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Brock Purdy is unlikely to play for the 49ers on Sunday. Start warming up your arm, Mac Jones. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy is a "long shot" to play in the 49ers' Week 2 matchup against the Saints. Coming out of Week 1, Purdy is dealing with injuries to his shoulder and toe, and he reportedly could miss up to five weeks. With Georgie Kittle now on IR, San Francisco is already banged up on offense.

Anthony Rizzo announced he is retiring as a Cub. One of the key members of the 2016 World Series team, Rizzo will remain a Cub forever as he announced his retirement on Wedn

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