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Cowboys QB Dak Prescott has a hamstring tear and surgery is an option, AP source says FRISCO, Texas (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says Dak Prescotts injured hamstring is partially torn away from the bone and surgery for the star quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys is possible.

The injury is known as a partial avulsion and is likely to lead to an absence longer than the minimum of four games that would be required by putting Prescott on injured reserve.

Former Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith missed 13 games two years after sustaining what is called a full avulsion in training camp.

The complete tear of the hamstring off the bone requires surgery.

Christian McCaffrey expected to make season debut for 49ers this week SANTA CLARA, Calif.

(AP) San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has looked good in his first week back at practice after being sidelined by Achilles tendinitis and is on track to make his season debut Sunday against Tampa Bay.

McCaffrey returned to practice on Monday and has made it through three days of work on the field without any setbacks.

That led coach Kyle Shanahan to say he expects his star back to play.

McCaffrey has been dealing with Achilles tendinitis since early August.

Bronny James is assigned to the Lakers' G League affiliate ahead of its season opener EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

(AP) Bronny James has been assigned to the Los Angeles Lakers G League affiliate.

That puts him on the roster in time for the South Bay Lakers season opener this weekend.

The 20-year-old son of LeBron James has played in three games for the Lakers, scoring four points in 13 combined minutes of action.

LeBron and Bronny made NBA history on Oct.

22 when they became the first father and son to play together during the Lakers season-opening win over Minnesota.

Bronny then scored his first NBA basket for the Lakers in Cleveland on Oct.

30.

NASCAR's championship weekend shrouded in off-track drama from lawsuit to alleged race manipulation AVONDALE, Ariz.

(AP) NASCAR heads into its championship weekend locked into a federal antitrust lawsuit with NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.

Its officiating has been under months-long scrutiny, and this week it issued a wave of hefty fines for alleged race manipulation in the final playoff qualifier.

Other than that? Three champions will be crowned starting Friday at Phoenix Raceway.

But those national series races have become a sideshow to the off-track drama that has engulfed NASCAR the last several months.

Ryan Blaney, William Byron, Joey Logano and Tyler Reddick will race for the championship Sunday.

Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signs GAINESVILLE, Fla.

(AP) Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.

Athletic director Scott Stricklin told fans in a letter that the team is building a foundation that promises greater success next season and beyond.

Stricklin stopped short of saying Napier definitely will be back in 2025.

But a person close to the program says the statement was intended to send a message of stability for next year, not just the upcoming recruiting season.

NCAA lifts eligibility ban in allowing Canadian Hockey League players to compete at US colleges The NCAA Division I Council has cleared the way for players with Canadian Hockey League experience to compete at U.S.

colleges starting next season.

It is a landmark decision that has the potential of shaking up the NHLs two largest sources of developmental talent.

The decision is effective Aug.

1.

CHL players were previously deemed to be professionals because they received a monthly stipend for living expenses.

The decision also applies to skiing, bringing both in line with NCAA eligibility rules for other sports.

76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey out with hamstring injury, AP source says PHILADELPHIA (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey could miss at least two weeks with a right hamstring injury.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasnt disclosed details of Maxeys injury publicly.

Maxey was injured in Wednesday nights loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

He was set for additional medical evaluation on Thursday.

Maxey scored 12 points in 32 minutes against the Clippers.

Longtime Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is on the mend after 2 surgeries Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw says he plans "to crush some rehab in his recovery from two surgeries.

Kershaw has posted on Instagram that he had foot and knee procedures on Wednesday.

He thanked Drs.

Kenneth Jung and Neal ElAttrache for performing the operations.

The 36-year-old Kershaw is 212-94 with a 2.50 ERA in 429 starts and three relief appearances over 17 seasons all with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

He declined a $10 million player option in favor of free agency, but he is expected to return to LA.

Following success of MLB's big-spenders, smaller market teams try to counter amid RSN uncertainty SAN ANTONIO (AP) A remarkable era of parity in Major League Baseball hit a bit of a snag this October when the big-spending New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets finished as three of the top four teams in this years postseason.

Sometimes, all that money really is an advantage.

Now its time for the sports middle-sized and small-market franchises to look for ways to counter during this offseason.

Given several factors particularly cash flow uncertainty due to the collapse of the regional sports network model that could prove difficult.

Man United ends winless run in Europe and Osimhen scores 2 as Galatasaray beats Tottenham MANCHESTER, England (AP) Manchester United secured its first win in Europe in more than a year by beating PAOK 2-0 in the Europa League.

Two second half goals from Amad Diallo sealed the victory at Old Trafford and boosted Uniteds hopes of progressing in the competition.

Victor Osimhen also scored twice to help Galatasaray beat Tottenham 3-2 in the Europa League.

It was Tottenhams first loss in the competition after three wins.

Galatasaray remains unbeaten with three wins and a draw.

Every game on Thursday was preceded by a moment of silence to honor the victims of the devastating flooding in Spain.

Chelsea demolished Armenian club Noah 8-0 to set a record for the biggest victory in the third-tier Conference League..

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