Major Sports Updates: From Accidents to Achievements

This sports news brief covers a range of events from a referee's injury during the Avs-Flyers game, to Netflix's readiness for Christmas NFL games. Updates include NFL players' statuses and stadium mishaps, NFL betting odds, notable rookie awards in baseball, NCAA coaching changes, and PGA Tour adjustments.

In a dramatic incident during the Avs-Flyers game, referee Mitch Dunning was stretchered off the ice following a collision with player Josh Manson. Medical teams quickly responded to the situation, treating the official in the midst of the match.

Despite technical glitches affecting a recent boxing event, Netflix is gearing up to broadcast NFL games on Christmas Day. The streaming giant will cover games featuring the Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, and Houston Texans, aiming to establish itself as a reliable sports broadcaster.

Adding to the shuffle in sports, the Kansas City Chiefs' recent defeat has allowed the Detroit Lions to rise as the new Super Bowl favorites, a historic shift in NFL betting sentiments. Meanwhile, changes in the PGA Tour's policy could transform players' eligibility and competition formats in the upcoming seasons.

(With inputs from agencies.)