…………..(Football)……………….

Chargers…Defend S-Jahleel Addae-saying he was not targeting Tampa Bay WR-Cecil Shorts when he tackled him with a shoulder hit to the knee…Shorts dislocated his kneecap and tore 3-ligaments on the Addae hit.

Chargers…Attendance-Sunday-Tampa Bay game..season low (53,852)…Team running 12,000-fans less per game this year than last year.

Aztecs..Disappointment at San Diego State…RB-Donnell Pumphrey is bypassed and will not e invited to Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York-despite gainging (2,018Y) rushing this season….Also bypassed Washington Husky QB-Jake Browning and Texas (2,000Y) RB-D’Ontre Foreman….Headlining those on the podium will be Louisville QB-Lamar Jackson and Clemson QB-Deshaun Watson.

(Scoreboard)

Jets-L-Colts (41-10)…Andrew Luck (278P-4TD) in lopsided win…Jets bench QB-Ryan Fitzpatrick-go to backup Bryce Petty……Monday Night Football

(Teams)

49ers..No decision on starting QB-for next weekend-Colin Kaeperneck benched after (1-5) for 4Y-and-5 QB sacks in Sunday’s loss in snow in Chicago.

Jaguars..QB-Blake Bortels calls Jaguars season a ‘nightmare’…has 19-turnovers this season.

Rams..Give coach Jeff Fisher 2-year extension despite losing 7-of-8 games…Has had just 6-winning seasons in 22-years as NFL head coach.

Chiefs..S-Eric Berry slapped with 24,000-fine for personal foul a week ago.

(Roster)

Broncos..Sign FA-RB-Justin Forsettt-ex Ravens-Texans.
Houston..Sign FA-CB-Al Shabazz-ex Steelers.
Texans..Release CB-Charles James.

(Injuries)

Falcons..WR-Julio Jones treated for turf toe..OT-Jake Matthews out with sprained knee.

Bills..Put WR-Percy Harvin on non football iillness list with migraines.

Carolina..Lose LB-David Mayo and CB-Daryl Worley-concussions

Miami..LB-Kiki Alonso-surgery-thumb issue

Patriots..WR-Danny Amendola out with high ankle sprain-likely 5W off.

Seattle..S-Earl Thomas-fractured leg

Titans..DE-Kevin Todd on IR-surgery for foot.

Broncos…IR-RB-Kapri Bibbs-foot injury

Vikings..Coach Mike Zimmer-cleared to return to practice after eye surgery.

(College)

Cincinnati Bearcats…Begin search for replacemetn Coach Tommy Tuberville-quit over weekend.

Georgia Southern..Fires both Offensive and Defensive Coordinators.

LSU..RB-Leonard Fournette leaving school for NFL draft.

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…………..(Baseball)……………..

Winter Baseball Meetings begin in Washington, DC.

Padres…Looking for SS-talking to FA-Eric Aybar-ex Angels-Braves
Padres…Confirm clubs calling them about 3B-Yanger Solarte-but no hot deals yet.

Dodgers..express interest in OF-Andrew McCutchen-Pirates-in possible deal for P-Jose DeLeon and other prospects
Dodgers..Re-sign FA-P-Rich HIll (3Y-40M) package
Dodgers..Report LA is shopping P-Scott Kazmir-Brandon McCarthy in possible deals..

Angels..Open talks with FA-OF-Ben Revere-ex Nationals-Phillies
Angels…Open talks with veteran Dodgers FA-2B-Chase Utley

(Trades)

White Sox-Nationals..Closing in deal for Chicago P-Chris Sale..Washington would give up top young P-Lucas Gialito and OF-Victor Robles in deal.

Pirates-Nationals..Pittsburgh asks for P-Lucas Gialito and P-Trevor Gott as part of package for OF-Andrew McCutchen

White Sox-Braves…Talk about Chris Sale deal that would involve SS-Darby Swanson and others.

Royals-Cubs..Open trade talks about KC-P-Wade Davies

Mets-Orioles..Discuss trade for Baltimore P-Brad Brach

Tampa Bay…Shopping 3B-Evan Longoria and P-Chris Archer..but want 4-for-1 in any deal for either player

(Free Agency)

Yankees..Sign 1B-DH-Matt Holliday of Cardinals.
Phillies..Sign FA-P-Joaquin Benoit-ex Padres-Mariners-Blue Jays
Giants..Sign FA-P-Mark Melancon-ex Red Sox-Pirates (4Y-62M)
Blue Jays..Sign FA-OF-Steve Pearce-ex Orioles
Twins..Sign FA-1B-Ben Paulson-ex Rockies
Braves..Sign FA-P-Jacob Lindgren-ex Yankees prospect

Indians..Open talks with FA-1B-3B-Edwin Encarnarcion-ex-Blue Jays
Yankees..Talk to P-Aroldis Chapman-wants 6Y-deal-ex Cubs
Miami..Open talks with FA-P-KenleyJansen-Dodgers..(4Y-80M) offer
Blue Jays…Offer FA-OF-Dexter Fowler (4Y-60M0
Blue Jays..Negotiate with FA-1B-Mitch Moreland-ex Rangers
Orioles…Open talks with FA-OF_Mike Saunders-ex Toronto
Orioles..Open talks with FA-DH-Mark Trumbo..wants (4Y-70M) package

Yomiuri Giants…Japanese team signs ex-Giants-Brewers FA-3B-Casey McGehee

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………….(Basketball)……………….

Lakers-L-Utah (107-101)…Jazz hit 13-3’s….Put 6-in double figures…Lou Williams (38) for LA in loss.

Golden State-W-Indians (142-106)..Klay Thompson scores 60P..(21-33) on FG…hit 8-3’s in game..

Sacramento…NY police investigate bar incident that might have involved Kings F-Matt Barnes

Brooklyn…Signs FA-F-Donatas Montijinas to (4Y-37M) offer sheet…Houston Rockets can match offer.

Oklahoma City…Lose C-Steve Adams-high ankle sprain

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…………………(Hockey)……………..

Edmonton…F-Connor McDavid put into concussion protocol.

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