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FL-PATRIOTS-SPYING
Belichick says he was unaware of filming at Bengals'game
UNDATED (AP) — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick says neither he nor his coaching staff has watched any video footage shot by an in-house production team now at the center of an NFL investigation.
The team acknowledges it should not have been filming the Cincinnati Bengals’ sideline at a recent game. Belichick says he was not involved and was unaware of what happened during the Bengals’ game last weekend in Cleveland. Belichick says he was informed the following day.
The Patriots say a crew producing a web series inappropriately filmed the field as part of a feature on the scouting department.
Elsewhere in the League:
— The Arizona Cardinals have placed defensive lineman Rodney Gunter on injured reserve because of a toe injury suffered in the team's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Gunter has played in all 13 games for the Cardinals this season, making 31 tackles and three sacks. Arizona also said that the team has re-signed defensive lineman Caraun Reid. Reid is in his sixth NFL season and has played in 44 career games.
— Le'Veon Bell will be spared from team discipline after his weekend bowling outing. The New York Jets running back missed the team's game Sunday against Miami while continuing to recover from the flu, which kept him out of practice for two days last week. Coach Adam Gase said team doctors determined Bell was still ill Saturday, so the team ruled him out for the game. Bell was sent home and told to stay away from the team while he recovers but didn't violate any team rules.
— Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning may have started his final game for the New York Giants. Giants coach Pat Shurmur says Daniel Jones will return as the starting quarterback once his sprained right ankle heals. The coach adds he has not considered giving the-38-year-old Manning a final start at home either this weekend against Miami or in the regular-season finale on Dec. 29 against Philadelphia.
— The Detroit Lions have put wide receiver Marvin Jones on injured reserve with an ankle injury. The Lions also signed defensive tackle Frank Herron to their active roster from the Miami Dolphins' practice squad. Detroit has lost six straight games and nine of its past 10. Jones was a bright spot at times, catching 62 passes for 779 yards and nine touchdowns.
NBA-BULLS-PORTER
Bulls' Porter to miss another month with broken foot
Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr. will miss at least another month because of a broken left foot that was initially diagnosed as a bruise.
The Bulls said the injury was confirmed by Dr. Bob Anderson, a foot and ankle specialist who examined him Monday. The team said the small fracture became clear after repeated imaging over the past five weeks, and Porter will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Averaging 11.2 points in nine games, he has been sidelined since he was hurt against Atlanta on Nov. 6.
MLB-PADRES-DIAMONDBACKS-MEXICO CITY
Padres, D-Backs meet in regular-season games in Mexico City
The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks will play each other in April in Major League Baseball's first regular-season games in Mexico City.
The commissioner's office said Tuesday the two games on April 18 and 19 will be at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium, a 20,000-capacity ballpark that opened last year. Arizona will be the home team for both games, which originally were scheduled for Phoenix.
Spring training games were played in Mexico City in 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2016 at Fray Nano and Foro Sol.
In other MLB news:
— Right-hander Junior Guerra and the Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized a one-year contract that guarantees $2.65 million. Guerra turns 35 in January. Guerra was 9-5 with a 3.55 ERA in 71 relief appearances last season. He stuck out 77 and walking 36 in 83 2/3 innings.
— The San Francisco Giants have bolstered their infield by acquiring Zack Cozart and prospect Will Wilson from the Los Angeles Angels for a player to be named or cash. Cozart missed significant time in 2019 with shoulder and neck injuries. If healthy, the 2017 All-Star could play second base or provide versatility behind third baseman Evan Longoria. .
NHL-STARS-COACH FIRED
Dallas Stars fire Jim Montgomery for unprofessional conduct
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars have fired second-year coach Jim Montgomery for what the team says was unprofessional conduct. The team didn't elaborate.
General manager Jim Nill says it did not involve a criminal act, other team employees or any past or present players. Assistant coach Rick Bowness has been named interim head coach.
Four NHL coaches have lost their jobs already this season, three of them amid allegations of misbehavior.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL-DILLON DRAFT
BC's AJ Dillon to skip senior season
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College running back AJ Dillon says he's skipping his senior season and entering the NFL draft.
The junior announced his decision in a statement released by the school. He will not play when BC meets Cincinnati in the Birmingham Bowl next month in Alabama.
Dillon departs as the Eagles' all-time leading rusher with 4,382 yards. His 38 career rushing touchdowns, 40 total TDs and 4,618 all-purpose yards are also program records. He finishes his career 227 yards shy of the Atlantic Coast Conference record for career rushing yards.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Louisville, Kansas in action
UNDATED (AP) — After solidifying its hold on the top spot in the Associated Press college basketball poll, Louisville is back in action tonight against Texas Tech in the Jimmy V Classic at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
Second-ranked Kansas plays Milwaukee, and number-four Maryland is at Penn State. The Terrapins are down one spot in the new poll even though they continue to pile up wins.
In tonight’s only matchup of two ranked teams, number-11 Baylor meets 18th-ranked Butler.
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