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Briefing: Source: WR Raymond leaves Lions to join Bears

Strategic angle: Kalif Raymond has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Bears, reuniting the wide receiver with Ben Johnson.

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Briefing: Sources: TE Knox stays with Bills on new deal

Strategic angle: The Bills found a way to keep tight end Dawson Knox on the 2026 roster amid a difficult cap situation by signing him to a new three-year contract.

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Briefing: NCAA to Monitor Tournament Officials for Betting with New Tech

Strategic angle: The NCAA introduces ProhiBet to oversee referees in basketball, baseball, and softball tournaments amid betting concerns.

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Briefing: Packers Add St-Juste to Bolster CB Depth

Strategic angle: The Packers signed CB Benjamin St-Juste to a two-year, $10 million contract, a source told ESPN.

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Trump confirms Australia will grant asylum to five Iranian women football players

Amid concerns for player welfare, the Australian Iranian Council urged the government to protect the squad members.

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Briefing: Inside Bodo/Glimt - the Champions League's ultimate giantkilling story

Strategic angle: It's early January and Bodo/Glimt are holding a team meeting in Spain to discuss their upcoming Champions League campaign.

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Briefing: Galatasaray vs. Liverpool live stream: Champions League odds, where to watch, start time, lineup predictions

Strategic angle: The English side will face Galatasaray in the round of 16 first leg

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Briefing: Reindeer racing draws crowds in Finland’s frozen north near the Russian border

Strategic angle: Traditional reindeer racing delights fans despite freezing temperatures.

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Briefing: Why Fins released Tua Tagovailoa; how he fits with Falcons

Strategic angle: If Michael Penix Jr. isn't ready for the season, the Falcons have a new lefty QB to start.

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Offseason grades: Who won the Crosby trade?

We're handing out report cards on big offseason moves, including the Ravens dealing two first-rounders for Maxx Crosby.

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Sources: Ravens, QB Huntley reach 2-year deal

Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley will remain with the Ravens after agreeing to a two-year deal worth up to $11 million.

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Briefing: Seahawks keep Shaheed in fold with $51M deal

Strategic angle: The Seahawks are bringing back wide receiver Rashid Shaheed on a three-year, $51 million deal that includes $34.7 million guaranteed.

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Briefing: Sources: Pats bulk up O-line, add Vera-Tucker

Strategic angle: The Patriots bolstered their offensive line Monday night, agreeing to a three-year deal with the versatile but injury-plagued Alijah Vera-Tucker.

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Briefing: Big-spending Raiders add Linderbaum, Walker

Strategic angle: Free agent center Tyler Linderbaum reached agreement Monday on a record deal with the Raiders, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Briefing: Broncos to re-sign LB Singleton, cut Greenlaw

Strategic angle: Alex Singleton returns to the Broncos on a two-year deal, while Dre Greenlaw is released after one season.

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Briefing: Prosecutors to drop charge against Pats' Barmore

Strategic angle: Massachusetts prosecutors announced the decision to drop a domestic assault and battery charge against New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore.

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Briefing: Busy Titans add WR Robinson, DL Franklin-Myers

Strategic angle: Wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson reaches agreement with the Tennessee Titans, reuniting with former coach Brian Daboll.

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Briefing: Sources: Bucs adding RB Gainwell, LB Anzalone

Strategic angle: The Buccaneers have reached two-year deals with ex-Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell and former Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone, sources told ESPN.

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Briefing: Jets overhaul D, add LB Davis, two pass rushers

Strategic angle: The New York Jets struck early and often in free agency, reaching agreements with linebacker Demario Davis and edge players Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare.

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Briefing: Source: Etienne to Saints on 4-year, $52M deal

Strategic angle: The Saints have reached a four-year, $52M deal with ex-Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr.