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Jets’ Aaron Rodgers still focused on playing again …

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers warms up before playing against the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. Rodgers spoke to local reporters Thursday, Nov. 30, and said he's not yet close to being able to play after tearing his left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut with the Jets on Sept. 11. But he also left open the door for him to be back under center before his initial goal of Dec. 24, saying he plans to ramp up his practice activities next week. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

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Ryan Blaney helps Roger Penske celebrate 1st back-to-back …

Ryan Blaney, foreground, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Cup at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Tiger Woods has a sloppy finish for a 75 in his return …

Tiger Woods, of the United States, watches his putt on the 17th green during the first round of the Hero World Challenge PGA Tour at the Albany Golf Club in New Providence, Bahamas, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Bills linebacker Von Miller facing arrest for assaulting …

FILE - Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller (40) looks on before an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Orchard Park, NY. Bills premier edge rusher Von Miller says his surgically repaired right knee has shown gradually improvement with Buffalo preparing to host his former team on Monday night. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)

Corey Perry says he’s seeking help for alcohol abuse after …

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Corey Perry (94) warms up before an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

SEC extends agreement to keep football championship in …

FILE - Mercedes-Benz stadium is seen, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will host the opening game and South Florida's Hard Rock Stadium gets the final when Copa América returns to the United States in 2024. A joint announcement was made Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, by CONMEBOL and CONCACAF, the governing bodies of South American and North American soccer, respectively. Other sites and scheduling for the 16-team tournament will be revealed later.(AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

USC’s Bronny James cleared by doctors for return to basketball …

Southern California guard Bronny James joins teammates on the court during warmups for an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in San Diego. James suffered a cardiac arrest in July. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

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Roger Penske pumps brakes on NASCAR champ Ryan Blaney’s …

Ryan Blaney, foreground, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Cup at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Bubba Wallace hit by depression following best friend …

FILE - Bubba Wallace speaks during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto racing media day Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Wallace acknowledged Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, it was difficult for him to find joy in best friend Ryan Blaney’s first NASCAR championship.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Stamp honoring UCLA’s John Wooden to be released …

FILE - Former UCLA NCAA college basketball coach John Wooden listens during a news conference in Anaheim, Calif., Dec. 9, 2005. A limited edition stamp honoring the late UCLA basketball coach John Wooden will go on sale early next year. The U.S. Postal Service announced the Wooden stamp on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.(AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1B class-action lawsuit …

FILE - Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after scoring during the Euro 2024 group J qualifying soccer match against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Oct. 16, 2023. Ronaldo has been hit with a billion dollar class-action lawsuit over his role in promoting cryptocurrency-related “non-fungible tokens,” or NFTs, issued by the beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange Binance. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in the Southern District of Florida Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 accuses Ronaldo’s promotions of Binance of being “deceptive and unlawful.” (AP Photo/Armin Durgut, file)

Adelson adding NBA team to resume of casino mogul, …

FILE - Miriam Adelson, wife of Las Vegas Sands Corporation Chief Executive and Republican mega donor Sheldon Adelson, listens as President Donald Trump speaks at the Israeli American Council National Summit in Hollywood, Fla., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Miriam Adelson, the controlling shareholder of casino company Las Vegas Sands Corp., plans to sell $2 billion in company stock and buy an unspecified professional sports franchise, the company announced Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is working on a deal to sell a majority stake in the NBA franchise to the Adelson family, a person with knowledge of the talks said late Tuesday. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Sanders wins Sportsperson of Year award from Sports …

FILE - Deion Sanders speaks after being introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. Deion Sanders reinvigorated a fanbase and put a downtrodden football program back on the map in his first season at Colorado. For that, the Buffaloes coach was named Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Brazile, Battle and defense lead Arkansas to 80-75 …

Arkansas' Lawson Blake (45) celebrates with fans after defeating Duke in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)