NFL notebook: Wentz reportedly fractured vertebra
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has a fractured vertebra in his back that might keep him out of Sunday’s game, according to multiple reports.
College football notebook: Murray takes first step toward NFL
Quarterback Kyler Murray was one of the underclassmen whose names Oklahoma submitted to the NFL College Advisory Committee, Sports Illustrated reported Thursday. That could imply a change of plans for Murray, an outfielder selected ninth overall by the…
NBA notebook: Nowitzki slated to return against Suns
Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki is expected to make his season debut Thursday night against the Phoenix Suns, ESPN reported.
Jury issues $25 million verdict against former Cowboys DT, club
A defunct Dallas nightclub and former Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent will share responsibility for a $25 million award in the death of his teammate and best friend, Jerry Brown, six years ago.
Report: Chiefs S Berry will start, be on snap count
Eric Berry indeed will start Thursday night, making his season debut in his team’s biggest game to date, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reported.
Mavs’ Nowitzki reportedly expected to make season debut Thursday
Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki is expected to make his season debut Thursday night at Phoenix, ESPN reported.
Wimbledon set to expand after golf agrees to sell
Wimbledon’s plans to expand the size of its grounds took a step forward on Thursday when members of a local golf club voted to sell their land to the Grand Slam tournament’s organizers.
Curry agrees to lunar lab visit: NASA
Three-time NBA champion Stephen Curry will take space agency NASA up on its offer to tour its lunar lab after he sparked controversy by saying he did not believe humans had ever been to the Moon, comments he later called a joke.
Take 5: Steelers’ D vs. Brady headlines Week 15
The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t beaten the New England Patriots since 2011.
MJ on swipe to Monk’s head: Done out of ‘only love!’
A day after he took a couple of swipes at the head of one of his players, Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan on Thursday explained the strange episode as one meant to teach and show endearment.




