Sources: Mercury to land Thomas in Sun trade The Mercury are finalizing a trade to acquire five-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas from the Sun, sources told ESPN.

Tiger: Important relocated Genesis still in SoCal Genesis Invitational host Tiger Woods said he felt it important to keep the Los Angeles-based event in Southern California at Torrey Pines as the area recovers from a series of deadly wildfires.

Pepper on viral gripe: Slow play ‘gnawing at me’ Dottie Pepper says the slow pace of play in golf has “been gnawing at me for a while.”

Why Ronald Araújo could still leave Barcelona Despite a recent contract extension, the Uruguay defender’s long-term future under Hansi Flick is uncertain.

Paul George gets stuck as Eagles fans celebrate The 76ers star acknowledged fans on Broad Street after Sunday’s NFC Championship Game.

Karl-Anthony Towns gifts Timothée Chalamet jersey after Knicks win The New York Knicks center signed his uniform then handed it to the actor as the two hugged and posed for a photo.

Ferdinand: No way back for Rashford at United Rio Ferdinand has said there is “no way back” for Marcus Rashford at Manchester United after his commitment to the team was questioned by manager Ruben Amorim.

Walker on City exit: Telling Pep ‘not comfortable’ Kyle Walker has revealed it was “not a comfortable conversation” when he told Pep Guardiola he wanted to leave Manchester City for more gametime.

Raiders owner: Gruden’s ‘head was chopped off’ Raiders owner Mark Davis said that adding Tom Brady as a minority owner brought a needed piece to the organization that has been missing since Jon Gruden resigned.

‘I have to be a better owner,’ Jets’ Johnson says Woody Johnson says he has to “look in the mirror, and I have to be a better owner.”

Rooney: Pickens talented, but has ‘room to grow’ Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said George Pickens has “room to grow.”

Which clubs still have a lot to do in the January transfer window? With only a few days left to go in the January transfer window, which are the clubs in need of doing some business before the deadline slams shut on Monday?

Love, Arizona deliver ‘great theater,’ stun No. 3 ISU Caleb Love hit a game-tying heave from beyond half court at the end of regulation and made two more 3-pointers in overtime, finishing with 22 points and lifting Arizona to an 86-75 win over No. 3 Iowa State on Monday night.

Ex-Prem ref Coote sorry for actions leading to sack Former Premier League referee David Coote apologised for the actions that led to his sacking last month by England referees’ body PGMOL, saying that the pressure of the job and fear of abuse due to his sexuality triggered his behaviour.

Al Hilal, Neymar reach agreement to end contract Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal announced on Monday that they had reached an agreement with Neymar to terminate his contract and open the door for a return to Santos for the Brazil international.

Chelsea loan Veiga to Juve, Danilo says goodbye Juventus have signed Portugal defender Renato Veiga on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season, the Serie A club said on Monday, while Brazil international Danilo bid an emotional goodbye to the Serie A side.

‘I feel like Kobe’: Rockets’ Thompson silences C’s Amen Thompson hit a winning floater with 0.7 seconds left and finished with 33 points to lead the Rockets to a 114-112 victory over the Celtics.

Love’s half-court heave, OT surge lifts AZ past ISU Caleb Love hit a game-tying heave from beyond half court at the end of regulation and made two more 3-pointers in overtime, finishing with 22 points and lifting Arizona to an 86-75 win over No. 3 Iowa State on Monday night.

Scheyer’s ‘honest’ talk fuels Flagg in Duke win After a so-so first half, Duke’s Cooper Flagg posted 23 second-half points and added five rebounds, an emphatic block and two assists during the Blue Devils’ rousing 74-64 victory over the NC State Wolfpack on Monday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Caldwell coaches Lady Vols week after giving birth Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell returned to the sideline a week after giving birth to a son and was greeted with a standing ovation from a crowd of 12,033 on Monday night.