(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson did not participate in Thursday's practice, the first time this season he was unavailable. Tyler Huntley and Josh Johnson stood in at quarterback in the absence of Jackson, who missed games in December each of the past two seasons due to injury. The Ravens are otherwise fully healthy coming out of the bye week and face the Los An
(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) One day after foot pain derailed his plans to return to the Chicago Bulls' lineup, Zach LaVine denied he's sitting out for any other reason than his current injury. LaVine said he hoped to be cleared to suit up Wednesday, when the Bulls bagged a 111-100 win over the visiting Charlotte Hornets to run their winning streak to three games since the All-Star was injured. "Th
(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) The National Women's Soccer League announced the framework for its 190-game 2024 schedule on Thursday. Each of the 14 clubs will play balanced 26-match slates in the regular season, with 13 home and 13 road games. Action starts March 15 with defending NWSL champion NJ/NY Gotham FC facing 2023 NWSL Shield winners San Diego Wave FC in the 2024 NWSL Challenge Cup. The regular s
(Photo credit: Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK) Michael Moorer, the first left-hander to win the heavyweight title, joined Ricky Hatton and Ivan Calderon on Thursday in being announced as inductees for the 2024 class of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Diego Corrales, who died in 2007, also was named as a member of the class from the men's modern category. The induction festivities will be held from
By Aniket DattaNew Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI): Playing down burnout fears, star all-rounder and former West Indies captain, Jason Holder, backed the scheduling of the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of the T20 World Cup next year, saying the premier domestic event would provide an ideal platform for cricketers to showcase their skills in the game's shortest format and make a strong case for selec
(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) The Toronto Raptors and Charlotte Hornets have a lot in common. And that isn't necessarily good. At least one of the struggling teams will come away with a victory when they meet Friday night in Charlotte, N.C. Both teams lost Wednesday night, each for the fourth time in five games. The Raptors dropped a 112-103 decision to the visiting Miami Heat. Charlotte went on th
New Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI): The fifth season of the Pro Tennis League (PTL) get underway on Thursday at the RK Khanna Stadium in New Delhi. The league brings together the best men's, women's, juniors and veterans that the country has to offer in a team format with singles and doubles matches. The tournament, which will conclude on December 10, has roped in the likes of India Davis Cupper Mukund Sasikumar, ATP Top
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], December 8 (ANI): Jamshedpur FC held Chennaiyin FC to a 2-2 draw after going down by a couple of goals in the Indian Super League (ISL) match on Thursday at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur. The away side made a mark early on, with the quality of their domestic offensive unit reflected by strikes from Farukh Choudhary and Ninthoinganba Meetei. Farukh met a cross by Rafael Crivellar
(Photo credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports) The debate between "most deserving" and "best team" continues to rage on days after Alabama was awarded a spot in the College Football Playoff over undefeated Florida State, but the betting public clearly believes the Crimson Tide are a serious title threat. No. 4 Alabama will take on top-ranked Michigan in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. The Tide opened as 2.0-point unde
(Photo credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports) Angel City FC signed 18-year-old defender Gisele Thompson through the 2025 NWSL season. The deal announced Thursday includes an option for 2026 for the Los Angeles native, who becomes the youngest player ever to sign with the club. Thompson is currently a senior at Harvard-Westlake School in Studio City, Calif. She is the younger sister of Angel City's 2023 No. 1 overall
(Photo credit: Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK) Running back Trevor Etienne entered the transfer portal Thursday after just two seasons at Florida. "Gator Nation, what a ride it has been!" he posted on X. "I'm forever grateful for the opportunity to put on the orange and blue every Saturday, going to war with my teammates who would become my brothers for life. "... My time as a Gator was an invaluable
(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) In pursuit of the best players in the world, New York Yankees president Brian Cashman plans only a momentary pause to celebrate the acquisition of Juan Soto. The Yankees completed a seven-player deal with the centerpiece headed to New York in 25-year-old Juan Soto, a three-time All-Star on a Hall of Fame track based on his epic early production at the plate. "It's anoth
(Photo credit: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK) Marvin Harrison Jr., a Heisman Trophy finalist and almost-certain top five draft pick, told reporters Thursday that he hasn't decided whether he'll enter the 2024 NFL Draft or return to Ohio State for his final season. Harrison, after all, has unfinished business in Columbus. "I want to beat the team up north and win a Big Ten Championship," the star wide receiver said. Aft
(Photo credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) The Washington Nationals signed free agent Nick Senzel to a one-year deal, MLB Network reported Thursday. The former Cincinnati Reds outfielder/third baseman will earn $2 million plus up to $1 million in incentives. Drafted No. 2 overall in 2016, Senzel batted .239 with 33 homers and 125 RBIs in 377 games for the Reds from 2019-23. Senzel, 28, slashed .236/.297/.399 with a c
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Earlier this season, a December date for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns was viewed as a matchup of two of the NFL's top young quarterbacks. Instead, a battle of backup quarterbacks is likely in Cleveland on Sunday. Last month, Cleveland starting quarterback Deshaun Watson was placed on injured reserve and was declared out for the season with a broken bone in his
Vienna [Austria], December 7 (ANI): Comparing the socio-economic development of people on the Indian and Pakistan sides of Kashmir, the Kashmir Cultural Centre in Vienna has said that India spends at least 18 times more on their administered side as compared to Pakistan. Kashmir Cultural Centre, Vienna, along with the SPO (Social Democratic Party) of Austria, organised a discussion session on "Socio-Economic Development i
(Photo credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports) Two of the NFL's most storied franchises lock horns Thursday night in a matchup of two of the lowest-scoring teams this season who are both expected to start backup quarterbacks. New England (2-10) travels to Pittsburgh with Bailey Zappe expected to start a second consecutive game in place of thebenched Mac Jones. Meanwhile, the Steelers (7-5) will turn to veteran backup M
(Photo credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports) Duke running backs Jaquez Moore and Jordan Waters are the latest players entering the transfer portal after head coach Mike Elko's departure to Texas AM. Moore announced his intentions on social media on Wednesday. Waters' departure was reported by 247 Sports. Waters led the Blue Devils with 753 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns and Moore ranked second with 601 yards and six sc
(Photo credit: Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK) Running back Trevor Etienne has entered the transfer portal after just two seasons at Florida, multiple outlets reported Thursday. A three-star prospect in the 2022 recruiting class, Etienne rushed for 719 yards and six touchdowns in his first season with the Gators. Etienne followed that up by gaining 753 yards on the ground with a team-high eight touch
(Photo credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports) Brooks Koepka's Smash GC acquired Talor Gooch, LIV Golf's individual champion this year, in a trade that sent Matthew Wolff to the RangeGoats GC. With Thursday's trade, Smash GC now has two of the top three individual players from 2023 in Gooch and Koepka, whose 2024 roster also includes returnee Jason Kokrak and free agent signee Graeme McDowell. Meanwhile, the team parts wi
(Photo credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports) Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst has no memory of the four hours that followed his Week 10 concussion against the Chicago Bears. Hurst re-entered that game after being checked for a concussion and entered protocol the following day. Hurst was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Amnesia and hasn't played since that Thursday night loss at Soldier Field on Nov. 9. "I apprec
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) A former Jacksonville Jaguars employee is accused of funding his lavish lifestyle by stealing more than $22 million from the team, according to court documents. Amit Patel, who most recently worked as the Jaguars' manager of financial planning and analysis before his firing in February, allegedly used a scheme involving a corporate virtual credit card to pay for automobiles, a c
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Clutch kicker Robbie Gould announced his retirement Thursday after 17 seasons with three NFL teams. Gould, who turned 41 on Wednesday, played his first 11 seasons in Chicago and his last six in San Francisco. "To have the kind of playing-career experience that I had in the NFL was nothing short of amazing, and my level of gratitude for the journey -- the ups, the downs, the in
New Delhi [India], December 7 (ANI): Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction, former Indian pacer Irfan Pathan advised Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and urged the franchise to get Rachin Ravindra to add strength to their side. While speaking to Star Sports, Pathan said that the Hyderabad-based franchise needs a proper spinner who can take wickets. He added that they have Mayank Markande, but SRH needs more than
(Photo credit: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK) Michigan and Jim Harbaugh are discussing a new five-year contract worth $55 million, according to a Sports Illustrated report on Thursday. The final roadblock to the long-term commitment is Harbaugh putting pen to paper on a stipulation he will not entertain NFL job offers during the upcoming coaching cycle, per the report. No. 1 Michigan (12-0) is preparing for a College Fo
