News
The Miami Dolphins announced today that the team is benching Tua Tagovailoa as starting quarterback this week (and presumably for the remainder of the season). The Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention after Monday night’s loss, and Tagovailoa is struggling through his worst season as a professional.
AJ McCarron is ending his campaign for Lieutentant Governor of the state of Alabama, reportedly to pursue football interests.
Thomas Ponder won the Heritage Golf Tour’s Winter Championship by four strokes.
Community Outreach
Brandon Miller and Collin Sexton were among the Charlotte Hornets that participated in a holiday cheer event for Charlotte-area teachers.
Levi Wallace, through his foundation, treated 27 Tucson-area students on a Christmas shopping spree over the weekend.
Quinnen Williams’ foundation recently completed its sixth annual “100 Reasons Why” event. The program awards $40,000 a year to Birmingham-area single-parent families who apply to participate.
Mack Wilson visited an elementary school classroom at the Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Academy in Warner, Arizona.
Week 16 Injury Reports
Practice Reports – Wednesday :
- Did Not Practice – Landon Dickerson (calf), Minkah Fitzpatrick (calf), Josh Jacobs (knee, ankle), Ryan Kelly (knee), Quinnen Williams (concussion).
- Limited Participation – Jalyn Armour-Davis (achilles), Christian Barmore (NIR-other), Trevon Diggs (kinee), Cameron Latu (stinger).
- Full Participation – Evan Neal (hamstring), Jarran Reed (wrist, thumb).
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
Scenes and Highlights
Clifford Omoruyi is TAKING OVER 💥#BasketballCL | @GSBasketbol pic.twitter.com/Ui50yw7TCN
— Basketball Champions League (@BasketballCL) December 17, 2025
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Game Results
BASKETBALL
Zenit St Petersburg 98, Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar 69.
Levi Randolph – 23 minutes, 12 points (3-4 2pg, 2-4 3pg), 3 rebonds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 3 fouls, +26.
Champions League, Group E
Galatasaray MCT Technic 82, Igokea m:tel 65.
Clifford Omoruyi – 5 minutes, 8 points (4-4 FG), 3 rebounds, 1 turnover, +9.
Champions League, Group G
Mersin SC 84, Filou Oostende 76.
Aaron Estrada – 15 minutes, 9 points (2-7 2pg, 1-4 3pg, 2-2 FT), 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, -21.
BKT EuroCup, Round 11
BAXI Manresa 96, Śląsk Wrocław 90.
Retin Obasohan – 23 minutes, 12 points (3-7 2pg, 1-4 3pg, 3-4 FT), 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 turnover, 3 fouls.
EuroCup Women, Play-Off Rd 1 Gm 2
Magnolia Basket Campobasso 60, Kibirkštis Vilnius 54 (Kibirkštis wins agg score 141-130).
Zaay Green – 29 minutes, 10 points (3-9 2pg, 0-4 3pg, 4-8 FT), 12 rebounds, 1 turnover, 1 foul, -17.
Neftçi İK 84, Şəki BK 67.
Galin Smith – 35 minutes, 23 points (8-9 FG, 7-11 FT), 11 rebounds, 4 blocks, 4 fouls.
GOLF
Heritage Golf Tour Winter Championship final:
Thomas Ponder – 68-69, -7, 1st.
