U.S. Justice Department officials today will announce charges against several former NFLers accused of defrauding a league healthcare benefits program ( THE DAILY ).
Patriots Owner Robert Kraft was "invited by President Trump to share a few words" at last night's White House event celebrating Hanukkah, which coincided with Trump's signing an "executive order aimed at combating anti-Semitism" ( BOSTON GLOBE, 12/12 ).
ESPN has signed baseball analyst and reporter Tim Kurkjian to a multiyear extension ( ESPN ).
The Dynamo and NWSL Houston Dash have partnered with Daktronics on installation of four new LED video displays at BBVA Stadium ( Dynamo ).
Miami FC officials confirmed the team is "moving up to the USL Championship division" for the '20 season. Miami FC was "able to enter USL by acquiring the franchise rights of Ottawa Fury FC, which disbanded" ( MIAMI HERALD, 12/12 ).
Pacers G Victor Oladipo was "revealed" as a contestant on Fox' "The Masked Singer." Oladipo, portraying a character dubbed "Thingamajig," was eliminated in the semifinals after singing "Winter Wonderland" ( INDIANAPOLIS STAR, 12/12 ).
