ESPN Headlines

• Contract, Jackson's rise may lead to Flacco exit December 16, 2018
  With rookie Lamar Jackson taking over at starting quarterback, the Ravens are in an advantageous place if they wish to move on from Joe Flacco.
• Source: Panel endorses McKenzie for next GM gig December 16, 2018
  Despite being fired by the Raiders this week, former general manager Reggie McKenzie is a recommended GM hire by the NFL's career development advisory panel, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
• Blackhawks mascot gets into fight after game December 16, 2018
  Police said the Blackhawks' mascot was attacked by a fan at the United Center on Friday.
• Playoff picture: Texans move to No. 2 seed ... for now December 16, 2018
  If the regular season ended right now, here's how the top six would look in each conference, plus clinching scenarios.
• Canelo a winner, and not only in the ring December 16, 2018
  Saturday's win was far from the most impressive of Canelo Alvarez's career, but it might have been one of the most significant.
• The most important takeaway for each bowl game December 16, 2018
  Bowl season started on Saturday with a little bit of everything, including close games, big offenses and a last-second field goal. Here's what you need to know.
• Who had the best sneakers of Week 9 in the NBA? December 16, 2018
  PJ Tucker is back with another fire pair, Stephen Curry pays homage to the Bay Area and Nick Young is back for kicks of the week.
• It wasn't pretty, but the Browns are still in the playoff hunt for at least one more night December 16, 2018
  At 6-7-1, Cleveland needs help to reach the postseason. The Browns still have a chance after winning four of their past five.
• Twin triple-dubs 'pretty special' for LeBron, Zo December 16, 2018
  LeBron James and Lonzo Ball became the first pair of Lakers to record triple-doubles in the same game since Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pulled off the feat on Jan. 22, 1982.
• Alex Smith exits hospital; NFL future uncertain December 16, 2018
  After spending weeks in the hospital and enduring multiple surgeries on his broken leg, Redskins quarterback Alex Smith has been released, and there is some optimism that he will be able to resume his NFL career, league sources told ESPN.