Big Ben: ‘More determined than ever’ to come back
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger quashed rumors about his possible retirement with a Christmas Day tweet.
Callahan ‘absolutely’ wants to coach Redskins in 2020
However unlikely, Washington Redskins interim head coach Bill Callahan said he hopes his three-month “audition” leads to a full-time position guiding the team in 2020.
Paes, 46, announces 2020 will be his final year as a professional
India’s veteran tennis player Leander Paes announced on Wednesday that 2020 would be his “farewell year” as a professional before he hangs up his racket.
Fraser-Pryce to go for sprint double at Tokyo Olympics
Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will run in both the 100 meters and 200 meters events at the Tokyo Olympics next year.
C.J. Anderson ‘done with ball’ after failed Seahawks tryout
After a tryout with the Seattle Seahawks that didn’t result in him landing a contract, free agent running back C.J. Anderson tweeted that he is “done with ball.”
NBA notebook: Nuggets’ Malone signs extension
The Denver Nuggets and head coach Michael Malone agreed to a contract extension Tuesday. Terms were not disclosed, but ESPN reported the deal extends through the 2022-23 season.
NFL notebook: Texans DE Watts targets return for playoffs
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt returned to practice Tuesday and said he plans to rejoin the team on the field for its playoff run.
U.S. Open champ Andreescu still bothered by knee injury
U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu is still dealing with a left knee injury with the start of the Australian Open less than four weeks away.
Horse racing: Americans sour to sport on news of horse deaths – Reuters/Ipsos poll
Around a third of Americans said that a series of high-profile race horse deaths this year, many of them at Southern California’s famed Santa Anita Park, had soured their opinion of the sport, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos.
Former Oklahoma State, NFL quarterback Hilger dies at 57
Former Oklahoma State and NFL quarterback Rusty Hilger died on Tuesday. He was 57.
