day with an abdominal injury and will miss Wednesday night’s game at New Jersey, the team announced.. Kuraly was taken to a local hospital for observation after taking a puck to the chest in the first period of Saturday’s loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was …

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Packers’ Jaire Alexander suspended one game for coin toss fiasco

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has been suspended one game by the team for his actions during the coin toss preceding a 33-30 victory at the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst announced Wednesday that Alexander was being suspended for conduct detrimental to the team. The suspension means Alexander won’t play for the Packers (7-8) during …

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PWHL Minnesota adds Ken Klee as coach before inaugural game

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 27, 2023, 01:59 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Charlie Burggraf has stepped down as head coach of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s franchise in Minnesota just one week before the start of its inaugural season. Former NHL defenseman Ken Klee was named the new head coach. Klee previously coached the U.S. Women’s National …

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Trevor Lawrence says he’s feeling better, unsure if he’ll practice Thursday

Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said on Tuesday that he didn’t think quarterback Trevor Lawrence would practice on Wednesday and that prediction proved to be correct. Lawrence did not throw or do anything else because of the sprained right AC joint in his shoulder that he suffered in last Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers. Lawrence told reporters that he was …

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Dallas Cowboys vs. Detroit Lions: Prediction, odds, picks

The Dallas Cowboys (10-5) are favored by six points versus the Detroit Lions (11-4) on December 30, 2023, starting at 8:15 PM ET, airing on ABC/ESPN. A total of 53.5 points has been set for the matchup, which is the highest opening total this season. The Cowboys lost 22-20 to the Miami Dolphins in their Week 16 contest, while the …

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