Sports News Roundup: Knicks silence Jazz to end historic month; Diamondbacks sign DH/OF Joc Pederson for 2024 and more

Murray added nine assists. NBA roundup: Knicks silence Jazz to end historic month Donte DiVincenzo hit a career-high nine 3-pointers and finished with 33 points on Tuesday night for the red-hot New York Knicks, who completed their best month in almost 30 years with a 118-103 win over the visiting Utah Jazz.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Report: Broncos to hire former Saints OC Pete Carmichael

The Denver Broncos are expected to hire former New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael, NOLA.com reported on Tuesday. While the exact role for Carmichael is unknown, the move will reunite him with Broncos head coach Sean Payton and potentially offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.

Diamondbacks sign DH/OF Joc Pederson for 2024

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced a one-year agreement Tuesday with two-time All-Star outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson. The deal with the 31-year-old free agent is for a reported $9.5 million and includes a mutual option for the 2025 season. The Arizona Republic previously reported that there is a $3 million buyout for the $14 million option.

NHL-Flyers' Hart among four NHL players charged with sexual assault

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Carter Hart was among four NHL players charged by police in London, Ontario in connection with an investigation into an alleged sexual assault by members of Canada's 2018 world junior team, their lawyers said on Tuesday. In addition to Hart, Mike McLeod and Cal Foote of the New Jersey Devils and Dillon Dube of the Calgary Flames were also charged.

Top 25 roundup: Georgia Tech upends No. 3 North Carolina

Naithan George scored 16 points and connected on the winning shot with 7.7 seconds to play as Georgia Tech upset No. 3 North Carolina 74-73 on Tuesday night in Atlanta. George, a freshman, also had four assists and four rebounds for the Yellow Jackets (10-11, 3-7 Atlantic Coast Conference), who had lost eight of their previous nine games. It was the first time since 2004 that Georgia Tech beat an opponent ranked in the top five of the AP poll.

Report: Steelers hiring ex-Falcons coach Arthur Smith as OC

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to hire former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith as their offensive coordinator, NFL Network reported Tuesday. The Falcons fired Smith on Jan. 8 at the conclusion of his third straight 7-10 season.

Blue Jackets blank Blues for first shutout in 2 years

Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins posted his first shutout of the season, backstopping the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets to a 1-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. Merzlikins made 21 saves to record his 10th career shutout. Dmitri Voronkov scored for the Blue Jackets in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break.

Trae Young, Dejounte Murray power Hawks' win over Lakers

Trae Young and Dejounte Murray combined to score 50 points and the Atlanta Hawks had three players log double-doubles in a 138-122 win over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Young made his first six 3-point shots and finished with 26 points and 13 assists, his 29th double-double of the season. Murray, who missed Atlanta's game on Sunday due to right hamstring tightness, returned to score 24 points -- 10 of them in the fourth quarter to help stymie the Lakers' comeback attempt. Murray added nine assists.

NBA roundup: Knicks silence Jazz to end historic month

Donte DiVincenzo hit a career-high nine 3-pointers and finished with 33 points on Tuesday night for the red-hot New York Knicks, who completed their best month in almost 30 years with a 118-103 win over the visiting Utah Jazz. DiVincenzo went 9-for-15 from beyond the arc and finished one 3-pointer shy of matching the franchise record, shared by J.R. Smith and Evan Fournier. Josh Hart posted his first career triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists while Jalen Brunson had 29 points and nine assists for the Knicks, who won their final eight games of January to finish the month 14-2.

Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Eagles' Jalen Hurts added to Pro Bowl

Detroit Lions rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown were added Tuesday to the NFC roster for the upcoming Pro Bowl. Gibbs is replacing San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey, whose team defeated the Lions in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. The 49ers will compete in Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas.

Olympics-Paris 2024 opening ceremony estimate of attendees drops down to 300,000

The number of people estimated to be attending the opening ceremony of this year's Olympics has been reviewed and fell down to about 300,000, French Interior minister Gerald Darmanin said on Wednesday. The opening ceremony will be a six kilometre parade along the River Seine on July 26, amid security concern as France is on high terrorism alert.