News
Patrick Surtain II picked up a couple more honors today for his outstanding season. Surtain was named Defensive Player of the Year by the Professional Football Writers of America (he was named to the PFWA’s All-NFL team earlier this week). He has also been named the 101 Awards’ 2024 AFC Defensive Player of the Year. The 101 Awards have been awarded annually by The Committee of 101 since 1969, and are the longest continual awards program dedicated exclusively to the NFL.
Klutch Sports Group, with Nicole Lynn as the lead agent, announced today that it will be reprensenting Tyler Booker, Jihaad Campbell, Jalen Milroe, and Tim Smith in the upcoming draft. Lynn and KSG have represented a long list of former Alabama players, including Will Anderson, Christian Barmore, Jalen Hurts, Evan Neal, Quinnen Williams, and Jedrick Wills, among others.
Dennis Alexander, who served as Sam Shade’s offensive coordinator at Miles College, will assume the same role with Shade at Alabama A&M.
Krystal Rivers and Allianz MTV Stuttgart advanced to the playoffs in CEV Champions League after a tough 5-set win over CSO Voluntari.
Community Outreach
Derrick Henry and Ryan Kelly have made the finalists cut for the NFLPA’s Alan Page Community Award. Henry and Kelly were among 18 nominees (as was Raekwon Davis) by virtue of being one of weekly Community MVPs awarded by the players’ association. A winner will be announced on February 5.
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
Conference Championships Injury Reports
Practice Reports – Wednesday:
- Did Not Practice – Daron Payne (knee, finger).
- Limited Participation – Jalen Hurts (knee).
- Full Participation – Byron Young (hamstring).
Scenes and Highlights
Golf Today provides more context and insight on Justin Thomas' membership-wide request for players to expand access to PGA TOUR television partners. 📝👀 @GCGolfToday pic.twitter.com/KgB5dcvONp
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) January 22, 2025
takes more than weather to stop a young bull 𓄀 pic.twitter.com/SU8teMUUO3
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 23, 2025
THIS SEQUENCE 🔥 pic.twitter.com/cQVXmx50Y9
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) January 23, 2025
Keon Ellis gets the and-1 in transition 💪
— Kings on NBCS (@NBCSKings) January 23, 2025
pic.twitter.com/Tpx2gVH68U
KEON ELLIS STEAL & LAYUP!!
— NBA (@NBA) January 23, 2025
Part of a 13-0 Sacramento run 💪
Warriors/Kings battling late on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/24PtnkdLUq
THREEON ELLIS FOR THE LEAD 🏹 🔥 pic.twitter.com/cCexDqRWkD
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) January 23, 2025
Braxton is ballin' 🌊
— SD Clippers (@sandiego_clips) January 23, 2025
Braxton has 8 PTS and 5 REB in the 3rd QTR. pic.twitter.com/i1r5PXrZoy
Braxton KEY fighting through contact for ✌️ pic.twitter.com/FRZKS8F2MJ
— SD Clippers (@sandiego_clips) January 23, 2025
Braxton up to 20 PTS on the night! pic.twitter.com/5XoqJRBqVO
— SD Clippers (@sandiego_clips) January 23, 2025
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Game Results
TENNIS
Australian Open
Mixed Doubles Semifinal
2-seed Erin Routliffe / M Venus lost to Gadecki / Peers 6-4, 6-4.
BASKETBALL
Phoenix 108, Brooklyn 84.
Noah Clowney – 34 minutes, 7 points (0-3 2pg, 2-7 3pg, 1-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls, -25.
Oklahoma City 123, Utah 114.
Collin Sexton – 32 minutes, 18 points (5-9 2pg, 2-6 3pg, 2-4 FT), 4 rebounds, 9 assists, 8 turnovers, 3 fouls, -3.
Memphis 132, Charlotte 120.
Brandon Miller – inactive (wrist).
Sacramento 123, Golden State 113.
Keon Ellis – 21 minutes, 8 points (2-2 2pg, 1-2 3pg, 1-1 FT), 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 1 foul, +0.
Boston 117, Los Angeles Clippers 113 (F/OT).
JD Davison – inactive (G League assignment).
Capital City 106, Osceola 95.
Kira Lewis – inactive.
Grand Rapids 113, College Park 106.
Charles Bediako – 16 minutes, 5 points (1-2 FG, 2-2 FT), 1 rebound, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls.
Rip City 117, Salt Lake City 95.
Alex Reese – 38 minutes, 23 points (5-10 2pg, 4-12 3pg, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 1 turnover, 4 fouls.
Santa Cruz 92, San Diego 87.
Braxton Key – 38 minutes, 20 points (10-21 2pg, 0-5 3pg), 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks, 4 turnovers, 4 fouls.
KK Split 86, Alkar Sinj 60.
Noah Gurley – 20 minutes, 11 points (3-5 2pg, 0-3 3pg, 5-6 FT), 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 turnovers, 5 fouls, -3.
GOLF
Farmers Insurance Open Rd 1:
Lee Hodges – 67, -5, T8.
Trey Mullinax – 72, E, T87.
Frankie Capan – 73, +1, T100.
Davis Riley – 75, +3, T127.
Bahamas Great Abaco Classic final:
Robby Shelton – 68-68-66-68, -18, T4.
Wilson Furr – 73-64-72-73, -6, T54.
Asher Tour Power Ranch Championship final:
Charlie Nikitas – 69-67-69, -8, T14.
VOLLEYBALL
CEV Champions League, Group Stage
Allianz Stuttgart 3, CSO Voluntari 2 (14-25, 25-20, 25-23, 19-25, 15-8).
Krystal Rivers – 26 points (22 kills, 2 block points, 2 aces); 47% (22-47) attack efficiency.
