NFL:
Mark Sanchez threw for 332 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions as the Philadelphia Eagles clobbered Carolina 45-21 to improve to 7-2. Darren Sproles scored a pair of first-quarter touchdowns on an eight-yard run and a 65-yard punt return. Bradley Fletcher returned an interception 34 yards for a TD and Jordan Matthews had 138 yards receiving and two TDs.
The NFL Players Association has filed an expedited grievance with the league to reinstate Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.
Peterson pleaded no contest last Tuesday to misdemeanor reckless assault on his son, freeing him from the court system provided he fulfills the terms of his probation and prompting the NFL to begin reviewing the case. The league has said Peterson would remain on paid leave until the process is completed, but the union wants Peterson to be allowed to rejoin the Vikings immediately until any determination of any discipline.
Former Minnesota Vikings safety Orlando Thomas has died of complications from ALS. He was 42.
Meanwhile the New York Giants are fading fast. With their playoff hopes dimmed by a four-game losing streak, coach Tom Coughlin says the Giants need to stick together to find a way to win a game. They're 3-6 and on the verge of missing the playoffs for a third straight year.
NBA:
The Atlanta Hawks sent the New York Knicks to their fifth straight loss with a 91-85 victory last night. Carmelo Anthony had 25 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Knicks, who came in averaging 92 points, tied for worst in the NBA.
Elsewhere Cleveland topped New Orleans 118-111, Indiana beat Utah 97-86, Chicago bested Detroit 102-91, and it was San Antonio over the Clippers 89-85.
NHL:
Over on the ice in the NHL, Boston doubled up New Jersey 4-2, and Carolina bested Calgary 4-1.
MLB:
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu and New York Mets pitcher Jacob DeGrom are major league baseball's rookies of the year. Abreu received the AL award after hitting .317 with 36 homers, 107 RBIs and a major league-leading .581 slugging average. DeGrom claimed NL rookie honors after going 9-6 with a 2.69 ERA and 114 strikeouts in 140 1/3 innings following his recall in May.
Chris Young can earn up to $6,325,000 under his one-year contract with the New York Yankees. The outfielder is guaranteed a $2.5 million salary under the deal announced Sunday and can make $3,825,000 more in performance bonuses based on plate appearances.
The New York Mets have signed free-agent outfielder and 2013 National League batting champ Michael Cuddyer to a two-year, $21 million contract. Cuddyer hit .332 with 10 home runs and 31 RBIs this year but played just 49 games due to shoulder and hamstring injuries. The two-time All-Star batted a league-high .331 with 20 homers and 84 RBIs in 130 games for the Rockies in 2013.
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