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After requesting a trade, Higgins is enjoying his best season, which should make him the top free agent in ’25.

The linebacker has been a difference-maker for Dallas after missing his rookie season with a torn ACL.

Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tyler Van Dyke is entering the NCAA transfer portal, a source told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Monday afternoon.

The Avalanche acquired Mackenzie Blackwood and Givani Smith from the Sharks in exchange for Alexandar Georgiev, Nikolai Kovalenko and two draft picks.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck is exploring treatment options for the right elbow injury he suffered in Saturday’s SEC championship game, the Bulldogs announced Monday. No timeline was given for Beck’s return.

Tests on Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell’s left knee revealed a bone bruise, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday.

Closer Jordan Romano and the Phillies are in agreement on a contract.

Tennessee is the new No. 1 in men’s college basketball after a massive shakeup in the AP Top 25.

Tennessee has returned to the Associated Press Top 25 at No. 19, ending the school’s longest drought in the 48-year history of the women’s basketball poll.

Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki was posted to Major League Baseball teams and will be available to sign as a free agent from Tuesday through 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 23.