Reuters Sports News Summary

Front Office Sports reported Tuesday that while nine teams owe a tax, it's the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers ($103 million) and the New York teams -- Mets ($97.1 million) and Yankees ($62.5 million) -- who are receiving the biggest tax bills for 2024. Cardinals lose OTs Paris Johnson Jr., Jonah Williams to knee injuries The Arizona Cardinals' starting offensive tackles, Paris Johnson Jr. and Jonah Williams, will miss the rest of the season because of knee injuries.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Twins deal LHP Jovani Moran to Red Sox for INF Mickey Gasper

The Minnesota Twins acquired infielder Mickey Gasper from the Red Sox on Tuesday, sending left-hander Jovani Moran to Boston. Gasper, 29, made his major league debut in 2024 with the Red Sox, going hitless with four walks and one run in 18 at-bats over 13 games.

NFL-Kelce brings in franchise record 77th receiving touchdown as Chiefs win on Christmas

Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce got everything on his Christmas wish list on Wednesday, as the nine-times Pro Bowler hauled in a franchise record 77th receiving touchdown in the Chiefs' confident 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The defending Super Bowl champions took the lead immediately in front of a hostile away crowd and never let off the gas as they extended their record to 15-1 and clinched the top playoff seed in the AFC.

Giants WR Malik Nabers, RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. out of practice

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers and running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. were listed as non-participants in Wednesday's practice estimation. Nabers is nursing a toe injury while fellow rookie Tracy is dealing with an ankle injury.

Report: 3 MLB teams paying bulk of record $311M in luxury taxes

The three teams in the two biggest markets will pay more than 84 percent of the $311.31 million in luxury taxes assessed by Major League Baseball. Front Office Sports reported Tuesday that while nine teams owe a tax, it's the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers ($103 million) and the New York teams -- Mets ($97.1 million) and Yankees ($62.5 million) -- who are receiving the biggest tax bills for 2024.

Cardinals lose OTs Paris Johnson Jr., Jonah Williams to knee injuries

The Arizona Cardinals' starting offensive tackles, Paris Johnson Jr. and Jonah Williams, will miss the rest of the season because of knee injuries. Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon initially ruled them out on Tuesday for Saturday's game at the Los Angeles Rams (9-6), then the team later placed them on injured reserve. Arizona (7-8) has been eliminated from postseason contention.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers (shoulder) questionable vs. Texans

Baltimore Ravens leading receiver Zay Flowers is questionable for Wednesday's game against the host Houston Texans because of a shoulder issue. Flowers was listed on the team's injury report after missing practice on Sunday and Monday and being limited on Tuesday.

Stephen Curry says 'end is near' for career

NBA great Stephen Curry said he is appreciating his 16th season, knowing he is closing in on the end of his record-setting career. "It's OK to accept and acknowledge that the end is near," Curry said in a clip of an interview posted to the NBA on ESPN's account on X. "But only because it allows you to enjoy what's happening right now. But I think the more you talk about it and the more you acknowledge it, the more it levels up the sense of urgency in the moment, now."

Dolphins LB Bradley Chubb won't return this season

Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb will not be activated Wednesday when his 21-day window to return concludes, coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday. The decision means Chubb will miss the entire 2024 season after trying to recover from a devastating knee injury he sustained in a game against the Baltimore Ravens on Dec. 31, 2023.

Aaron Rodgers on his Jets future: 'You should ask Woody'

Aaron Rodgers has made it clear that if he plays a 21st NFL season in 2025, he'd like to do so with the New York Jets. But he's tried to turn the spotlight on the team's owner, Woody Johnson, when the topic of his future arises. Asked Tuesday whether he believes the organization wanted him back next year following another disappointing campaign, Rodgers acknowledged that several decision-makers have to be put in place before the Jets plan their future. New York fired coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas during the season.

Michael Jordan's 23XI team disputes NASCAR's 'tired' case

Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing, along with Front Row Motorsports, filed a brief requesting to deny NASCAR's stay for a preliminary injunction that would block the groups from participating as charter teams in 2025, Sportico reported. Last week, U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell granted a request from 23XI and Front Row to be able to race under a pair of charters transferred from Stewart-Haas Racing.

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