News
Davis Riley got off to a slow start (+2 through 3 holes) but settled in despite windy conditions to shoot a 3rd round 67, giving him a 2-shot lead at -12 after 54 holes at the Sony Open. This marks the third time in his career that Riley has held a 54-hole lead, with the most recent coming at the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge (which Riley won).
Ten days after being released from his two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, Mark Sears has been signed by the Wisconsin Herd, the Bucks’ G League affiliate, as an affiliated player. Though he is once again aligned with the Bucks organization, Sears is free to sign with any other NBA franchise as a free agent.
Damion Square has been hired as defensive line coach with the Birmingham Stallions of the UFL. Square most recently was on the staff at West Alabama.
Victor Johansson has been named Swimmer of the Year in Sweden. Johansson swept the distance freestyle events (400m, 800m, 1500m) at the Swedish Nationals, and now holds the national record in all three events.
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
Elina Sinz recently participated in ParYard Golf’s “Can a Scratch Golfer Beat a Pro Women’s Golfer” series.
Scenes and Highlights
Davis Riley has entered the leader chat 👀
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) January 18, 2026
Riley converts this absolute beauty of an approach to move to 10-under and a share of the lead in Hawaii.
📺: Golf Channel
📱🖥️: Streaming at https://t.co/b32F2KomMB pic.twitter.com/8f5Dhi1smw
Make that *solo leader* Davis Riley ✍️
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) January 18, 2026
Riley adds another birdie on the par-4 15th to get to 11-under. pic.twitter.com/qi1zsGkNMf
Another ☝️
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) January 18, 2026
With a birdie at the last, Davis Riley takes a two-shot lead into the final round of the Sony Open in Hawaii in search of his third PGA Tour victory. pic.twitter.com/mZn1HkqiQv
b mill for 3⃣@brandmillerr x #HiveMentality | @Lowes pic.twitter.com/d6qIq2Enlm
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 18, 2026
16pts in 14mins for young bull 💪@CollinSexton02 x #HiveMentality | @Lowes pic.twitter.com/gDmN1edmvL
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 18, 2026
Collin Sexton wouldn't leave Steph Curry's side… even when he was off the court! 😂😆 pic.twitter.com/zKu2aJRXW4
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2026
Sears with the FLOAT 🛟 pic.twitter.com/EYe2x7A7f4
— Wisconsin Herd (@WisconsinHerd) January 18, 2026
Mac Jones playing tough til the end.
— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2026
SFvsSEA on FOX/FOX One
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/7OTaMGCPPu
Transactions
- Mark Sears – acquired by the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League.
- Phidarian Mathis – deactivated for the Divisional Round by the Buffalo Bills.
- Que Robinson – deactivated for the Divisional Round by the Denver Broncos.
- Jalen Milroe – deactivated for the Divisional Round by the Seattle Seahawks.
Game Results
BASKETBALL
Miami Heat 122, Oklahoma City Thunder 120.
Chris Youngblood – DNP.
Golden State Warriors 136, Charlotte Hornets 116.
Brandon Miller – 30 minutes, 28 points (5-8 2pg, 6-11 3pg), 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 block, 6 turnovers, 4 fouls, -5.
Collin Sexton – 24 minutes, 17 points (4-6 2pg, 2-4 3pg, 3-4 FT), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, -15.
Motor City Cruise 127, Birmingham Squadron 103.
Charles Bediako – 5 minutes, 4 points (2-2 FG), 3 rebounds, 1 foul, +8.
Westchester Knicks 104, Wisconsin Herd 94.
Mark Sears – 37 minutes, 12 points (3-8 2pg, 2-6 3pg), 1 rebound, 7 assists, 6 turnovers, 3 fouls, -10.
Kira Lewis – inactive (quadricep).
Rio Grande Valley Vipers 126, South Bay Lakers 121.
JD Davison – inactive (NBA assignment).
Santa Cruz Warriors 123, Valley Suns 115.
Jaden Shackelford – 36 minutes, 15 points (0-1 2pg, 5-11 3pg, 0-2 FT), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 5 fouls, -4.
Olympiacos Piraeus 104, Maroussi Chery 89.
Donta Hall – 15 minutes, 7 points (3-4 FG, 1-3 FT), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 2 blocks, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, +0.
Keravnos Strovolou 83, APOEL Nicosia 74.
Jimmie Taylor – 32 minutes, 15 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 3 turnovers, 1 foul.
Telekom Baskets Bonn 86, MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg 85.
Michael Kessens – 18 minutes, 7 points (2-5 FG, 3-6 FT), 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, +1.
Filou Oostende 76, ZZ Leiden 61.
Aaron Estrada – 16 minutes, 8 points (2-3 FG, 4-4 FT), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 turnovers, +13.
Spirou Basket 96, Rotterdam City 80.
Juwan Gary – 26 minutes, 8 points (3-6 2pg, 0-5 3pg, 2-2 FT), 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 turnover, 3 fouls, +15.
Ibaizabal Galdakao 57, Arxil Pontevedre 52.
Nia Daniel – 28 minutes, 17 points (4-11 2pg, 3-6 3pg), 7 rebouinds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, -2.
Mipelletymas BF Leon 71, Mariscos Antón Cortegada 55.
Christabel Ezumah – 28 minutes, 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 6 turnovers, 4 fouls, +2.
Neftçi İK 77, Gəncə BK 75.
Galin Smith – 27 minutes, 8 points (4-5 FG), 8 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 1 foul.
Galatasaray MCT Technic 82, Bahçeşehir Koleji 72.
Clifford Omoruyi – inactive.
Chungwa Telecom 63, Cathay Life Tigers 61.
JeAnna Cunningham – inactive.
Earthfriends Tokyo 62, Tokyo Hachioji Trains 60.
Jordan Bruner - 18 minutes, 2 points (1-3 2pg, 0-3 3pg), 5 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 2 fouls.
FOOTBALL
AFC Divisional Round
Denver Broncos 33, Buffalo Bills 30 (F/OT).
Patrick Surtain II – 3 tackles.
Que Robinson – inactive.
Phidarian Mathis – inactive.
NFC Divisional Round
Seattle Seahawks 41, San Francisco 49ers 6.
Jarran Reed – 3 tackles.
Josh Jobe – 1 tackle.
Robbie Ouzts – 0 catches (1 target)
Amari Kight – active; no stats.
Jalen Milroe – inactive.
Brian Robinson – 3 rushes, 4 yds; 1 catch, 3 yds; 3 KO returns, 66 yds.
Mac Jones – 2-4, 4 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT, 0 sacks, 56.2 QBR; 1 rush, 7 yds.
GOLF
Sony Open in Hawaii Rd 3:
Davis Riley – 67-64-67, -12, 1st.
Lee Hodges – 70-67-67, -6, T13.
Bud Cauley – 71-67-67, -5, T20.
Nick Dunlap – 65-65-77, E, T62.
Mayfair Open Rd 1:
Canon Claycomb – 69, -3, T25.
SOCCER
Rayadas de Monterrey 1, Gallos Blancos de Querétaro 0.
Tanna Sánchez Carreto – DNP.
