(Photo credit: Robert Scheer/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK) The Indianapolis Colts suspended cornerback Tony Brown and wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie on Tuesday for the final three games of the regular season for conduct detrimental to the team. Both players were healthy scratches for the first time this season in Indianapolis' 30-13 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. The reason behind the healthy scratches
(Photo credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports) Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are riding a four-game winning streak as they prepare to host the struggling San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Milwaukee can finish off a Texas sweep after beating Houston 128-119 at home on Sunday. Damian Lillard racked up 39 points and 11 assists and Antetokounmpo added 26 points and a season-high 17 rebounds in the win, which snap
(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) Northwestern dropped out of the Top 25 after losing at home to Chicago State last week, and the Wildcats will try to regain their momentum when they play Arizona State in Phoenix on Wednesday night. Northwestern (8-2) upset then-No. 1 Purdue on Dec. 1 and beat Detroit Mercy nine days later before falling to Chicago State. The Wildcats came back with a 56-46 win at cross
(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports) Named after New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter, infielder Jeter Downs is now a member of the Hall of Famer's organization after he was claimed off waivers Tuesday from the Washington Nationals. Downs, 25, played in six games with the Nationals in 2023, batting 2-for-5 with one RBI and two stolen bases. Washington claimed him off waivers from the Boston Red Sox last December.
(Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports) New York Jets injured quarterback Aaron Rodgers has turned his attention to 2024 and beyond after spending the last three months talking about returning to the club before the end of this season. While Rodgers said Tuesday on "The Pat McAfee Show" that he'd be pushing to play if he felt it was feasible -- and if the Jets were in contention for the playoffs -- as he works his
(Photo credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports) Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha will play Tuesday night against the visiting Minnesota Wild after a three-game absence due to an upper-body injury. Defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) will be a game-time decision after missing the last four games. "Zacha (is) 100 percent," Bruins coach Jim Montgomery told reporters Tuesday. "We're just waiting for McAvoy to see where he
New Delhi [India], December 19 (ANI): Uncapped Indian all-rounder Shahrukh Khan is a keen 'David Miller' admirer and is looking forward to batting alongside the South Africa star after being acquired by Gujarat Titans in the IPL Auction 2024 for Rs 7.40 crore. The 2022 IPL champions Gujarat Titans snapped uncapped all-rounder Shahrukh for Rs 7.40 crore. It was Punjab that engaged in a bidding battle for him, with Gujarat
New Delhi [India], December 19 (ANI): Every athlete in the just-concluded Khelo India Para Games in Delhi was unique. Their ability to rise above physical and mental challenges exposed their God-gifted special qualities that able-bodied sportspersons can never fathom. Jeetu Kanwar is perhaps extra special. Her life story is simply surreal and just unbelievable. "She has seen a very difficult phase early in life and that h
(Photo credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports) The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder TJ Hopkins from the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Hopkins, who turns 27 next month, batted .171 (7-for-41) with one RBI in 25 games with the Reds last season. He enjoyed much more success during his time at Triple-A Louisville, hitting .308 with 16 homers and 55 RBI
(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports) Orlando City SC and head coach Oscar Pareja agreed Tuesday to a new two-year contract through 2025. Pareja, 55, has guided the Lions to a 70-37-42 record since taking over ahead of the 2020 MLS season. Orlando City has made the MLS Cup Playoffs four times and the Concacaf Champions Cup twice on his watch. "Oscar has been integral to what we are building, and his leadership an
(Photo credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports) Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Quinn will make his return from a ruptured Achilles on Tuesday against the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets. Quinn, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, was injured while training in late June. "I'm excited to get back out there," Quinn told reporters Tuesday. "It's been a long wait." Quinn, 22, had 37 points (14 goals, 23 assists) in
(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports) The Carolina Panthers granted veteran linebacker Justin Houston's request to be released on Tuesday. The four-time Pro Bowl selection is hoping to hook up with a playoff contender for the rest of the season. Houston, who turns 35 next month, has been on injured reserve since Nov. 4 with a hamstring injury. He started seven games for the Panthers this season and recorded nine
(Photo credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports) Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa is opting out of the Music City Bowl to prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft. Terrapins coach Mike Locksley announced Tuesday that Tagovailoa, the Big Ten's all-time passing yards leader, will not play against Auburn in Nashville on Dec. 30. "We certainly thank him and his family for all he's given this program over the last four years," Lock
(Photo credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports) Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks was fined $35,000 and head coach Ime Udoka $25,000 by the NBA for their actions during a recent game, the NBA announced Tuesday. Both player and coach were docked for directing inappropriate language toward a game official, with Brooks also being penalized in the wallet for publicly criticizing the officiating. Brooks and Udoka both wer
(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) Kalen DeBoer was voted the 2023 Associated Press Coach of the Year on Tuesday after guiding Washington to a 13-0 record, the Pac-12 championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff. The Huskies are 23-2 in two seasons under DeBoer, who received 30 of the 52 first-place votes and 113 total points in the balloting by the AP's Top 25 poll voters. Florida State's M
(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports) West Virginia hopes to get back on the winning track Wednesday night when the Mountaineers host a streaking Radford team in Morgantown, W.Va. The Mountaineers (4-6), who have dropped three of their last four games, are coming off Saturday's 87-79 home loss to UMass. Starting center Jesse Edwards suffered a fractured wrist in the defeat and is expected to miss four weeks. Fifth
(Photo credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports) Quarterback Bryson Barnes is set to start for Utah in Saturday's Las Vegas Bowl against Northwestern in what the program already knows will be his swan song. Barnes announced recently he is entering the NCAA transfer portal, joining receiver Mikey Matthews and fellow QB Nate Johnson, among others. The Utes (8-4) and Wildcats (7-5) figure to look markedly different in this po
(Photo credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports) After losing consecutive road games to the Boston Celtics, the Orlando Magic will face another Eastern Conference rival when they take on the visiting Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Orlando brings a nine-game home winning streak into the contest against Miami, which lost 112-108 to the MinnesotaTimberwolves on Monday. The Magic are looking to regroup after shooting 38.2 perc
New Delhi [India], December 19 (ANI): Former doubles world No. 1 Leander Paes was recently elected to receive the Ultimate Honor in Tennis - induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame - as the Class of 2024. Paes, an 18-time Grand Slam champion in doubles and mixed doubles, has been selected in the Player Category to receive tennis' Ultimate Honor. The Class of 2024 will be officially inducted into the Hall of F
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 19 (ANI): Mumbai Indians (MI) Global Head of Cricket said that having former skipper Rohit Sharma in the team to guide the next generation is very important and it was a tough decision to transition from Rohit to a returning Hardik Pandya. Mumbai Indians (MI), the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, announced on Friday that star all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be leading
By Vipul KashyapNew Delhi [India], December 19 (ANI): Uncapped Indian batter Sameer Rizvi, who was acquired by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a whopping Rs 8.4 crore, said he is keen to play under legendary captain MS Dhoni's leadership and hoping to work under the former India skipper and groom. Rizvi was sold to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Rs 8.4 crore while another uncapped batter Shubham Dubey was sold to Rajasthan R
New Delhi [India], December 19 (ANI): Argentina's football maestro and Diego Maradona's successor, Lionel Messi, had a remarkable year, paralleling the groundbreaking success of the Sunil Chhetri-led Indian football team, thriving under the guidance of Igor Stimac. Similar to Messi's global triumphs, the Indian squad celebrated a series of victories in 2023, marking a significant shift in football perceptions. The Blue Ti
(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports) Colorado Rapids defender Sebastian Anderson and midfielder Oliver Larraz signed one-year contracts with club options for 2025, the club announced Tuesday. Anderson's contract also includes a club option for 2026. "We have been impressed with Seb's and Oli's continued development in both first-team and Rapids 2 platforms," sporting director Fran Taylor said. "We are excited to
(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) The positive for the Charlotte Hornets and the Indiana Pacers is that one of these struggling teams will walk away with a win after they meet Wednesday night in Indianapolis. The negative? Indiana has lost four games in a row and Charlotte five. Despite leading the NBA in scoring with an average of 127.4 points per game, the Pacers are just 13-12 and in danger of dippin
(Photo credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports) South Alabama won't have to venture far in the 68 Ventures Bowl. In fact, they're not leaving their own campus. The Jaguars have a home game, playing at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala., on Saturday against Eastern Michigan. Both teams just barely qualified for a bowl, finishing 6-6 during the regular season. The Jaguars, who lost to Western Kentucky in the New Orlean