Stafford still not certain to play
Rams quarterback
Matthew Stafford, who has been in concussion protocol since Tuesday, is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium, coach
Sean McVay said.
Running back Malcolm Brown is out because of a hamstring injury. Left tackle
Alaric Jackson will be listed as doubtful because of a knee injury, McVay said. Defensive lineman Greg Gaines also is doubtful because of an elbow injury.
— Gary Klein The Chargers ruled out wide receivers Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (ankle) for their game Sunday night at San Francisco. Right tackle
Trey Pipkins III (knee) is questionable and probably will be a game-time decision.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen tested his injured throwing elbow and was listed as questionable to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday . ... Carolina Panthers starting cornerback Donte Jackson will sit out the rest of the season after tearing his left Achilles tendon in Thursday’s game, a person familiar with the situation said . ... Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said cornerback Eric Stokes probably won’t play again this season after being injured Sunday in a 15-9 loss at Detroit . ... Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who has been serving a league-imposed suspension, can begin practicing Monday . ... The NFL will launch the “John
Madden Thanksgiving Celebration” to begin on the first Thanksgiving after the broadcaster’s death last December.
Charlotte Hornets swingman Cody Martin will sit out at least four weeks after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee . ... The arena where the Miami Heat play will soon have a new name, after the team and Miami-Dade County decided to terminate their relationship with FTX on the same day the cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy . ... The Indiana Fever won the first pick in the 2023 WNBA draft.
Tony Finau made 10 birdies for an eight-under-par 62 to build a four-shot lead after the second round in the Houston Open . ... Steven Alker shot a bogey-free round at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship in Phoenix, a seven-under 64 that gave him a one-shot lead in the PGA Tour Champions event . ... Maria Fassi shot an eight-under 62 for giving her a two-shot lead in the Pelican Women’s Championship at Belleair, Fla.
Brandon Nakashima of the United States beat thirdseeded Jack Draper of Britain 4-3 (6), 1-4, 4-2, 4-3 (5) to reach the final of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan.
The Columbus Blue Jackets lost defenseman Zach Werenski for the rest of the season because of a separated shoulder and torn labrum, the team announced.
Lexi Wright scored two goals less than nine minutes in and the No. 1-seeded UCLA women’s soccer team opened the NCAA tournament with a 4-1 win over Northern Arizona. Emma Egizii and Sunshine Fontes also scored for the Bruins.