Chiefs face uncertain future as Patrick Mahomes has ACL surgery

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs face the rest of the season without Patrick Mahomes, who had surgery Monday night to repair a torn ACL. The injury happened in a loss to the Chargers, ending the Chiefs’ playoff hopes. The team now faces uncertainty about the future. Key questions include Mahomes’ recovery, Travis Kelce’s potential retirement and coach Andy Reid’s plans. The Chiefs also need to address roster gaps, especially at wide receiver, running back and defensive end. Their rush defense has been strong, but the offense needs improvement. The Chiefs will play the Titans next, with draft positioning in mind.

Aaron Rodgers and Steelers freeze out Dolphins, stay atop AFC North with 28-15 win

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken care of the Miami Dolphins to stay atop the AFC North. Aaron Rodgers passed for 224 yards and two touchdowns in Pittsburgh’s 28-15 win on Monday night. The Steelers won their second straight. They have won 23 straight home games on Monday nights. Rodgers connected on 23 of 27 passes at frigid Acrisure Stadium. The 42-year-old looked right at home with the lights on and temperatures in the teens during a night that felt like a callback to his prime in Green Bay. Miami saw its slim playoff hopes vanish in the chill.

Ben Roethlisberger says Mike Tomlin has earned the right to leave Steelers on his own terms

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger believes Mike Tomlin should coach the Pittsburgh Steelers as long as he wants. The former quarterback had previously suggested on his podcast that it might be time for the Steelers to consider a new coach in the offseason following a lopsided loss to Buffalo. Tomlin, in his 19th season, is the NFL’s longest-tenured coach. While the Steelers have been regular playoff contenders, they haven’t won a postseason game since 2016. Roethlisberger clarified his comments on Monday, saying Tomlin has earned the right to go out on his own terms.

Big Ten puts 10 on AP All-America first team, led by 4 from Ohio State and Hoosier star Mendoza

The Associated Press has released its All-America team, featuring four Ohio State players among 10 first-team picks from the Big Ten Conference. Caleb Downs of Ohio State and Fernando Mendoza of Indiana headline the list. Downs, a repeat selection, is the Big Ten defensive player of the year. Mendoza, the AP Player of the Year, led Indiana to a 13-0 record and the top seed in the College Football Playoff. The team includes players from 18 schools, with seven from the College Football Playoff. Western Kentucky, Navy, and Hawaii each have first-team selections for the first time in decades.

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on $20 million, 1-year contract

ATLANTA (AP) — Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves. He agreed Monday to a $20 million, one-year contract. Kim gets a $4 million raise. The 30-year-old from South Korea had declined a $16 million player option from the $29 million, two-year contract he agreed to in February with Tampa Bay. The Braves announced the new deal with Kim Monday night. The return of Kim means Mauricio Dubón likely will be available in a utility role instead of being asked to play shortstop every day. The Braves acquired Dubón from Houston last month.

Dodgers owe $1.06 billion in deferred money to 9 players through 2047 after Edwin Díaz deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Edwin Díaz won’t receive all of his $69 million from the Dodgers until 2047, with the closer’s deal raising deferred payment obligations for the two-time World Series champions to more than $1.06 billion due to nine players. As part of the three-year contract announced Friday, Díaz gets a $9 million signing bonus payable on Feb. 1, according to terms obtained by The Associated Press. He receives a $14 million salary next year and $23 million in each of the following two seasons. The Dodgers will defer $4.5 million annually.

Lawyers clash over Angels’ alleged role in Tyler Skaggs’ overdose death

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A lawyer for the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs argues that the Los Angeles Angels’ failure to investigate reports of drug use and dealing by the team’s communications director led to the overdose death of the 27-year-old player. An Angels’ attorney, however, says it was Skaggs who was pushing drug addicted employee Eric Kay to provide him with pills. The long-running civil trial in Southern California is over whether the team should be held responsible for Skaggs’ death. It has included testimony from Angels outfielder Mike Trout and the team’s president, John Carpino.

Man United and Bournemouth draw 4-4 in Premier League thriller

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United has drawn with visiting Bournemouth 4-4 in one of the best Premier League games of the season. United went in 2-1 up at halftime but was 3-2 down within seven minutes of the restart. Goals from Ruben Fernandes and Matheus Cunha put it ahead with 11 minutes left only for Eli Junior Kroupi to make it 4-4 with a superbly executed equalizer six minutes from the end of regulation time. United moves into sixth place. Bournemouth is 13th.

Biff Poggi tells signees and parents Michigan hopes to hire a coach by end of month, AP source says

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan interim football coach Biff Poggi had a Zoom call with the program’s signees and their parents just hours after Sherrone Moore was fired last week. That’s according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because they were not authorized to share details from the call. The person said Poggi told the players and their parents that athletic director Warde Manuel hoped to have a new coach hired by the end of the month. Moore’s firing has left the Wolverines scrambling to retain recruits and to give current players reasons to stay out of the transfer portal.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes undergoes ACL surgery in Dallas, begins long road to recovery

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has undergone surgery in Dallas to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. The team said in a statement that Mahomes had the operation Monday night and will begin the long rehabilitation process immediately. The procedure was performed by Dr. Dan Cooper, a highly regarded orthopedist and the team physician of the Dallas Cowboys. Mahomes tore the ligament when he was spun to the ground in Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Most players are able to return to the field in six to 12 months after an ACL repair, which means Mahomes should be back at some point next season.

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