News
Rhyan White is a world champion! The Alabama senior won the Women’s 200m Backstroke at the FINA World Championships in Abu Dhabi today in a personal best time of 2:01.58. White had set a personal best of 2:04.08 in the prelims several hours earlier, then shattered that mark in the finals.
The win is White’s first gold medal in a global event. She picked up a silver medal in the Women’s 4x50m Medley Relay yesterday, and had previously won silver in the Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay at the Tokyo Olympics.
Kareem Jackson continues to set a physical tone for Denver, despite age and injuries.
The Star Tribune in Minneapolis has a feature on Dalvin Tomlinson’s work with Kate’s Club.
Michael Kessens scored a career-high 23 points for Telekom Baskets Bonn in its win over Giessen today.
Levi Randolph hit the go-ahead basket with 14 seconds left to lead Oostende to an 80-78 win over Brussels today. Oostende moves to 11-0 in BNXT League play.
In today’s COVID Reserve news, Jonathan Allen and Xavier McKinney were both activated and are available to play in Week 15 games.
Community Outreach
Raekwon Davis announced plans for his 2nd annual toy drive in Meridian on December 23. Davis also partnered with Miami-based Voices for Children for a clothing shopping spree at a Miami-area Old Navy. Davis was on hand to greet children and sign autographs.
Media Appearances
List of press conferences:
- Jonathan Allen (starts at 13:20 of the clip)
- Mac Jones – post-game presser
Week 15 Injury Reports
Game Status Report – Saturday/Sunday Games:
- Questionable – Christian Barmore (knee), Isaiah Buggs (ankle), Kareem Jackson (back), Ryan Kelly (knee, illness).
- Doubtful – N/A
- Out – Damien Harris (hamstring)
Practice Reports – Saturday:
- Did Not Practice – N/A
- Limited Participation – N/A
- Full Participation – Jalen Hurts (ankle).
Transactions
- Jonathan Allen – activated from the Reserve / COVID-19 list by the Washington Football Team.
- James Carpenter – signed to the active roster from the practice squad by the New Orleans Saints.
- Damien Harris – deactivated for Week 15 by the New England Patriots.
- Ryan Kelly – deactivated for Week 15 by the Indianapolis Colts.
- Xavier McKinney – activated from the Reserve / COVID-19 list by the New York Giants.
- Carson Tinker – signed to the practice squad by the Los Angeles Rams.
- Celia Jimenéz Delgado – traded by the OL Reign to the Orlando Pride.
Scenes and Highlights
Game Results
SWIMMING FINA World Championships Women’s 200m Backstroke Prelims: Rhyan White – 2:04.08, 2nd; advances to finals FINA World Championships Women’s 200m Backstroke Finals: Rhyan White – 2:01.58, 1st FINA World Championships Women’s 100m Medley Prelims: Diana Petkova – 59.19 seconds, 5th; advances to semifinals FINA World Championships Women’s 100m Medley Semifinals: Diana Petkova – 59.58 seconds, 15th BASKETBALL Osaka 90, San-en 85 (F/OT). Justin Knox – 40 minutes, 20 points (8-14 FG, 4-5 FT), 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 3 turnovers, 1 foul. Bonn 103, Giessen 95. Michael Kessens – 25 minutes, 23 points (8-10 2pg, 7-8 FT), 5 rebounds, 4 turnovers, 4 fouls. Fribourg 92, Neuchâtel 58. Daniel Giddens – 19 minutes, 7 points (3-6 FG, 1-1 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 block, 1 turnover, 3 fouls. Zornotza 87, Soler Melilla 77. Bola Olaniyan – DNP. Oostende 80, Brussels 78. Levi Randolph – 29 minutes, 12 points (5-7 2pg, 0-4 3pg, 2-2 FT), 2 rebounds, 1 turnover, 1 foul. Hapoel Jerusalem 78, Chai Motors Ref 56. Retin Obasohan – 28 minutes, 13 points (4-10 2pg, 1-2 3pg, 2-3 FT), 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers, 0 fouls. Les Sables 64, Vitre 61. Mykal Riley – 33 minutes, 7 points (0-4 2pg, 1-2 3pg, 4-4 FT), 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, 3 turnovers, 3 fouls. Leon 72, Melilla 69. Alana Gonçalo Da Silva – 29 minutes, 10 points (2-8 2pg, 0-4 3pg, 6-7 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, 5 fouls. Wrocław 84, Lublin 76. Jimmie Taylor – 27 minutes, 17 points (6-8 FG, 5-5 FT), 9 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls. GOLF PNC Championship Rd 1: Justin & Mike Thomas – 60, -12, T2 FOOTBALL Indianapolis 27, New England 17. Ryan Kelly – inactive Mac Jones – 26-45, 299 yds, 2 TD, 2 INT, 1 sack (15 yds), 74.2 QBR; 1 rush, 12 yds Dont’a Hightower – 4 tackles Christian Barmore – 4 tackles Damien Harris – inactive SOCCER Atlético de Madrid 6, Real Betis 1. Merel Van Dongen - suspended
