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Reports: Blue Jays land Isiah Kiner-Falefa on 2-year deal
The Toronto Blue Jays and free agent infielder/outfielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa are in agreement on a two-year contract worth $15 million, multiple outlets reported Wednesday....

NBA approves Mark Cuban's sale of Mavs' majority stake
The NBA Board of Governors approved Mark Cuban's sale of the controlling interest in the Dallas Mavericks to casino mogul Miriam Adelson and her family....

Commanders to start QB Jacoby Brissett vs. 49ers
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett will start for the Washington Commanders on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers....

Tennessee QB Joe Milton III opts out, Vols to start freshman
Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III has opted out of the Citrus Bowl game against Iowa on New Year's Day, leaving 5-star true freshman Nico Iamaleava to make the start under center for the Volunteers....

Reports: Texans QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) ready to practice
Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud is expected to practice Wednesday after missing the last two games while in concussion protocol, NFL Network and KPRC reported....

Bengals designate CB Cam Taylor-Britt to return from IR
The Cincinnati Bengals cleared starting cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt to return to practice on Wednesday....

Bills activate CB Kaiir Elam from injured reserve
The Buffalo Bills activated cornerback Kaiir Elam from injured reserve on Wednesday....

Bucks hope to start fixing defense in Brooklyn
Through 30 games, the Milwaukee Bucks possess one of the NBA's best records, primarily on the strength of their potent offense. Their defense, however, remains a work in progress....

Hot Jalens meet as Knicks' Brunson faces Thunder's Williams
On an Oklahoma City Thunder team with All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Rookie of the Year candidate Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams can get overlooked....

Bowl roundup: Jason Bean (6 TDs) lifts Kansas past UNLV
Kansas survived a second-half comeback by UNLV in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, overcoming three turnovers and 18 penalties for a 49-36 win on Tuesday....

Raptors seek complete effort against Wizards
The Toronto Raptors will look to bounce back from one of their most demoralizing losses of the season when they face the Washington Wizards on Wednesday to begin a three-game trip....

Kansas overcomes miscues, beats UNLV for bowl win
PHOENIX — Kansas survived a second-half comeback by UNLV in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, overcoming three turnovers and 18 penalties for a 49-36 win on Tuesday....

Kawhi Leonard-less Clippers handle Hornets
James Harden scored 29 points and Paul George added 25 as the Los Angeles Clippers ended a two-game losing streak without Kawhi Leonard with a 113-104 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday....

Rockets look to solve perimeter-defense woes vs. Suns
For the second time in their past three home games, the Houston Rockets endured a defeat that showcased what has become a glaring defensive deficiency....

Blazers put up season-best point total, top Kings
Anfernee Simons scored 29 points and rookie reserve Duop Reath established career highs of 25 points and nine rebounds to help the Portland Trail Blazers notch a 130-113 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Tuesday....

Again without Joel Embiid, 76ers take on surging Magic
When reigning Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid is out of the lineup, the Philadelphia 76ers are quite vulnerable....

NBA roundup: Nets tag Pistons with record 27th straight loss
Cameron Johnson scored 24 points and the visiting Brooklyn Nets beat the Pistons 118-112 on Tuesday night as Detroit set a single-season NBA record with its 27th consecutive loss....

Ja Morant leads Grizzlies to another win over Pelicans
Ja Morant scored 31 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. had four of his 19 points in overtime as the visiting Memphis Grizzlies improved to 4-0 since Morant's return by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 116-115 on Tuesday night....

Report: Dominican authorities searching for Wander Franco
Authorities in the Dominican Republic conducted a pair of searches Tuesday looking for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco but were unable to find him, according to Dominican newspaper Listin Diario....

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder handle Wolves
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 129-106 win over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday....