Sports News Roundup: Chiefs beat Ravens in OT to clinch playoff berth; Ibrahimovic returning to Galaxy

Sports News Roundup: Chiefs beat Ravens in OT to clinch playoff berth; Ibrahimovic returning to Galaxy

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Esports: Head coach resigns after remarks about mental health

Brandon 'Saintvicious' DiMarco has resigned as head coach of esports team FlyQuest after a furious reaction to his comments deriding mental health conditions like depression. He had described depression, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as "made up bullshit".

NBA roundup: Bucks muscle past Raptors again

Malcom Brogdon made two 3-pointers late in the fourth quarter, including the one for the go-ahead points with 40.7 seconds to play, and the visiting Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Toronto Raptors 104-99 on Sunday night. Brogdon finished with 18 points for the Bucks, who have twice defeated the Raptors this season.

Rodgers breaks Brady's mark as Packers cruise past Falcons

Aaron Rodgers broke Tom Brady's NFL record for most consecutive passes without an interception in style, setting the mark on a 24-yard touchdown pass to Randall Cobb that helped the Green Bay Packers beat the visiting Atlanta Falcons 34-20 on Sunday. The pass was Rodgers' 359th in a row without an interception dating to Week 4 of this season, a twice-deflected pass against Buffalo. Brady went 358 passes without an incompletion during the 2010 and 2011 seasons. Rodgers' record-setting play, in the midst of an otherwise subpar season by his historic standards, came in the third quarter to give Green Bay a 27-7 lead.

Report: GM McKenzie to leave Raiders at season's end

The Oakland Raiders and general manager Reggie McKenzie will part ways after the season ends, according to a CBS Sports report Sunday. Head coach Jon Gruden, in the first year of a 10-year, $100 million contract, and McKenzie apparently haven't viewed players the same way this season.

Chiefs beat Ravens in OT to clinch playoff berth

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes converted two fourth downs on a game-tying drive in regulation Sunday, and kicker Harrison Butker atoned for a missed field goal with a 35-yarder in overtime as the Kansas City Chiefs edged the Baltimore Ravens 27-24 at Kansas City, Mo. Mahomes finished with 377 yards passing, going 35 of 53 with two touchdowns and an interception against the NFL's top-ranked defense. With the win, the Chiefs (11-2) clinched a berth in the playoffs while retaining the best record in the AFC.

NFL Notebook: Ravens QB situation gets a little cloudier

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed the final two plays of his team's 27-24 overtime loss in Kansas City on Sunday after he was hit but appears to have avoided major injury. However it looks like the Ravens now have a decision to make behind center. Jackson, who was seen going into the X-ray room in the locker room after the game, met reporters a few minutes later and downplayed the injury. "They just wanted to see what happened, but I'm good," Jackson said.

AC Milan: Ibrahimovic returning to Galaxy

Zlatan Ibrahimovic intends to be back with the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2019 after considering a return to AC Milan, sporting director Leonardo told reporters on Sunday. AC Milan attempted to bring the star forward back to Italy, but the Galaxy met Ibrahimovic's requests, according to Leonardo.

Smith, Baines elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Relief pitcher Lee Smith and outfielder/designated hitter Harold Baines and were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday by the entity's Today's Game Era Committee. Smith, a seven-time All-Star, was named on all 16 ballots. Baines, a six-time All-Star, was named on 12 of 16 ballots, meeting the 75 percent required for induction.

LeBron: Final matchup vs. Wade will be 'sweet, sour'

Monday night marks the end of an era as LeBron James and Dwayne Wade share the court for the final time when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Miami Heat. After 16 seasons in the league together, Wade is set to retire at the end of the 2018-19 campaign. The matchup will be bittersweet for James, who spent four years as Wade's teammate in Miami and part of last year as teammates in Cleveland.

Reports: Hunt to begin counseling

While the NFL mulls further punishment for Kareem Hunt, the former Kansas City Chiefs running back is seeking counseling for alcohol and anger issues, according to multiple reports. The league is considering three different off-field incidents involving Hunt, the bombshell coming when TMZ released a video showing Hunt pushing and kicking a woman in Cleveland last February. The league reportedly is expected to suspend Hunt for more than six games.

(With inputs from Reuters)

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