Rafael Nadal, returning a year-long layoff after hip surgery, doesn’t yet know if he’ll be ready for the Australian Open.
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College football playoff: Blake Corum, back from injury, leads Michigan to brink of a national title
Corum had season-ending knee surgery last season and missed the CFP semifinals, but came back with a record season for the Wolverines.
C.J. Stroud overcame tough childhood, now Texans QB hopes to inspire others in situations like his
Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud has become an example of fighting through adversity and has Houston on the verge of a playoff berth.
Resting starters is an easy decision in final week of NFL season
Analysis: Teams that have their playoff positioning locked up should not risk injury to their stars before the playoffs.
Why Patriots players believe Jerod Mayo is ready to be a head coach
Mayo is considered a possible successor to Bill Belichick as New England’s head coach and has the support of the defensive players.
Thursday’s college roundup: UMaine women use strong second quarter to top UMass Lowell, 55-43
Basketball: The Black Bears outscore the River Hawks 21-8 in the second quarter.
NFL notebook: Pats’ Trent Brown still missing, reportedly has next team picked out
According to reports, Trent Brown openly discussed plans to play for an NFC team in the team locker room.
Chris Sale looks back at the ups and downs of his years with Red Sox
Chris Sale, traded to Atlanta last weekend, looks at the highs of winning a World Series and challenging for a Cy Young, and the lows from a lengthy string of injuries.
Golf notebook: McIlroy eases off criticism of LIV, says Rahm defection was smart business move
Rory McIlroy, previously one of LIV Golf’s biggest detractors, is trying to be less judgmental about players who have left the PGA Tour.
NFL notebook: Patriots assistant Jerod Mayo says he’s ready to be NFL coach
The linebackers coach for the Patriots thinks he’s ready to a head coaching position, whenever and wherever he gets chance.