Zion eyeing return to full practice next week Zion Williamson (hamstring) is expected to return to full practice next week, while Brandon Ingram (ankle) will be reexamined in around two weeks.

Rodgers on potential Jets return: ‘Ask Woody’ Quarterback Aaron Rodgers offered an unusually curt response Tuesday when asked about Jets owner Woody Johnson — boosting the perception of a rift between them.

Rashford exiled at Utd over standards – Amorim Ruben Amorim has warned Marcus Rashford that he will remain exiled until he begins to meet the standards expected of a Manchester United player.

Prem ref makes UEFA, FIFA lists after 26 games Sam Barrott’s meteoric rise through the refereeing ranks has continued with promotion to the international lists of FIFA and UEFA.

Five sentenced after Ajax, Maccabi fan clash An Amsterdam District Court Tuesday sentenced five men to up to six months in prison on Tuesday for violence that erupted around a UEFA Europa League match between the Dutch side Ajax and Israel’s Maccabi Tel-Aviv in November.

Sources: Heat’s Smith has torn Achilles tendon Heat guard Dru Smith, who was averaging a career-high 6.3 points per game, has suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, sources told ESPN.

Steelers’ Pickens set to return after 3 games out Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is off the injury report and set to play in Wednesday’s game against the Chiefs.

Waiver wire: Potential replacements for James Conner, Jalen Hurts Highlighting the players fantasy managers should consider adding off the waiver wire for Week 17.

Sources: Cal transfer QB Mendoza picks Indiana Cal transfer quarterback Fernando Mendoza has committed to Indiana, sources told ESPN.

Jones: Discussions with McCarthy about future Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones and Mike McCarthy have discussions about the future, just not necessarily the coach’s future with the organization.

Trading for a superstar — and then dealing away an MVP? What to make of Cubs’ confusing offseason Trading for a superstar — and then dealing away an MVP? Here’s the Cubs’ plans for 2025 — and beyond.

MLB free agency tracker: Keep up with the offseason moves We’ve got you covered on all the major signings and trades.

From walk-on to CFP standout, Michael Taaffe has keyed Texas’ turnaround on defense Walk-ons could become a thing of the past, but the Longhorns might not be in the playoff without theirs.

Jeremiyah Love gives Notre Dame’s offense its punch and a few bonus hurdles The highlights have included long runs, towering leaps and big scores. Can Love now lead the Fighting Irish to their first title since 1988?

Gunnar and Boomer Esiason: How a football family found solace in hockey Throughout Gunnar Esiasion’s journey with Cystic Fibrosis, the sport of hockey has always been huge part of his family. See their story on E60 (7 p.m. ET, ESPN).

World Junior Championship preview: Top contenders, key players to watch The 10-team tournament starts Thursday, with the best under-20 players in hockey. Here are the gold medal favorites and players set to break out.

Wemby debut, LeBron vs. Steph: Top questions for the NBA’s Christmas games LeBron vs. Steph and Wemby’s Christmas Day debut — our NBA insiders preview the five-game holiday slate by answering team’s biggest questions.

Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year For her impact on and off the court in both the NCAA and WNBA, Caitlin Clark was honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year on Tuesday.

Swiss snowboarder Hediger dies in avalanche A member of Switzerland’s national snowboard cross team has died in an avalanche at the mountain resort of Arosa in the east of the country.

One player every Premier League club should sign in the January transfer window The January transfer window is often a difficult one, with teams either forced to spend big or settle for temporary reinforcements. But who should each club be looking to sign?