deskgameHurts hasn’t played since exiting Philadelphia’s Week 16 matchup with a concussion. He was held out of practice for 17 days but finally returned on Wednesday. Hurts will suit up against Green Bay, but missing all that time could cause some rust.
deskgameIf Soto elects to remain with the Yankees or sign somewhere else, the chances that the Mets work out a new deal with Pete Alonso might increase. Top free agent pitching targets may include Corbin Burnes, Jack Flaherty or possibly Blake Snell or Max Fried.
deskgameBrooklyn also will gun aggressively from the outside; 47.3% of the Nets’ field goal attempts this season are from three-point range. Only Boston (55.9%) and Charlotte (49.7%) attempt a greater percentage of their shots from beyond the arc among Eastern Conference teams. The Knicks have allowed 13.7 three-pointers per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA, per TeamRankings.
deskgameNotre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard hands the ball off to running back Jeremiyah Love, left, during the first half against Georgia in the quarterfinals of a College Football Playoff, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans.
deskgameSince 2014, the Tigers have been 131-32 against SEC teams at Legacy Arena. With a strong finish to their season, they can win the SEC.
