There was a shake-up in the NFL Draft order after Week 17.The New York Giants clawed their way out of the No. 1 overall pick with a surprising win Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, a result that benefited the New England Patriots who moved into first place in the draft.Here are some of the the ramifications of this Giants victory, which knocked the Colts out of the playoff race, according to Frank Schwab of Yahoo Sports:There may be a reasonable argument that the first choice isn’t worth it anyway. Miami’s Cam Ward and (Shedeur) Sanders are the top prospects in…
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she won’t “hang out” in tennis if her results don’t meet her high expectations.The 27-year-old Japanese player will play her first match since injuring her back at the China Open in October at the ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland on Monday.Osaka told a pre-tournament news conference in Auckland on Sunday that she was “humbled” by her form in 2024 in which she resumed her professional career after a nearly 15-month break for the birth of her first child. She finished the season ranked 58th.“I don’t think I’m the…
The New York Rangers continue to spiral out of control.Coming out of the break, the Rangers suffered a 6-2 loss to the Tampa Lightning while they have now lost 14 of their last 18 games.Although they have already traded Jacob Trouba and Kaapo Kakko, the Rangers are a team looking to make more moves.“The trade freeze is lifted and the teams are moving. The Rangers are a team that everyone watches. said Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.Players including Chris Kreider, Ryan Lindgren and Will Borgen have all been the subject of trade rumors.As New York bows out of the playoffs, Rangers…
Anthony Edwards clearly does not hesitate to pay the price for speaking his mind. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)Anthony Edwards opens his checkbook again.THE The NBA announced Sunday that he fined the Timberwolves All-Star $100,000 for “using foul language during a live television interview.” According to the league’s statement, the NBA reached the six-figure fine amount “based in part on Edwards’ habit of using foul language during media interviews.”The interview that resulted in Sunday’s fine took place after Minnesota’s 113-112 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday. In the game, Edwards capped a Minnesota rally from a 106-90 deficit with a go-ahead…
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The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that defenseman Kris Letang will not be in the lineup for Sunday night’s rematch against the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena.In his place, prospect Nathan Clurman will make his NHL debut.Clurman was recently recalled from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins when Marcus Pettersson was injured.Although the 26-year-old was able to practice with the big club, he had yet to make the roster, especially after general manager Kyle Dubas acquired Pierre-Olivier Joseph from the St. Louis Blues before Christmas.Related: Friday Highlights: Get to know defenseman Nathan ClurmanSince the Colorado Avalanche drafted him in the sixth round (161st…
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Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic are both former world number ones (Getty Images)Novak Djokovic has credited Andy Murray with “bringing a new look” to his game as he prepares for his first tournament since appointing his long-time rival as his new coach.Djokovic, the men’s record 24-time major winner, begins his 2025 season at the Brisbane International against Australian Rinky Hijikata next week.The Serbian, 37, will be without three-time British Grand Slam champion Murray, who retired from tennis in Augustin Brisbane before uniting ahead of the Australian Open, which begins on January 12.”He has a unique perspective on my game as…