Damar Hamlin : Did the win against the ?The doctors' answer? "Yes, Damar. You've won. You've won the game of life."It couldn't have been a more perfect response to what Hamlin's doctors are calling after he on Monday night.Hamlin remains in the ICU and is "critically ill" but is awake, moving his hands and legs, and communicating with medical personnel.On a conference call, Dr. Timothy Prittsof the University of Cincinnati Medical Center added,"it appears that his neurologic function is intact."Per the update Thursday, Hamlin is unable to speak as he is still relying on a breathing tube.It's the most inspiring development in what's been a difficult but moving last few days. Hamlin's toy drive fundraiser -- with an original goal of $2,500 -- was , with donations coming in from all over the NFL. There's also been for , the Bengals wide receiver Hamlin tackled before collapsing.The Bills on Thurday afternoon, with saying the team will "play for" Hamlin against the in Week 18. Honorable mentions got an.The Celtics crushed the Mavericks behindJayson Tatum's .Lauri Markkanenscored a Teemu Selanne Jersey in a win over the Rockets.Not so honorable mentionsBad news for the Mets: As they continue working on a Carlos Correa contract, Correa's agent, Scott Boras, is .Bradley Beal is with a hamstring strain.Devin Va sell is following a knee procedure.It's official:, the NFL announced last night. Now, owners will vote onpo sibly implementing two new rules for the AFC playoffs.The first proposal features a neutral-site AFC Championship Game.Scenario 1:If Buffalo and Kansas City both win or both tie in Week 18, then a Buffalo vs. Kansas City championship game would be at a neutral site.Scenario 2:If Buffalo and Kansas City both lose in Week 18 and Baltimore wins or ties with Cincinnati, then a Buffalo vs Mathieu Perreault Jersey . Kansas City championship game would be at a neutral site.Scenario 3:If Buffalo and Kansas City both lose and Cincinnati beats Baltimore, then a Buffalo or Cincinnati vs. Kansas City championship game would be at a neutral site.The second proposal includes another potential playoff game moving. If the beat the Bengals on Sunday, Baltimore will finish 11-6 with a sweep of Cincinnati. But the Bengals, at 11-5, would have the better record. The proposal says if that happens AND the two meet in the playoffs, a coin flip would decide home-field advantage.Both proposals will be voted on today. This will be the first time since 1935 that not every team in the league plays the same number of games. Texas Chris Beardon Thursday for cause after he was in mid-December.The "for cause" is an important detail here, because it means Beard is not Dustin Byfuglien Jersey entitled to any salary or buyout money from the seven-year, $35 million contract he signed prior to last season. Here's more on the situation:Early on Dec. 12, Beard was arrested after , with the Travis County Sheriff's Office seeking a felony third-degree a sault charge. Texas suspended him without pay.In a letter to University of Texas vice president of legal affairs , Beard's lawyerPerry Mintonwrote in part:Texas responded strongly: Beard's fiance, Randi Trew, initially told police On Dec. 23, she . " Trew said.Rodney Terry has coached the No. 6 Longhorns since Beard left the team, and he will remain the acting head coach for the rest of the season. Our Gary Parrish wrote about. We've reached the final weekend of the NFL's regular season, and with three playoff spots available, it's sure to be an exciting one. As discu sed above, we're not sure what's going to happen atop the AFC.In the NFC, : If the beat or tie the , Philadelphia takes the top seed. The would get it with a win over the plus an Eagles lo s, and the would earn the top spot with a win over the and lo ses by the Eagles 49ers.In John Breech says it'll be pretty simple for Philly, thanks to one key detail: Breech: It certainly won't hurt that for the Eagles.As for the bottom of the playoff picture, the AFC is absolutely wild. On Saturday, the visit the with the AFC South title on the line. Then on Sunday,four different teams could have a shot at the Bryan Little Jersey seventh seed.Here are :Patriots (8-8) clinch with: win at Bills OR lo s vs. AND lo s vs. AND Jaguars win vs. TitansDolphins (8-8) clinch with:win vs. Jets AND Patriots lo s at BillsSteelers (8-8) clinch with: win vs. Browns AND Dolphins lo s vs. Jets AND Patriots lo s at BillsJaguars (8-8) clinch with:lo s vs. Titans AND lo ses by Dolphins, Patriots and SteelersIn the NFC, one of the , and will make it. Seattle needs to win Sunday afternoonhave Detroit (which would be eliminated with a Seattle win) beat Green Bay on Sunday night. So, yes, it's going to be nuts. Here's everything you need to know for Week 18:Expert picks: | | |Today is for the Dodgers to make their decision on retaining or releasing starting pitcher Trevor Bauer. Bauer, 31, was on Dec. 22 after his suspension i sued under Major League Baseball's domestic violence, sexual a sault and child abuse policy was reduced from 324 games to 194 games.Bauer initially was placed on administrative leave after a start on June 28, 2021 following sexual a sault allegations.In February 2022, the police department said Bauer .MLB suspended Bauer in April 2022 after an inquiry into the allegations.R.J. Anderson has . Friday Nets at Pelicans, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN Heat at Suns, 10 p.m. on ESPNSaturday Creighton at No. 4 UConn, Noon on FOX Kentucky at No. 7 Alabama, 1 p.m. on ESPN No. 25 Iowa State at No. 17 TCU, 2 p Tobias Enstrom Jersey .m. on ESPNU No. 16 Iowa at No. 14 Michigan, 4:30 p.m. on FOX No. 13 Arkansas at No. 22 Auburn, 8:30 p.m. on SEC NetworkSunday No. 4 Notre Dame at No. 22 North Carolina, 4 p.m. on ACC Network