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49ers promote LB Eric Kendricks, place Tatum Bethune on IR ahead of playoffs
The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks from the practice squad to the active roster and placed starting linebacker Tatum Bethune (groin) on injured reserve on Wednesday, ending his season ahead of the playoffs.,The 49ers (12-5) play the host Philadelphia Eagles (11-6) on Su...

Report: Hawks' Trae Young eyes Wizards as preferred destination
Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young would prefer to relocate to the nation's capital, home of the Washington Wizards, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,As the sides amicably discuss a deal to move Young, the report added guard CJ McCollum's expiring contract would be included in the deal. McCollum, it sho...

D Haydn Fleury exits hospital, rejoins Jets after leaving on stretcher
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Haydn Fleury has been released from the hospital and rejoined the team on Wednesday, one day after being taken off the ice on a stretcher.,"He's got a broken nose, a bruised back," Jets head coach Scott Arniel said. "Obviously, it's not at first what we thought. It's not as ...

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) questionable vs. Jazz
Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was added to the injury report as questionable for Wednesday's game against the visiting Utah Jazz.,Gilgeous-Alexander is dealing with bursitis in his right knee for the Thunder, who have split their last 12 games after starting the season on ...

Panthers F Brad Marchand battling undisclosed injury
Florida Panthers leading scorer Brad Marchand did not return for the third period of Tuesday's 4-1 road loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs due to an undisclosed injury.,In his first full season with Florida, Marchand, 37, is tied for the team lead in goals (23) with Sam Reinhart and has a team-high 46 ...

KC Current name Chris Armas as head coach
The Kansas City Current introduced Chris Armas as their new head coach on Wednesday.,Armas, 53, previously coached three MLS teams: Colorado Rapids (2023-25), Toronto FC (2021) and New York Red Bulls (2018-20). He also has been an assistant at Manchester United and Leeds United in England.,Kansas Ci...

Liverpool looking to slow Arsenal's massive momentum
Premier League leaders Arsenal host defending champions Liverpool on Thursday in a fixture that shows just how quickly things can change in England's top flight.,When these sides last met on the third matchday of the EPL season on Aug. 31, it was Liverpool still riding the high of their 20th league ...

Tiger Woods' birthday bash to include Jon Bon Jovi, Masters-themed menu
Tiger Woods officially turned 50 on Dec. 30.,So, what do you get the golfer who, well, pretty much has it all? That will be the task at hand when the celebrities visit The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla., on Jan. 14 to celebrate the 15-time major champion's half-century on the planet.,Per Front Office ...

Michigan announces offensive coaching staff under Kyle Whittingham
Head coach Kyle Whittingham announced the newly hired members of his first offensive coaching staff at Michigan on Wednesday.,In addition to hiring Jason Beck as offensive coordinator last Friday, Whittingham added four more coaches from his previous post at Utah. Jim Harding will coach the offensiv...

Oregon without RB Jordon Davison for semifinal vs. Indiana
No. 5 Oregon won't have running back Jordon Davison when it meets No. 1 Indiana on Friday night in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta.,Oregon listed Davison, who leads the team with 15 rushing touchdowns, as out on the availability report released Tuesday. The true ...

Travis Kelce gauging how body feels before deciding future
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce sounded like a man who has more in the tank in respect to his football career during Wednesday's episode of his "New Heights" podcast.,"I've talked to a few people in the facility already, having the exit meetings and everything, and they know where I stand ...

Stars sign rookie F Justin Hryckowian to 2-year contract extension
The Dallas Stars signed rookie forward Justin Hryckowian to a two-year, $1.9 contract extension that runs through the 2027-28 season.,Hryckowian, 24, could have become a restricted free agent after the season.,He has six goals and seven assists in 42 games this season with a minus-4 rating, 21 penal...

Toronto FC re-sign veteran M Derrick Etienne Jr.
Toronto FC re-signed veteran midfielder Derrick Etienne Jr. through the 2026 season on Wednesday.,The deal for the 29-year-old Haitian international includes options through the 2027-28 MLS season.,Etienne recorded three goals and four assists in 48 MLS matches over the past two seasons with Toronto...

Report: Cubs to acquire Marlins RHP Edward Cabrera
The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a deal to acquire right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins, according to multiple reports Wednesday.,The Cubs' No. 1 prospect, outfielder Owen Caissie, has long been coveted by Miami and is reportedly set to be part of the trade.,Cabrera, 27, has pitched for...

Ohio State S Caleb Downs declares for NFL draft
Standout Ohio State safety Caleb Downs officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Wednesday.,The two-time consensus All-American is regarded as a potential top-10 selection in the April 23-25 draft.,The 6-foot, 205-pound junior announced his decision on social media "after a lot of prayer and ref...

PGA of America CEO steps down to take care of family
Derek Sprague stepped down as the chief executive officer at the PGA of America on Wednesday as a means to help provide increased care to both his mother and mother-in-law.,Sprague informed the PGA of America Board of Directors last month of his request to be with his family in upstate New York. ,Sp...

Bills place DT Jordan Phillips on IR, sign CB Dane Jackson
The Buffalo Bills placed veteran defensive tackle Jordan Phillips on injured reserve Wednesday.,Phillips, 33, missed two games with an ankle injury before returning Sunday and playing 18 snaps in the 35-8 win against the New York Jets.,The season is over for Phillips, who recorded one sack and nine ...

Report: Raheem Morris to meet with Giants, Cards, Titans
Former Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris has a full dance card with three in-person coaching interviews scheduled over the next eight days, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Morris, 49, will reportedly sit down with the New York Giants, Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans to discuss their he...

FC Cincinnati sign veteran D Kyle Smith in free agency
FC Cincinnati signed veteran free agent defender Kyle Smith through the 2026 MLS season on Wednesday.,The 33-year-old Cincinnati native also has an option through June 2027 on his contract.,Smith just completed a seven-season run with Orlando City, posting four goals and nine assists in 178 MLS matc...

LPGA's Chevron Championship moving to Houston muni
The Chevron Championship is officially moving to Houston's public Memorial Park Golf Course this spring.,The LPGA Tour's first major of the season for the past three years was held at The Club at Carlton Woods outside Houston.,The tournament is scheduled for April 23-26. The municipal course also ho...