Cardinals parting ways with Kyler Murray; Breece Hall, Daniel Jones tagged; World Baseball Classic preview

The Arizona Cardinals are moving on from quarterback Kyler Murray, according to multiple reports, reshaping the NFC West landscape before the new league year officially opens. While the terms of the separation were not disclosed, the decision ends months of speculation about Murray’s future in the desert and leaves Arizona searching for a new franchise signal-caller.

Across the NFL, Tuesday’s franchise-tag deadline brought clarity for two high-profile offensive standouts. The New York Jets placed the tag on explosive running back Breece Hall, ensuring the 2022 second-round pick remains in Florham Park for at least one more season. Hall led the AFC in scrimmage yards after the bye last year and gives new quarterback Aaron Rodgers a dynamic backfield threat.

Meanwhile, the New York Giants used the tag on quarterback Daniel Jones, guaranteeing the seventh-year pro a fully guaranteed salary in 2025 while the two sides continue to negotiate a long-term extension. Jones, who tore his ACL in Week 9, is rehabbing with hopes of being ready for training camp.

On the diamond, the 2026 World Baseball Classic tips off tonight in Tokyo with Chinese Taipei meeting Australia at 10 p.m. ET (FS1). Three years after Japan edged the United States in a dramatic final, the tournament returns with an expanded field and star-studded rosters. Team USA, ranked No. 1 in CBS Sports’ WBC Power Rankings, opens pool play Friday at 8 p.m. against Brazil, with San Francisco ace Logan Webb getting the ball. Manager Mark DeRosa revealed his rotation Wednesday, setting the stage for a potential rematch with two-time champion Japan. Clayton Kershaw, anchoring a loaded U.S. staff, acknowledged the challenge but expressed confidence in the Americans’ depth.

The top five contenders, according to the rankings, are rounded out by Japan, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Venezuela.

Elsewhere on the global sports calendar, the 100-day countdown to the 2026 World Cup began Tuesday. Host nation Brazil suffered an early setback when Real Madrid forward Rodrygo was ruled out after tearing his ACL and meniscus. For the United States, coach Mauricio Pochettino will unveil his 26-man roster in 84 days; Valencia midfielder Yunus Musah is eyeing a return after last featuring in March 2024.