Texans’ Roby is suspended
Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby was suspended six games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance- enhancing drugs.
Roby’s suspension comes a day after receiver Will Fuller announced that he had also been suspended six games for violating the policy after he said he was prescribed a medication that he thought was OK but that was on the banned substances list.
Both players will miss the rest of the season.
Browns defensive star Myles Garrett was activated from the COVID- 19 list after missing two games, clearing the end and sack specialist to return this week against Tennessee.
Rams players contributed $ 750,000 to 25 Southern California nonprofits focused on social justice, the team announced. Defensive lineman Sebastian JosephDay said the aim was to “make impactful change in the L. A. community” with the hope that other teams in the NFL and other pro sports would do the same.
— Gary Klein
Ohio State held on to the fourth spot in the College Football Playoff rankings after having its previous game canceled, landing behind No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 3 Clemson for a second straight week. ... Vanderbilt has one kicker listed on its two- deep chart for this weekend’s game at No. 8 Georgia, and it’s Sarah Fuller, the f irst woman to play in a Power Five game.
Citing continued adverse business conditions created by the COVID- 19 pandemic, the Ducks announced furloughs for employees of the hockey team and employees of other businesses owned and/ or operated by club owners Henry and Susan Samueli.
— Helene Elliott
The investigation into Diego Maradona’s death continued with police raids on the office and home of psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, who cared for the soccer star and was being investigated for possible medical negligence.
Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker will be sidelined until at least the f irst week of January after receiving a stem- cell injection in his left knee.
Seven- time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton tested positive for COVID- 19 and will miss this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix. ... Mikaela Shiffrin will skip World Cup races in Switzerland this weekend after missing training time in speed events during the pandemic, the United States ski team said.