Scoreboard roundup — 12/25/25

(CINCINNATI) — Three men charged in a December 2024 burglary at the Ohio home of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow are in talks with federal prosecutors about a plea deal, according to a new court filing Friday.

The men — Sergio Andres Ortega Cabello, Bastian Alejandro Orellana Morales and Jordan Fransico Quiroga Sanchez — allegedly stole $300,000 worth of designer luggage, glasses, wrist watches and jewelry from Burrow’s home in Anderson Township.

Burrow was not home at the time as the Bengals were playing a game in Dallas against the Cowboys. 

Burrow’s girlfriend, Olivia Ponton, discovered the burglary when she was dropped off at the house “and noticed that the living room and master bedroom looked unusually messy,” according to the criminal complaint.

Federal prosecutors and lawyers for the three men asked the judge Friday for additional time to negotiate a possible plea deal. 

They were charged with interstate transport of stolen goods and falsification of records in a federal investigation after being pulled over in a traffic stop on Jan. 10. Authorities found photos of the three men allegedly posing with the stolen jewelry one day after the break-in on one of the men’s cellphones.

The judge, Jeffrey Hopkins, agreed on Friday to reconvene Dec. 18 to give the parties “additional time to either negotiate a plea agreement or prepare for trial.”

Although Burrow was out of state at the time of the burglary, a security detail had been deployed to watch the residence while he was gone. The thieves took advantage of a shift change with the security detail, according to the criminal complaint. Authorities believe the burglars entered the property from the woods, out of sight of the security detail, the complaint said.

They then forced entry through the bedroom window at the rear of the house, according to the complaint. No security cameras were located at the rear of the residence.

The suspects are also facing state charges of first-degree felony engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity and second-degree felony burglary, Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich announced in February.

Authorities believe the three men are members of a South American theft group and operated in the same manner as others that targeted the homes of professional athletes around the country. The crime rings have targeted everyone from Kansas City Chiefs stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes to Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley and Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis.

ABC News’ Jason Volack and Meredith Deliso contributed to this report.

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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Phillies 1, Dodgers 2 (NLDS – Game 4, LAD win series 3-1)
Brewers 0, Cubs 6 (NLDS – Game 4, Series tied 2-2)

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Eagles 17, Giants 34

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Blackhawks 3, Bruins 4
Rangers 4, Sabres 0
Canadiens 5, Red Wings 1
Senators 5, Lightning 4
Flyers 1, Panthers 2
Islanders 3, Penguins 4
Devils 3, Hurricanes 6
Wild 5, Blues 0
Blue Jackets 1, Predators 2
Stars 5, Jets 4
Mammoth 1, Avalanche 2
Flames 1, Canucks 5
Golden Knights 4, Sharks 3
Ducks 1, Kraken 3

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(NEW YORK) — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase on Wednesday night, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Troopers attempted to pull over Kneeland, 24, following an alleged traffic violation on the Dallas North Tollway around 10:30 p.m., according to the Texas DPS. Kneeland allegedly refused to stop and troopers pursued the vehicle until losing sight of the vehicle and stopping the chase, officials said.

The vehicle was found a short time later abandoned after a crash on the Dallas Parkway, the officials said. Kneeland was found dead “in the immediate area” with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Texas DPS said.

The Plano, Texas, Police Department said officers twice responded to Freeland’s home on Wednesday night, once at 11 p.m. shortly after the crash at the request of Frisco Police Department and then a separate request for a welfare concern 40 minutes later. Police did not make contact with anyone at the home either time.

Kneeland was a second-round pick out of Western Michigan in 2024 and played in a reserve role for the Cowboys.

“Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization,” the Cowboys said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.”

Kneeland scored a touchdown when he recovered a blocked punt against the Cardinals on Monday, the only one of his career.

“I am shattered to confirm that my client and dearest friend Marshawn Kneeland passed away last night,” his agent, Jonathan Perzley, said in a statement. “I watched him fight his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a dream to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys.”

“Marshawn poured his heart into every snap, every practice, and every moment on the field,” he continued. “To lose someone with his talent, spirit, and goodness is a pain I can hardly put into words.”

Kneeland played 11 games as a rookie last year and then seven games this season. He had his only career sack in the opening game this season against the Eagles.

The Cowboys, who beefed up a struggling defense with former Jets star Quinnen Williams on Tuesday, are on a bye this week.

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