The Miami Dolphins have had a number of key contributors go on the NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list and then recover from their positive tests in the past week to return to the team. Running backs Phillip Lindsay and Myles Gaskin, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and safety Jevon Holland all described their experiences. Lindsay, Waddle and Holland…
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By DAVID McHUGH and TALI ARBEL NEW YORK (AP) — Airlines canceled hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines together canceled more than 600 flights on Friday and Saturday. As of early evening…
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Ravens safety Chuck Clark was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, clearing the way for the defensive leader to return for Sunday’s pivotal game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Clark, who leads the defense in snaps and typically wears the green dot as the unit’s signal-caller, was sidelined for Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers,…
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COSTA MESA — Chargers coach Brandon Staley didn’t provide much clarity Friday regarding the playing status of the 14 players on the team’s COVID-19 reserve list. Staley will wait until 1 p.m. on Saturday to learn which players will be available to play against the Houston Texans the following day. That’s the deadline for game-day…
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By The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California health officials say the omicron variant is evident in 50% to 70% of new coronavirus cases in parts of the most populous state heading into the holidays, with the state nearing a total of 5 million virus infections for the pandemic. The U.S. recorded its first confirmed…
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The Chicago Bears have been eliminated from playoff contention, and the Seattle Seahawks are nearing that fate too. So when the teams meet Sunday afternoon at Lumen Field, players will have to find other sources of motivation. For the Bears, that includes hunting milestones, gaining experience and maintaining pride. As kickoff approaches, here’s our snapshot…
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By David Shepardson | Reuters United Airlines and Delta Air Lines on Thursday said they had each canceled dozens of Christmas Eve flights, as the spreading COVID-19 Omicron variant takes a toll on its flight crews and other workers. Chicago-based United canceled 120 flights for Friday, while Atlanta-based Delta said it has canceled about 90.…
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COSTA MESA — Rashawn Slater grew up a Houston Texans fan and attended games at NRG Stadium, but he never got to play on the Texans’ field while in high school. Slater will play his first game at NRG Stadium on Sunday when the Chargers face the Texans, and the hometown kid will get to…
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Here’s a look at how the Miami Dolphins (7-7) and New Orleans Saints (7-7) match up in six key areas ahead of Monday’s Week 16 game at Caesars Superdome (8:15 p.m., ESPN): When the Dolphins run: The Dolphins are coming off a season-high 183 rushing yards last Sunday. The caveat: It came against the New…
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Cam Akers was out of sight and mostly out of mind for Rams fans since the running back tore an Achilles tendon in July, an injury thought to put him out for the season. But Rams players and coaches watched Akers go through rehabilitation in the training room and on the sideline at practice to…
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