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Problems are piling on in Indianapolis as the Colts lose a critical player on defense. The NFL has suspended nose tackle Grover Stewart for six games for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policies.
Horsin’ Around: Grover Stewart Suspended For PEDs, Indy Faces 6 Games Without Starter
Stewart issued an apology on Tuesday.

“I want to apologize to the National Football League, the Colts organization, my teammates, our fans, and my family. I was surprised and disappointed to learn I had violated the policy.

Cowboys star Micah Parsons didn’t speak to the media after the win on Monday night against the Chargers, but he sounded off two days later on his podcast, The Edge. 
During the latest episode of his podcast, Parsons blasted the media for its treatment of Dallas, and more specifically, quarterback Dak Prescott.
Parsons took issue with how the media treats Prescott and the Cowboys after a game compared to their treatment of the Eagles, saying that Dallas is more harshly criticized than its division rivals.

Prior to Game 2 of the National League Championship Series Arizona starting pitcher Merrill Kelly offered a challenge to Phillies fans.
While speaking with reporters on Tuesday Kelly cast doubt that Citizens Bank Park would be the loudest ballpark he’s ever played in.
“… And then going into the WBC game, I think that—I haven’t obviously heard this place on the field, but I’d be very surprised if it trumped that Venezuela game down in Miami,” said Kelly.

The New York Jets have fared surprisingly well without star quarterback Aaron Rodgers through the first six games of the season.
Despite losing him early in the first quarter of his first game, the Jets have now won two in a row and sit 3-3 behind the Bills and surprising Miami Dolphins. Rodgers has publicly discussed wanting to make an unlikely return this season, even ditching his crutches after just a few weeks after his surgery.

Stephen A. Smith is not on board the Tua Tagovailoa hype train.
On Tuesday’s edition of ESPN’s First Take, the hosts discussed whether Tua is the clear-cut NFL MVP so far. And Smith is not convinced.
Sure, the Miami Dolphins quarterback is leading the league in passing yards, passing touchdowns, passer rating (of starting QBs) and passing first downs. But according to Smith, you can attribute all of Tagovailoa’s success to his WR1.
“I don’t know if y’all watching Miami enough,” Smith said. “All of these passes ain’t for 19, 20, 30, 40 yards.

49ers star Christian McCaffrey avoided a long-term injury and, along with Trent Williams and Deebo Samuel, has a chance to play Monday night vs. the Vikings, sources said.

Clayton Kershaw will be a free agent after the ‘23 MLB season, and he left the door open to potentially retiring after the Dodgers were eliminated from the postseason by the Diamondbacks.
President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman spoke on Kershaw’s future in Los Angeles on Tuesday, telling reporters that the organization would “absolutely” do whatever it takes to bring him back, should he wish to return. 
“I think he and Ellen are going to take some time right now and assess.

The Aces will have eight players available in Game 4 of the Finals. Half have averaged fewer than seven minutes per game in the postseason.

Prior to the Cowboys–Chargers Monday Night Football showdown, the two teams were involved in a fight during warmups.
As videos of the brawl went viral on social media just prior to kickoff, one moment stood out: Chargers running back Austin Ekeler getting knocked in the head.
On Tuesday, standout back explained that he was struck in the helmet despite only trying to break up the skirmish.
“My instincts just kick in. I gotta get my guys out. Let me go get my guys out. So I just, you know, jog in there.

All the buzz around the defending Super Bowl champs focuses on the offense’s lack of elite skill players.
Despite the championship, Kansas City toils with equipping Mahomes with the proper pass-catchers, outside of Travis Kelce.
With every incredible Tyreek Hill catch, Kansas City fans mourn what could have been a historic offensive attack between Mahomes and Hill.
Still, Mahomes is working with what he’s got. And applauding Mahomes for his “veteran” presence among the young wideouts is Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid.