Following is a abstract of present sports activities information briefs.

Ex-UNLV QB Jayden Maiava flips switch dedication from Georgia to USC

Former UNLV quarterback Jayden Maiava is becoming a member of Southern California after saying he was transferring to Georgia on Monday. The reversal comes because the offseason QB carousel spun a 2023 prime prospect, Malachi Nelson, to Boise State from USC, which expects 2022 Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

Jarrett Allen leads Cavs into Paris rendezvous with Nets

Nearly three years in the past, Jarrett Allen was traded by the Brooklyn Nets as a part of a four-team deal that landed James Harden from the Houston Rockets. While Harden has since moved on from the Nets, Allen has emerged as a constant double-double risk with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Michael Block: ‘Surreal’ to repeat as PGA Professional POY

Michael Block was named the PGA Professional Player of the Year for the second consecutive 12 months on Wednesday. Stephanie Connelly-Eiswerth gained her first Women’s PGA Professional Player of the Year award, whereas Bob Sowards claimed the Senior PGA Professional POY honor for a 3rd straight 12 months and ninth time total.

Success fast for these Texans, who need extra vs. Browns

When the Houston Texans employed DeMeco Ryans as their coach final January and drafted quarterback C.J. Stroud with the second total decide three months later, they had been hoping that duo would sometime lead the franchise to success. Little did Houston know that “someday” would arrive a lot before anticipated.

Olympics-Biles wouldn’t be crushed if she missed Paris Olympics

American gymnast Simone Biles stated she felt like a failure after the Tokyo Olympics and wouldn’t be crushed if she didn’t make the United States squad for this 12 months’s Paris Summer Games. Biles headed to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics eyeing a file haul of six gold medals however returned dwelling with only a silver and a bronze after struggling a disaster of confidence that noticed the American drop out of a number of occasions because of “the twisties”, a sort of psychological block the place gymnasts are disoriented.

QB Lamar Jackson, CB DaRon Bland spotlight NFLPA All-Pro picks

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland had been among the many 30 picks for the NFLPA All-Pro workforce chosen by their friends in polling of energetic gamers. Jackson led the Ravens (13-4) to the AFC’s No. 1 seed and a first-round playoff bye in his first season with offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Jackson was Baltimore’s main rusher with 821 yards and 5 touchdowns and had 3,678 passing yards with 24 TDs and a 102.7 passer ranking.

Clippers signal Kawhi Leonard to contract extension

The Los Angeles Clippers signed All-NBA ahead Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension on Wednesday. The workforce introduced the transfer however didn’t reveal the contract size or monetary phrases.

NFL-Carroll out as Seahawks head coach after 14 seasons

Pete Carroll’s tenure as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks will finish after 14 seasons on the helm, the workforce stated on Wednesday. “After thoughtful meetings and careful consideration for the best interest of the franchise, we have amicably agreed with Pete Carroll that his role will evolve from head coach to remain with the organization as an advisor,” the Seahawks stated in a press release first reported by NFL Network.

NHL-Blackhawks’ rookie standout Bedard out for 6-8 weeks with damaged jaw

Chicago Blackhawks rookie standout Connor Bedard underwent surgical procedure to restore his fractured jaw and can miss six to eight weeks, the National Hockey League (NHL) workforce stated on Wednesday. Bedard, who was chosen by Chicago with the primary decide of the 2023 NHL Draft and has lived as much as expectations, suffered the harm final Friday when he was hit by New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith.

Frozen tundra: Single digits, sub-zero windchill, forecast for AFC wild-card video games

The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills have among the hardiest followers within the NFL — they will want layers of resilience within the stands at wild-card video games this weekend. As will the Miami Dolphins, who practiced in 76-degree temperatures Wednesday, as they go to the Chiefs in Kansas City on Saturday. The Pittsburgh Steelers, who will journey to Orchard Park, N.Y., to tackle the Bills on Sunday, had a bad-weather recreation final week at Baltimore to prep for what’s shaping as much as be a frigid wild-card weekend.

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