News
Montana Fouts has signed to play in the inaugural Athletes Unlimited Softball League. The four-team league will have an allocation draft in early 2025, with league play commencing this summer.
Nealy Martin was named to the 26-woman roster for the US Women’s National Team training camp. Training will be held January 14-21 in Carson, California.
Terrion Arnold, who was carted off the field with a foot injury Sunday night, is now considered to be day-to-day with a foot contusion. Detroit has a bye this week.
Oba Femi (aka Isaac Odugbesan) won the WWE NXT championship belt tonight as part of the organization’s New Years Evil promotion.

Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:

Wild Card Week Injury Reports
Practice Reports – Tuesday:
- Did Not Practice – John Metchie (shoulder).
- Limited Participation – Christian Harris (ankle).
- Full Participation – Will Anderson (hand).

Scenes and Highlights
MIGHT SWERVE BEND THAT CORNER@MELOD1P x @brandmillerr | @drpepper | 📹 @FDSN_Hornets pic.twitter.com/suacjCS9NZ
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 8, 2025
Charlotte love🔥@brandmillerr x @_bryce_young | @Panthers pic.twitter.com/1fme1Nmp7w
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 8, 2025
no bucket too tough for young bull 😈#TakeNote | @collinsexton02 pic.twitter.com/g2mjJXDQn5
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 8, 2025
it's the first pump for us 🙂↕️#TakeNote | @Collinsexton02 pic.twitter.com/aKnVdlPbYk
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 8, 2025
𓄀 bulldozing 101 𓄀 pic.twitter.com/7g421LYPWQ
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 8, 2025
☘️ Your Player of the Game is @jddavison10 pic.twitter.com/k8LNVufofb
— Maine Celtics (@MaineCeltics) January 7, 2025
The Ruler is here.
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2025
Oba Femi is ready to become champion! 😤#WWENXT | #NewYearsEvil pic.twitter.com/71X7hFGj8X
THE GAME HAS CHANGED. 🤯
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2025
OBA FEMI IS THE NEW #WWENXT CHAMPION!!! #NewYearsEvil pic.twitter.com/QfzKztVC1t
New year, new champions.
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2025
Buckle up for a WILD 2025 in #WWENXT! #NewYearsEvil pic.twitter.com/ZZ5iNx78jS

Transactions
- Jaylen Key – signed to a Reserve / Futures contract by the Cincinnati Bengals.

Game Results
BASKETBALL
Charlotte 115, Phoenix 104.
Brandon Miller – 33 minutes, 13 points (2-4 2pg, 3-12 3pg), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 4 turnovers, 3 fouls, +0.
Minnesota 104, New Orleans 97.
Herbert Jones – 32 minutes, 10 points (1-4 2pg, 2-5 3pg, 2-2 FT), 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 turnovers, 4 fouls, +3.
Atlanta 124, Utah 121.
Collin Sexton - 31 minutes, 24 points (5-13 2pg, 2-3 3pg, 8-9 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 turnover, 3 fouls, +4.
Boston 118, Denver 106.
JD Davison – inactive (G League assignment).
Indiana 118, Maine 115.
JD Davison – 36 minutes, 27 points (9-17 2pg, 0-3 3pg, 5-6 FT), 6 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 5 fouls, -8.
Greensboro 92, Motor City 75.
Aaron Estrada – 27 minutes, 5 points (1-5 2pg, 1-4 3pg), 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls, -2.
Capital City 133, Cleveland 108.
Kira Lewis – inactive.
Salt Lake City 91, San Diego 85.
Braxton Key – 32 minutes, 13 points (3-7 2pg, 1-2 3pg, 2-3 FT), 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, 4 blocks, 5 turnovers, 6 fouls, -4.
Coupe de France Rd of 16
Paris 107, Pau-Lacq-Orthez 78.
Michael Kessens – 13 minutes, 4 points (2-3 FG), 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 turnovers, +6.

