Ohio State’s virus issues could delay title game

College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock said the national championship game between Alabama and Ohio State is still a go for Monday night amid a report that the Buckeyes are having COVID-19 issues.

The Buckeyes, who were missing key contributors in their Sugar Bowl defeat of Clemson in their national semifinal, could be without a position group if the game is played as scheduled on Jan. 11, according to multiple reports. The playoff committee announced last week a Jan. 18 makeup date if the game in Miami Gardens, Florida, is unable to be played on time.

Ohio State has been dealing with coronavirus issues since November when its game against Illinois was canceled after multiple positives within the program.

League reveals new division names

The NHL announced the official division names for the 2021 season, and each of them are joined by a corporate sponsor for the first time in history. The teams will play in the Scotia NHL North Division, Honda NHL West Division, Discover NHL Central Division and the MassMutual NHL East Division.

† John Muckler, who coached four NHL teams and won five Stanley Cup championships with the Oilers from 1984-90, died at 86.

MLB

Dodgers give RHP Treinen extension

The Dodgers re-signed right-hander Blake Treinen to a two-year, $17.5 million contract. Treinen, a key member of the bullpen, was 3-3 with a 3.86 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 27 games last year. He appeared in a team-high 11 postseason games, going 1-1 with a 4.76 ERA, including a save in Game 5 of the World Series against the Rays.

† The Tigers signed former Athletics outfielder Robbie Grossman to a reported two-year, $10 million contract.

† Dodgers Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda, 93, returned home from the hospital after a nearly seven-week stay.

MISCELLANEOUS

MLS proposes two-year CBA extension

MLS is proposing no more pay cuts to its players for the 2021 season but in exchange is asking for a two-year extension to the collective bargaining agreement through 2027.

† Aaron Henry had 20 points, eight rebounds and four blocks, helping No. 23 Michigan State pull away to beat No. 15 Rutgers 68- 45 on Tuesday in East Lansing, Michigan.