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Lakers G Marcus Smart (back) hopes to play vs. Spurs
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart returned to practice Tuesday and intends to play in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the visiting San Antonio Spurs. Smart has missed the past six...
Thomson Reuters Dec 9, 2025
Baseball-Mets fans fume as closer Diaz reaches deal with Dodgers
By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Mets fans vented their anger on Tuesday after learning that All-Star closer Edwin Diaz had agreed a three-year, $69-million contract with the Los Angeles...
Thomson Reuters Dec 9, 2025
Pre-Final Four deadline set for future NCAA Tournament expansion
A decision on expansion of the NCAA Tournament in future years from 68 teams to 76 has a pre-Final Four deadline. NCAA president Charlie Baker said Tuesday at the Intercollegiate Athletics Forum that ...
Thomson Reuters Dec 9, 2025
Browns place RB Jerome Ford, C Ethan Pocic on IR
The Cleveland Browns placed running back Jerome Ford and center Ethan Pocic on injured reserve Tuesday, while center Darrian Dalcourt was signed to the practice squad. The Browns also signed defensive...
Thomson Reuters Dec 9, 2025
Raiders lead logjam for No. 1 pick in '26; Rams could crash party
With four games to go in the regular season, the Las Vegas Raiders are at the front of the line for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The franchise last picked first overall in 2007, selecting inf...
Thomson Reuters Dec 9, 2025
Notre Dame AD stacking cash as 'NFL, everybody has eyes' for Marcus Freeman
While taking a mild step back from flaming the ACC, Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua marched two paces forward to draw a line in the sand on the topic of keeping his head coach. Marcus Freem...
Thomson Reuters Dec 9, 2025
Playoff Picture entering Week 15: Patriots can clinch AFC East
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel wants no part of New England playing in a "shirt and hat game" Sunday. The first-year coach brought up in the Patriot Way under Bill Belichick is on the verge of placin...
Thomson Reuters Dec 9, 2025
Rams waive edge rusher Nick Hampton
The Los Angeles Rams waived edge rusher Nick Hampton on Tuesday, while tight end Nick Muse was removed from the practice squad. Hampton, 25, had 10 tackles in 12 games (no starts) this season with 112...
Thomson Reuters Dec 9, 2025
Angels acquire INF Vaughn Grissom from Red Sox
The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom from the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday in exchange for minor league outfielder Isaiah Jackson. Grissom, 24, last was in the major leagues in 2024 w...
Thomson Reuters Dec 9, 2025
Mike Tomlin: Steelers WR DK Metcalf on track for MNF
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is expected to play Monday night after spending Sunday night in Baltimore due to stomach pains. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Tuesday that Metc...
Thomson Reuters Dec 9, 2025

