News
Maruschka Waldus announced that she is leaving Vålerenga after two seasons. Vålerenga had unprecedented success during Waldus’ run – winning both the Toppserien and the NM Cupen championships this year (both for 1st time), finishing second in both championships last year, and qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Champions League for the first time ever. For now, Waldus is headed to Australia to play for Adelaide City in the W-League. Its season gets underway on December 28.
Merel Van Dongen’s goal at the 5′ mark was the margin of victory in Atlético de Madrid’s 1-0 over in-town rival Real Madrid. It was Van Dongen’s 3rd goal in 12 games, and two of the goals resulted in 1-0 victories. Here’s the goal:
NFL.com is running a series called “Say Their Stories,” which features players discussing victims of police interventions or hate crimes. Here is Damion Square discussing George Floyd, who attended the same high school as Square.
Tua Tagovailoa bought his offensive linemen Traeger Grills and sampler packs for Christmas.
Levi Randolph was waived as part of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ final round of camp cuts.
There were a number of NFL transactions today. Trevon Diggs returned from Injured Reserve, and Da’Shawn Hand landed on IR. Also, New England announced that Damien Harris will miss tomorrow’s game with an ankle injury.
Michael Kessens scored a career high 20 points today in Fraport’s 104-86 win. It was Fraport’s first win of the season.
Brittney Ezell appeared on this week’s The Servant Leader: Coaches Bible Study podcast.
Community Outreach
The Miami Dolphins rookies distributed meals and gifts as part of the Dolphins’ meal program. Here are Raekwon Davis and Tua Tagovailoa making some drops.
We’ll re-post these daily until the deadlines for applying or actual events pass.
Raekwon Davis announced plans to sponsor a Toy Drive-By in Meridian, MS on December 22-23 at the Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi. The drive-by will serve up to 700 youths aged 5 to 17.
Mark Barron, in conjunction with TAP Inc., will be giving $1,000 to 15 families in the Mobile area for Christmas. Application deadline is December 21.
Transactions
- Maruschka Waldus – signed with Adelaide United of Australia’s W-League.
- Trevon Diggs – activated from Injured Reserve by Dallas.
- Da’Shawn Hand – placed on Injured Reserve by Detroit.
- Saivion Smith – placed on practice squad injured list by Dallas.
- Ross Pierschbacher – roster exemption was lifted; added to active roster by Philadelphia.
- T.J. Yeldon – deactivated for Week 15 by Buffalo.
- Mark Barron – deactivated for Week 15 by Denver.
Injury Reports
Week 15 Game Status Report (Sunday/Monday games)
- Questionable – Anthony Averett (ankle), Dre Kirkpatrick (hamstring).
- Doubtful – N/A.
- Out – Da’Shawn Hand (ankle), Damien Harris (ankle), Julio Jones (hamstring).
Game Results
SOCCER Atlético de Madrid 1, Real Madrid 0. Merel Van Dongen (ADM) – 1 goal (5’) BASKETBALL Wonju 78, Changwon 67. Justin Knox (WON) – 30 minutes, 12 points (6-10 2pg, 0-1 3pg), 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 3 turnovers, 1 foul. Gravelines 84, Châlons-Reims 80. Jimmie Taylor (C-R) – 18 minutes, 8 points (2-6 FG, 4-4 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 turnover, 1 foul. Fraport 104, Bayreuth 86. Michael Kessens (FRA) – 23 minutes, 20 points (10-13 FG), 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover, 2 fouls. Melilla 78, Real Canoe 64. Alana Gonçalo Da Silva (MEL) – 38 minutes, 15 points (4-5 2pg, 2-5 3pg, 1-2 FT), 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals, 8 turnovers, 1 foul. Illiabum Clube 83, SC Vasco da Gama 60. Shannon Hale (ILL) – 24 minutes, 18 points (5-9 2pg, 2-3 3pg, 2-3 FT), 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 foul. Cantabria 77, Algeciras 72. Bola Olaniyan (ALG) – 14 minutes, 0 points (0-2 FG), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls. GOLF CME Group Tour Championship Rd 3: Cheyenne Knight – 71-72-68, -5, 18th Stephanie Meadow – 70-76-69, -1, T37 Emma Talley – 72-74-74, +4, T59 Kristen Gillman – 75-77-72, +8, 68th PNC Championship Rd 1: Justin Thomas / Mike Thomas – 62, -10, T6 FOOTBALL Buffalo 48, Denver 19. Levi Wallace – 2 tackles, 1 PD TJ Yeldon – inactive Jerry Jeudy – 1 catch, 19 yds Kareem Jackson – 9 tackles Mark Barron – inactive Green Bay 24, Carolina 16. JK Scott – 6 punts, 275 yds, avg – 45.8 yds, long – 57, in 20 – 2, TB – 0.
