An Illinois doctor has pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the December shooting deaths of his ex-wife and her dentist husband in their Columbus home. Thirty-nine-year-old Michael David McKee of Chicago appeared remotely from jail for his arraignment in Franklin County on Friday. He faces aggravated murder and aggravated burglary charges in connection with the Dec. 30 killings of 39-year-old Monique Tepe and 37-year-old Dr. Spencer Tepe. After the release of a videotape sparked dozens of tips from the community, investigators pursued McKee to Rockford, Illinois, where he was arrested Jan. 10. He was returned Tuesday to Ohio.

Bo Nix broke his right ankle late in overtime of the Denver Broncos’ divisional-round victory over Buffalo on Saturday and will have surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the playoffs. Coach Sean Payton delivered the stunning news about his second-year quarterback in the aftermath of Denver’s biggest win in a decade. Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham will start the AFC championship game next weekend. Payton said Nix got hurt on a keeper where he lost 2 yards and was tackled by safety Cole Bishop. Nix was limping after the play, but there was no indication that he suffered such a serious injury.

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has suffered another foot injury. Garland hurt his right foot diving for a loose ball during Cleveland's game against the 76ers on Wednesday night. He was ruled out late in the third quarter and was doubtful for the rematch on Friday. Garland had surgery in June on his left big toe, which affected his performance last season. Despite a slow start this season, he averaged 17.9 points and continued a recent hot streak with 20 points in a 133-107 win. Donovan Mitchell expressed concern but praised Garland's performance.

Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 133-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Darius Garland added 20 points before leaving in the third quarter with a foot injury. Garland had surgery in June on his left big toe and has been on a hot streak, shooting 8 of 13 against the 76ers. Joel Embiid scored 20 points for the Sixers, reaching 13,000 career points. Sixers fans booed as the team trailed 75-53 in the third quarter. The Cavs and 76ers face off again on Friday.

Cavaliers forward Max Strus will be sidelined for at least another month as he continues to recover from foot surgery. Strus suffered a Jones fracture during offseason training and had surgery on August 26th. The Cavaliers said on Tuesday that recent evaluations showed more time is needed for the fracture to heal. Strus will have a follow-up evaluation with Dr. David Porter and the team's medical staff within the next four weeks. Last season, Strus averaged 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 50 games. Cleveland is currently eighth in the Eastern Conference.