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A very multisport Christmas? Let's preview three NFL, five NBA games

Christmas Day includes three NFL matchups and five NBA games. We're previewing them all with picks, predictions, storylines and more.

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AROUND THE LEAGUE

NFL execs on how Tua Tagovailoa lost his edge and Mike McDaniel's support

What has gone wrong for Tagovailoa, what's the Dolphins' path forward and is there any interest in him?

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Week 17 buzz: What we're hearing on Burrow, red-hot Jaguars, Pro Bowl rosters

Here's the latest, including intel on Joe Burrow's future, opening QB1 spots and much more.

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TALKING FOOTBALL

J.J. Watt tells McAfee his football Christmas wish

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Why Jeff Saturday believes Lions' Super Bowl window is closing

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'IT REALLY JUST OPENS YOUR EYES'

How a random NFL drug test led to a cancer diagnosis: Alex Singleton's 'horrifying' past two months

The Broncos linebacker discovered he had testicular cancer from a league drug test. And now he plays the game with a fresh perspective.

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PITTSBURGH IN FOCUS

Spears: Metcalf's suspension should've 'absolutely' been upheld

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Should the Steelers rest Aaron Rodgers if they clinch a playoff spot?

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NFL NATION

Are the Jaguars a real threat in the AFC amid six-game win streak?

After a convincing win against the Broncos on Sunday, the Jaguars might be the hottest team in the NFL.

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NFL execs, coaches: What is the state of the Giants' roster?

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How frustrating issues repeatedly derail the Ravens

1dJamison Hensley

Falcons TE Kyle Pitts hitting stride as free agency looms

1dMarc Raimondi

Cardinals' injuries have reached epic proportions

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FANTASY FOOTBALL

The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks for Christmas Day and all of Week 17

An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.

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Matchup rankings: Upgrade Fannin Jr., downgrade Williams

The most and least favorable matchups at the four key fantasy positions (QB, RB, WR and TE).

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PRO BOWL ROSTERS ANNOUNCED

Mike McCarthy: Making the Pro Bowl is a big deal

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Wait, no Jordan Love? The biggest Pro Bowl snubs for the AFC and NFC rosters

Love and Chris Olave didn't make the NFC roster? Should Josh Hines-Allen be in the AFC lineup?

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WHO'S UP? WHO'S DOWN?

What has gone wrong for four teams trying to make the playoffs? Solak on the Lions, Bucs, Ravens, Colts

How did the Lions, Bucs, Ravens and Colts end up outside the playoff field heading into Week 17? Plus, do the Bears have the Coach of the Year?

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Updated NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus each team's rookie of the year

Let's update our NFL Power Rankings ahead of Week 17. We also looked at the best rookies from all 32 teams.

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