1/30/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up
NFL AFC: The Bengals look to upset the Chiefs today at 3pm on CBS. The Chief’s Tyreek Hill was fined $10,300 for flashing the “peace/deuces” hand gesture to the Bills as Buffalo lost in last week’s game.
NFC: The 49ers fans will outnumber the Rams fans today at the NFC Championship game at SoFi Field in Los Angeles. The game kicks off at 6:30pm on FOX.
The winners of both games will move on to play in Super Bowl LVI (56) Feb 13, in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium. If the Rams win, it would be the second time that a team played the Super Bowl on their home field. Amazingly, last year’s game was the first time that it had happened in the history of the league. Doing the math, that would make it the first time ever that the Super Bowl was hosted by the home team, giving me the opportunity to call it back-to-back.
Many news organizations are reporting that Tom Brady is retiring from the game after 22 seasons. Tom Brady has not made any public comment on the statement, but he told the Buccaneers organization he was nowhere close to deciding. Tom Brady Senior has told the Media that his son has not announced his retirement and when he does, he is sure that his family will know before anyone else. When I hear it from Tom Brady’s mouth, then it is only speculation. Stay with the Daily Sports Wrap Up for the up-to-date details on this story.
Tennis: Rafael Nadal wins the Australian Open. It is the 21st Major title for Nadal.
NBA Last Night’s Games: Celtics defeat the Pelicans 107-79
The Mavericks beat the Pacers 132-105
Kings lost to the 76ers 103-101
Heat fell to the Raptors 124-120 in triple overtime. Jimmy Butler had another triple double with 37 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists for the Heat. Gary Trent Jr had 33 points, Scottie Barnes scored 22 points, Pascal Siakam had 21 points and 13 rebounds for the Raptors.
Wizards lost at the Grizzlies 115-95. Ja Morant extends the franchise record to six, for 30 plus point consecutive games. Morant finished with 34 points.
Warriors beat the Nets 110-106. James Harden did not play. Kyrie Irving had 32 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for Brooklyn. Steph Curry ended the game with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists.
Tonight: Hornets host the Clippers at 1pm
Lakers and Hawks 1pm
Trail Blazers at the Bulls 3:30pm
Cavaliers versus the Pistons 6pm
Nuggets travel to face the Bucks 7pm
Magic hosts the Mavericks 7pm
Spurs and Suns 8pm
Jazz at Timber Wolves 8pm
NHL Last Night: The Devils lost in Carolina 2-1. Jordon Martinook and Andrei Svecknikov each scored for the Hurricanes. Antti Raanta was in net for Carolina and stopped 24 shots. The Hurricanes host the Sharks today at 5pm.
Ducks beat the Senators 2-1
Flyers over the Kings in overtime 4-3
Kraken and Islanders postponed
Jets over the Blues 4-1
Sharks fall to the Panthers 5-4 in overtime
Maple Leafs defeat the Red Wings 7-4
The Golden Knights strike down the Lightning 3-2 in a shootout.
Canadiens lost to the Oilers 7-2
Sabres beat the Coyotes 3-1
Canucks get burnt by the Flames 1-0 in overtime
Today: Kraken at the Rangers 1pm
Kings and Penguins 1pm
Hurricanes host the Sharks 5pm
Bruins versus the Stars 7pm
Blue Jackets travel to face the Canadiens 7pm
Wild and Islanders 7:30pm
Avalanche hosts the Sabres 8pm
NCAA Men’s Basketball Yesterday’s Games:
LaSalle lost to Davidson 77-69. Luka Brajkovic had 22 points for the Wildcats
Duke wins in Louisville 74-65. Paolo Banchero had a double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds. AJ Griffin had 22 points.
Arkansas State beats Coastal Carolina 73-66
North Carolina State falls to North Carolina 100-80. Caleb love finishes with 21 points and Armando Bacot scores a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
Western Carolina lost to Samford 74-64
USC Upstate beat North Carolina A & T 84-64
UNC Ashville wins a close one 68-67 over Presbyterian
Baylor cannot handle Alabama 87-78
Elon lost to William-Mary 65-61
Howard beats North Carolina Central 75-74 in overtime
North Carolina Wilmington takes down Hofstra 78-72
Charlotte lost to Old Dominion 68-52
Wofford beats UNC Greensboro 85-66
Wake Forest at Syracuse 94-72
Today: Cincinatti is in Eastern Carolina, the game is already underway and is the only regional game today.
Local Sports:
Girls Varsity Basketball Tuesday: Pender comes to Whiteville at 6pm.
South Columbus is at West Columbus
Heide Trask travels to East Columbus
Boys Varity Basketball Tuesday: Pender travels to Whiteville 7:30pm
South Columbus is at West Columbus
East Columbus hosts Heide Trask
– Vinny Pagano is the Sports Editor for Columbus County News and Sports Director for WTXY Kool 103.9FM & AM1540. Local Sports stories, as well as questions and comments can be submitted to Vinny at sports@kool1039radio.com
