News
Eliud Kipsang has turned professional and signed a deal with Adidas. Kipsang will join the Tinman Elite training group in Boulder, Colorado.
Making his first appearance of the season in the G League, Kira Lewis sank a 3-pointer with 3 seconds left to give Birmingham a 122-119 road win over Osceola. Lewis finished with 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Behind James Rojas’ 38 points and 20 rebounds, Ferro Carril won the Salteño League Championship in Uruguay
Quinnen Williams still deserves recognition for his humble attitude and play on the field.
The Athletic recaps Keon Ellis’ career night last night.
Thomas Fletcher is among the current and former Alabama student-athletes going through graduation at Alabama tomorrow. Fletcher, who is serving as a graduate assistant this season, has earned a master’s degree.
Community Outreach
Bradley and Nikki Bozeman hosted a night at Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular to benefit their foundation.
.@BSBoze hosted a night at Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular, with proceeds going to their foundation @bradnikkiboze 🎄#WPMOYChallenge | @Nationwide pic.twitter.com/dtldhOaDoI
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) December 15, 2023
Media Appearances
Links to press conferences from today:
Week 15 Injury Reports
Game Status Report – Sunday Games:
- Questionable – Christian Barmore (shoulder), Henry To’oTo’o (hamstring).
- Doubtful – Evan Neal (ankle).
- Out – Will Anderson (ankle), Brian Robinson (hamstring).
Practice Reports – Friday:
- Did Not Practice – Will Anderson (ankle), Christian Barmore (shoulder), Brian Robinson (hamstring).
- Limited Participation – Evan Neal (ankle), A’Shawn Robinson (hamstring, finger), Henry To’oTo’o (hamstring).
- Full Participation – Amari Cooper (resting player, ribs), Jerome Ford (wrist), Derrick Henry (resting player), Jarran Reed (wrist).
Scenes and Highlights
Donta Hall rises for the one-handed slam!🤯@ASMonaco_Basket #FlightTime I @TurkishAirlines pic.twitter.com/NytEwQKLbA
— Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) December 15, 2023
JD drops a dime to Drew 🪙 @jddavison10 @drewpeterson23 #bleedgreen pic.twitter.com/LMAMyAHAnY
— Maine Celtics (@MaineCeltics) December 15, 2023
BOOM! @jddavison10 #BleedGreen pic.twitter.com/9DSrX8N8YE
— Maine Celtics (@MaineCeltics) December 16, 2023
Kira Lewis Jr. with the jump-pullup 💪 pic.twitter.com/Zql2hCOMlC
— Birmingham Squadron (@GleagueSquadron) December 16, 2023
Kira with the smooth bank shot🔥 pic.twitter.com/LXqXq5Q3NN
— Birmingham Squadron (@GleagueSquadron) December 16, 2023
Another oneeee🕺 pic.twitter.com/E9z0KxhRFy
— Birmingham Squadron (@GleagueSquadron) December 16, 2023
Kira with the And 1 💥 pic.twitter.com/cPp4SH6cLw
— Birmingham Squadron (@GleagueSquadron) December 16, 2023
Kira with the fast break layup pic.twitter.com/WLgc4smMR8
— Birmingham Squadron (@GleagueSquadron) December 16, 2023
Kira with the clutch 3️⃣ on the road! pic.twitter.com/9qjt6QmTNW
— Birmingham Squadron (@GleagueSquadron) December 16, 2023
Kira for 2✈️✈️✈️ pic.twitter.com/ZsrLQ1PLMv
— Birmingham Squadron (@GleagueSquadron) December 16, 2023
Kira puts it up and gets the AND-1! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/KrdE5VWtM7
— Birmingham Squadron (@GleagueSquadron) December 16, 2023
Kira with a DRAMATIC 3-pointer to put us ahead with 0.03 secs left in the 4th quarter! 💥 pic.twitter.com/Calhoz2ZvM
— Birmingham Squadron (@GleagueSquadron) December 16, 2023
Vet x Rookie 🤞 @T_Rozzay3 x @brandmillerr | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/JKfBzIm4Dm
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) December 16, 2023
3 for number 2️⃣4️⃣ @brandmillerr | @Lowes pic.twitter.com/9xdqMyN12O
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) December 16, 2023
Brandon SLAMS one in 😤 @brandmillerr | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/kxa2SkX5md
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) December 16, 2023
Transactions
- Hunter Hoopes – 2024 option was declined by the Schaumburg Boomers of the Frontier League.
Game Results
BASKETBALL
EuroLeague
Fenerbahçe 86, Monaco 74.
Donta Hall – 13 minutes, 6 points (2-2 FG, 2-3 FT), 1 rebound, 1 steal, 2 fouls.
Boulogne-Sur-Mer 102, Besançon 91.
Mykal Riley – 21 minutes, 2 points (1-3 2pg, 0-3 3pg), 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 turnovers, 3 fouls, -4.
Anothorsis 94, APOP 67.
Jimmie Taylor – 15 minutes, 14 points (5-6 FG, 4-6 FT), 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 1 foul, +14.
Antranik 73, NSA 70.
Jordan Bruner – 39 minutes, 10 points (5-6 FG), 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks, 1 turnover.
Campeonato Salteño Finals Gm 5:
Ferro Carril 78, Salto Uruguay 70 (wins series 3-2).
James Rojas – 40 minutes, 38 points (8-11 2pg, 3-7 3pg, 13-19 FT), 20 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 6 turnovers, 1 foul, +9.
New Orleans 112, Charlotte 107.
Herbert Jones – 28 minutes, 11 points (2-2 2pg, 1-2 3pg, 4-6 FT), 2 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block, 1 foul, +3.
Kira Lewis – inactive (G League assignment).
Brandon Miller – 34 minutes, 16 points (5-11 2pg, 2-5 3pg, 0-2 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 3 fouls, +0.
San Antonio 129, Los Angeles Lakers 115.
Charles Bediako – inactive (G League assignment).
Maine 97, College Park 89.
JD Davison – 34 minutes, 17 points (2-4 2pg, 4-5 3pg, 1-4 FT), 3 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 block, 4 turnovers, 3 fouls, +12.
Birmingham 122, Osceola 119.
Kira Lewis – 40 minutes, 32 points (9-13 2pg, 4-8 3pg, 2-3 FT), 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, +12.
Wisconsin 114, Grand Rapids 111 (F/OT).
Braxton Key – 37 minutes, 29 points (12-16 2pg, 1-2 3pg, 2-4 FT), 15 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 1 block, 3 turnovers, 4 fouls. -3.
Memphis 117, Austin 116 (F/OT).
Charles Bediako – 19 minutes, 12 points (3-4 FG, 3-4 FT), 3 rebounds, 1 steal, -18.
Iowa 136, Cleveland 113.
Daniel Giddens – 7 minutes, 0 points (0-0 FG), 2 rebounds, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls, -4.
GOLF
PGA Tour Q-School Rd 2:
Davis Shore – 70-70, E, T46.
Frankie Capan – 69-72, +1, T61.
