MLB:
In Major League Baseball, the Boston Red Sox have acquired left-hander Wade Miley from the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitchers Rubby De La Rosa, Allen Webster and a minor-leaguer yet to be identified.
ESPN is reporting that the Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired shortstop Jimmy Rollins from the Philadelphia Phillies. It’s unclear what Philadelphia acquired in exchange for the 36-year-old Rollins, a three-time All-Star shortstop who won the National League MVP in 2007.
NBA:
Charlotte beat Boston 96-87, San Antonio topped New York 109-95, Chicago bested Brooklyn 105-80, Atlanta defeated Philadelphia 95-79, Dallas won against New Orleans 112-107, Minnesota beat Portland 90-82, Golden State bested Houston 105-93, Denver topped Miami 102-82, the Clippers won trumped Indiana 103-96, and it was Washington over Orlando 91-89.
NHL:
Over on the ice, Toronto edged Detroit in a shootout 2-1, and it was Anaheim over Edmonton 2-1.
NFL:
Carolina Panthers' quarterback Cam Newton has been discharged from the hospital following a two-car crash on Tuesday that left the two-time Pro Bowl QB with two fractures in his lower back. Newton has been ruled out of Sunday's game against Tampa Bay. Derek Anderson will start instead.
The NFL has a new personal conduct policy. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the changes from the owner's meetings in Irving, Texas. A special counsel for investigations and conduct will oversee initial discipline. The commissioner also may appoint a panel of independent experts to participate in deciding an appeal. Under the new plan Goodell will retain authority to rule on appeals.
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