AP Sports SummaryBrief at 9:43 p.m. EST

Kirk Cousins returns to Minnesota, while Jonathan Taylor stays in Indianapolis Kirk Cousins is returning to Minnesota. Keenan Allen is heading to San Francisco. Josh Downs is going to Kansas City. Jonathan Taylor is staying in Indianapolis. The Colts’ decision to keep the three-time Pro Bowl running back was the biggest surprise Tuesday when several teams filled needs ahead of the trade deadline. Buffalo added safety Amani Hooker, Denver got linebacker Daiyan Henley, and Baltimore and Atlanta swapped offensive linemen. The Vikings turned to a familiar quarterback to try to rescue a woeful offense, acquiring Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders in a move that bolsters their chances in a competitive NFC North. Vikings bring back QB Kirk Cousins in a trade with the Raiders to lift a struggling offense MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have reacquired quarterback Kirk Cousins to try to revive their sputtering offense. They beat the NFL trade deadline by sending their 2027 third-round draft pick to the Las Vegas Raiders. The deal created an opening for rookie Fernando Mendoza to take over with the Raiders and a spark for a Vikings team that started 6-0 but has been stuck in a quarterback quandary. The 38-year-old Cousins helped the Vikings win 13 games in 2022. His last game with the team came in October 2023, when he tore his Achilles tendon at Green Bay. 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. Milwaukee's Pat Murphy first to win 3 straight Manager of Year awards. Will Venable takes AL honor Pat Murphy from first-time World Series champion Milwaukee is the NL Manager of the Year. He is the first skipper from either league to win the award three years in a row. The Brewers led the majors with a franchise-record 103 wins during the regular season, then in the playoffs swept the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series and beat Tampa Bay in a five-game World Series. Murphy, who turns 68 on Nov. 28, is hospitalized recovering from hip replacement surgery. Will Venable is the American League Manager of the Year after the Chicago White Sox became the first team in major league history to reach the playoffs after consecutive 100-loss seasons. Brian Cashman accepts Pat Murphy's apology for saying 2023 Yankees had selfish culture LAS VEGAS (AP) — New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has accepted an apology from Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy. Murphy criticized the Yankees' 2023 team for having a selfish culture after Milwaukee won the World Series last month. Murphy made the comments to Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers, who played for the Yankees in 2023. Murphy later apologized, saying he regretted his words. Cashman said Murphy explained he uses anything he can to motivate his players. The Yankees have not won a World Series title since 2009. Cashman acknowledged the frustration of fans and said he remains motivated to improve the team. 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 Fears stars as No. 5 Michigan State knocks off No. 2 Duke 79-73 in Champions Classic CHICAGO (AP) — Jeremy Fears Jr. had 18 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds as No. 5 Michigan State shut down No. 2 Duke for a rugged 79-73 win. Playing coach Tom Izzo’s usual swarming, physical defense, Michigan State held Duke to 33.3% shooting from the field and forced 13 turnovers. Jordan Scott had six of the Spartans’ eight blocked shots and two of the team’s seven steals. Cam Ward added 14 points as Michigan State earned its first win against Duke since a 75-69 victory on Dec. 1, 2020. John Blackwell scored 17 points for Duke, and Patrick Ngongba II finished with 11. 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. 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. 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. 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. Donate now to support local nonprofit news in Lancaster County Newsletter Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Sports Our daily sports newsletter, delivered at 6 a.m. Please enter a valid email address. Sign up By opting into newsletters you are agreeing to our privacy policy . What to Read Next