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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz underwent a scan on his back Wednesday that was inconclusive and was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday to help diagnose an issue that has plagued him for several weeks, a source told ESPNs Adam Schefter. Wentz is unlikely to play Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams, the source said. NFL Network first reported that Wentz was unlikely to play this week. Eagles coach Doug Pederson said Wentz was experiencing soreness and tightness in his back when he said the quarterback wouldnt practice Wednesday. This isnt the first time this season that Wentz has appeared on the injury report because of his back. He was a limited participant on consecutive Wednesdays in late October, but Wednesdays absence marked the first time he has missed a practice this season. It was one year ago Monday that Wentz tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee against the Rams. The main storyline heading into...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Phil Jackson visited the Los Angeles Lakers practice facility Wednesday. It was the first time Jackson has been seen by the media at the facility over the past two seasons. The team said its former coach just stopped by. Jackson still has several ties to the organization. Lakers controlling owner and governor Jeanie Buss posted a photo of her having dinner with Jackson, Kurt Rambis and his wife, Linda, in Manhattan Beach in early November. Rambis rejoined the organization in September as a senior basketball adviser to president of basketball operationsMagic Johnson. Jackson is a regular guest at the Lakers offices and has an open door to stop by any time hes in Los Angeles, sources said. He still has close relationships with several Lakers staffers, including coach Luke Walton and G-League coach Coby Karl. Walton, who has kept in touch with Jackson and at times solicits advice from his mentor, said he didnt...

Hornets owner Michael Jordan says smack on the back of second-year guard Malik Monks head in closing seconds of win against the Pistons was tap of endearment

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Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is unlikely to play Sunday after a scan on his back came back inconclusive Wednesday. He is undergoing an MRI on Thursday to help diagnose the issue.

After the Raptors swept the season series from the Warriors on Wednesday, Kevin Durant emphasized that they arent just some young, up-and-coming team. Theyre here, he said.

Washington Redskins defensive captain Mason Foster cursed out his team and its fan base in a leaked Instagram conversation with a fanTuesday.

The Minnesota Vikings had a ton of expectations coming into the 2018 season after being one win away from a Super Bowl berth in January. This year, the team has largely been a disappointment -- and fans have taken notice.

NBA star Steph Curry told ESPN Wednesdayhe was joking earlier this week when he said he did not think humans had ever landed on the moon -- and he revealed hed accept an invitation from NASA to visit lunar artifacts at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Hornets owner Michael Jordan playfully smacked Hornets guard Malik Monk upside the head for drawing a technical foul for prematurely celebrating.

Six weeks after being by fired by Maryland, D.J. Durkin is working in a consultant-like capacity at Alabama, according to AL.com.

Nicolas Chauvin, a youth player for French rugby team Stade Franais Paris, died four days after breaking his neck on a tackle. He was 19.