Following is a abstract of present sports activities information briefs.

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence practices, awaits concussion clearance

For the second time this month, anticipation of a near-certain absence for Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence took a shocking flip when he returned to observe 4 days after coming into concussion protocol. Lawrence awaits ultimate clearance from the NFL-mandated protocol for documented head accidents earlier than he is permitted to journey with Jacksonville (8-6) throughout the state on the workforce constitution Saturday for its recreation on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, head coach Doug Pederson mentioned.

Bowling Green meets Minnesota in return to Quick Lane Bowl

Bowling Green may expertise deja vu when it squares off towards Minnesota within the Quick Lane Bowl on Tuesday afternoon at Ford Field in Detroit. The Falcons are again within the Quick Lane Bowl for the second straight yr. Their newest invitation adopted a 7-5 season that included a 5-3 file within the MAC.

5-star SF Billy Richmond commits to Kentucky

Billy Richmond, a five-star small ahead within the 2024 class, is headed to Kentucky. He introduced his dedication on Thursday, changing into the fifth member of the Wildcats’ class. It is anchored by 6-foot-9 Jayden Quaintance of Raleigh, N.C., the No. 9-ranked participant within the nation, per the 247Sports composite.

Kansas, UNLV search elusive bowl win at Guaranteed Rate Bowl

Two colleges that are not often taking part in in late December will duel for his or her first bowl win in 15 or 23 years, respectively, when Kansas battles UNLV within the Guaranteed Rate Bowl on Tuesday evening in Phoenix. The Jayhawks have not received a bowl recreation since routing Minnesota 42-21 within the 2008 Insight Bowl, whereas UNLV was final victorious when it soundly beat Arkansas 31-14 within the 2000 Las Vegas Bowl.

Crew purchase M Marino Hinestroza from C.F. Pachuca

The Columbus Crew introduced the acquisition of Colombian midfielder Marino Hinestroza on Friday. The 21-year-old joins the 2023 MLS Cup champions on a switch from Liga MX aspect C.F. Pachuca. The switch price was not disclosed.

Rice seeks redemption in First Responder Bowl vs. Texas State

Rice coach Mike Bloomgren says his gamers can nonetheless keep in mind how empty they felt after shedding to Southern Miss final December within the Lending Tree Bowl in Mobile, Ala. “They came to work every day over the last year with the mindset to not only return to a bowl but return as champions,” he mentioned. “That determination drove them to close the season with wins in our last two games to earn this opportunity.”

NFL fines Falcons for violating harm report coverage

The NFL fined the Atlanta Falcons $75,000 and head coach Arthur Smith $25,000 on Friday for violating the harm report coverage earlier this season. The violation concerned operating again Bijan Robinson and his undisclosed sickness previous to a Week 7 recreation towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 22, a recreation the visiting Falcons received 16-13.

Week 16 NFL Capsules

Cincinnati Bengals (8-6) at Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7): Playoff soccer arrives early for AFC North rivals who’ve undergone main facelifts since Pittsburgh’s 16-10 win over the Bengals in Cincinnati on Nov. 26. The Steelers have misplaced three straight, quickly stay with out beginning quarterback Kenny Pickett, benched his backup Mitch Trubisky, misplaced beginning security Minkah Fitzpatrick to a knee harm and their different beginning security — Damontae Kazee — was suspended. Cincinnati quarterback Jake Browning was making his first NFL begin in that first assembly and generated simply 222 yards of complete offense, however Browning and the Bengals are again on their ft. They enter Week 16 with three straight wins, together with a pair of time beyond regulation victories, and at the moment sit forward of Pittsburgh and in playoff place within the packed AFC postseason image. Browning has accomplished 76 % of his passes since Week 12 and thrown for greater than 1,000 yards in his first 4 NFL begins — the one NFL quarterback to take action since 1950. Steelers QB Mason Rudolph took over for Trubisky in final week’s loss to the Colts and can make his first begin since 2021. The Steelers left the door “ajar” for Pickett if may return from ankle surgical procedure to play, however he was formally dominated out on Thursday. While playoff chance metrics reveal odds of 64 % to make the playoffs with a win this week, it isn’t all roses and balloons for the Bengals, both. Cincinnati is with out WR Ja’Marr Chase (shoulder). Buffalo Bills (8-6) at Los Angeles Chargers (5-9): The Bills are determined of their hunt for a playoff spot as certainly one of 5 groups within the AFC with an 8-6 file, at the moment exterior of the seven playoff spots within the convention and two video games behind the Miami Dolphins within the AFC East. “Every game from here on out’s a playoff game for us,” Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen mentioned. “That’s the mentality that we have. It’s essentially win or go home. We’ve got to be prepared for every punch the Chargers can throw at us.” The Bills have received consecutive video games and coach Sean McDermott has cautioned his workforce all week about what can occur if preparation is not taken significantly. All will not be properly in L.A. The Chargers had been loaded with bitter faces after they had been annihilated 63-21 by the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 14. It was such a poor efficiency that the membership fired coach Brandon Staley and basic supervisor Tom Telesco. The Chargers have dropped 5 of their previous six video games, and their fortunes are low with star quarterback Justin Herbert completed for the season after finger surgical procedure on his throwing hand. Los Angeles can be with out star receiver Keenan Allen (heel) for the second straight recreation. He did not observe all week and was dominated out Thursday. Allen has a league-high 108 receptions whereas accumulating 1,243 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Exit technique: Florida State board votes to sue ACC

Florida State’s board of trustees filed a lawsuit on Friday towards the Atlantic Coast Conference alleging “years of mismanagement” and difficult the league’s “draconian” withdrawal penalties. The go well with filed in Leon County Circuit Court claims it will price a minimum of $572 million for the Seminoles to depart the convention they’ve known as dwelling since 1992.

NBA roundup: Bucks edge Magic, end off 6-0 homestand

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 factors and grabbed 10 rebounds, Damian Lillard added 24 factors, and the Milwaukee Bucks despatched the visiting Orlando Magic to a fourth consecutive loss in a 118-114 determination on Thursday. Milwaukee, which closed out a 6-0 homestand, used a 21-8 third-quarter run to open a 15-point lead, then held the Magic at bay the remainder of the sport. Antetokounmpo scored seven factors within the closing 3:12, 5 of which got here on 5-of-6 capturing on the free-throw line. He completed the competition capturing 15-for-19 from the charity stripe and 11-for-25 from the ground.

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