• NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers and Tristan Thompson Standoff Continues, LeBron James Pressures Cavs to End 'Distraction'

  Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James initially said that he was not going to comment about Tristan Thompson’s dispute with the team. Over the weekend, however, the NBA star finally weighed in on the situation and mentioned that both sides should agree on a mutual deal soon.

  

• New York Jets' Sheldon Richardson Returns from Suspension; David Harris, Leonard Williams Injured After Game vs. Dolphins

  After serving a four-game suspension, Sheldon Richardson will finally join other New York Jets players in the field. The defensive tackle is set to return to practice next week after his drug-related suspension ended on Sunday. Meanwhile, injuries continue to hit the Jets’ lineup. Linebacker David Harris and defensive end Leonard Williams suffered from injuries to their quadriceps and ankle, respectively.

  

• NFL Rumors: Chicago Bears' Alshon Jeffery to Miss Third Game Due to Injury; Jay Cutler Might Be Game-Time Decision On Match Against Oakland

  Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery and quarterback Jay Cutler were among the seven members listed in the team’s recent injury report as “Questionable” to play for this weekend's upcoming match against Oakland Raiders. Both players are currently dealing with hamstring injury.

  

• NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets' Terrence Jones & Donatas Motiejunas Questionable For Next Game, Rockets to Use Rookies Dekker & Harrell

  Houston Rockets power forward Terrence Jones missed practice on Thursday due to a bruised rib. Jones already missed the majority of the last season because of a nerve condition in his leg as well as a partially collapsed lung. Fellow forward Donatas Motiejunas also dealt with a back injury and has been recovering from a recent surgery.

  

• Milwaukee Bucks Rumors: John Henson Signs Extension Deal With Bucks Worth $44 Million; Shooting Guard O.J. Mayo Returns

  John Henson and the Milwaukee Bucks have reportedly come to terms on a four-year contract extension said to be worth $44 million but could grow to as much as $48 million if the power forward hits certain incentive clauses. Meanwhile, O.J. Mayo recently returned to Milwaukee’s training camp after missing the first two days of practice and the team’s media day due to an undisclosed family situation.