Lakers' Anthony Davis diagnosed with right foot ‘stress injury’  —  Out since Dec. 16, the Lakers' big man might be able to return to play sooner than the month-long absence that was originally projected  —  After a week of uncertainty and frustration for the Lakers, the team offered …

Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer reinstated, MLB suspension reduced to 194 games by arbitrator  —  An arbitrator reduced pitcher Trevor Bauer's record suspension from 324 games to 194 games on Thursday, clearing Bauer to return to Major League Baseball after the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher missed …

Zach Wilson gets benched after dismal performance, Jets' playoff hopes all but done after 19-3 loss to Jaguars  —  Round 1 of Trevor Lawrence versus Zach Wilson went the Jets' way last season.  —  Thursday was the second meeting between the first two quarterbacks selected in the 2021 draft and this time it wasn't even close.

Inside the unprecedented turn of events that made Carlos Correa a New York Met  —  THE ITINERARY WAS set.  On Sunday night, Carlos Correa, his wife, son, parents, siblings and in-laws would descend on San Francisco and check in to their rooms on the 12th floor of the St. Regis hotel.

Giants' interest in Michael Conforto may come with complications  —  The Rangers, Cubs and Giants are among teams showing interest in Michael Conforto. ...  It'll be interesting to see if the Giants go for another Scott Boras client, and this one coming off a known shoulder injury.

Sources: Blue Jays near trade for Diamondbacks' Daulton Varsho  —  MLB, Toronto Blue Jays, Arizona Diamondbacks  —  The Toronto Blue Jays and Arizona Diamondbacks are finalizing a trade that will send outfielder Daulton Varsho to Toronto for top catching prospect Gabriel Moreno …

Sources: Trae Young Could Be Next NBA Superstar to Request Trade  —  LAS VEGAS — Rival executives in attendance at the NBA's annual G League Winter Showcase are of the belief that Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young could be the next player on a rookie max extension to request a trade …

Phillies To Sign Craig Kimbrel  —  The Phillies are adding an established closer.  They're reportedly in agreement with Craig Kimbrel on a one-year, $10MM pact.  Kimbrel is a SportsMeter client.  —  Philadelphia will be the seventh MLB team for Kimbrel, who is headed into his 14th season.

New Yankee Carlos Rodon says winning was driving force in free agency  —  The Bombers got their bulldog as Carlos Rodon was officially introduced as a member of the Yankees on Thursday morning.  —  The two-time All-Star, who will wear No. 55 on the back of his pinstriped jersey …

Steve Cohen's Mets spending spree and the ramifications for the rest of the league  —  Most major league owners treat their teams like businesses.  Steve Cohen, one of his former employees said, approaches the Mets like something else entirely.  —  “The way he looks at this business …

Psst...wanna know the secret to Christian Wilkins' success for the Dolphins this season?  —  MIAMI GARDENS — It's been common this year to see a ball carrier burst beyond the line of scrimmage and ramble downfield for another 4 or 5 yards before being caught from behind by Dolphins 310-pound defensive tackle Christian Wilkins.