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On Saturday, the Baltimore Ravens have announced that they promoted quarterback Bryn Renner and wide receiver Chris Matthews from the practice squad. The team waived rookie offensive lineman Kaleb Johnson to clear space on its active roster. Baltimore also placed Eugene Monroe on injured reserved, a move that could end the left tackle’s time with the team this season.

On Saturday morning, the Philadelphia Phillies announced they have plucked veteran pitcher Charlie Morton from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for minor-league pitcher David Whitehead.

Roughly a month after announcing his plan to file a lawsuit against the city of St. Louis, Reggie Bush has yet to do so. But when asked if he is still thinking about taking legal action, Bush told the Associated Press recently that he is “strongly considering it.”

On Saturday night, the 81st Heisman Trophy will be presented to a deserving winner at the Best Buy Theater in New York City. This past week, it was announced that there would be three finalists taking part in the ceremony. College football’s highest honor may be given out to either Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey, Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson, or Alabama running back Derrick Henry.

This year’s Heisman Trophy will be awarded on Saturday night in New York City. Two running backs from Stanford and Alabama, Christian McCaffrey and Derrick Henry, respectively, along with Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson, are vying for college football’s prestigious statue. McCaffrey and Henry will be looking to put an end on the five-year streak of quarterbacks winning the top honor as it is presented Saturday night in Midtown Manhattan.

The San Francisco 49ers activated Daniel Kilgore from their injured reserve/physically unable to perform (IR/PUP) list ahead of their match against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The offensive lineman has not played a game since sustaining an ankle injury last year. In order to make room for Kilgore, the team released linebacker Shayne Skov.

For avid PlayStation gamers, the holidays have already begun now that Sony announces that it will offer a one-year all-you-can-use PlayStation Now subscription for only $99.99. The fee, which translates to a little more than $8, would be less than half of what a subscriber would normally pay in monthly subscription fees alone.

It looks like one of the most sought-after reliever on free agency is staying put. According to industry sources, Darren O'Day will remain with the Baltimore Orioles via a new four-year contract. CBS Sports’ Jon Heyman reports that the deal is worth $31 million.

The father of San Bernardino shooter Syed Rizwan Farook recently gave a harrowing interview where he explained that he knew his son shared ISIS’ ideology and also had a negative obsession with the middle eastern country of Israel.

One of the league’s biggest rivals will once again face each other on Monday Night Football as the Washington Redskins host the Dallas Cowboys in a game that eventually decides who will take home the NFC East crown. The Cowboys’ recent loss to the Carolina Panthers was one of their worst for the season, resulting to an injured Tony Romo. The Redskins managed to improve 5-6 upon winning over the New York Giants.

Sony finally confirms one of their least guarded secrets in recent history. After a number of leaks, the Japanese electronics giant has announced that several PlayStation 2 games are coming to the PlayStation 4 on Saturday. In a blog post on Friday, Sony said that a host of popular PS2 games will be playable on the current-generation gaming console.

The Manchester United FC has been offered Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), according to French newspaper L’Equipe. Cavani is reportedly being pitched to Old Trafford since the French club is apparently intent on holding on to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, whose contract will expire at the end of the current season.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed Zack Greinke to a blockbuster six-year deal worth $206 million, according to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. The D-Backs reportedly defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants in the sweepstakes for the top pitcher this offseason.

The Denver Broncos called off their star pass-rusher DeMarcus Ware for the upcoming game against the San Diego Chargers. The linebacker returned to the practice field this week but the team will be playing without him for another game.

The final match in the MLS Cup 2015 will be between one of the oldest and youngest clubs in the league. This will be the Portland Timbers’ maiden trip to the championship since officially becoming a club in 2011. The Columbus Crew SC, which is one of the MLS originals, are about to embark on a quest to grab their second MLS title after winning it in 2008.

Donald Trump is expected to receive endorsement for his presidential bid by 100 African-American pastors and faith-based leaders during an event slated for Monday afternoon at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York City. In a statement released on Saturday by Trump’s campaign, the Republican candidate said he was hosting “an information meet and greet” with a group of black pastors. The meeting was not billed as a press event but a number of attendees is predicted to endorse him.

Users who updated to Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 operating system may want to recheck their settings. The software giant recently revealed that it took down its November update because of a problem that changes some users' privacy settings without their permission.

Garrett Swasey, an officer at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) police force, died when suspected gunman Robert Dear stormed into a Planned Parenthood clinic with an AK-47-style weapon on Friday. According to NBC News, Dear shot at responding officers from inside the building during a five-hour standoff.

The Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots will kick off Week 12 of the 2015 NFL season at the Sports Authority Field in Mile High, Denver. Both teams have represented the AFC in the last two Super Bowls and will meet again on Sunday Night Football.

The second leg of the MLS Conference Championship between the New York Red Bulls and the Columbus Crew SC will finally take place on Sunday, 7:30 p.m. ET. The last time the two teams engaged, Columbus had taken full advantage of their 2-0 first-leg win over New York in front of a sold-out Mapfre Stadium in Ohio. The Crew SC has advanced to MLS Cup for the first time since 2008, when it went against the Red Bulls and won the title 3-1 at The Home Depot Center.

The frenzy that Black Friday has brought to shoppers is not expected fizzle out soon as Cyber Monday, the tech industry’s biggest shopping day, is about to take place. Apple’s iPads have always been a mainstay on many retailers’ best-selling lists and it is still seen as a major force that will drive this year’s online promotions.

For most shoppers, the weekend of Black Friday and Cyber Monday marks one of the best times of the year to purchase gadgets they they have been wanting to have for months, but are not willing to buy in full price. Retailers and manufacturers fuel excitement and encourage people to empty their pockets by offering big discounts to a wide range of products.

Tech-savvy users eager to get the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are not limited to smartphone, tablet, and laptop users. The biggest tech shopping event of the year is also a good time for professional photographers and photography enthusiasts to grab deals that offer the best value for their beloved gadgets. Now that Black Friday has passed, those who are still hunting for the best camera deals from retailers for Cyber Monday 2015 can take a look at the roundup below.

For tech-savvy shoppers, Thanksgiving weekend is one of the best times to buy gadgets they have been eyeing for months. Beginning on Black Friday and culminating on Cyber Monday, manufacturers and retailers offer major price cuts on many of their current and last generation devices. Aside from laptops and smartphones, it is also a good time pick up new tablets. Those who are looking for both style and functionality may prefer Microsoft’s line of Surface devices. These hybrids have all the perks that full-fledged laptops can offer while keeping the mobility of the tablet.

Many companies and retailers offer huge discounts on many consumer electronics around this time of the year because of the much awaited Black Friday shopping event. A majority of them extend their promotion to the following “Cyber Monday” and even up to the Christmas holidays. One of those who slash huge chunks off the prices of its products is Apple, including its line of MacBook laptops. Some tech observers see this as a sign that the company is preparing for the arrival of the next generation MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.