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Daniels sends cease and desist to LSU after Pickett given No. 5 - ESPN

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels informed LSU it can no longer use his name, image and likeness and said he felt "profoundly disrespected" after LSU allowed cornerback DJ Pickett to wear his former No. 5 jersey.

Eighth-inning rally provides support for Soriano's stellar home debut - MLB.com

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays have outlasted the Red Sox again, staring them in the eye and refusing to blink first.

Michael Penix: I can do just about anything but take a hit - NBC Sports

Tua Tagovailoa will start the first preseason game, but the Falcons are not ready to hand him the job for the regular season.

Mark Walter investigation explained: The timing of the Lakers' $12.5 billion sale can't be ignored - Yahoo Sports

There is a lot going behind the scenes of the Lakers' sale.

WNBA denounces ‘bad-faith’ transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues - AP News

The WNBA is criticizing those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing in the league. The league's anti-hate task force, which was formed last year, met virtually on Wednesday. A league spokesperson says “there are no immediate eligibility…

Free agent TE Darren Waller, Panthers agree to 1-year deal - ESPN

Former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller and the Panthers reached agreement Wednesday on a one-year deal.

Russell Westbrook, former NBA MVP and 9-time All-Star, announces retirement after 18 seasons - nba.com

The 2017 Kia NBA MVP retires as the league's all-time leader in triple-doubles, 5th all-time in assists and 14th all-time in points.

A flair for the dramatic! Campusano caps Padres' dominant homestand with walk-off in extras - MLB.com

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres capped a brilliant 5-1 homestand with a walk-off victory and a sweep of the Brewers on Wednesday afternoon at Petco Park. Luis Campusano single plated Sung-Mun Song in the bottom of the 11th and sent San Diego to a 4-3 victory in one o…

Pregame notes: Nearing the home stretch - Sox Machine

Editor’s note: We regret to inform you that this is the penultimate game James is covering for Sox Machine. We’ll announce where he’s going in the coming days, but he will still be covering the White Sox in short order, so you won’t have to mourn his absence …

Jaxson Dart cooks Giants first-round pick for touchdown - New York Post

Observations from Giants training camp on Wednesday

J.J. McCarthy wants to stay with Vikings after losing QB job - ESPN

The decision to name Kyler Murray the winner of the Vikings' quarterback competition this week was "out of my control," former starter J.J. McCarthy said Wednesday.

Jayden Daniels under pressure, and other observations from the Commanders joint practice - The Washington Post

What our beat reporter saw during Wednesday's padded practice with the Miami Dolphins.

Stadium architect explains reason behind Bills obstructed view seats - USA Today

The Bills new stadium comes with some obstructed view seats, a trade-off one of the stadium's architect explained was necessary.

3 observations from Raiders Open Practice - Raiders.com

NFL Media's Bucky Brooks shares his thoughts from the Raiders Open Practice at Allegiant Stadium.

Sophie Cunningham vs DiJonai Carrington: How two ex-football players collided in the 'privilege' debate - Fox News

DiJonai Carrington and Sophie Cunningham's paths from football fields to the WNBA reveal how two players became symbols of the league's deepest divide.

Albert Breer Empties His Browns Notebook From Training Camp - Sports Illustrated

Expect Cleveland to name a starting quarterback three weeks before the opener. Plus, Jared Verse’s impact on the pass rush and how the past two draft classes are progressing.

Sixers have two more nationally-televised holiday games on the schedule - Liberty Ballers

Philadelphia will face the Hawks on MLK Day and the Mavericks on Presidents’ Day.

Tigers Place Riley Greene On Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors

Rough news for the Tigers as they hover in the race.

Portland councilors back $120M for Moda Center, in key milestone toward Blazers deal - OregonLive.com

Rapoport: Rice not expected to be suspended again - NBC Sports

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Rashee Rice is not expected to be suspended for violating his probation.