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Niners star Christian McCaffrey was expected to miss Tuesday's practice with a stiff back, while left tackle Trent Williams nursed a right hamstring injury ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Seahawks.

Concern had been building at the Emirates, but Arsenal's triumph over Aston Villa sends them surging into the New Year.

Any momentum generated by Man United's Boxing Day win over Newcastle was brought to a shuddering halt on Tuesday -- this time by the worst side in the division.

Mikel Arteta labelled Arsenal's 4-1 thrashing of Aston Villa as a "great way to end the year" but played down the importance of his team moving five points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen said Tuesday that while a trade of All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte remains unlikely, a resolution one way or another is expected to happen "shortly."

Duke moved atop the 2026 recruiting class rankings after Deron Rippey, the No. 3-ranked point guard in the country, became the Blue Devils' third five-star commitment.

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton is out of a walking boot and close to 100% healthy after playing through a hairline fracture for much of the season.

President Charlie Baker clarified the NCAA's position on college eligibility for players with NBA experience Tuesday, saying "it has not and will not grant eligibility to any prospective or returning student-athletes who have signed an NBA contract."

The Angels and Anthony Rendon have agreed to restructure the remainder of his contract, sources told ESPN.

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams intends to return to the team in 2026 despite a bumpy sophomore season.