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Armstead, Brown return to 49ers practice; Greenlaw sits out

Arik Armstead and Ji'Ayir Brown returned to practice for the 49ers, while Tashaun Gipson remained sidelined

George Odum and Ambry Thomas were seen practicing but with certain limitations [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Deebo excited for Verrett reunion after hoping he'd return to 49ers

Jason Verrett has re-signed with the 49ers and will provide mentorship to the team's young cornerbacks.

Wide receiver Deebo Samuel is excited to line up against Verrett in practice and played a role in his return. [ more ]

The Athletic

Saloon font and Bermuda grass: 10 details about 49ers' Super Bowl week in Vegas

The 49ers will wear their white jerseys for the game in Las Vegas.

The 49ers will be staying at the Hilton Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, while the Chiefs will be at the Westin Lake Las Vegas. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

49ers injury report: Eight players miss Wednesday's practice

The 49ers had eight players missing from practice due to injuries.

The team is taking it easy in practice as the season nears its end. [ more ]

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New England Patriots

Patriots vs. Chiefs Thursday injury report: Trent Brown, Brenden Schooler added to New England's sidelined

New England Patriots have three members of the active roster who did not participate in practice due to illnesses and injuries.

Kansas City Chiefs also had three players who did not participate in practice due to injuries. [ more ]

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New England Patriots

Patriots vs. Chiefs Wednesday injury report: Demario Douglas among New England's limited in return

Rookie wideout Demario Douglas returned to practice after missing consecutive games due to a concussion.

Starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson remains sidelined with a high ankle sprain. [ more ]

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49ers vs. Packers Injury Report: Dre Greenlaw among 4 who didn't practice

The San Francisco 49ers are getting healthy ahead of their playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.

Key players returning to practice include Christian McCaffrey and Arik Armstead. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Kittle, Warner hilariously debate 49ers' bye-week practice winners

49ers offense and defense are competing against each other in practice during their first-round bye

The 49ers have a different approach this season compared to four years ago [ more ]

49ers Webzone

49ers Notebook: A peek at practice; Chase Young's time to step up; Brandon Aiyuk speaks (briefly) on contract status; Kyle Shanahan now an elder statesman

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for the Divisional Round of the playoffs after earning a bye in the Wild Card Round.

The 49ers had a more spirited and intense practice on Thursday compared to their previous playoff run in 2019. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

Transcript: What Kyle Shanahan said as 49ers begin playoff preparations

The San Francisco 49ers have several injured players, with Clelin Ferrell expected to miss a few weeks and Tayler Hawkins needing surgery.

Despite the injuries, head coach Kyle Shanahan believes the team will have a good number of healthy players for the playoffs. [ more ]

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Boston.com

Boston Bruins

Pat Maroon is another step closer to his Bruins debut

Pat Maroon joined the Boston Bruins for his first practice after recovery.

Maroon expected to be a key addition in the Bruins' bottom six, bringing physicality and championship experience. [ more ]

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Boston Bruins

Morning Skate: Slippery

The Bruins will practice today ahead of their game against the Colorado Avalanche.

Linus Ullmark's return may be close, as Brandon Bussi was sent back to Providence. [ more ]

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Boston Bruins

Jim Montgomery Jokes About Tuukka Rask Practicing With Bruins

Tuukka Rask joined the Bruins in practice as an emergency backup goalie.

Rask's involvement is seen as an opportunity for younger players to learn from a veteran. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

LA Dodgers

Motivated by move to shortstop, Dodgers veteran Mookie Betts is on a tear

Mookie Betts embraced the challenge of moving to shortstop to help the team despite knowing the difficulties involved.

Betts worked hard to improve his performance at shortstop and was focused on refining his skills in practice. [ more ]

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Dining

Practice Makes Perfect Biscuits

Importance of practice in cooking for excellence

Regular repetition of cooking techniques makes one a better cook. [ more ]

BikeMag

Bicycling

BMX Rider Demonstrates Ultimate Bike Control In Mind Blowing Clip

Talented BMX riders make tricks look effortless but require immense practice.

Bike handling skills of professional riders are a result of dedication and turning the bike into an extension of their body. [ more ]

New York Daily News

Brooklyn Nets

Nets make unusual pit stop home in midst of extended road trip: 'Everybody gets the rest in their own bed'

Nets broke the norm by returning home mid-road trip for a practice

Practice in Brooklyn before a road game helped players rest and refocus [ more ]

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Brooklyn Nets

Ben Simmons has missed 36 games this season for the Nets

Ben Simmons has been dealing with a back injury and has missed the last 36 games for the Brooklyn Nets.

The Nets are considering sending Simmons to their G-League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, for practice before his return to the main roster. [ more ]

New York Post

Brooklyn Nets

Nets' Nic Claxton sits out with same ankle injury he suffered earlier in season

Nets' center Nic Claxton sidelined with sprained ankle.

Claxton previously missed eight games with the same ankle injury.

Cam Thomas expected to resume practice but scheduling challenges may affect his return. [ more ]

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New York Islanders

Islanders Gameday News: Engvall to the Barzal-Horvat line

The Islanders are hosting the Seattle Kraken after their loss last night

There were line changes at practice and Patrick Roy is pushing the team to practice harder [ more ]

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New York Islanders

Patrick Roy is demanding a higher compete level from the Islanders

Patrick Roy pushes Islanders to improve compete level through intense practice.

Islanders' culture is focused on hard work and competition. [ more ]

Newsday

New York Islanders

Islanders activate Ryan Pulock off injured reserve

Islanders practice focused on neutral-zone play and special teams

Possible reinforcements for the game against Maple Leafs [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Chiefs' Mahomes sharp in Friday practice before Super Bowl 58

The Kansas City Chiefs had their final full practice before Super Bowl LVIII, working on red-zone, short-yardage, and goal-line plays.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes impressed during practice, receiving congratulations from former player Mike Vick. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Focused 49ers emphasize red-zone work in final Super Bowl practice

The San Francisco 49ers had their final practice before the Super Bowl, focusing on red-zone work.

The team is fully healthy and did not list anyone on the injury report for the game. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

49ers Notebook: MVP talk; Focusing on stopping the run; Playoff urgency; Trent Williams the specimen

San Francisco 49ers players were back at practice and in media interviews ahead of the NFC Championship game against the Detroit Lions.

Running back Christian McCaffrey and quarterback Brock Purdy were named finalists for the Associated Press MVP award, along with other top players in the league. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

49ers vs. Packers Injury Report: Dre Greenlaw returns to practice

Linebacker Dre Greenlaw and safety Logan Ryan returned to practice for the San Francisco 49ers after being sidelined due to injuries.

Defensive tackle Arik Armstead is expected to play in the upcoming playoff game, while defensive end Clelin Ferrell continues to miss practice with a knee injury. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

49ers vs. Cardinals Injury Report: Aaron Banks misses practice; Dre Greenlaw expected to play Sunday

Several key players for the 49ers did not practice on Thursday due to injuries.

Despite not practicing, there is optimism that cornerback Charvarius Ward and defensive lineman Javon Hargrave will be able to play on Sunday. [ more ]

Sactown Sports

Javon Hargrave, Charvarius Ward not practicing Thursday

Javon Hargrave and Arik Armstead are still missing from 49ers practice due to injuries.

Charvarius Ward and other players are also dealing with injuries and may not play in Week 15. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Golden State Warriors

Dubs to refocus after 'shock' of Milojevic's death

The Golden State Warriors held their first team practice since the death of assistant coach Dejan Milojevic

The team watched a tribute to Milojevic from his hometown of Belgrade before beginning practice [ more ]

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Golden State Warriors

Amid 6-game losing streak, Steve Kerr says Warriors need some practice time'

The Golden State Warriors are on a six-game losing streak and need more practice to improve their performance.

Coach Steve Kerr mentioned that there hasn't been separation in terms of the nine or ten players who will consistently play night after night. [ more ]

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San Jose Sharks

Sharks update: Revolving door at center continues; new equipment debuts

Logan Couture and Nico Sturm participate in practice while Mikael Granlund remains out with an injury.

The Sharks skaters wore black gear during practice, hinting at a new third uniform for the 2024-25 season. [ more ]

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San Jose Sharks

Sharks update: Revolving door at center continues; new equipment debuts

Logan Couture and Nico Sturm were full participants at practice, while Mikael Granlund remained out with an injury.

There is speculation about the Sharks potentially having a new third uniform for the 2024-25 season. [ more ]

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Lynn Swann Recalls The Time Donnie Shell Literally Knocked The Snot Out Of John Stallworth

Practice against the Pittsburgh Steelers defense was harder than the games themselves.

The Steelers wide receivers developed a winning mindset in practice that translated to success on game day. [ more ]

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Patriots Week 14 Tuesday Injury Report: Pair Of Players Sit Out Practice

RB Rhamondre Stevenson and WR Demario Douglas were the two Patriots players who missed practice today due to injury/illness.

Several other players on the Patriots were limited in practice due to various injuries. [ more ]

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Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe on Ilya Samsonov being unavailable to the media after returning to the Leafs: "Bringing him back here to answer all sorts of questions is not conducive to the goal"

Matthew Knies' injury does not appear to be serious and he may still play in tomorrow's game.

Ilya Samsonov will rejoin the team and serve as the backup goaltender tomorrow, while Dennis Hildeby practices with the Marlies. [ more ]

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Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs not meeting with Patrick Kane, Bettman speaks, and the Salming Award: News and Notes

The Maple Leafs did not practice today due to the Global Series game in Sweden.

The team is using the trip as a bonding experience.

Morgan Rielly and Jake Muzzin did some light skating. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

49ers vs. Seahawks Injury Report: These 6 players miss Thursday practice

The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with multiple injuries to key players including Ray-Ray McCloud, Elijah Mitchell, Spencer Burford, Arik Armstead, Ross Dwelley, and Darrell Luter.

The Seattle Seahawks also have several players who did not participate in practice, including Jordyn Brooks, Tre Brown, and D'Wayne Eskridge. [ more ]

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