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Barcelona are in pole position to sign the Manchester City midfielder, but do they have the budget? And do they really need him?

Another significant jump for the Bears QB1. A big reward for Darnell Wright. A vision for an evolving Bears running game.

First-time DC Christian Parker has the defense performing well, but the first big test comes next week in a joint practice with the Rams.

Dave Canales gave plenty of players opportunities Thursday in the Hall of Fame Game, and King wasn’t the only offensive player to stand out.

Their chat last Friday outside the clubhouse in Baltimore may not have resolved everything. But it opened a critical line of communication.

Toney, 30, plays for Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League.

Examining the Dodgers’ advantage, why the Tigers were intrigued by River Ryan, and why the Braves approached the deadline the way they did

The Cubs acquired four arms at the trade deadline, and numerous other pitchers are close to returning from injury.