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Giants release quarterback Daniel Jones just days after benching him EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.

(AP) The Daniel Jones era in New York is over.

The Giants quarterback was granted his release by the team just days after the franchise said it was benching him in favor of third-stringer Tommy DeVito.

New York president John Mara said Jones approached the team about releasing him and the club obliged.

Mara added he was disappointed at the quick dissolution of a once-promising relationship between Jones and the team.

Giants coach Brian Daboll benched Jones in favor of DeVito following a loss to the Panthers in Germany that dropped New York's record to 2-8.

Week 16 game between Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers flexed to Thursday night spot The Los Angeles Chargers have played their way into another prime time appearance.

Justin Herbert and company have had their Dec.

22 game against the Denver Broncos flexed to Thursday night, Dec.

19.

Fridays announcement makes this the first time a game has been flexed to the Thursday night spot.

The league amended its policy last season where Thursday night games in Weeks 13 through 17 could be flexed with at least 28 days notice prior to the game.

The matchup of AFC West division rivals bumps the game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals to Sunday afternoon.

NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.

In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to transnational South American Theft Groups that are reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.

Nick Chubb plows through heavy snow for 2-yard TD, giving Browns 24-19 win over Steelers CLEVELAND (AP) Nick Chubb ran for a 2-yard touchdown in heavy snow with 57 seconds left, and the Cleveland Browns stunned division rival Pittsburgh 24-19, ending the Steelers five-game winning streak.

The Browns had blown a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter and were down 19-18 before getting the ball back with 3:22 remaining after Pittsburgh punter Corliss Waitman shanked a 16-yarder.

With snow piling up and covering the yard lines on the field, Clevelands Jameis Winston completed a third-down pass to Jerry Jeudy to the Pittsburgh 9.

Two plays later, Chubb barreled into the end zone.

The AFC North-leading Steelers fell to 8-3 while the Browns are 3-8.

Shohei Ohtani in early stages of rehab from shoulder surgery and hopes to be ready for opening day LOS ANGELES (AP) Shohei Ohtani is in the early stages of rehabilitation from left shoulder surgery after the World Series.

The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar says the goal is for him to be ready to pitch and hit by opening day next March, but he's going to be conservative in his approach and make sure he's totally healthy first.

Ohtani won his third MVP award Thursday, and first in the National League.

He was in Los Angeles with his wife and beloved dog, Decoy, although because of his surgery four days after the Dodgers' World Series victory over the New York Yankees, the family hasn't been able to celebrate.

Caitlin Clark to join Cincinnati bid for 16th National Women's Soccer League team WNBA star Caitlin Clark has joined Cincinnatis bid for an expansion National Womens Soccer League team.

Major League Soccer franchise FC Cincinnati is heading the group vying to bring a womens pro team to the city.

The club issued a statement confirming Clark had joined the bid group.

NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman has said the league plans to announce the leagues 16th team by the end of the year.

The league's 15th team will begin play in 2026 in Boston.

Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL.

Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons NEW YORK (AP) Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honor on Thursday.

Ohtani was a unanimous MVP for the third time, receiving all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in voting by the Baseball Writers Association of America.

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was second with 263 points and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte third with 229.

Judge was a unanimous pick for the first time.

Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

got all 30 second-place votes for 270 points, and Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was third with 21 third-place votes and 229 points.

Athletes see climate change as threatening their sports and their health.

Some are speaking up BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) Pragnya Mohan has been a professional triathlete for nearly a decade, but summers in her native India are now so hot that she cant train there anymore.

And she worries about a day when heat around the world kills her sport entirely.

She was among athletes who spoke at the United Nations climate summit in Azerbaijan about the threat global warming poses to them, to fans and to sport itself.

They described how extreme weather is making training and competing difficult or impossible.

With billions of fans worldwide, some athletes and leagues are trying to get more people to care, and act, on climate change.

Martin Slumbers hangs his hat on making British Open big and promoting women's golf Martin Slumbers brought a business background to his role as CEO of the R&A.

He made it his business to make the British Open big with commercialization and large galleries.

Slumbers also expanded the R&A's championships by acquiring the Ladies Golf Union.

That put the R&A in charge of the Women's British Open.

The prize money has nearly tripled and the women have gone to the best links.

Slumbers considers these big achievements as he retires at the end of the year after nine years on the job.

He says he hopes to see golf's divided landscape put back together.

Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left leg Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks.

The Washington Capitals confirmed Ovechkins injury and prognosis Thursday after he was evaluated by doctors upon the teams return from a three-game road trip.

This prolonged absence puts a pause on Ovechkins pursuit of Wayne Gretzkys NHL career goals record.

He scored 15 goals in his first 18 games this season to move just 27 away of passing Gretzky.

Ovechkin was on pace to break the record in February before his shin-on-shin collision with Utahs Jack McBain on Monday night..

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