News
Patrick Surtain II has been named AP Defensive Player of the Year. Surtain picked up 26 first-place votes to win the voting in a landslide, and is the first former Alabama player to win the AP DPOTY award.
🔒⬇️🎮@PatSurtainll is the 2024 @AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year‼️ pic.twitter.com/FnpCqno4XP
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) February 7, 2025
You were born for this, @PatSurtainll.
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) February 7, 2025
So why not be legendary? pic.twitter.com/zer7clPYeA
J.D. Davison posted his third career triple-double tonight – and did it in just three quarters. Davison had 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, and did not play in the fourth quarter.
Lee Hodges (65, -6) and Justin Thomas (66, -5) are T-2nd and T-4th, respectively, after the opening round of the WM Phoenix Open.
Patrick Surtain II’s Defensive Player of the Year season was built on his relentless quest to continuously improve.
The Philadelphia Inquirer went back to DeVonta Smith’s hometown to learn about the heartbreak of Smith’s last championship game at the Superdome.
Chris Owens has been hired by TCU as an Assistant Director of Player Personnel.
Justin Thomas will have a role (presumably playing himself) in the upcoming Happy Gilmore 2.
Super Bowl Injury Reports
Practice Reports – Thursday:
- Did Not Practice – n/a.
- Limited Participation – DeVonta Smith (hamstring).
- Full Participation – Landon Dickerson (knee).
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
- Jalen Hurts
- Bryce Young (interview on Up & Adams Show)
- Bryce Young (interview on the Dan Patrick Show)
- Bryce Young (Bleacher Report interview)
- Jalen Milroe (Yahoo Sports segment)
- Derrick Henry (NFL Honors red carpet interview)
- Justin Thomas (post-round interview)
Scenes and Highlights
Lee Hodges. 17th hole. Drains it. @WMPhoenixOpen #ThePeoplesOpen@PGATOURLIVE pic.twitter.com/W0hs8wpZns
— Jake Marsh (@JakeMarsh18) February 7, 2025
💪 Coming out of the gates strong. pic.twitter.com/12MHRiulcW
— Maine Celtics (@MaineCeltics) February 7, 2025
Poetry in Motion @jddavison10 pic.twitter.com/5wKBH1yZSX
— Maine Celtics (@MaineCeltics) February 7, 2025
🚙 @jddavison10 and @twonster4080 were having fun on the fast break for your Drive of the Game presented by @billdodgegmc pic.twitter.com/1hl3rbMsOp
— Maine Celtics (@MaineCeltics) February 7, 2025
HAVE MERCY @jddavison10 pic.twitter.com/Rk3AKJfDAu
— Maine Celtics (@MaineCeltics) February 7, 2025
28 PTS ☘️ 10 REB ☘️ 10 AST
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) February 7, 2025
JD Davison went off for ANOTHER triple-double in just THREE quarters! This was the third triple-double of his legendary @maineceltics career. pic.twitter.com/deww5fHrlk
🍕 🔑 pic.twitter.com/Uok8lYEsoE
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) February 7, 2025
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Game Results
TENNIS
ATP Chennai Open
Doubles Quarterfinal:
3-seed Saketh Myneni / R Ramanathan defeated Agafonov / Tiurnev 6-3, 6-4.
ITF Valencia 15K
Singles Rd of 16:
Jeremy Gschwendtner lost to 2-seed Maxime Chazal 6-3, 6-1.
BASKETBALL
Dallas 127, Boston 120.
JD Davison – inactive (G League assignment).
Portland 108, Sacramento 102.
Keon Ellis – 24 minutes, 7 points (1-2 2pg, 1-2 3pg, 2-2 FT), 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, -11.
Maine 126, Delaware 100.
JD Davison – 29 minutes, 28 points (10-18 2pg, 1-2 3pg, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 3 turnovers, 1 foul, +39.
Grand Rapids 100, Windy City 87.
Charles Bediako – 30 minutes, 17 points (8-13 2pg, 0-1 3pg, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, 1 block, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls, +30.
Taipei 102, Taiwan Steel 97.
Nick King – inactive.
Uralmash 99, Astana 58.
Galin Smith – 14 minutes, 3 points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 turnover, 3 fouls, -12.
KW Titans 115, Windsor Express 99.
Dominick Welch – 28 minutes, 16 points (1-5 2pg, 4-6 3pg, 2-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 turnovers, 1 foul.
GOLF
WM Phoenix Open Rd 1 (suspended):
Lee Hodges – 65, -6, T2.
Justin Thomas – 66, -5, T4.
Trey Mullinax – 69, -2, T27.
Bud Cauley – 70, -1, T44.
Nick Dunlap – 70, -1, T44.
Davis Riley – 74, +3, T109.
Frankie Capan: +6 thru 16, 129th.
Founders Cup Rd 1:
Kristen Gillman – 68, -3, T12.
Benedetta Moresco – 69, -2, T22.
Jiwon Jeon – 72, +1, T72.
Lauren Stephenson – 74, +3, T97.
Cheyenne Knight – 74, +3, T110.
Polly Mack – 82, +11, 120th.
Astara Golf Championship Rd 1:
Wilson Furr – 65, -5, T12.
Robby Shelton – 67, -3, T40.
Davis Shore – 76, +5, T144.
Trophy Hassan II Rd 1:
Jason Bohn – 74, +1, T33.
VOLLEYBALL
CEV Champions League Rd of 16, Gm 1
Rzeszów 3, Stuttgart 1 (25-21, 22-25, 45-43, 25-20).
Krystal Rivers – 32 points (27 kills, 5 blocks); 47% (27-58) attack efficiency.
