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The TEN

(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)

1.)—Lakers extend win streak to 7 despite injury scares—Luka Dončić (32 points) led Los Angeles past the Bucks 123-112. Austin Reaves exited with a heel injury (further imaging planned after negative X-rays), and Dončić had an ankle scare.

2.)—Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor secured a record-breaking NIL deal to return for 2027. Taylor, a sophomore, is set to make 7.5 million next year, and up to 9 million with incentives.
Note: Taylor appeared in five games before having season-ending surgery for Turf Toe.

3.)—“The only chance La Habra has if they throw flags every time Cathedral Scores.”—MVS commenter, “Purple Fan”

4.)—Philip Rivers to coach NC State—Former NFL QB and NC State legend Philip Rivers has agreed to become the Wolfpack’s next head football coach (succeeding Dave Doeren).

5.)—Unanimous Cy Young winners: Jacob Misiorowski (NL) and Cam Schlittler (AL)—Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski (1.80 ERA, 252 Ks, World Series champion) and Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler (1.95 ERA) swept the voting in their first full MLB seasons. Both received all 30 first-place votes.

6.)—Ex-NFL coach Rex Ryan charged in Nashville hit-and-run—Former Jets/Bills coach and ESPN analyst Rex Ryan surrendered and faces six misdemeanor charges after allegedly driving over the feet of two pedestrians (who had the right of way) in downtown Nashville last week, then leaving the scene after an argument.

7.)—Golden State star Stephen Curry left Wednesday’s game vs. the Houston Rockets in the first quarter with right abdominal/oblique soreness (after making a 3-pointer) and did not return. The Warriors lost 115-108, ending an 8-game win streak. Coach Steve Kerr said, “Concern is high.”

8.)—On this day in 2010, Monrovia beat La Canada 34-10 to wrap up a perfect 5-0 run in the Rio Hondo. The Wildcats went on to win their next four games, capped with a 38-8 victory over Whittier Christian on December 11 at Arcadia High School to capture the Mid-Valley Division title.

9.)—The Baltimore Ravens have signed former Rams kicker Harrison Mevis to their practice squad.

10.)—“There are two times of the year for me. Football season and waiting for football season.”—Darius Rucker