Commanders to start QB Johnson vs. Cowboys
The Commanders will start 39-year-old Josh Johnson at quarterback for their Christmas Day home game against the Cowboys, coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday.
Sources: Fairbanks, Marlins agree to 1-year deal
Reliever Pete Fairbanks and the Miami Marlins are in agreement on a one-year, $13 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Richards on U.S., Palace return: ‘Won’t be long’
United States defender Chris Richards said it “won’t be long” until he’s back for Crystal Palace.
Entering The CFP, Matt Patricia’s 1st Season at Ohio State Exceeds Expectations

Matt Patricia is getting ready for the College Football Playoff as Ohio State’s defensive coordinator, with an almost all-new starting defensive unit.
Lions-Vikings Matchup Has Lost Some Luster, but Playoffs Still Possible for Detroit

Entering their Week 17 game vs. the Vikings on Christmas Day, the Lions still have long-shot odds to reach the postseason.
Points league rankings: Michael Porter Jr. vaults into top 20
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues: Michael Porter Jr. moves into top 20.
Sources: Raiders’ Bowers to IR, ending his year
The Raiders have placed starting tight end Brock Bowers and safety Jeremy Chinn, on injured reserve, sources told ESPN.
Last Night in College Basketball: Villanova Wins Its 1st Big East Battle

Villanova padded its résumé, Kentucky won with the help of notable program performances, UCF came back from down 14, Army won it in OT and more from Tuesday’s college basketball action.
FSU’s Castellanos drops appeal, enters NFL draft
Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has dropped his appeal for another year of college eligibility and declared for the NFL draft.
Luka, AR and the hilarious bromance fueling the Lakers’ wild start
The success and virality of this duo is doing more than quiet the typical noise around the Lakers. It also might transition the franchise fully into their post-LeBron era.