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Vikings get QB Kirk Cousins from Raiders for 3rd-rounder to lift struggling offense, AP sources say MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have reacquired quarterback Kirk Cousins to try to revive their sputtering offense. They beat the NFL trade deadline with an agreement to send their 2027 third-round draft pick to the Las Vegas Raiders, according to two people with knowledge of the deal. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade hadn't yet been announced by either club. An opening was created with the Raiders for rookie Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick in the draft this year. Cousins had some of his best performances with the Vikings while helping them win 13 games in 2022 in coach Kevin O’Connell’s first season. The 49ers acquire WR Keenan Allen from the Colts, AP source says SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have added a veteran to their banged-up receiver room by agreeing to a trade with the Indianapolis Colts for six-time Pro Bowler Keenan Allen. A person familiar with the deal said the 49ers will send a sixth-round pick in 2027 for Allen after he passes a physical. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade hadn’t been finalized. The 34-year-old Allen has 40 catches for 351 yards and one touchdown in eight games in his first season with the Colts. Bob Boone, World Series champion and part of 3-generation baseball family, dies at 78 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bob Boone, the catcher on the Philadelphia Phillies’ first World Series championship team who won seven Gold Gloves and was part of baseball’s first three-generation family, has died. He was 78. Boone’s son, Bret, announced his father’s death Tuesday on social media. The Phillies said in a statement Boone died Monday. No cause of death was announced. Boone spent his first 10 seasons with the Phillies, played seven with the California Angels and two with the Kansas City Royals. He also managed the Royals and Cincinnati Reds. His father, Ray, played in the major leagues, and two of his sons, Bret and Aaron, enjoyed long major league careers. F1 ends plans for backup race in Italy as season finale nears in Qatar and Abu Dhabi Formula 1 plans to proceed with its season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi despite tensions in the Middle East. The status of these races has been uncertain since the Iran war. On Tuesday a source revealed that F1 has dropped plans for the Imola circuit in Italy as a backup option. The source spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither F1 nor the circuit has announced the details publicly. Meanwhile FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has said on Instagram that preparations for Qatar and Abu Dhabi are underway. He emphasized their commitment to delivering outstanding Grand Prix weekends. Details of preparations or security arrangements were not disclosed. Tennessee players co-design a model of what collective bargaining could look like in college sports A group representing college athletes has partnered with Tennessee basketball players to propose a detailed collective-bargaining agreement for college sports. Released by Athletes.org , this model has support from school leadership and outlines guidelines for player compensation, the transfer portal and academics. DeWayne Brown III, a freshman player, says the process is a steppingstone for more athletes. Supporters, including Tennessee's athletic director, believe it could save the financially pressured college sports industry. Opponents argue it might bankrupt athletic departments. The proposal suggests a centralized employer model, similar to Major League Soccer, to streamline player payments. Nonprofit local news isn't free! It takes reporters, editors, and resources to do this work right. Your donation keeps that work alive. MAKE YOUR DONATION TODAY McIlroy says DeChambeau brings eyeballs to golf. To be determined is where he is seen Rory McIlroy once described Bryson DeChambeau as performative. That now sounds more like a compliment as DeChambeau figures out his future without LIV Golf. DeChambeau has delivered plenty of antics. One of those moments was at the British Open this summer when he was penalized two shots. McIlroy says DeChambeau brings eyeballs to golf both good and bad. He says that could be a benefit for the European tour. DeChambeau has until Sunday to decide whether to take up European tour membership. It's otherwise unclear where he can play competitive golf outside of the four major championships. Hellebuyck says incidents 'more than online death threats' led him to ask the Jets to trade him WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Incidents that were “more than online death threats” cemented Connor Hellebuyck’s decision to ask for a trade from the Winnipeg Jets, he said Tuesday. Speaking to reporters there for the first time since being dealt to New Jersey on Oct. 23, the goaltender said his family experienced “a few moments that I don’t want to see happen again.” He added he wanted to keep the details of the incidents private. Hellebuyck said he still has fondness for Winnipeg, and he doesn’t want what happened to reflect on the city as a whole. Rise in quarterback injuries leading to drop in point totals for Big Ten games this season The addition of four former Pac-12 teams was supposed to bring some offensive firepower to the Big Ten and change its reputation. It hasn’t quite worked out that way. Scoring in the Big Ten did rise in 2024 after Southern California, UCLA, Oregon and Washington joined a league known more for defense. Point totals went up again last year. But they’ve gone down enough this year that three Big Ten teams already have fired their offensive coordinators. Nebraska dismissed Dana Holgorsen and Michigan fired Jason Beck over the weekend. No. 18 Oregon dumped Drew Mehringer two weeks earlier. Devon Key thought the whistle ended it. Sean Payton’s red flag secured the improbable interception DENVER (AP) — Devon Key's quick thinking led to a crucial improbable interception for the Denver Broncos. During Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, Key grabbed the ball after it bounced off Tommy Tremble's hands and right wrist. Initially, it seemed like the play was over, but Broncos coach Sean Payton challenged the call just in time. Replays confirmed Key's interception, helping Denver secure a 26-21 victory. This win marks the Broncos' 16th consecutive one-score victory, setting an NFL record. Denver has benefited from key officiating calls in several games this season, contributing to their strong 7-2 record. Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle wins AL Rookie of the Year, Reds slugger Sal Stewart takes NL honor Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle has won the American League Rookie of the Year award after a stellar all-around season that sets him up to be a franchise cornerstone. Cincinnati Reds slugger Sal Stewart took home the National League honor. The 22-year-old McGonigle had a .278 batting average and .806 OPS with 18 homers, 72 RBIs, 28 doubles and 12 stolen bases while splitting time between shortstop and third base. He’s the first Tigers player to win the award since pitcher Michael Fulmer in 2016 and the first Detroit infielder since Lou Whitaker in 1978. Stewart was a force in the middle of the Reds’ lineup with 32 homers and 112 RBIs while playing in all 162 games. 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