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NFL: 12 Eagles land on COVID list
The Eagles have placed defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and tight end Dallas Goedert along with 10 others on the reserve/ COVID-19 list Monday ahead of Saturday’s regular-season finale against Dallas.
The Eagles (9-7) already have a playoff berth clinched with only the seeding still to be decided when they host the Cowboys (11-5). Under the NFL’s revised COVID-19 protocols, the Eagles could get all 12 back before kickoff.
Raiders rookie cornerback Nate Hobbs was arrested in Las Vegas on a misdemeanor DUI charge shortly after the team returned from a road game in Indianapolis. Hobbs failed a field sobriety test and was booked at the Clark County Detention Center for a misdemeanor DUI.
Hobbs’ arrest comes about two months after Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III was involved in a drunk driving crash that killed a 23-year-old woman. Ruggs has been charged with felonies in that case and was released by the Raiders shortly after. NCAA: Sooners QB in transfer portal
The college football world experienced tremors on Monday as Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams announced he is entering the transfer portal.
Williams beat out Spencer Rattler, formerly the most highly touted recruit in the country, for the starting quarterback job this season. Rattler entered the transfer portal in November, and ultimately committed to South Carolina.
Williams mentioned “recent changes” in his note — a clear reference to coach Lincoln Riley’s departure to USC — and said he hasn’t ruled out a return to Oklahoma, but that entering the portal is the only way he can legally hear what other programs would have to offer. — Ryan Glasspiegel
ETC.: Young’s 56 not enough for ATL
Anfernee Simons had a career-high 43 points and the Trail Blazers overcame an NBA season-best 56 points by Atlanta’s Trae Young, snapping a four-game losing streak in a 136-131 win over the Hawks in Portland, Ore.
Young shot 17-for-26 from the field, 7-for-12 from 3-point distance and 15-for-15 from the line for his career-high scoring total, and added 14 assists.
Joel Embiid had 31 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, reaching the tripledouble to the tune of “MVP!” chants in the 76ers’ 133-113 win over the Rockets in Philadelphia.
The Rockets played without guard Kevin Porter Jr. and forward Christian Wood after they were each suspended one game for bad behavior. Porter and Wood both had meltdowns in a loss Saturday to Denver.
In Chicago, DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, Zach LaVine added 27 and the Bulls beat Orlando, 102-98, for their eighth straight victory.
In New Orleans, Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and Utah extended its road winning streak to nine games by beating the Pelicans, 115-104.
In Dallas, Luka Doncic had 21 points and 15 assists and the Mavericks beat the Nuggets 103-89. Nikola Jokic had 27 points and 16 rebounds for Denver, which was missing several players and two coaches.
In Milwaukee, Saddiq Bey scored a career-high 34 points and the NBA-worst Pistons (7-28) beat the Bucks 115-106, snapping their six-game winning streak.
The Bucks lost despite having their top three players — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday — all available.
ETC.: Veteran OF Maybin retires
Outfielder Cameron Maybin is retiring after 15 major league seasons.
Maybin, 34, had a .254 career batting average with 72 homers and 354 RBIs for the Tigers, Marlins, Padres, Braves, Angels, Astros, Mariners, Yankees, Cubs and Mets.
In West Lafayette, Ind., Johnny Davis scored a career-high 37 points to give No. 23 Wisconsin (11-2, 2-1 Big Ten) a 74-69 win over No. 3 Purdue (13-2, 1-2).