UNDATED (AP) — Several asymptomatic, vaccinated NFL players tested positive for COVID-19 on the first day of “targeted” testing. That’s according to a person familiar with the results who told The Associated Press that 47 players overall were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the most in a single day since the pandemic began. Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce (KEHL’-see), Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (BOH’-sah) and Lions quarterback Jared Goff are among the players who landed on the reserve list.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say receiver Chris Godwin suffered a torn ACL in his right knee in Sunday’s loss to New Orleans, ending his season. He was flipped into the air during a hit and remained on the ground momentarily before being helped to his feet and walking off the field under his own power. He was later seen running on the Buccaneers sideline, but did not re-enter the game.
DENVER (AP) — Denver Broncos starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was released from the hospital yesterday and went into the NFL’s concussion protocol. Coach Vic Fangio says it’s ‘highly unlikely’ Bridgewater will play against the Las Vegas Raiders next weekend, leaving the offense in the hands of Drew Lock. Fangio ruled out the notion of giving third-stringer Brett Rypien (RIH’-pehn) the start even though Lock has struggled in three relief appearances this season.
UNDATED (AP) — The NHL is beginning a leaguewide shutdown tomorrow amid an increase of positive COVID-19 test results among players across the league. Beginning the annual holiday break two days early means five additional games will be postponed, bringing the total this season to 49. More than a quarter of NHL teams had been shut down through at least the weekend because of the pandemic.
UNDATED (AP) — Mark Kotsay is replacing Bob Melvin as manager of the Oakland Athletics, according to a person with direct knowledge of the move. Kotsay takes over the club he played for as an outfielder in four of his 17 major league seasons. Melvin left Oakland to manage the San Diego Padres in late October.
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