Former USMNT striker Eddie Johnson says his Orlando academy will train a 3-year-old removed from a Winter Park youth soccer program after tensions over his standout play. Police were involved in asking the family to leave. Johnson called it a symptom of U.S. youth soccer’s problems.

Tiger Woods is expected to play in TGL’s Dec. 27 opener, barring another physical setback, per ESPN. He hasn’t formally committed. Jupiter Links faces L.A. in a finals rematch, while Brooks Koepka makes his TGL debut for Motor City against Rory McIlroy’s Boston Common.

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More history is within reach for Aaron Rodgers. After Week 7: ▪️ 294 career appearances—6 shy of becoming the fourth QB to reach 300 ▪️ 2,027 passing yards shy of becoming the fifth player to reach 70,000 Longevity keeps adding to the résumé.

Yaxel Lendeborg joins Patrick Ewing, David Robinson and Shaquille O’Neal as the only NBA players since 1985–86 with 85+ points and 35+ rebounds in their first four career games. His totals: 87 points, 37 rebounds, 19 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks.

Four goals. One familiar surname. 🔴 Kai Rooney, 16, scored FOUR as Manchester United’s U18s beat Burnley 6–0. The son of United’s all-time leading scorer Wayne Rooney stole the show for Darren Fletcher’s side.

Deion Sanders’ personal videographer, “Uncle Neely,” reportedly claims the Colorado coach offered critics $50,000 to stop speaking negatively about him. The allegation was reported by Essentially Sports and has not been independently verified here.

Could Michael King land in Queens? The Athletic’s Jim Bowden names the Mets and Padres as top fits, expecting King to opt out and seek a long-term deal. King posted a 3.21 ERA over 185 innings in 32 starts and has sincere interest in staying in San Diego.

Troy Aikman back with the Cowboys—in a major role? Jerry Jones says he’s open to it, though nothing is planned right now. “Don’t rule it out. It’s very possible.” Via @jonmachota / @1053thefan.