• MLB Trade Rumors: New York Yankees to Sign Ivan Nova on 2016; GM Cashman Rejects Ben Zobrist Deal

  Now that the season is over, the New York Yankees are shifting their focus for the next year with hopes of improving their lineup, rotation and bullpen. One of the team’s supposed moves includes acquiring pitcher Ivan Nova. The Yankees are reportedly planning to present a contract offer to Nova on 2016, according to Joel Sherman of New York Post.

  

• NFL Rumors: Seattle Seahawks Suffer Running Back Deficiency As Marshawn Lynch, Fred Jackson Deal with Injury

  The Seattle Seahawks might be lacking depth at the running back position as both Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson are questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Lynch and Jackson are currently dealing with injuries and are among seven Seahawks players who did not attend practice on Wednesday.

  

• New Orleans Pelicans' Omer Asik Sitting Out For 3 Weeks; New Zealand's Corey Webster Paid for Own Flight to Compete for Roster Spot

  On Thursday, the New Orleans Pelicans announced that Omer Asik will be out for three weeks. The center is currently recovering from a strain in his right calf which he sustained during the team’s Wednesday practice. Meanwhile, another player looks remarkably committed into making it to the team’s lineup. New Zealand’s Corey Webster reportedly paid for his own flight to New Orleans for a chance to compete for a roster spot with the Pelicans.

  

• MLB Rumors: Pittsburgh Pirates' Tony Watson Hits Cub's Jake Arrieta; Sean Rodriguez Loses Temper, Punches Beverage Cooler

  During Wednesday’s NL wild card game, tension were high between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs. It reached a climax during the seventh inning when Pirates pitcher Tony Watson threw a fastball while Jake Arrieta was at the plate, hitting the latter on the left hip.

  

• Miami Dolphins Terminate Coach Joe Philbin, Dan Campbell Granted Power to Make Staff Decisions

  Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin has been relieved of his duties on Monday, a day after the team suffered a 27-14 loss to the New York Jets in a game held in London. Shortly after Philbin’s termination, the team named former tight ends coach Dan Campbell as interim head coach.