News
Wallace Gilberry is running for Congress in Alabama’s newly-drawn 2nd District. He’s one of 8 Republicans in the field for the March 8 primary.
Community Outreach
Brodie Croyle, president and CEO of Big Oak Ranch, announced that construction will soon be complete on new apartment-style homes in Vestavia Hills for college-age residents who grew up at the ranch. Big Oak Ranch, founded by John Croyle, runs a Boys Ranch near Gadsden and a Girls Ranch near Springville where foster parents raise abused, neglected, and abandoned children in homes.
Media Appearances
Links to press conferences from today:
- Tua Tagovailoa
- Patrick Surtain II
- Eddie Jackson
- Calvin Ridley (at the 3:41 mark)
- Evan Neal
- C.J. Mosley
- Jarran Reed
- Derrick Henry
- Minkah Fitzpatrick (post-game)
Week 14 Injury Reports
Practice Reports – Thursday:
- Did Not Practice – Amari Cooper (concussion, ribs), Julio Jones (groin), Evan Neal (ankle).
- Limited Participation – Bradley Bozeman (ankle), Derrick Henry (resting player), A’Shawn Robinson (hamstring), Jonah Williams (back).
- Full Participation – Will Anderson (shoulder), Marlon Humphrey (calf), Patrick Surtain II (knee).
Scenes and Highlights
The future is bright! @jddavison10 @jordanwalshlife #bleedgreen pic.twitter.com/KKuBzBy1lX
— Maine Celtics (@MaineCeltics) December 8, 2023
coast to coast 💨 @jddavison10 #bleedgreen pic.twitter.com/Gz3S0bj9JL
— Maine Celtics (@MaineCeltics) December 8, 2023
✈️ @jddavison10 ➡️ @K3LL3Y24 #bleedgreen pic.twitter.com/t7eml65NMZ
— Maine Celtics (@MaineCeltics) December 8, 2023
Noah Clowney Dunks for ✌️😮💨 pic.twitter.com/KkSaZC9hnn
— Long Island Nets (@LongIslandNets) December 8, 2023
Clowney ➡️ Chandler ➡️ Wilson for 3️⃣ 🔥 pic.twitter.com/kBF7wv3zr4
— Long Island Nets (@LongIslandNets) December 8, 2023
Noah Clowney ➡️ Keon Johnson for ✌️ 💪 pic.twitter.com/ZkP7xVUDC5
— Long Island Nets (@LongIslandNets) December 8, 2023
CJ throws up a lob for Herb Jones 😤
— NBA (@NBA) December 8, 2023
🏀 Pelicans/Lakers on TNT
🏆 Winner faces Pacers in Championship in Las Vegas on Saturday pic.twitter.com/N3kDDXQQRX
clear the runway Herb ✈️ pic.twitter.com/MZiCyjfWsA
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 8, 2023
Transactions
- Ross Pierschbacher – released from the practice squad by the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Daniel Giddens – claimed by the Iowa Wolves of the NBA G League.
Game Results
SWIMMING
LEN European Short Course Championships
Women’s 100m Freestyle Prelims
Kalia Antoniou – 54.35 seconds, 7th in heat, 24th overall.
LEN European Short Course Championships
Women’s 50m Backstroke Prelims
Kalia Antoniou – 27.63 seconds, 1st in heat, 14th overall; advances to semifinals.
LEN European Short Course Championships
Men’s 1500m Freestyle Finals
Victor Johansson – 14:35.41, 7th.
LEN European Short Course Championships
Women’s 50m Backstroke Semifinals
Kalia Antoniou – 27.13 seconds, 7th in heat, 11th overall.
BASKETBALL
Antranik 86, Mayrouba 69.
Jordan Bruner – 36 minutes, 22 points (4-6 2pg, 4-5 3pg, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks, 3 turnovers, 1 foul.
Maine 135, Delaware 109.
JD Davison – 28 minutes, 27 points (6-9 2pg, 3-4 3pg, 3-4 FT), 3 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, 5 turnovers, 2 fouls, +21.
Long Island 133, Raptors-905 124.
Noah Clowney – 23 minutes, 21 points (7-9 2pg, 1-2 3pg, 3-4 FT), 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks, 3 turnovers, 4 fouls, _12.
Rip City 103, Stockton 99.
Alex Reese – 17 minutes, 12 points (2-4 2pg, 2-4 3pg, 1-1 FT) 4 rebounds, 1 foul, -8.
NBA In-Season Tournament Semifinals
Los Angeles Lakers 133, New Orleans 89.
Herbert Jones – 26 minutes, 12 points (4-7 2pg, 0-3 3pg, 2-2 FT), 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 1 block, 1 turnover, 4 fouls, -22.
Kira Lewis – 5 minutes, 2 points (1-2 2pg, 0-1 3pg), 1 turnover, -3.
GOLF
Champions Tour Final Stage Qualifying Rd 3:
Jason Bohn – 69-73-71, E, T48.
FOOTBALL
New England 21, Pittsburgh 18.
Anfernee Jennings – 4 tackles, 3 TFL.
Mack Wilson – 3 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack (1 yd), 1 QBH, 1 PD.
Christian Barmore – 4 tackles, 0.5 sacks (3.5 yds), 1 QBH.
Mac Jones – DNP.
Najee Harris – 12 rushes, 29 yds; 3 catches, 19 yds.
Minkah Fitzpatrick – 5 tackles, 1 TFL.
Levi Wallace – 1 tackle.
