Reuters Sports News Summary

Devin Vassell scored 23 points and De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle added 22 apiece as San Antonio handed the Thunder just their second loss in 26 games this season. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes diagnosed with torn ACL in left knee Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee during Sunday's loss against the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced Sunday night.


Reuters | Updated: 15-12-2025 10:27 IST | Created: 15-12-2025 10:27 IST
Reuters Sports News Summary

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Victor Wembanyama, Spurs halt Thunder's record streak, make NBA Cup final

Victor Wembanyama delivered 15 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter in his return from a calf injury and the San Antonio Spurs earned a spot in the NBA Cup final with a 111-109 upset of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Devin Vassell scored 23 points and De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle added 22 apiece as San Antonio handed the Thunder just their second loss in 26 games this season.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes diagnosed with torn ACL in left knee

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee during Sunday's loss against the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced Sunday night. An MRI exam displayed the seriousness of the injury that occurred with 1:53 remaining in the contest.

Cardinals WR Andre Baccellia taken to hospital with neck injury

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver and kick returner Andre Baccellia was taken to a Houston-area hospital after he was carted off the field Sunday with a neck injury. The injury occurred just before halftime as Baccellia was tackled on a kick return in the game against the Texans. He raised his right hand to the crowd while on a stretcher and gave a thumbs-up.

Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis (illness) to miss at least 2 more weeks

Atlanta Hawks big man Kristaps Porzingis will miss at least two more weeks and undergo further testing due to an illness, the team announced Sunday. Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers is the seventh of the last eight that Porzingis sat out due to the issue.

Rams WR Davante Adams (hamstring) could miss Seahawks showdown

Los Angeles Rams receiver Davante Adams exited Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions after aggravating a left hamstring injury and he could miss Thursday night's NFC West showdown with the host Seattle Seahawks. Adams was injured early in the fourth quarter while running a route and fell to the ground and was attended to by trainers. He limped off the field with 12:36 left and didn't return.

NFL roundup: Chargers KO Chiefs from playoff race; Patrick Mahomes tears ACL

Justin Herbert threw for 210 yards and one touchdown while counterpart Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee while leading a drive in the final two minutes as the Los Angeles Chargers ensured the host Kansas City Chiefs will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014 with a 16-13 win on Sunday. Herbert hit 19 of 29 passes for the Chargers (10-4), who won their third in a row to stay in the AFC West chase. KeAndre Lambert-Smith caught his first touchdown pass and Cameron Dicker booted three field goals, including a 49-yarder late in the third quarter that gave Los Angeles its first lead.

NHL roundup: Mammoth win as Pens bitten by huge comeback (again)

The Pittsburgh Penguins, victims of a blown lead Saturday night, fell prey again Sunday, as the Utah Mammoth completed a wild comeback 5-4 win in Pittsburgh. Dylan Guenther scored the overtime-winning goal for Utah, one night after the slumping Penguins saw a 5-1, third-period lead evaporate in a 6-5 loss.

'It doesn't look good': Packers' Micah Parsons suffers potential ACL injury

Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons departed Sunday's road game against the Denver Broncos with a non-contact left knee injury, which is now feared to be an ACL injury. Packers coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged the severity of the injury following the Packers' 34-26 loss to the Denver Broncos, saying, "It doesn't look good. I'll leave it at that."

Canucks put Elias Pettersson on IR, activate Marco Rossi

The Vancouver Canucks placed Elias Pettersson on injured reserve on Sunday and activated fellow forward Marco Rossi from IR. The move to injured reserve is retroactive to Dec. 5 for Pettersson, who is nursing an upper-body injury.

Kalen DeBoer declares 'no interest' in leaving Alabama

Amid buzz about his job security and the surprise opening of another big-time head coaching job, Kalen DeBoer and athletic director Greg Byrne released statements Sunday reaffirming that the coach's future is at Alabama. Rumors have abounded about DeBoer's candidacy to take over at Michigan in the wake of Sherrone Moore's firing with cause this week due to an inappropriate relationship with a staffer.

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