Real Madrid blast ‘controversial’ refereeing display Real Madrid hit out at the referee’s failure to award them a penalty in the club’s 3-3 LaLiga draw at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

La. Tech to replace Marshall in bowl vs. Army Louisiana Tech will replace Marshall as the opponent for Army in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, it was announced Saturday.

Sources: Warriors acquiring Nets PG Schroder The Golden State Warriors have agreed on a deal to acquire Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Schroder for De’Anthony Melton.

Source: Belichick inquired about Jets vacancy Bill Belichick, who quit the Jets in 2000, tormented them for two decades as Patriots coach and recently made critical comments about owner Woody Johnson, personally reached out to inquire about the team’s head-coach opening, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Sources: Former USC QB Moss to join Louisville Former USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss, one of the top players in the NCAA transfer portal who is ranked No. 10 overall in ESPN’s rankings, is committing to the Louisville Cardinals, sources told ESPN, and he’ll have one year of eligibility remaining.

Source: Cowboys’ Diggs (knee) out for season Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs will need surgery on his left knee and will be placed on injured reserve.

Saints formally rule out Carr, will start Haener New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr, previously considered doubtful to play, was officially ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders, and second-year quarterback Jake Haener, a fourth-round choice out of Fresno State, will start.

Sources: Surgery likely to end DE Crosby’s year Maxx Crosby is expected to undergo arthroscopic ankle surgery that likely will end his 2024 season, league sources told ESPN. There’s a chance he could need a follow-up procedure beyond that.

Lady Vols set NCAA record for 3-pointers in win No. 19 Tennessee set an NCAA record for 3-pointers and a Southeastern Conference record for total points in a 139-59 win over North Carolina Central on Saturday, topping a 136-point effort for the Lady Vols in a victory over Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in 2002.

Ex-soccer player becomes Georgia president Former Manchester City player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday.

Jota salvages 10-man Liverpool draw vs. Fulham Liverpool’s Diogo Jota bagged a last-gasp equaliser to salvage a breathless 2-2 Premier League draw for the 10-man Reds at Anfield on Saturday, with Arne Slot’s men twice roaring back from a goal down.

Bundesliga teams protest after GK hit by object VfL Bochum’s goalkeeper was struck on the head by an object apparently thrown from the stands at Union Berlin, and both Bundesliga teams left the field on Saturday.

Arteta defends ‘tactical’ Ødegaard sub in draw Mikel Arteta has defended his substitution of captain Martin Ødegaard in Arsenal’s 0-0 draw against Everton by insisting it was a “tactical decision.”

Ryan Reynolds buys Christmas drinks in Wrexham Ryan Reynolds treated Wrexham’s locals to an early Christmas gift on his latest trip to north Wales — and he brought more Hollywood celebrities along for the ride.

Athletics acquire LHP Springs in trade with Rays The Athletics are acquiring left-hander Jeffrey Springs in a six-player trade with the Rays.

Ex-Miami booster’s sentence commuted by Biden Former Miami booster Nevin Shapiro had his sentence for masterminding a $930 million Ponzi scheme commuted by President Joe Biden.

QB Baker sticks with UNC, touts Belichick’s vision Four-star quarterback Bryce Baker has affirmed his commitment to North Carolina and noted how his conversation with Bill Belichick centered on the coach’s “pro” vision for the program.

Dull draw vs. Everton might push Arsenal to make moves in January Arsenal were disjointed and lacking spark in drawing 0-0 with Everton, and it might prompt the Gunners to act in January if they’re to contend for the title.

Player ratings: Robertson red leaves Liverpool with huge task Liverpool had an uphill climb in their draw with Fulham because of Andrew Robertson’s red card.

Blues acquire defenseman Fowler from Ducks The Blues have acquired defenseman Cam Fowler from the Ducks to bolster their playoff push.