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Dolphins LB Bradley Chubb won't return this season
Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb will not be activated Wednesday when his 21-day window to return concludes, coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday.,The decision means Chubb will miss the entire 2024 season after trying to recover from a devastating knee injury he sustained in a game against the Ba...
Twins deal LHP Jovani Moran to Red Sox for INF Mickey Gasper
The Minnesota Twins acquired infielder Mickey Gasper from the Red Sox on Tuesday, sending left-hander Jovani Moran to Boston.,Gasper, 29, made his major league debut in 2024 with the Red Sox, going hitless with four walks and one run in 18 at-bats over 13 games. ,The switch-hitter spent most of the ...
Miami (Ohio), Colorado State take adjustments into Arizona Bowl
Miami of Ohio and Colorado State will try to overcome notable transfer-portal defections during Saturday's Arizona Bowl at Tucson, Ariz.,Miami (8-5) enters the game without its top two wide receivers Javon Tracy and Reggie Virgil after the duo elected to play elsewhere.,Tracy, a redshirt sophomore w...
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (shoulder) questionable vs. Texans
Baltimore Ravens leading receiver Zay Flowers is questionable for Wednesday's game against the host Houston Texans because of a shoulder issue.,Flowers was listed on the team's injury report after missing practice on Sunday and Monday and being limited on Tuesday.,Cornerback Tre'Davious White (shoul...
Nebraska aims to shut down Oregon St. in Diamond Head final
When Nebraska meets Oregon State on Wednesday in Honolulu in the championship game of the Diamond Head Classic, it will have a chance to win its first tournament since the San Juan Shootout in 2000.,If the Cornhuskers (9-2) pull it off, there's a good chance Juwan Gary will have something to do with...
Titans return to QB Mason Rudolph after 3-INT performance
The Tennessee Titans will turn to Mason Rudolph as their starter at quarterback for a second consecutive week, despite a three-interception performance in a loss Sunday to the Indianapolis Colts.,Titans head coach Brian Callahan announced the decision Tuesday after calling his starting quarterback s...
Former Kentucky WR Dane Key set for transfer to Nebraska
Former Kentucky wide receiver Dane Key, one of the top offensive players in the transfer portal, announced on social media Tuesday that he will transfer to Nebraska.,Key posted a photo of himself in a Nebraska uniform wearing the No. 6 he wore at Kentucky. The simple post contained the letters "GBR,...
Lakers, Warriors enter spotlight chasing bounce-back efforts
LeBron James and Stephen Curry share the national spotlight on Christmas Day for perhaps the final time when the visiting Los Angeles Lakers square off with the Golden State Warriors in the holiday primetime showcase Wednesday night at San Francisco.,Two teams currently sitting in play-in positions ...
Michael Jordan's 23XI team disputes NASCAR's 'tired' case
Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing, along with Front Row Motorsports, filed a brief requesting to deny NASCAR's stay for a preliminary injunction that would block the groups from participating as charter teams in 2025, Sportico reported.,Last week, U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell granted a request from 2...
Pelicans' Zion Williamson (hamstring) to practice next week
New Orleans Pelicans star center Zion Williamson has started the conditioning phase of his rehab from a left hamstring strain and is expected to return to practice next week, the team announced Tuesday.,Williamson, who is considered week-to-week, has been sidelined since Nov. 6.,The two-time All-Sta...
Struggling Wolves in search of offense vs. Mavericks
The Minnesota Timberwolves could probably benefit from a holiday break to address the many issues that have led to the team's disappointing 14-14 start.,Instead, the Wolves are set to play in front of a national TV audience when they visit the surging Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.,Minnesota dropped...
Knicks look to stand tall vs. Victor Wembanyama, Spurs
The New York Knicks are no strangers to playing on Christmas Day.,But few of their holiday games have come with the anticipation that accompanies Wednesday's clash against the San Antonio Spurs.,The Knicks will look to remain hot, while second-year Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama will play at Madi...
Heat G Dru Smith (Achilles tendon) out for season
Miami Heat guard Dru Smith will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a torn Achilles tendon.,Smith was injured on a non-contact play during Miami's 110-95 victory against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday and needed assistance to leave the court.,Smith had worked his way back into the lineup ...
Steelers WR George Pickens to return vs. Chiefs
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens will not carry an injury designation into Wednesday's game against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs.,Pickens has missed the past three games for the Steelers (10-5) due to a hamstring injury that he sustained in practice.,Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin s...
Report: 3 MLB teams paying bulk of record $311M in luxury taxes
The three teams in the two biggest markets will pay more than 84 percent of the $311.31 million in luxury taxes assessed by Major League Baseball.,Front Office Sports reported Tuesday that while nine teams owe a tax, it's the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers ($103 million) and the New York ...
Packers WR Christian Watson avoids serious injury
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson avoided a serious knee injury in Monday night's playoff-clinching win against the New Orleans Saints.,Watson was injured in the second quarter of the 34-0 victory at Lambeau Field after being tackled at the end of a 14-yard run. He returned to play se...
Bills welcome back LB Nicholas Morrow, put Baylon Spector on IR
The Buffalo Bills re-signed Nicholas Morrow on Tuesday and placed fellow linebacker Baylon Spector on injured reserve.,Morrow, 29, recorded three tackles in 11 games (zero starts) this season before he was waived on Dec. 7. ,He has totaled 468 tackles, seven sacks, three interceptions, three forced ...
Giants QB Drew Lock to start Sunday vs. Colts
Quarterback Drew Lock will start for the New York Giants on Sunday against the visiting Indianapolis Colts, coach Brian Daboll confirmed Tuesday.,Lock's availability was uncertain after he injured his right shoulder during last weekend's 34-7 setback against the Atlanta Falcons.,Lock, 28, underwent ...
Deion: Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter insured for bowl game
Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders financially are protected against potential injuries in Saturday's Alamo Bowl against BYU, according to Colorado coach Deion Sanders.,The coach confirmed Monday that the school has taken out record disability insurance policies for ...
CFP games top 10M average, but NFL wins head-to-head
The NFL won the head-to-head battle for viewers with the College Football Playoff.,Front Office Sports, citing figures from Nielsen, reported Tuesday that the Kansas City Chiefs' 27-19 win over the Houston Texans on Saturday averaged 15.5 million viewers on NBC, more than double the average of 6.4 m...