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Boston’s do-it-all utilityman hit for the cycle during a 9-4 win over the Braves on Tuesday that snapped the Red Sox’s seven-game losing streak. It was the first cycle of the major league season and the first by a Red Sox player since John Valentin did it June 6, 1996. MORE: Worst fielders at each position | Pedroia blocks out the noise Your browser does not support iframes. Holt doubled in the first inning, singled in the fifth and hit a solo home run in the seventh....

However, the WWE Champion may have more to say to the fans as he is slated to return to next week’s RAW with Paul Heyman. That’s not all. The forthcoming edition of RAW will feature several rematches from last month’s TLC pay-per-view, alongside another encounter between AJ Styles and Randy Orton. It will also have Seth Rollins and AOP clash with Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe and Big Show in a tag team Fist Fight match....

Lesnar entered the 2022 Royal Rumble match at number 30, after losing his WWE Championship to Bobby Lashley earlier that night due to interference from Roman Reigns and a double-cross from Paul Heyman. Brock would eliminate Drew McIntyre at the conclusion of the match to earn his spot at WrestleMania. Brock then stated that he wanted a title vs. title match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, entering the Elimination Chamber in an effort to reclaim the WWE Championship from Bobby Lashley....

Veteran Peyton Manning, 39, was benched in Week 10 after completing five passes to his own team and four to the opposing team on 20 attempts. It was revealed Monday morning that Manning is dealing with plantar fasciitis. MORE: 10 worst Peyton Manning moments | This is no storybook ending for Manning “All the attention is toward getting [Manning] healthy," Kubiak said. “[Manning] was doing everything he could to play for his football team....

Miller, who will be entering his ninth season in Denver, said the four-time Pro Bowl cornerback and his longtime teammate “100 percent” deserves a new contract. “He does every single thing right, on and off the football field,” Miller said (via the Denver Post). “Undrafted free agent. Played well through his first contract. Got a second contract. Played well through the second contract. “Sometimes, when you first get here, they tell you if you play and you play well, they’ll take care of you and if you do the right things in the community and you do all the right things on the football field, they’ll take care of you....

FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer reported Sunday morning that the Broncos are “now Brock Osweiler’s team.” Glazer also noted that while it appeared early last week that Manning might be ready to return to the starting lineup, those plans have been put “on hold.” MORE: Manning’s legendary career, in photos | QBs who hung on too long Broncos coach Gary Kubiak had told reporters Thursday that Manning would have a “big” workout Saturday, ahead of Monday night’s game with the Bengals....

The Broncos on Sunday issued a statement regarding the accusations surrounding Peyton Manning and his alleged use of human growth hormone (HGH) after he underwent neck surgery in 2011. MORE: Peyton Manning’s worst moments | Best QBs who played past 40 Knowing Peyton Manning and everything he stands for, the Denver Broncos support him 100 percent. These are false claims made to Al Jazeera, and we don’t believe the report....

Denver’s third-round pick was injured during a Saturday afternoon session of rookie minicamp and will miss the 2015 season. MORE: Fowler upbeat after injury | Manning mum on Deflategate | Winston sues accuser Heuerman suffered the injury during a special teams period. He was running down the middle of the field when he made a cut and his knee gave way, according to the Broncos. While Heuerman may not have been the frontrunner to replace departed starter Julius Thomas, the former Ohio State tight end was still expected to compete for playing time with the newly-acquired Owen Daniels and others....

Because of COVID-19 contact tracing, the Browns (10-4) are without their top four wide receivers for Week 16 against the Jets (1-13) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Cleveland’s receiving corps will be made up of Marvin Hall and practice squad promotions Ja’Marcus Bradley and Derrick Willies. And since the news only dropped Saturday that the Browns would be down four wideouts, there was barely any time to prepare. That’s what led Cleveland to a parking garage next to their hotel for a pregame walkthrough Sunday morning, hoping to put Hall, Bradley and Willies through their paces....

Another one could be coming to convince a future Pro Football Hall of Fame selection to play for one more season. Arians knows there is a very real possibility that wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald may be playing his final game Sunday against visiting Los Angeles. Appearing on SiriusXM NFL Radio with co-host Bill Polian and me Tuesday night, Arians said there’s a good chance “it’s going to take me to talk Larry into coming back, which is hopefully not too hard....

The local favorite has not won a major since triumphing in the PGA Championship at Valhalla in 2014 and has not threatened to break the drought so far this year. Royal Portrush, however, is a special place for the Northern Irishman, who demolished the course record with 61 as a 16-year-old. Whether playing at home will prove an advantage or will simply add further pressure on McIlroy’s shoulders remains to be seen, but the 30-year-old will have his work cut out this weekend....

The pop superstar, 39, who was raised Baptist, took to her account on the image-sharing platform to show herself posing in a casual ensemble. She then followed up with a brief video of her twirling in a blue dress with a plunging neckline, which, she revealed, was her ensemble of choice for mass. “I just got back from mass,” the mother-of-two wrote at the end of her caption. “I’m Catholic now … let us pray 🙏🏼 !...

Miller will likely reach a long-term deal with Denver or receive the franchise tag at around $14 million in 2016, after making under $10 million in the final year of his rookie deal. Over The Cap’s estimate puts Denver at $10.9 million in cap space entering this offseason. MORE: Early 2016 NFL power rankings | Will Broncos repeat as Super Bowl champions? Miller’s 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles on the biggest stage bolster his case for a market-setting deal at his position....

Broncos safety Ryan Murphy is the latest player to find trouble. MORE: Most embarrassing Super Bowl moments The rookie from Oregon State was questioned by San Jose police Tuesday evening as part of a prostitution sting, according to multiple reports. The sting, which targeted an area north of San Jose known for prostitution, was conducted by Santa Clara County’s multi-agency human trafficking task force. The Broncos are scheduled to play the Panthers on Sunday in Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif....

The journeyman Hill, who hasn’t played since injuring his thigh in the season opener, is less apt to make the big mistakes Davis kept making (six interceptions/fumbles returned for touchdowns in eight games). Hill also is less likely to use his legs to keep plays alive. The 10-year vet is a stationary target in the pocket. The Broncos have no quarterback issues, as Peyton Manning (29 touchdowns, seven interceptions) owns a 112....

TMZ recently obtained video of Latimer and two other men attempting to enter the club, when Latimer slapped a bouncer, causing him to pepper spray Latimer. One of the men with Latimer, who TMZ reported was Latimer’s uncle, took a swing at the bouncer before being knocked out. MORE: Broncos, GM John Elway close to finalizing long-term deal The police were reportedly not called to the scene after the incident and the Broncos are aware of the situation....

But Pryor’s versatility is something the Browns coach thinks can be an added bonus, which is why Pettine kept the former Ohio State quarterback on the team’s 53-man roster as a wide receiver. MORE: Each team’s most indispensable player | Notable 2015 roster cuts “Anytime you can have a guy that can run, that can throw, that can protect, I just think it changes the mindset defensively a little bit,’’ Pettine said, via the Cleveland Plain Dealer....

Landry was saddled by a hip injury all of last season after getting injured in training camp. Despite being slowed, he still managed to lead the Browns with 83 receptions, 1,174 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns to earn a fifth Pro Bowl selection. “Rehab process is going great,” Landry said on Wednesday on a Zoom call from his home in Florida. “It’s just a little difficult obviously, just some of the modality type of things I’ve been doing that obviously with quarantine and everything I haven’t been able to have access to....

The Bucs coach commented on the team’s controversial signing of Brown to NBC Sports’ Peter King. He echoed comments he made before in saying the signing was because of injuries on the team. Arians said Mike Evans (ankle) is playing at around 80 percent, Chris Godwin (hamstring) is playing around 80 percent and Scotty Miller (hip) is playing around 85 percent. He also added that Brown is a Pro-Bowl-caliber player who can be signed on a cheap deal, so he figured it was worth the risk....