Vikings place starting o-linemen O’Neill, Schlottman on IR
The Minnesota Vikings have placed right tackle Brian O’Neill and center Austin Schlottman on injured reserve.
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Georgia’s Bennett applauds TCU’s Duggan as ‘A-plus dude’
Georgia’s Stetson Bennett and TCU’s Max Duggan share similar stories as quarterbacks who needed to disprove doubters before finding starring roles in the national championship game.
Hornets’ Kelly Oubre to undergo surgery on his left hand
The Charlotte Hornets say guard Kelly Oubre Jr. will undergo surgery this week for a torn ligament in his left hand.
NCAA recommendations call for bigger championship events
The NCAA Division I transformation committee has released its final report.
Georgia’s 2-TE set uncertain for national title game vs. TCU
Top-ranked Georgia may have to adjust its offense a bit against TCU in the national championship game.
AP source: Dominic Smith, Nationals agree to 1-year contract
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that outfielder and first baseman Dominic Smith has agreed to a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals pending the successful completion of a physical exam.
US men’s coach Berhalter admits kicking future wife in 1991
The U.S. Soccer Federation is investigating men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter for a 1991 confrontation in which he kicked the woman who later became his wife.
Phelia scores 24, No. 14 Michigan women beat Penn State
Laila Phelia scored 24 points, Leigha Brown had 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and No. 14 Michigan beat Penn State 82-72.
Chiefs begin prep with Week 18 set to go on as scheduled
The Kansas City Chiefs began practicing Tuesday for their regular-season finale against the Las Vegas Raiders, which could earn the AFC West champions the No. 1 playoff seed in the conference in an unprecedented situation for the NFL.
Detroit Red Wings put veteran forward Jakub Vrana on waivers
The Detroit Red Wings have placed forward Jakub Vrana on waivers.