News
Tony Mitchell and the Libyan National Team advanced to the finals of the Arab Basketball Championships in Cairo with a semifinals win over Tunisia.
Charles Bediako’s two-way contract has been terminated by the San Antonio Spurs. The move comes after Bediako suffered a recent knee injury that will sideline him for 6-8 weeks. Bediako had not appeared in a game for the NBA Spurs this season.
Dallas Turner indicated last night to an ESPN reporter that he plans to declare for the NFL draft. Though no official announcement has been made yet, Turner is project to be a high first-round pick.
Isaac Odugbesan’s (stage name Oba Femi) WWE career continues to progress. He won the NXT Breakout Tournament on tonight’s card.
Media Appearances
Links to press conferences from today:
Week 18 Injury Reports
Practice Reports – Tuesday:
- Did Not Practice – Will Anderson (ankle), Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee), Marlon Humphrey (calf), Ryan Kelly (ankle).
- Limited Participation – Najee Harris (knee).
- Full Participation – N/A.
Scenes and Highlights
Unreal.
— WWE (@WWE) January 3, 2024
Oba Femi is your 2023 Men's #NXTBreakout Winner!#NewYearsEvil pic.twitter.com/ElHoPzhnPQ
#NotOnHerb leads to the Zion SLAM pic.twitter.com/D1hd66qEL8
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 3, 2024
Kira with the 💧 pic.twitter.com/jIpHuHByPV
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 3, 2024
Transactions
- Charles Bediako – two-way contract was terminated by the San Antonio Spurs.
- Isaiah Buggs – waived by the Detroit Lions.
Game Results
TENNIS
WTA ASB Classic, Doubles Rd of 16:
Erin Routliffe / P Hourigan defeated Fruhvirtova / Fruhvirtova 6-3, 7-6 (7-5).
ATP Bangkok Challenger, Doubles Rd of 16:
2-seed Saketh Myneni / Ramanathan lost to Ho / Chung 7-5, 3-6, 1-0 (10-8).
BASKETBALL
Arab Basketball Championships Semifinals
Libya 70, Tunisia 64.
Tony Mitchell – 11 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists.
EuroLeague
Maccabi Tel Aviv 93, Monaco 83.
Donta Hall – 13 minutes, 2 points (1-2 FG), 1 rebound, 1 steal, 3 blocks, 2 fouls.
New Orleans 112, Brooklyn 85.
Herbert Jones – 24 minutes, 14 points (3-6 2pg, 2-4 3pg, 2-2 FT), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 1 block, 3 turnovers, 1 foul, +19.
Kira Lewis – 5 minutes, 2 points (1-1 2pg, 0-3 2pg), 1 rebound, 1 turnover, -3.
Noah Clowney – inactive (G League assignment).
Oklahoma City 127, Boston 121.
JD Davison - inactive (G League assignment).
Charlotte 111, Sacramento 104.
Brandon Miller – inactive (hip contusion).
Keon Ellis – DNP.
South Bay 114, Oklahoma City Blue 113.
Jaden Shackelford – 23 minutes, 10 points (2-3 2pg, 2-10 3pg), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 3 stewals, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls, -18.
Austin 114, Ontario 108.
Joshua Primo – 31 minutes, 20 points (3-5 2pg, 3-6 3pg, 3-4 FT), 2 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks, 5 turnovers, 2 fouls, -14.
