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Reports: A's sign LF/1B Tyler Soderstrom to 7-year extension
The Athletics have signed left fielder/first baseman Tyler Soderstrom to a seven-year, $86 million contract, according to reports by ESPN and MLB.com.,The deal, reported on Thursday, is the most guaranteed money the organization has ever offered up in a contract in franchise history. It also reporte...
Raptors hope to keep bouncing out of slump vs. struggling Wizards
Looking to take advantage of the team with the worst record in the league, the visiting Toronto Raptors wrap up a three-game road trip on Friday against the lowly Washington Wizards.,The upstart Raptors sit as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference in the way-too-early postseason picture, but have...
Streaking Bulls open six-game homestand against Sixers
Winners of four straight after a stretch of eight losses in nine games, the Chicago Bulls aim to maintain momentum as they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.,Chicago kicks off a six-game homestand on the heels of Tuesday's 126-123 victory in Atlanta, which saw the Bulls rally from an 18-po...
Jalen Brunson, Knicks explode to rally past Cavaliers
Jalen Brunson hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:05 left Thursday afternoon for the host New York Knicks, who overcame a 17-point fourth quarter deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 126-124.,Brunson scored 13 of his 34 points over the final 7:15 for the Knicks, who mounted their biggest comeback ...
Pacers vow to 'keep fighting' ahead of rematch with Celtics
The Indiana Pacers will try to find their scoring touch and end a six-game losing streak when they meet the Boston Celtics on Friday night in Indianapolis.,The Pacers haven't won a game since Dec. 8, leaving coach Rick Carlisle one win shy of 1,000 career NBA victories. Indiana is last among NBA tea...
Steelers sign veteran CB Tre Flowers to active roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran cornerback Tre Flowers to their 53-man roster on Thursday.,Flowers, 30, appeared in two games this season with the Detroit Lions before being released on Nov. 30.,He has recorded four interceptions and 287 tackles in 97 career games (44 starts) with six teams s...
Report: Nuggets F Cameron Johnson (knee) out 4-6 weeks
Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a right knee injury, ESPN reported on Thursday.,In addition to a bone bruise that was previously reported, Johnson also hyperextended the knee during Tuesday night's loss to the Dallas Mavericks.,An MRI exam revealed...
Hornets carry modest momentum into clash with Magic
Hot-shooting rookie Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets look to continue a surge when they visit the Orlando Magic on Friday night.,Charlotte has won three of its last five games and Knueppel, the No. 4 overall pick out of Duke, leads all rookies in scoring with 19.4 points per game and is shooti...
Southern California RB Eli Sanders entering NFL draft
Southern California running back Eli Sanders declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday.,"This is just the beginning of the next chapter, and I can't wait to see where it goes from here," he posted on X.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed!! <a href="https://t.co/9m4muV...
Reports: Jaguars CB Jourdan Lewis (foot) out for season
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis (foot) was placed on injured reserve on Thursday. According to multiple media reports, he's set to undergo season-ending surgery.,Lewis, 30, did not practice on Wednesday after sustaining the injury during Sunday's 34-20 win at Denver.,He recorded 39 tac...
Reports: Cavaliers F Evan Mobley to return vs. Knicks
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley will return from a two-week injury absence on Thursday afternoon against the New York Knicks, multiple media outlets reported.,Mobley has been sidelined for nearly two weeks with a left calf strain. He last played in a game on Dec. 12, scoring 23 points in 36 ...
Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. inactive vs. Cowboys
Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. will not play in Thursday afternoon's game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md.,His availability for the game became a talking point earlier Thursday morning after he was added to the injury report as questionable due to an illness.,Rodri...
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss hoping for additional eligibility
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is awaiting word as to whether he will be granted a sixth year of eligibility, a decision that has millions of dollars in NIL money on the line.,ESPN reported Thursday that Ole Miss filed a waiver petition on Nov. 16 in hopes the NCAA Committee on Student-Athl...
Report: Lions RB David Montgomery (illness) to play vs. Vikings
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery is expected to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday despite dealing with an illness, NFL Network reported.,Montgomery did not participate in practice on Tuesday and was limited during Wednesday's session before being listed as questionable to pla...
Backup QB caps Hawaii's rally past Cal in Hawaii Bowl
Backup quarterback Luke Weaver threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Nick Cenacle with 10 seconds remaining Wednesday night, rallying Hawaii to a 35-31 victory over California in the Hawaii Bowl at Honolulu.,After Cal freshman Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele had snuck in from a yard out with 1:57 remaining to ...
Heat, Hawks aim for post-Christmas turnaround
No NBA teams have struggled more over their past 10 games than the Miami and Atlanta. The Heat and Hawks, who have won only two games apiece over that stretch, will try to begin their turnaround on Friday in Atlanta when they face each other for the first time this season.,The Heat have lost three i...
Taylor Fritz, Coco Gauff lead U.S.'s defense of United Cup title
Third-ranked Coco Gauff and sixth-ranked Taylor Fritz will team up again as the United States defends its championship at the United Cup next week in Australia.,The only combined ATP and WTA team event will kick off the 2026 tennis season, beginning on Jan. 2 in Perth and Sydney.,The tournament will...
Lions' fleeting playoff hopes on line Christmas Day vs. Vikings
The Detroit Lions are down but not out.,Not yet, at least.,The Lions (8-7) try to keep their dim playoff hopes alive when they take on the Minnesota Vikings (7-8) in a Christmas Day matchup on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Detroit comes off a crushing 29-24 loss Sunday at home against the Pitts...
Rashid Shaheed providing special spark for Seahawks with Panthers looming
Rashid Shaheed has helped put the "special" in the Seattle Seahawks' special teams.,Shaheed returned a punt 58 yards for a touchdown last Thursday against the Los Angeles Rams, sparking a 16-point, fourth quarter comeback in Seattle's 38-37 overtime victory.,The NFC West-leading Seahawks (12-3) will...
Two of NFC's best face off when 49ers host Bears
Two teams with aspirations of claiming the NFC's top seed battle Sunday night when the Chicago Bears take on the San Francisco 49ers at Santa Clara, Calif.,Both teams have 11-4 records but the NFC North-leading Bears are currently in the No. 2 position while the 49ers are at No. 5.,Chicago clinched ...