Former first-overall pick Jack Hughes to return to Devils following six-week shoulder injury layoff
  Former first-overall pick Jack Hughes to return to Devils following six-week shoulder injury layoff
  
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  Hughes has been limited to just two games this season and has been sidelined for the past six weeks. He returns to a New Jersey team that is currently 9-6-4.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon returning Wednesday vs. Maple Leafs
  Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon returning Wednesday vs. Maple Leafs
  
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  MacKinnon was sidelined leading the Avalanche with nine assists and tied for the team lead with 10 total points tallied across eight games.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Report: Cubs, one-time All-Star C Yan Gomes agree to two-year, $13 million deal
  Report: Cubs, one-time All-Star C Yan Gomes agree to two-year, $13 million deal
  
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  Gomes spent the 2020 pandemic-shortened season with Washington and was moved to the Oakland Athletics at the 2021 trade deadline.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Report: Jaguars HC Urban Meyer not interested in Notre Dame, college jobs
  Report: Jaguars HC Urban Meyer not interested in Notre Dame, college jobs
  
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  Meyer won three college national championships and holds an overall collegiate record of 187-32. He temporarily walked away from coaching entirely after the 2018 college season but accepted the Jacksonville gig in January.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Lincoln Riley explains decision to leave Oklahoma for USC
  Lincoln Riley explains decision to leave Oklahoma for USC
  
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  Lincoln Riley stunned the college football world this week when he left Oklahoma for USC, and the coach insists the opportunity came together as quickly as it appears.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Report: Tigers, two-time All-Star IF Javier Baez finalizing six-year, $140 million deal
  Report: Tigers, two-time All-Star IF Javier Baez finalizing six-year, $140 million deal
  
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  Aside from his difficult relationship with Mets fans, Baez has created the reputation of being one of the most exciting players in baseball.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Magic rookie PG Jalen Suggs out 'extended period of time' with fractured right thumb
  Magic rookie PG Jalen Suggs out 'extended period of time' with fractured right thumb
  
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  The 20-year-old suffered the injury during the fourth quarter of the team's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  MLB proposes 14-team playoff field in CBA negotiations?
  MLB proposes 14-team playoff field in CBA negotiations?
  
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  The league has long been expected to prioritize an expanded playoff field in collective bargaining talks.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Lionel Messi extends record by winning seventh Ballon d'Or
  Lionel Messi extends record by winning seventh Ballon d'Or
  
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  Lionel Messi already owned the record for the most Ballon d'Or wins ever, and he extended it Monday by winning a seventh.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Report: MLB pushing for controversial playoff expansion proposal
  Report: MLB pushing for controversial playoff expansion proposal
  
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  As free agent megadeals continue to be agreed upon, other major negotiations are taking place behind the scenes in Major League Baseball.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Rangers sign star SS Corey Seager to 10-year, $325M deal
  Rangers sign star SS Corey Seager to 10-year, $325M deal
  
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  Seager is the second major middle infielder the Rangers signed this offseason. They also gave Marcus Semien a seven-year, $175 million deal.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Brian Kelly confirms departure from Notre Dame in letter to players
  Brian Kelly confirms departure from Notre Dame in letter to players
  
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  Hours after reports surfaced that Brian Kelly would leave Notre Dame after 12 seasons to become the head coach of the LSU Tigers, he seemingly confirmed the report in a late night message sent to his players.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Tiger Woods reveals plans for his playing future
  Tiger Woods reveals plans for his playing future
  
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  Golf fans will be happy to hear that he is not giving up, even if expectations should be tempered.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Saints to start Taysom Hill over Trevor Siemian vs. Cowboys?
  Saints to start Taysom Hill over Trevor Siemian vs. Cowboys?
  
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  Versatile offensive weapon Taysom Hill is receiving first-team practice reps and is on track to start when the Saints host the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night. 
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Marlins nearing deal to acquire Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings
  Marlins nearing deal to acquire Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings
  
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  The Marlins are closing in on a trade to acquire catcher Jacob Stallings from the Pirates, as both teams are reviewing medicals of the players involved.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  MLB: Marcell Ozuna has served 20-game ban for domestic violence incident
  MLB: Marcell Ozuna has served 20-game ban for domestic violence incident
  
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  Felony charges originally brought against Ozuna were dropped in early August, but prosecutors moved forward with a pair of misdemeanor charges.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Vikings place Patrick Peterson on reserve/COVID-19 list
  Vikings place Patrick Peterson on reserve/COVID-19 list
  
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  In theory, the All-Decade cornerback can still play this week, provided that he is vaccinated, asymptomatic and able to pass two COVID-19 tests.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Mets, three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer agree to record three-year, $130M deal
  Mets, three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer agree to record three-year, $130M deal
  
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  The reported deal would pay Scherzer an astounding $43.3 million per year, making him the highest-paid player in MLB history in terms of annual average value.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Max Scherzer close to signing with Mets?
  Max Scherzer close to signing with Mets?
  
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  If needed, the Mets could reportedly give Scherzer a four-year deal to secure his services.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Eagles' DeVonta Smith livid at end of loss to Giants
  Eagles' DeVonta Smith livid at end of loss to Giants
  
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  Smith was so frustrated he threw his helmet on the sideline after the final drive.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Fans rip Auburn's Tank Bigsby for mental mistake in Iron Bowl
  Fans rip Auburn's Tank Bigsby for mental mistake in Iron Bowl
  
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  Auburn would have likely won the Iron Bowl if running back Tank Bigsby had gone down inbounds. 
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Mario Cristobal heading to Miami, but not for reason you think
  Mario Cristobal heading to Miami, but not for reason you think
  
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  The Miami native said he would be flying from Oregon to Florida after Saturday's game to visit his mother, who he said was ill.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Rays agree to one-year deal with two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber
  Rays agree to one-year deal with two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber
  
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  The Tampa Bay Rays are adding Corey Kluber to their rotation after agreeing to a one-year deal with the right-handed pitcher pending a physical, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Raiders owner Mark Davis reportedly 'isn't ready' to start search for new head coach
  Raiders owner Mark Davis reportedly 'isn't ready' to start search for new head coach
  
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  Davis can probably afford to be patient here. The Las Vegas coaching gig is a highly desirable one.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Sean Payton on if Taysom Hill will replace Trevor Siemian: 'We'll see'
  Sean Payton on if Taysom Hill will replace Trevor Siemian: 'We'll see'
  
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  Siemien went 17-of-29 for a paltry 163 yards in Thursday’s 31-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills, raising questions about his suitability for the starting role.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Saints' Deonte Harris appealing suspension for DUI arrest
  Saints' Deonte Harris appealing suspension for DUI arrest
  
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  New Orleans Saints receiver Deonte Harris is appealing a three-game suspension from the league for a DUI arrest from over the summer.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Evander Kane's status with Sharks still uncertain as suspension ends
  Evander Kane's status with Sharks still uncertain as suspension ends
  
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  Kane's situation remains murky as he becomes eligible to return.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  British, Irish golfers withdraw from Joburg Open ahead of U.K. travel restrictions
  British, Irish golfers withdraw from Joburg Open ahead of U.K. travel restrictions
  
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  A gaggle of golfers participating in the Joberg Open in Johannesburg, South Africa this week withdrew before the second round of the tournament could get underway on Friday.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Skip Holtz out as head coach at Louisiana Tech
  Skip Holtz out as head coach at Louisiana Tech
  
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  Louisiana Tech has one game remaining in what has been a disappointing season, and it will the last with the program for Skip Holtz. Holtz will not return to Louisiana Tech in 2022.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Watch: Iowa has TD taken away on controversial replay ruling
  Watch: Iowa has TD taken away on controversial replay ruling
  
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  Nebraska came up with a huge goal-line stop early in their game against Iowa on Friday, and they may have gotten some help from the officiating crew.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Derek Carr credits Jon Gruden for inspiration in win over Cowboys
  Derek Carr credits Jon Gruden for inspiration in win over Cowboys
  
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  Suffice to say, the Las Vegas Raiders weren't heavy favorites to defeat the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving day.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Rockets' Jalen Green out at least a week with strained hamstring
  Rockets' Jalen Green out at least a week with strained hamstring
  
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  After leaving Wednesday’s game against Chicago with a left leg injury, Rockets rookie Jalen Green has been diagnosed with a strained left hamstring and will be re-evaluated in one week.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Report: Saints tried to trade up for Mac Jones
  Report: Saints tried to trade up for Mac Jones
  
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  New Orleans’ quarterback situation has not been this uncertain in more than 15 years and it sounds like they tried to address the situation in the draft.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Eppler: Mets 'engaged in a ton of starting pitching' talks
  Eppler: Mets 'engaged in a ton of starting pitching' talks
  
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  Billy Eppler has only formally been the Mets’ general manager a bit more than a week, but he’s jumped right into the mix and is working to bolster the team’s starting staff.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Brooks Koepka trolls Bryson DeChambeau with his golf cart
  Brooks Koepka trolls Bryson DeChambeau with his golf cart
  
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  Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau put their feud aside to help the U.S. win the Ryder Cup two months ago, but they are looking to renew it for the latest installment of “The Match.” Koepka’s custom golf cart should help with that.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  College football Week 13: 15 players to watch
  College football Week 13: 15 players to watch
  
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  As we wind the regular season to a close, here are 15 players to watch as Week 13 rolls along.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  The '$150 million MLB contracts' quiz
  The '$150 million MLB contracts' quiz
  
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  Without the restraints of a salary cap, MLB contracts can be as large as the team wants to hand out. As of November 2021, MLB franchises have agreed to 43 contracts worth more than $150 million. So with that in mind, how many of those 43 can you name in five 
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  NHL Department of Player Safety announces several fines
  NHL Department of Player Safety announces several fines
  
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  The Department of Player Safety is working this holiday, as they’ve issued a pair of fines for actions in last night’s Winnipeg Jets-Columbus Blue Jackets game.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Xavien Howard, Dolphins restructure deal
  Xavien Howard, Dolphins restructure deal
  
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  The Dolphins have restructured the contract of star cornerback Xavien Howard for the second time this season.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Liberty players had awesome surprise for Hugh Freeze after extension
  Liberty players had awesome surprise for Hugh Freeze after extension
  
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  Hugh Freeze has quickly turned Liberty into a nationally relevant football program, and his players proved on Thursday how much they love playing for him.