>>Harden Scores 30 For 20th Straight Game
(Philadelphia, PA) — James Harden continues his hot scoring streak. The Rockets guard has scored at least 30 points in 20 consecutive games. He reached the milestone during Houston’s 121-93 loss to Philadelphia on Monday. Harden finished with 37 points and joins Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to reach accomplish the feat.
>>Rockets Dealing ‘Melo To Bulls
(Chicago, IL) — Carmelo Anthony is headed to the Windy City. ESPN reports the Rockets have agreed to trade the veteran forward and cash to the Bulls. Chicago is expected to turn around and trade or release the 10-time All-Star before the February 7th trade deadline. The 34-year-old hasn’t played since November 8th and appeared in just 10 games with Houston this season.
>>NFL To Consider Replay Review On Pass Interference
(Undated) — Pass interference in the NFL could become a reviewable offense. Multiple reports say the league will consider instant replay for pass interference calls and non-calls this offseason. It comes after a missed call helped the Rams beat the Saints on Sunday to advance to the Super Bowl.
>>Kings Top Blues
(Los Angeles, CA) — Jonathan Quick made 33 saves in the Kings 4-3 victory against the Blues at the Staples Center. Mackenzie MacEachern scored his first NHL goal for St. Louis, who improved to 21-22-and-5. Ryan O’Reilly and Oskar Sundqvist also lit the lamp for the Blues and Jordan Binnington made 25 saves but lost in regulation for the first time in his NHL career. St. Louis stays on the road to play the Anaheim Ducks tomorrow night.
>>Bears QB Trubisky Headed To Pro Bowl
(Orlando, FL) — Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is heading to the Pro Bowl this weekend. The signal caller was named to the NFC roster to replace the Rams’ Jared Goff, who is unable to participate because he will play in the Super Bowl. Trubisky becomes the sixth Chicago player this season to be selected to play in the league’s annual all-star game and the first Bears quarterback named to the Pro Bowl since Jim McMahon in 1985. The Pro Bowl will kick off Sunday at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
>>Bears Playing Raiders Next Season In London
(London) — The Bears will travel over the pond next season. The NFL announced yesterday that Chicago’s road game against the Oakland Raiders will be played in London. The date, time and venue for the contest will be revealed this spring. It will be the third regular-season game in Bears history played outside the United States and the second in London.
>>Danny Farquhar Signed By Yankees After Collapsing In Dugout Last Season
(New York, NY) — The Yankees are giving pitcher Danny Farquhar a chance after he collapsed in the dugout while playing for the White Sox last season. FanCred’s Jon Heyman reports New York has signed the former Chicago reliever to a minor-league deal. Farquhar was hospitalized after suffering a brain hemorrhage during a game at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 20th. He spent two and a half weeks in intensive care before being released from the hospital.
>>Reds Acquire Sonny Gray From Yankees
(Cincinnati, OH) — The Reds are adding Sonny Gray to their rotation. The Yankees have traded Gray and lefty reliever Reiver Sanmartin to the Reds for second-base prospect Shed Long and a competitive balance draft pick in 2019. MLB Network reports Gray will sign a three-year extension with Cincinnati through 2022 worth more than 30-million-dollars, with a club option for 2023.
>>Baseball Hall Of Fame Class Revealed Tomorrow
(Cooperstown, NY) — MLB’s newest Hall of Fame electees will be revealed tonight. The National Baseball Hall of Fame will unveil its Class of 2019. First-ballot nominees include Yankees closer Mariano Rivera and former Blue Jays and Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay. Longtime Mariners third baseman and DH Edgar Martinez highlights the retuning players on the ballot.
