News
Erin Routliffe and Gabriela Dabrowski advanced in first-round play at the Australian Open, but not without a little drama. The 2-seeds were down 3-0 and 2 breaks in the 3rd set, before finding another gear and winning the last 6 games of the match to advance.
Davis Shore finished a personal-best solo 3rd at the Bahamas Golf Classic.
Bryce Young is the topic of two separate features today. First, The Athletic takes a deep dive into Young’s 2024 season to see what changed in his turnaround in the second half of the season. Then, the Charlotte Observer looks at what about Young’s game gives Carolina hope in 2025.
James Burnip spoke to The Draft Network in advance of this week’s Senior Bowl.
Malachi Moore has signed with Athletes First for representation.
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
Divisional Playoff Injury Reports
Practice Reports – Wednesday:
- Did Not Practice – n/a.
- Limited Participation – Daron Payne (finger).
- Full Participation – Will Anderson (hand), Terrion Arnold (foot), Amari Cooper (back), Byron Young (hamstring).
Scenes and Highlights
Mark off the lob from BMill‼️@drpepper | @MarkWi1liams x @brandmillerr | 🎥 @FDSN_Hornets pic.twitter.com/VAiGNK6431
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 16, 2025
back to back 3's for @brandmillerr @Lowes | 🎥 @FDSN_Hornets pic.twitter.com/zvitBfhZnE
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 16, 2025
Transactions
- Shyheim Carter – signed by the Birmingham Stallions of the UFL.
Game Results
TENNIS
Australian Open
Women’s Doubles Rd 1:
2-seed Erin Routliffe / G Dabrowski defeated Collins / Krawczyk 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.
GOLF
Bahamas Golf Classic final:
Davis Shore – 65-66-66-66, -17, 3rd.
Robby Shelton – 63-71-69-69, -8, T31.
Asher Tour Wigwam Classic Rd 2:
Charlie Nikitas – 71-70, -3, T16.
BASKETBALL
Charlotte 117, Utah 112.
Brandon Miller – 33 minutes, 20 points (5-8 2pg, 3-10 3pg, 1-4 FT), 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 5 turnovers, 2 fouls, +12.
Collin Sexton – inactive (rest).
Los Angeles Clippers 126, Brooklyn 67.
Noah Clowney – 22 minutes, 4 points (1-2 2pg, 0-4 3pg, 2-2 FT), 2 rebounds, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, -44.
Toronto 110, Boston 97.
JD Davison – inactive (G League assignment).
New Orleans 119, Dallas 116.
Herbert Jones – inactive (torn labrum).
Valley 137, Motor City 124.
Jaden Shackelford – 28 minutes, 10 points (1-1 2pg, 2-9 3pg, 1-1 FT), 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 turnovers, +4.
Aaron Estrada – 20 minutes, 14 points (4-4 2pg, 2-5 3pg), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, -13.
Rip City 132, Memphis 128 (F/OT).
Alex Reese – 34 minutes, 21 points (3-4 2pg, 5-14 3pg), 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 5 blocks, 5 fouls, +14.
European North Basketball League
Bristol Flyers 76, Dinamo Bucuresti 58.
Jimmie Taylor - 11 minutes, 5 points (2-2 FG, 1-1 FT), 1 rebound, 1 turnover.
SOCCER
Atlético de San Luis 1, Rayadas de Monterrey 0.
Merel Van Dongen – played full match; no stats.
Tanna Sánchez Carreto – subbed in at 75’; no stats.
VOLLEYBALL
Stuttgart 3, Schwerin 2.
Krystal Rivers – 22 points (20 kills, 2 block points); 41% (20-49) attack efficiency.
