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Increase of big plays has 49ers’ Charvarius Ward playing at an All-Pro leve SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Since signing with the San Francisco 49ers in the 2022 offseason, Charvarius Ward has never shied away from the idea that he was brought in to be a legitimate No. 1 cornerback. It’s a role Ward long believed he was ready to handle. Now, as he nears the end of his sixth season, it’s increasingly hard to argue with that idea that Ward — who leads the NFL in passes defended (22), is tied for fifth in interceptions (four) and ranks ninth among cornerbacks with at least…
Bears center Lucas Patrick returned to practice Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. On their injury report, the Bears listed Patrick as a limited participant due to a knee injury. A return to practice is a positive sign for Patrick, who has started 14 of 15 games at center this season. Dan Feeney is listed as the backup center if Patrick is unavailable for Sunday’s game against Atlanta. The Bears also have center Doug Kramer on the practice squad. Receiver Darnell Mooney (concussion) and tight end Cole Kmet (knee) both sat out practice on Thursday. Kmet injured his knee midway…
PHILADELPHIA — Veteran closer Jonathan Papelbon has contributed to the resurgence of the Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen, and not just with his pitching. Papelbon, 2-1 with 18 saves and a 1.44 ERA this season, spends the early part of every game in the clubhouse, studying the hitters on TV, or in the dugout, watching them up close and conferring with that day’s starting pitcher. Then, Sandberg said, “He goes out there (to the bullpen) and talks the game about the hitters and different things, which now (the relievers) do the whole time they’re out there. So it’s been good. He…
The Phillies have done their best to try and juggle getting ready for the regular season with staying healthy, and from a macro perspective they’ve succeeded — as their lineup will likely be mostly intact when the season starts at the end of March. But there are a few big name players who are still battling health issues. Here’s a quick look at the latest on some key injured Phillies: If anyone can make a speedy return from Tommy John surgery, it’s Bryce Harper. Harper reported to camp last week and has begun throwing the ball just a little bit…
Collingwood vice-captain Jeremy Howe has spoken publicly in detail for the first time on his gruesome arm injury likened to trauma from a car accident that saw the veteran defender undergo four bouts of surgery in 11 days. Howe suffered three separate breaks in his arm including a compound fracture after landing awkwardly in a marking contest against Geelong in Round 1 that required him to spend a second stint in hospital to treat an infection in that same arm. The 32-year old returned to the club this week and has gotten back to running and minor weight sessions, but…
Now that the Detroit Lions have officially locked up their division and a playoff berth, the question is who the Lions will host in their home playoff game in 30 years. At this point of the season, there are certainly teams who would give the Lions more favorable matchups than others as they try to win their first playoff game in over 30 years. Of course the playoffs would be easier for the Lions if they got the No. 1 seed. Right now the Lions hold the No. 2 seed, but could move up to the No. 1 seed. On the contrary, the…