01/04/2022 Your Daily Sports Wrap Up
NFL: Last night the Cleveland Browns lost to Pittsburgh 26-14, in Ben Roethlisberger’s projected last game at home as a Pittsburgh Steeler. The crowd was rowdy right from the start and the Steelers did not disappoint the Heinz Field faithful. Big Ben had his normal ho-hum night with just 123 yards passing, one touchdown and one interception, but all that mattered is that he was able to take a knee at the end of the game. Baker Mayfield had a bad game with only 16 completions on 38 attempts. He had 185 yards passing, with two touchdowns and two interceptions. There was no zip on Mayfield’s passes and after the game Baker announced that he will need shoulder surgery.
Matchups for Week 18:
There are no Thursday or Monday night matchups in week 18, but there are two Saturday games.
Saturday:
The Kansas City Chiefs at the Denver Broncos at 4:30pm on ESPN.
The Dallas Cowboys at the Philadelphia Eagles at 8:25pm on ESPN. The Eagles placed 16 players on the Covid-19 list earlier today. Most of the players put on the list are starters and players that see significant playing time.
Sunday:
The Carolina Panthers will be on the road in Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers at 4:25pm. Both Sam Darnold and Cam Newton are expected to get playing time. In Tampa Bay news, the Buccaneers still have not released Antonio Brown. The team is in discussion with the league to see what the proper protocol should be. Brown was seen last night in Brooklyn enjoying a Nets game.
Other Sunday Matchups:
Steelers at the Ravens 1pm
Bengals at the Browns 1pm
Washington at the Giants 1pm
Bears at the Vikings 1pm
Colts at the Jaguars 1pm
Packers at the Lions 1pm
Titans at the Texans 1pm
Jets at the Bills 4:25pm
Saints at the Falcons 4:25pm
Patriots at the Dolphins 4:25pm
Seahawks at the Cardinals 4:25pm
49ers at the Rams 4:25pm
Chargers at the Raiders 8:20pm
NBA: The Hornets had the lead at halftime 64-56 and in the fourth quarter but could not hold on to it. Carlotte falls to the Wizards 124-121, losing their second in a row. Kyle Kuzma had a double-double and led all scorers with 36 points and was tied for most rebounds in the game with 14, with Charlottes’ Miles Bridges. Miles had a double-double with 23 points and his 14 boards, he also had 4 assists. Gordon Hayward led the Hornets in scoring with 27 points, he also added 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The Hornets are back home tomorrow night as they host the Detroit Pistons at the Spectrum Center.
Around the rest of the NBA last night
76ers over the Rockets 133-113. Joel Embiid with a triple double leading everyone in everything. Embiid finished with 31 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists.
Grizzlies over the Nets 118-104. Ja Morant finishes with 36 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.
Bulls over the Magic 102-98
Mavericks over the Nuggets 103-89
Heat loses the game and possibly Jimmy Butler for a while. Butler left the game with a sprained ankle. He will be re-evaluated today. Golden State get the win 115-108.
Trail Blazers win 136-131 over the Hawks
Timberwolves take down the Clippers 122-104
NHL: The Hurricanes are back in action Thursday night, Dec 7. Carolina will host the Calgary Flames at PNC Arena at 7pm.
Last night’s only score was the Oilers losing to the Rangers 4-1. Both other games were postponed due to Covid-19.
10 games on the schedule tonight, two games are already postponed. The Seatle Kraken versus the Islanders and the Capitals at the Canadians. Complete list of final scores tomorrow.
NCAA: Men’s Football
The Texas Bowl is tonight at 9pm. It features the Kansas State Wildcats versus the LSU Tigers.
The National Championship Game will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Jan 10. Number one ranked Alabama Crimson tide will face the number three ranked Georgia Bulldogs. Both teams have a 13-1 record. The Bulldogs only loss of the season was Dec 4, 2021. That game was a 41-24 loss to Alabama.
NCAA: Men’s Basketball
North Carolina State faces Virginia Tech tonight at 7pm on the ACC Network
Wake Forrest and Florida State will go at it at 7pm.
Duke is in action tonight. Duke is 11-1 and faces a 6-6 Georgia Tech team tonight at 9pm on the ACC Network.
East Carolina will host Tulane tomorrow at 7pm
UNC Ashville is on the road tomorrow at Campbell at 7pm
North Carolina A & T Aggies will host Presbyterian at 7pm
North Carolina Tarheels will face Norte Dame tomorrow night at 9p on ESPN2
North Carolina- Wilmington versus Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic Christian against North Carolina Central games tomorrow has been postponed.
LOCAL SPORTS:
Boys Varsity Basketball
East Columbus Gators host Wilmington Christian Academy tonight at 7:30pm
West Brunswick goes to West Columbus tomorrow night. Tip-off is 7:30pm
Whiteville returns to action Thursday afternoon at 4pm as they travel to Fairmont.
South Columbus returns to action on Jan 11 against the Pender Patriots. The Stallions are 0-13 and look to get their first win of the season against a 1-3 Pender team.
Girls Varsity Basketball
The Lady Gators play Wilmington Christian Academy this afternoon at 5:15pm. East Columbus also faces an 0-8 Red Springs team Wednesday at 5pm.
Tomorrow the West Brunswick Lady Trojans will face the West Columbus Lady Vikings at 6pm.
The Lady Wolfpack of Whiteville are back in action Thursday at 6pm in Fairmont.
The 10-0 East Bladen Lady Eagles will also be in action Thursday as they face the 0-5 Lady Vikings of West Columbus at 6pm.
East Columbus and South Brunswick wrap up Thursday’s local girls’ varsity schedule.
– 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 sent to sports@kool1039radio.com
