NHL roundup: Stars’ Khudobin stops 49 in shutout
Anton Khudobin stopped all 49 shots he faced for his first shutout of the season in a record-setting performance, and Tyler Pitlick and Mattias Janmark scored as the visiting Dallas Stars defeated the Nashville Predators 2-0 on Thursday.
Murray still feeling hip pain ahead of Brisbane return
Andy Murray is still feeling the effects of a hip injury that forced a premature end to his 2018 activity, but the Briton hopes the pain will ease as he plays more matches in the lead-up to next month’s Australian Open.
NHL notebook: Pens ink Guentzel to five-year extension
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed forward Jake Guentzel to a five-year, $30 million contract extension, the team announced Thursday.
NBA notebook: LeBron (groin) could miss multiple games
LeBron James did not travel to Sacramento for the Los Angeles Lakers’ game Thursday night against the Kings.
NFL notebook: WR Jackson wants out of Tampa
Wide receiver DeSean Jackson has told the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that he wants out of his contract to play elsewhere next year, ESPN reported Thursday.
Ravens’ Weddle eyes $1M bonus to go with playoff spot
When Ravens safety Eric Weddle takes the field Sunday in Baltimore’s matchup vs. the Cleveland Browns, not only will he be fighting for his team’s spot in the playoffs, but he will also have a seven-figure incentive on the line.
Saints TE Watson to retire at season’s end
New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson said Thursday he will retire at the conclusion of his 15th season in the NFL.
Report: Tiger skipping Tournament of Champions
Tiger Woods has opted against playing in January’s Tournament of Champions, choosing instead to spend “more time with family and friends over the holiday,” ESPN reported Thursday.
Report: DeSean Jackson tells Bucs he wants out of Tampa
Wide receiver DeSean Jackson has told the Tampa Bay Bucs that he wants out of his contract to play elsewhere next year, ESPN reported Thursday.
LeBron to miss game against Sacramento with strained groin
LeBron James will not travel to Sacramento for the Los Angeles Lakers’ game Thursday night against the Kings.
