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• Saints' Smith is latest receiver to land on IR

  24-12-2020 23:59 via espn.com
  
  The Saints, already thin at wide receiver, placed Tre'Quan Smith on injured reserve because of an ankle injury.
  
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• Lions' Bevell won't coach Sat. vs. Buccaneers

  24-12-2020 23:59 via espn.com
  
  Lions interim head coach Darrell Bevell will miss Saturday's game because of the NFL's COVID-19 protocols. Wide receivers coach Robert Prince will assume head-coaching duties against the Buccaneers.
  
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• Gruden 'optimistic' about Carr, won't name starter

  24-12-2020 23:59 via espn.com
  
  Raiders coach Jon Gruden said Thursday he is "optimistic" quarterback Derek Carr will be active Saturday against the Dolphins, but wouldn't say for certain given the nature of groin injuries. In the meantime, backup Marcus Mariota will be ready to play.
  
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• 49ers' George Kittle will return to action for first time since Week 8 to face Cardinals in Week 16

  24-12-2020 23:11 via cbssports.com
  
  The former All-Pro has not played since Week 8
  
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• 49ers TE Kittle (foot) to come off injured reserve

  24-12-2020 22:56 via espn.com
  
  TE George Kittle, who has missed the 49ers' last six games with a foot injury, will be activated from injured reserve and available to play Saturday against the Cardinals.
  
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• Saints vs. Vikings: How to watch NFL online, TV channel, live stream info, game time

  24-12-2020 22:30 via cbssports.com
  
  How to watch Saints vs. Vikings football game
  
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• Chargers' Hunter Henry placed on COVID-19 list, will not play vs. Broncos in Week 16

  24-12-2020 22:16 via cbssports.com
  
  Henry has been one of Justin Herbert's favorite targets
  
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• How bad is Will Compton's haircut that Titans jokingly added him to injury list?

  24-12-2020 22:05 via espn.com
  
  After Compton showed up to the Titans' facility with a "Shelby-style" haircut, the Titans' social media team decided to have some fun with it.
  
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• Chargers' Henry put on reserve/COVID-19 list

  24-12-2020 21:55 via espn.com
  
  Chargers tight end Hunter Henry, who is second on the team with 60 catches for 613 yards, has been put on the reserve/COVID-19 list, coach Anthony Lynn said.
  
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• Cardinals' Gardeck goes on IR with knee injury

  24-12-2020 21:55 via espn.com
  
  Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck is out for the rest of the regular season and will be placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, coach Kliff Kingsbury said.
  
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• Fantasy Football Week 16 Matchup Notes: Key stats, injuries, info to help with lineup dilemmas

  24-12-2020 21:54 via cbssports.com
  
  Here's something to know about each game on the Week 16 slate.
  
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• Fantasy Baseball Offseason Tracker: Josh Bell gets fresh start with trade to Nationals

  24-12-2020 21:45 via cbssports.com
  
  Breaking down the Fantasy Baseball impact of offseason moves, both big and small.
  
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• NFL adds freed Mississippi man to decal options

  24-12-2020 21:19 via espn.com
  
  The NFL says it is honoring Curtis Flowers, a Black man from Mississippi who was imprisoned more than 22 years and was freed in late 2019, months after the U.S. Supreme Court threw out the last of his several convictions in a quadruple murder case.
  
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• Houston vs. Hawaii live stream, watch online, TV channel, kickoff time, odds, line, spread for New Mexico Bowl

  24-12-2020 21:15 via cbssports.com
  
  Two high-powered offenses meet in Frisco, Texas, after the New Mexico Bowl changed locations for this year
  
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• College basketball rankings: Ohio State heats up late in win vs. Rutgers, jumps up to No. 16 in Top 25 And 1

  24-12-2020 21:10 via cbssports.com
  
  E.J. Liddell led the Buckeyes to a comeback victory vs. the Scarlet Knights, handing them their first loss
  
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• Pirates trade first baseman Josh Bell to Nationals

  24-12-2020 20:42 via cbssports.com
  
  The Pirates will be getting a pair of young arms in return
  
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• Nets vs. Celtics on NBA Christmas Day: Live stream info, watch online, TV channel, odds, start time, pick

  24-12-2020 20:27 via cbssports.com
  
  Two Eastern Conference contenders are set to battle on Christmas
  
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• Lions down to nearly zero coaches, NFL Week 16 picks plus a Vikings-Saints Christmas Day preview

  24-12-2020 20:15 via cbssports.com
  
  Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Dec. 24
  
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• Heisman Trophy finalists: How to rank the three primary contenders for the 2020 award

  24-12-2020 20:09 via cbssports.com
  
  Here's what Dennis Dodd's Heisman Trophy ballot would look like
  
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• 2020 Christmas Day NFL odds, line, spread: Vikings vs. Saints picks, predictions from NFL expert who's 36-13

  24-12-2020 20:06 via cbssports.com
  
  R.J. White has his finger on the pulse of Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings
  
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• Punter for Cowboys' first Super Bowl title dies

  24-12-2020 20:01 via espn.com
  
  Ron Widby, the 1967 SEC Player of the Year in basketball and punter for the Cowboys' first Super Bowl championship, has died. He was 75.
  
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• Dwayne Haskins on track to start Washington's Week 16 game vs. Panthers, per report

  24-12-2020 20:01 via cbssports.com
  
  Alex Smith is still dealing with a calf injury that caused him to miss last week
  
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• NBA Christmas Day betting odds: Experts agree on Bucks, Clippers but are split on Pelicans, Lakers, Nets

  24-12-2020 19:59 via cbssports.com
  
  Our experts provide their picks for all five games on the NBA's Christmas Day slate
  
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• NFL denies Lions' request to move Week 16 game vs. Bucs despite COVID-19 issues, coach says

  24-12-2020 19:58 via cbssports.com
  
  Interim head coach Darrell Bevell said the NFL denied the Lions' request
  
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• Brad Holmes, Rams' director of college scouting, will interview for general manager positions

  24-12-2020 19:58 via espn.com
  
  Holmes' eye for talent has helped give the Rams one of the NFL's most talented rosters and has the Lions and Falcons interested in his services.
  
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• NFL Christmas special: Vikings have one scenario that gets them in playoffs and here's what has to happen

  24-12-2020 19:51 via cbssports.com
  
  "So you're telling me there's a chance?"
  
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• Lions down to nearly zero coaches for Saturday, NFL Week 16 picks plus a Vikings-Saints Christmas Day preview

  24-12-2020 19:44 via cbssports.com
  
  Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Dec. 24
  
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• NBA DFS: Kyrie Irving and top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Christmas Day

  24-12-2020 19:37 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's Mike McClure, a DFS pro with almost $2M in winnings, gives optimal lineup advice
  
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• Marshall vs. Buffalo prediction, pick, odds, line, TV channel, live stream, Camellia Bowl kickoff time

  24-12-2020 19:30 via cbssports.com
  
  The Thundering Herd and Bulls, former MAC rivals, will meet in the second bowl game played in Montgomery
  
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• 2020 NBA Christmas Day odds, picks, best bets from a proven model: This five-way parlay would pay over 20-1

  24-12-2020 18:54 via cbssports.com
  
  The SportsLine Projection Model just revealed its top NBA picks for Christmas Day
  
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• Clippers vs. Nuggets on NBA Christmas Day: Live stream info, watch online, TV channel, odds, start time, pick

  24-12-2020 18:43 via cbssports.com
  
  It's a Western Conference showdown to close out the Christmas Day slate
  
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• NFL Fantasy Football Week 16: Starts, sits, sleepers, busts and betting notes for every game on the schedule

  24-12-2020 18:38 via cbssports.com
  Fantasy lineup calls for Week 16.
  
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• Brandon Aiyuk within striking distance of prestigious 49ers rookie record held by Jerry Rice

  24-12-2020 18:29 via cbssports.com
  
  Aiyuk has shot at the 49ers' rookie receiving yards record that Rice owns
  
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• The Court Report: The last two teams that, despite trying, still haven't played a game this season

  24-12-2020 18:22 via cbssports.com
  
  Matt Norlander's weekly college basketball report also has the latest on when and where the 2021 NCAA Tournament might be
  
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• Warriors vs. Bucks odds, line, spread: 2020 Christmas Day NBA picks, predictions from model on 61-33 roll

  24-12-2020 18:20 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's advanced computer model simulated Friday's Bucks vs. Warriors game 10,000 times
  
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• Mitchell Trubisky 'very comfortable right now' and confident with Bears moving forward

  24-12-2020 18:15 via cbssports.com
  
  Trubisky has helped Chicago get back into the postseason race
  
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• NBA 2020-21 opening night overreactions: Which storylines are real and which don't matter

  24-12-2020 18:10 via cbssports.com
  
  Don't treat opening night as the be all and end all
  
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• Houston vs. Hawaii prediction, pick, odds, line, live stream, kickoff time, TV channel for New Mexico Bowl

  24-12-2020 18:00 via cbssports.com
  
  Two high-powered offenses meet in Frisco, Texas, after the New Mexico Bowl changed locations for this year
  
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• Browns place LT Wills on reserve/COVID-19 list

  24-12-2020 17:49 via espn.com
  
  The Cleveland Browns have placed offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
  
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• NFL Week 17 lines, picks: Lookahead value for Jaguars-Colts and Seahawks-49ers

  24-12-2020 17:41 via cbssports.com
  
  Looking ahead at some interesting Week 17 bets you should consider putting money on right now
  
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• Joel Embiid and Shake Milton bail out 76ers, who look very much like a team that needs James Harden

  24-12-2020 17:32 via cbssports.com
  
  This is not an overreaction to one game, but rather the latest confirmation of what we've long known
  
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• NFL Week 16 odds, picks: Cardinals cover against 49ers, Bills dominate Patriots

  24-12-2020 17:25 via cbssports.com
  
  CBS Sports NFL writer Jordan Dajani gives his picks for Week 16 of the NFL season
  
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• Heat vs. Pelicans odds, line, spread: 2020 Christmas Day NBA picks, predictions from model on 61-33 roll

  24-12-2020 17:19 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's advanced computer model simulated Friday's Pelicans vs. Heat game 10,000 times
  
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• Lions' Darrell Bevell, four other coaches will miss Week 16 game against Buccaneers due to COVID-19 protocols

  24-12-2020 17:12 via cbssports.com
  
  The Lions will be missing five coaches for Saturday's game against the Buccaneers
  
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• Coastal Carolina vs. Liberty prediction, pick, odds, line, live stream, TV channel, Cure Bowl kickoff time

  24-12-2020 17:00 via cbssports.com
  
  The Chanticleers and Flames should play in one of the better bowl games of the season
  
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• NFL's Best Young Wide Receivers, Part 3: Breaking down the possession receivers

  24-12-2020 16:41 via cbssports.com
  
  Let's take a close look at Corey Davis, Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman and more who are on their rookie deals
  
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• Louisiana vs. UTSA prediction, pick, odds, line, live stream, TV channel, First Responder Bowl kickoff time

  24-12-2020 16:30 via cbssports.com
  
  Louisiana is hoping to reach 10 wins but will have to beat a hot UTSA team
  
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• Josh Allen can throw a football over 100 yards, Bills running back Zack Moss claims

  24-12-2020 16:30 via cbssports.com
  
  Who has the strongest arm in the NFL has been debated heavily of late
  
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• Doug Pederson says Carson Wentz has 'been a pro' about getting benched for Jalen Hurts

  24-12-2020 16:25 via cbssports.com
  
  Pederson gives a ringing endorsement of Carson Wentz
  
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• December 25

  24-12-2020 16:10 via cbssports.com
  
  CBS HQ PM Template Sept. 14
  
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