News
John Metchie has been named the Houston Texans’ Ed Block Courage Award winner. Recipients of the prestigious award are selected by a vote of their peers to recognize the superb efforts both on and off the field and their ability to overcome great adversity.
Patrick Surtain II has been named the Denver Broncos’ Demaryius Thomas Team MVP for the second straight season. The award is determined by a vote of writers on the Broncos beat.
Ashley Prange has been named assistant softball coach at Alabama-Birmingham.
Isaiah Buggs, waived earlier this week by the Detroit Lions, reports that he’ll be signing with the Kansas City Chiefs. A formal announcement should come tomorrow.
The Charlotte Hornets’ season is off to a dismal start, but Brandon Miller has been a bright spot.
Kelly Kretschman shares her excitement for the return of softball to the 2028 Olympics.
Joshua Primo scored a career high 33 points in Ontario’s game tonight. Primo’s 5 offensive rebounds was also a career best.
Chris Braswell, Justin Eboigbe, Kool Aid McKinstry, and Dallas Turner posted formal announcements declaring for the 2024 NFL draft. Terrion Arnold will also reportedly be declaring for the draft.
Just A Kid From Forest Park 🖤 pic.twitter.com/ttIsxmaJjr
— Justin Eboigbe (@JustinEboigbe) January 4, 2024
THANK YOU BAMA NATION❤️🤞🏾🐘 pic.twitter.com/me7AOZjv0V
— Kool-Aid “🎰” McKinstry (@GaQMcK1) January 4, 2024
Media Appearances
Links to press conferences from today:
Jordan Battle was mic’d up at a recent Cincinnati Bengals practice.
Week 18 Injury Reports
Game Status Report – Saturday Games:
- Questionable – Will Anderson (ankle), Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee), Ryan Kelly (ankle).
- Doubtful – N/A.
- Out – Marlon Humphrey (calf).
Practice Reports – Thursday:
- Did Not Practice – Jonathan Allen (knee), Amari Cooper (resting player, heel), DeMarcco Hellams (concussion), Derrick Henry (resting player), Marlon Humphrey (calf), Josh Jacobs (quadricep), Jarran Reed (knee), DeVonta Smith (ankle), Jaylen Waddle (ankle), Jameson Williams (ankle, illness).
- Limited Participation – Will Anderson (ankle), Christian Barmore (knee), Lester Cotton (hip), Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee), Anfernee Jennings (knee), Ryan Kelly (ankle).
- Full Participation – Najee Harris (knee), Tua Tagovailoa (left shoulder, quadricep), Bryce Young (back).
Transactions
- None.
Game Results
TENNIS
WTA ASB Classic, Doubles Quarterfinal:
Erin Routliffe / P Hourigan lost to 1-seed Bouzkova / Mattek-Sands 6-4, 6-2.
BASEBALL
Brisbane 3, Perth 2.
Sam Gardner – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 K.
VOLLEYBALL
Stuttgart 3, Thüringen 0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-21).
Krystal Rivers – 21 points (18 kills, 2 aces, 1 block point); 60% (18-30) attack efficiency.
BASKETBALL
EuroLeague
Olympiacos 75, Monaco 73.
Donta Hall – 3 minutes, 2 points (1-1 FG), 1 rebound, 1 steal.
Denver 130, Golden State 127.
Braxton Key – DNP.
Rip City 126, Salt Lake City 122.
Alex Reese – 15 minutes, 17 points (5-7 2pg, 2-5 3pg, 1-1 FT), 8 rebounds, 4 blocks, 1 turnover, 5 fouls, +6.
Austin 106, Ontario 103.
Joshua Primo – 32 minutes, 33 points (9-12 2pg, 2-8 3pg, 7-8 FT), 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 5 turnovers, 2 fouls, +5.
GOLF
The Sentry Rd 1:
Davis Riley – 70, -3, T37.
Lee Hodges – 72, -1, T53.
