New Orleans star Brandon Ingram out indefinitely with left ankle sprain

New Orleans Pelicans top-scorer Brandon Ingram will be out indefinitely with a significant, low-left ankle sprain. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Ingram suffered the injury during the Pelicans’ 119–109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks ruled out against Eagles after suffering non-contact injury to knee

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday’s Week 14 game against the Philadelphia Eagles after suffering a non-contact injury in the first quarter. Heading into Sunday’s game, Brooks had
Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin to have season-ending ankle surgery

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro guard Zack Martin will undergo season-ending surgery on his right ankle. Martin has missed the past two games with ankle and shoulder injuries, and has been bothered by a right ankle injury for most
Pitcher Luis Severino agrees to 3-year, $67M deal with Oakland A’s

Right-handed pitcher Luis Severino has agreed to a three-year, $67 million contract with the Oakland A’s. ESPN reported that Severino’s guaranteed money is the largest in the history of the franchise; and that he can opt out
LPGA, USGA update gender policies for 2025 season to include female-at-birth clause

The LPGA and USGA announced on Wednesday new updates to their gender policies, including a female-at-birth clause, that will take effect in the 2025 season. The new policy for the LGPA (seen in full here) largely resembles
Buffalo safety Micah Hyde re-signs contract to Bills’ practice squad

The Buffalo Bills announced on Wednesday that veteran safety Micah Hyde had re-signed to a practice squad contract. The Bills also posted a photo of Hyde to social media with the caption: “First look at @Micah_Hyde in
Free-agent pitcher Aroldis Chapman agrees to one-year, $10.7M deal with Boston Red Sox

Free agent pitcher Aroldis Chapman announced he has signed a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox. Chapman posted a photo of himself wearing a Red Sox hat on social media pages with the caption: “Let’s go!”
Texans’ LB Azeez Al-Shaair suspended 3 games for illegal hit on Jaguars’ QB Trevor Lawrence

The NFL announced on Tuesday that they have suspended Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for three games without pay for his illegal hit to the head on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, which resulted in a concussion.
Chicago Cubs sign free-agent pitcher Matthew Boyd to two-year, $29M deal

ESPN reported on Monday that free-agent pitcher Matthew Boyd has agreed to a two-year, $29 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. The 33-year-old veteran, who has never pitched in the National League, can earn an additional $1
NY Jets commit to Aaron Rodgers as starting QB for remainder of season

New York Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich announced Monday that the team plans to keep Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback, despite his struggles, and the Jets disappointing 3-9 record this season. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said