Brian Baldinger: Bengals Don't Make Excuses, Just Keep Hammering

• Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores signs contract extension

  

• Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza officially declares for the NFL draft

  

• Luigi Mangione's backpack to be at center of Friday federal court hearing

  

• Former Eagles DL killed at homeless encampment, medical examiner says

  

• Trial date set for Luigi Mangione's federal case

  

• Dan Skipper announces retirement, says he plans to coach

  

• Officials urge Georgians to prepare as winter storm continues path toward state

  

• Falcons name Cleveland's Tommy Rees new offensive coordinator