News
The news on Irv Smith Jr.‘s ankle injury wasn’t good today. Smith is expected to be sidelined 8-10 weeks with a high ankle sprain, and was placed on Injured Reserve today. Smith could hopefully be back in time for the playoffs.
One of the surprise moves at the NFL’s trading deadline today was the Atlanta Falcons moving Calvin Ridley to the Jacksonville Jaguars for draft pick compensation. Ridley is currently suspended for the 2022 season for placing a bet on a football game. The draft pick involved could be anywhere from a 2023 6th round pick to a 2023 5th round pick and a 2024 2nd round pick, depending on reinstatement date and performance milestones.
Amari Cooper recovered from a botched trick play last night to put in yet another dominating performance for Cleveland last night.
Jalen Hurts will play his first professional game in his hometown of Houston tomorrow night, and it means a lot to him.
AP Sports says that with their current performance levels, Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts shouldn’t have to hear anything else about their teams drafting quarterbacks to replace them.
Levi Randolph got the assist on the game-winning bucket with 2.2 seconds left, as Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Bakken 72-71 in Champions League play. Randolph drove the baseline, drew a double-team, and dished to a teammate for a dunk to decide the game.
Justin Knox had 18 points and a career-high 19 rebounds to help lead Ulsan to a win in Korean Basketball League play today.
Betsy Harris makes her debut as head women’s basketball coach of East Central Community College in Decatur, Mississippi tonight. Harris, who had a successful career as head coach of Florida Southern College, returned to her native Mississippi in the off-season to take over the ECCC program.
Community Outreach
Levi Wallace and Najee Harris did a promotional ad for the Homeless Children Education Fund.
Media Appearances
Links to press conferences from today:
Week 9 Injury Reports
Practice Reports – Tuesday (Thursday Game):
- Did Not Practice – N/A
- Limited Participation – Christian Harris (thigh)
- Full Participation – N/A
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- Irv Smith Jr. – placed on the Reserve / Injured list by the Minnesota Vikings.
- Miller Forristall – reverted back to practice squad of the Cleveland Browns at the end of Week 8.
- Calvin Ridley – traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars by the Atlanta Falcons.
Game Results
SOCCER Atlético de Madrid 1, Real Sociedad 1. Merel Van Dongen – played full match; yellow card at 83’. BASKETBALL Ulsan 81, Seoul 64. Justin Knox – 32 minutes, 18 points (6-11 2pg, 0-1 3pg, 6-8 FT), 19 rebounds, 1 assist, 5 turnovers, 3 fouls. Champions League Group E Hapoel Jerusalem 72, Bakken 71. Levi Randolph – 31 minutes, 14 points (2-4 2pg, 3-4 3pg, 1-3 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 turnover, 4 fouls, -2. Kataja 83, Nokia 75. Galin Smith – 26 minutes, 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 FT), 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks, 6 turnovers, 5 fouls, -1. Real Canoe 77, Melilla 72. Alana Gonçalo Da Silva – 26 minutes, 14 points (1-4 2pg, 4-5 3pg), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 6 turnovers, 3 fouls, -4. Besançon 91, Le Havre 84. Mykal Riley – 28 minutes, 11 points (1-6 2pg, 3-5 3pg), 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 6 turnovers, 3 fouls, +5. Miami 116, Golden State 109. JaMychal Green – 18 minutes, 9 points (4-9 2pg, 0-2 3pg, 1-1 FT), 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block, 1 turnover, 1 foul, -22.
