Shohei Ohtani’s video pitch helps lure pitcher Tyler Glasnow to his ‘dream team’ the Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani has already notched a win for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Deion Sanders is luring linemen to Colorado to protect QB son. Now, those blockers need to jell.
BOULDER, Colo. — Deion Sanders recently reeled in a large bass as he took a break from the recruiting trail. His trophy catches from the transfer portal have been sizeable, too.
After 6 years together, Angels move on from Shohei Ohtani’s departure for the Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — When Shohei Ohtani decided to move 30 miles up the I-5 freeway to the Dodgers, he left several massive holes in the Los Angeles Angels.
Column: Time for Belichick to leave on his terms (sort of), before he’s shoved out the door
This is starting to feel like Tom Landry’s final days as an NFL coach, just before he was ingloriously put out to pasture. Or maybe it will be more akin to Don Shula, who trudged into a retirement that seemed forced on him.
Jets’ Aaron Rodgers ‘looks normal’ to coach during practice in comeback attempt
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers took a few more steps — and provided a highlight play — in his comeback attempt from a torn left Achilles tendon.
No regrets for Ja Morant over suspension with actions, not words, proving lesson learned
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Being suspended for the first 25 games of the NBA season was tough on two-time All-Star Ja Morant, who said Friday he had “some horrible days” as he worked to focus on himself away from basketball.
Ja Morant set for comeback, ‘understands the process’ that has led to his return after suspension
Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have been counting down the days until the two-time All-Star’s 25-game suspension ends.
Golden State Warriors stand by Draymond Green, say he’ll get help during his indefinite suspension
LOS ANGELES — The Golden State Warriors believe Draymond Green needs help to curb his long history of rough play, and general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. is hopeful an indefinite suspension provides enough time for their star forward to make real progress.
College athletes who transfer twice can play, for now, after a judge sets aside NCAA transfer rule
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — College athletes who were denied the chance to play immediately after transferring a second time can return to competition — for now — after a federal judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order Wednesday against the NCAA.
NFL approves regular-season game for Brazil in 2024 in more international expansion
IRVING, Texas — The NFL is adding Brazil as its first regular-season destination in South America next year.
Chargers QB Justin Herbert will miss rest of season after surgery on his broken index finger
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Justin Herbert’s fourth year as an NFL starting quarterback is over with four games remaining in the season.
Jackson scores 25 points as Nuggets beat Bulls 114-106 after Jokic ejection
CHICAGO — Reggie Jackson scored 25 points and short-handed Denver held off the Chicago Bulls for a 114-106 victory on Tuesday night after Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was ejected in the second quarter.
Analysis: The AFC is up for grabs with four potential division races coming down to the final week
The AFC is up for grabs with four weeks remaining in the regular season.
Doncic, Hardaway led Mavs over Lakers 127-125 in LA’s first game since winning NBA Cup
DALLAS — Luka Doncic had 33 points and 17 assists, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a season-high 32 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat Los Angeles 127-125 on Tuesday night in the Lakers’ first game since winning the inaugural In-Season Tournament.
South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee gets $113 million, 6-year deal Giants, AP source says
SAN FRANCISCO — Slugging South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $113 million, six-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Ohtani’s Dodgers contract has $680 million deferred, lowering tax value to $46 million annually
NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani will receive just $20 million of his $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers over the next 10 years, with $680 million payable from 2034-43.
Will Levis rallies Titans for 2 late TDs, 28-27 win over Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Rookie Will Levis threw for a career-high 327 yards and directed two touchdown drives in the final 4 1/2 minutes, and the Tennessee Titans rallied to stun Miami 28-27 on Monday night, knocking the Dolphins out of the top spot in the AFC.
Work to resume at Tahiti’s legendary Olympic surfing site after uproar over damage to coral reef
PARIS — Organizers of the Paris Olympics say work will resume this week to prepare the surfing venue in Tahiti, after an uproar over damage to a coral reef put efforts on hold.
DeVito leads clutch drive to Bullock’s winning kick as New York Giants top Green Bay Packers 24-22
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tommy DeVito threw a 32-yard pass to Wan’Dale Robinson to set up Randy Bullock’s 37-yard field goal as time expired, and the New York Giants beat Green Bay 24-22 on Monday night to hand the Packers their first December loss since Matt LaFleur took over as coach in 2019.
Eagles security guard DiSandro banned from sideline for Sunday Night Football vs. Cowboys
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro has been barred by the NFL from being on the sideline Sunday night against the Cowboys after he was ejected in last week’s game for a scuffle with 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, the team announced Saturday.