12/20/21 Sports Wrap-Up
NFL : It was a game where you just kept waiting for Tom Brady to take control, but it just never materialized. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fall to 10-4 on the season, as the New Orleans Saints continue to be a thorn in Brady’s side. The Saints won on three field goals by Brett Maher (42,40 and 39 yards). This game also ended a 255 consecutive start streak for Tom Brady since his team has been shut-out (week 15- 2006).
In a game where one of the best teams in the league lost to the worst team in the league. The Arizona Cardinals were manhandled and out coached yesterday, as they lost to the Detroit Lions 30-12. It was the upset of the week. The Cardinals were down 17-0 at halftime and were never a threat to the Lions, who now ride a two-game winning streak.
There are two games tonight on the schedule, starting with Las Vegas versus the Cleveland Browns. This game was postponed Saturday due to a lack of players from Covid-19 infections. The game has a 5:30pm kick-off on the NFL Network.
The regularly scheduled game for tonight on ESPN/ABC is the Vikings at the Bears. Coverage starts at 8pm, with kick-off at 8:15pm
There are two postponed games that were rescheduled for tomorrow. Both games are on FOX with a 7pm start time. The west coast will have the Seatle Seahawks at the Los Angeles Rams and the east coast will have a NFC East match-up of the Washington Football Club going into Philadelphia to face the Eagles.
Week 16 has San Francisco 49er’s traveling to Tennessee to take on the Titans Thursday night. The game is on the NFL Network and has an 8:20pm kick-off scheduled.
NBA: The Hornets lost big last night in Phoenix. 137-106. The Suns showed why they are one of the best teams in the league and were able to get the starters some rest towards the end of the game. Miles Bridges led all scorers with 26 points and 5 rebounds. LaMelo led the team Hornets in assists and rebounds. LaMelo ended the game with 9 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. The Suns had 9 players that scored double digits. The Charlotte team falls to 16-16 on the season and faces a tough Utah Jazz team tonight. The Hornets close their road trip on Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets and return home Dec 27 to face the Houston Rockets.
NHL: Half the games scheduled across the NHL yesterday were cancelled due to Covid-19, including the Nashville Predators versus the Carolina Hurricanes. Tuesday’s game versus the Boston Bruins has also been postponed.
Four of the five games that were scheduled tonight have been postponed due to Covid-19. The only game that still will be played is the Dallas Stars hosting the Minnesota Wild. This is the first game that the Wild are back in action after being shut down for Covid protocols.
There have been discussions among the league and the owners about a hiatus to the season, till teams can get enough healthy players to play these current games. The league now has nearly 50 games that need to be rescheduled, that number continues to grow. All games on Dec 22 have already been postponed.
PGA: Tiger Woods made his way back into competitive golf mode, just 10 months removed from a car accident that nearly took his leg. Tiger and his son Charlie returned to the PNC Championship, an event they competed in before together, and came in second place. Tiger stated, “I am feeling worn out…,” but also stated he is “Tired and thankful” in reference to his rehab and his ability to play by his son’s side.
In the Hero World Challenge played in the Bahamas, Viktor Hovland (-18) took first place as he defeated Scottie Scheffler (-17) by one stroke.
Jan 5, 2022 is the next PGA event. It is the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua Resort.
NCAA: Men’s Basketball
North Carolina Tarheels hosts Appalachian State tomorrow night at 7pm on the ACC Network.
Duke hosts Virginia Tech on Wednesday night at 9pm on ESPN2.
Men’s Football
Myrtle Beach Bowl is today at 2:30pm. The Old Dominion Monarchs will face the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in this matchup.
Tomorrow has two games scheduled, the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl between the Kent State Golden Flashes and the Wyoming Cowboys at 3:30pm.
The Frisco Bowl will feature UTSA Roadrunners and the San Diego State Aztecs at 7:30pm.
Local Sports: No local sports to report today.
- State Mandate: Masks Are Required For Entrance To All Games
– Vinny Pagano is the Sports Editor for Columbus County News and Sports Director for WTXY Kool 103.9FM & AM1540. Local Sports stories can be sent to [email protected]
