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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (concussion) returns to practice
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is back at practice and expected to play in the NFC wild-card game Sunday against the Packers. ,Philadelphia (14-3) hosts Green Bay (11-6) in the second meeting between the teams this season. The Eagles beat the Packers 34-29 in Brazil on Sept. 6 in the regular-season ...

Sporting KC transfer F Alan Pulido to Mexico's Chivas
Forward Alan Pulido is returning to his native Mexico after five years with Sporting Kansas City.,The MLS club announced his transfer to Liga MX side Chivas Guadalajara on Tuesday night.,The transfer fee was not disclosed for Pulido, 33, who arrived from Chivas in 2020 for a Sporting KC-record $9.5 ...

Kevin Kisner named U.S. Ryder Cup vice captain
United States captain Keegan Bradley named Kevin Kisner as one of his vice captains for the 45th Ryder Cup on Wednesday.,The competition will be played from Sept. 26-28 at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y.,Kisner, 40, joins Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker, who were previously appointed as vice ca...
Ohio State vs. Texas Cotton Bowl May Ride on Quarterbacks, Kickers, and Chaos
The Cotton Bowl is bracing for some bad weather in Texas, but the game depends on quarterbacks, kickers, and chaos between Ohio State and Texas....

Revolution sign Ugandan teenager Allan Oyirwoth
The New England Revolution signed 17-year-old Ugandan midfielder Allan Oyirwoth on Wednesday.,The deal takes effect on his 18th birthday on Jan. 23 and runs through 2028 with a club option for 2029.,Oyirwoth already has earned two caps for Uganda's senior national team.,"Allan Oyirwoth is one of the...

Former Orioles LHP Brian Matusz dies at 37
Brian Matusz, a left-hander who spent most of his eight-year Major League Baseball career with the Baltimore Orioles, died Tuesday. He was 37.,The cause of death was not immediately known.,Matusz posted a 27-41 record with a 4.85 ERA in 279 career games (68 starts) with the Orioles (2009-16). ,"A st...

WTA roundup: Jessica Pegula reaches Adelaide quarterfinals
Top-seeded Jessica Pegula cruised into the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Greece's Maria Sakkari on Wednesday in Australia.,Playing her first match of 2025 after a first-round bye, Pegula shook off the rust after falling behind 2-0. She broke Sakkari's serve...

Joaquin Niemann, Nicolai Hojgaard added to Masters field
LIV Golf captain Joaquin Niemann of Chile and PGA Tour golfer Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark each accepted an invitation to play in the Masters, Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley announced Wednesday.,The field rests at 87 golfers for the tournament on April 10-13 in Augusta, Ga.,"In suppo...

ATP roundup: Hometown hero wins Adelaide thriller
Hometown favorite Thanasi Kokkinakis outlasted No. 8 seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry of Argentina in a 3-hour, 2-minute thriller on Wednesday at the Adelaide International in Australia.,Kokkinakis hammered 23 aces and saved five of six break points in the 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (4) victory, setting up a clash w...

Nationals reach one-year deal with INF Amed Rosario
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with infielder Amed Rosario on a one-year contract Wednesday.,Financial terms were not disclosed, however MLB.com reported the deal is worth $2 million.,Washington also designated right-hander Joan Adon for assignment on Wednesday.,Rosario, 29, batted .280 wi...

Braden Smith, No. 20 Purdue visit reeling Rutgers
When junior guard Braden Smith is in attack mode, No. 20 Purdue can beat anyone.,In the Boilermakers' three-game winning streak, the Big Ten Conference's preseason Player of the Year has averaged 25.3 points and 9.7 assists. He had 22 points, seven assists and six rebounds Sunday in an easy 79-61 wi...

Reports: Cowboys' deny Bears request to interview Mike McCarthy
While Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy waits on his future in Dallas as his contract nears expiration, he could have another suitor in the Chicago Bears, according to multiple reports.,The Bears, who have a coaching vacancy, have made formal requests to interview a list of current NFL assistants and one ...
Trading Chet Holmgren Elsewhere Could Help Oklahoma City Thunder in Long Run
The Oklahoma City Thunder should trade Chet Holmgren now to help sustain their success atop the Western Conference longterm....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: NBA, NHL, College Basketball Predictions for January 8
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for the NBA, NHL, and college basketball on January 8th, 2025....

Kings face Flames, aim to continue strong play at home
The Los Angeles Kings are riding a four-game winning streak and have won nine in a row at home.,But with a lengthy stretch between games as they prepare to host the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night, the Kings had an intense practice session Monday.,"We've only practiced three times as a team in pro...

Norman Powell, Clippers aim to fluster Nuggets
Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell is off to a great start this season, and it could be even better if he played against the Denver Nuggets more often.,Powell is averaging 23.5 points a game overall this season, including 27 in three games against Denver. He'll get a chance to increase that av...

Pelicans bid to ride potent combination past Trail Blazers
Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray played together on the same team in a game for the first time on Tuesday night.,Both players have missed significant time due to injuries, but they gave a glimpse of what the New Orleans Pelicans envisioned when they traded for Murray from Atlanta in the offseason...

Golden Knights take down Sharks for 3rd straight win
Mark Stone had a goal and an assist as the visiting Vegas Golden Knights continued their dominance of the San Jose Sharks with a 4-2 victory on Tuesday night.,Zach Whitecloud, Victor Olofsson and Tomas Hertl also scored goals and Shea Theodore added two assists for Vegas, which won its third straigh...

Jonathan Huberdeau, Flames dodge Ducks in OT
Jonathan Huberdeau scored the overtime winner and MacKenzie Weegar collected one goal and one assist as the visiting Calgary Flames claimed a 3-2 overtime victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.,Nazem Kadri also scored for the Flames, who had their moms on a road trip to Southern California that ...

Celtics make move in fourth, tackle Nuggets
Jayson Tatum had 29 points, Kristaps Porzingis finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds and the visiting Boston Celtics beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 118-106 on Tuesday night.,Jrue Holiday scored 19 points and Jaylen Brown contributed 14 for the Celtics, who used a strong fourth quarter to bre...