Following is a abstract of present sports activities information briefs.

Lamar Jackson new MVP favourite as Brock Purdy plummets

The NFL’s Most Valuable Player race took the primetime stage on Christmas night time, and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson put collectively a efficiency that vaulted the 2019 award winner into the driving force’s seat. Jackson handed for 252 yards with a pair of touchdowns and likewise led the Ravens with 45 dashing yards in main Baltimore to a 33-19 victory at San Francisco. Meanwhile, earlier MVP favourite Brock Purdy suffered the worst outing of his younger profession, throwing 4 interceptions.

Ratcliffe might be pressured to divest ManU stake underneath some situations

Manchester United mentioned it might coerce Jim Ratcliffe underneath sure circumstances to divest his possession within the British soccer membership a minimum of 18 months after the billionaire closes his acquisition of a 25% stake within the firm. It made the disclosure in a regulatory submitting on Tuesday, however didn’t specify the circumstances.

Bowl roundup: Jason Bean (6 TDs) lifts Kansas previous UNLV

Kansas survived a second-half comeback by UNLV within the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, overcoming three turnovers and 18 penalties for a 49-36 win on Tuesday. Jason Bean threw three interceptions but additionally had a Kansas bowl-record six landing passes and 449 yards by the air. Lawrence Arnold (six receptions, 132 yards) and Luke Grimm (4 receptions, 160 yards) every had three landing catches.

Clemson streaks into Gator Bowl conflict with Kentucky

Clemson is accustomed to enjoying on massive levels, however falling in need of double-digit victories for the primary time since 2010 has ramifications. The No. 22 Tigers weren’t within the College Football Playoff combine nor have been they a candidate for one of many main bowls, but they do get the chance to complete the season with a fifth consecutive victory once they battle Kentucky within the Gator Bowl on Friday in Jacksonville, Fla.

Browns place QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson on IR

The Cleveland Browns positioned rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson on injured reserve Tuesday and dominated out kicker Dustin Hopkins for Thursday’s recreation in opposition to the visiting New York Jets. PJ Walker was signed to the energetic roster to exchange Thompson-Robinson, who’s nursing a hip harm. Walker will again up Joe Flacco on Thursday because the Browns (10-5) bid for his or her fourth consecutive victory.

NFL-Jackson leaps to prime of the MVP race with win over Purdy, 49ers

Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson has overtaken San Francisco’s Brock Purdy within the MVP race after main the Ravens to a dominant 33-19 street win in opposition to the 49ers on Christmas. Entering into the potential Super Bowl preview between the AFC and NFC’s finest groups, Purdy boasted the most effective passer ranking within the league thanks partially to his capacity to keep away from massive errors.

NBA roundup: Nets tag Pistons with document twenty seventh straight loss

Cameron Johnson scored 24 factors and the visiting Brooklyn Nets beat the Pistons 118-112 on Tuesday night time as Detroit set a single-season NBA document with its twenty seventh consecutive loss. Detroit’s 27-game shedding streak tops the runs of futility of the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers and 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers, who every misplaced 26 straight.

Report: Jays near re-signing OF Kevin Kiermaier

The Toronto Blue Jays reportedly are near re-signing free agent heart fielder Kevin Kiermaier. MLB Network mentioned the 2 sides are nearing settlement on a one-year, $10 million deal.

Season over for Cardinals DL Jonathan Ledbetter (knee)

Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter will miss the ultimate two video games of the season with a knee harm. Head coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed the standing of Ledbetter on Tuesday.

NBA-Morant named Player of the Week in return from suspension

Memphis guard Ja Morant was named Western Conference Player of the Week by the NBA on Tuesday after getting back from a 25-game suspension to guide the Grizzlies to 3 straight wins.

Morant’s first recreation of the season got here in opposition to the New Orleans Pelicans on Dec. 19, the place the 24-year-old scored 34 factors together with a game-winning floater on the buzzer to finish a 24-point comeback.

(With inputs from companies.)