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Lamar Jackson doubtful, Jordan Love questionable for Ravens-Packers
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is considered doubtful to play in Saturday's showdown with the Green Bay Packers after missing practice all week with a back contusion.,Jackson was listed as a DNP on Baltimore's injury report for the third straight day Thursday. Tyler Huntley would step in...
Mavericks F Anthony Davis (groin) won't return vs. Warriors
Oft-injured Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis left Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors with what the team called right groin spasms.,He will not return to the Christmas Day showdown, with ESPN reporting that the team is operating with an "abundance of caution.",Davis removed himse...
Broncos activate TE Marcedes Lewis, 41, for game vs. Chiefs
The Denver Broncos promoted veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis and guard Calvin Throckmorton to the active roster for Thursday's road game against the Kansas City Chiefs.,The Broncos (12-3) also elevated inside linebacker Levelle Bailey and wide receiver Michael Bandy from the practice squad for the g...
Can Justin Herbert exorcise demons when Chargers host Texans?
Justin Herbert threw just three interceptions during the 2024 regular season before topping that total in a miserable playoff performance against the Houston Texans.,Herbert gets another opportunity against Houston in a crucial clash Saturday when the Chargers battle the Texans in Inglewood, Calif.,...
Pelicans look to resume recent surge against visiting Suns
The Phoenix Suns begin a four-game road swing on Friday night with the first of back-to-back contests against the New Orleans Pelicans.,The weekend double-dip in the Big Easy marks the second and third of four matchups between the Western Conference counterparts, with the Suns winning the first in P...
Bucks visit Memphis looking to grind out another road win
The Milwaukee Bucks got an early Christmas gift in the form of a rare road victory on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.,Is it greedy to covet a post-Christmas road win, too?,The Bucks will get the opportunity to make it two straight when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday n...
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...