News
Derrick Henry has been named NFLPA Community MVP for Week 18. Henry was recognized for holiday events that he hosted through his Two All Foundation in Baltimore, Nashville, and Yulee, Florida. Henry is the second Alabama alumnus to be recognized this season (Jameson Williams was the Community MVP for Week 15).
Mickey Conn is the latest coach to leave the Clemson coaching staff to join John Grass at Samford. Conn will serve as the defensive coordinator at Samford.
Montana Fouts finished the USA Down Under Series with 14 strikeouts over 17 batters faced.
Week 18 Injury Reports
Game Status Report – Sunday Games:
- Questionable – Bradley Bozeman (concussion), DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring), Marlon Humphrey (illness), Jaylen Waddle (ribs).
- Doubtful – n/a.
- Out – Jalyn Armour-Davis (achilles), Minkah Fitzpatrick (calf), Evan Neal (neck).
Practice Reports – Friday:
- Did Not Practice – Jalyn Armour-Davis (achilles), Minkah Fitzpatrick (calf), Marlon Humphrey (illness), Evan Neal (neck).
- Limited Participation – Jonathan Allen (NIR-resting player), Jaylen Waddle (ribs).
- Full Participation – Christian Barmore (illness), Tyer Booker (ankle), Bradley Bozeman (concussion), Jihaad Campbell (back, shoulder), DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring), Josh Jacobs (knee, ankle), Daron Payne (back), Quinnen Williams (neck).
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
Scenes and Highlights
— BAXI Manresa (@BasquetManresa) January 2, 2026
Donta Take OFF Hall, after some quick thinking from Sasha#RivalrySeries I #MotorolaMagicMoment @Moto pic.twitter.com/qaESxmNL1A
— EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) January 2, 2026
.@brandmillerr sinks the trey
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 3, 2026
VOTE BRANDON ⭐️ https://t.co/oQJmNeBT3Z | @Lowes pic.twitter.com/nzicg4sUZs
.@MELOD1P oop ▶️ @brandmillerr dunk
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 3, 2026
VOTE ⭐ https://t.co/LAhI0R5znu | @FDSN_Hornets pic.twitter.com/b0OyiV5eIW
threeon ellis 🏹 pic.twitter.com/mbg2KojT09
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) January 3, 2026
Transactions
- JeAnna Cunningham – signed by Cathay Life Insurance Tigers of Taiwan’s Women’s Super Basketball League.
Game Results
BASKETBALL
Washington Wizards 119, Brooklyn Nets 99.
Noah Clowney – 28 minutes, 8 points (2-5 2pg, 0-8 3pg, 4-5 FT), 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals, 3 turnovers, 5 fouls, -12.
Milwaukee Bucks 122, Charlotte Hornets 121.
Mark Sears – inactive (G League assignment).
Brandon Miller – 30 minutes, 19 points (2-8 2pg, 4-7 3pg, 3-4 FT), 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 turnovers, 4 fouls, -7.
Collin Sexton – 27 minutes, 16 points (4-6 2pg, 1-2 3pg, 5-6 FT), 6 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, +10.
Portland Trailblazers 122, New Orleans Pelicans 109.
Herbert Jones – inactive (ankle sprain).
Phoenix Suns 129, Sacramento Kings 102.
Keon Ellis – 35 minutes, 14 points (1-5 2pg, 3-6 3pg, 3-4 FT), 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 3 turnovers, 3 fouls, -19.
Oklahoma City Thunder 131, Golden State Warriors 94.
Chris Youngblood – 8 minutes, 9 points (3-7 3pg), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal, +0.
Cleveland Charge 131, Long Island Nets 126 (F/OT).
Grant Nelson – inactive.
Rip City Remix 138, Salt Lake City Stars 124.
Alex Reese – inactive.
Texas Legends 110, Oklahoma City Blue 84.
Chris Youngblood – inactive (NBA assignment).
EuroLeague, Round 19
Olympiacos Piraeus 87, Panathinaikos Athens 82.
Donta Hall – 14 minutes, 8 points (3-4 FG, 2-2 FT), 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks, 1 turnover, 2 fouls.
Bàsquet Girona 97, BAXI Manresa 95.
Retin Obasohan – 25 minutes, 26 points (4-7 2pg, 5-8 3pg, 3-3 FT), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 3 fouls, +2.
Valencia Basket 116, Surne Bilbao 72.
Braxton Key – 12 minutes, 12 points (4-5 2pg, 1-1 3pg, 1-3 FT), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, 3 fouls, +14.
Cathay Life Tigers 67, Chungwa Telecom 55.
JeAnna Cunningham – 8 minutes, 8 points (4-5 FG), 7 rebounds, +1.
SOFTBALL
USA Down Under Series
USA 7, Australia 0 (F/5).
Montana Fouts – 1.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 5 K.
