1/29/22 Sports Wrap Up
NFL: The New York Giants hired Brian Daboll from the Buffalo Bills organization. Daboll was the Offensive Coordinator for the Bills and became the 20th head coach of the Giants in their 94-year history. Brain Daboll replaces Joe Judge who went 10-23 with the New York franchise.
Pittsburgh Steelers current GM Kevin Colbert says he will step down after the 2022 NFL draft.
AFC: The Bengals now move on to face the Chiefs Sunday at 3pm on CBS.
NFC: The 49ers will face the Rams in the NFC Championship game on Sunday at 6:30pm on FOX.
NBA Last Night’s Games: 117-114 was the final last night at the Spectrum Center, as the Hornets held on to beat the Los Angeles Lakers. Russell Westbrook led the Lakers with 35 points. LeBron James and Anthony Davis did not play. The Hornets were led by Miles Bridges who finished with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Terry Rozier and LaMelo Ball each had 20 points. Kelly Oubre Jr and Gordon Hayward did not play. Charlotte is back on the floor tomorrow at the Spectrum Center as they host the Clippers at 1pm.
Pistons lost to the Magic 119-103
Hawks over the Celtics 108-92
Pacers beat the Thunder 113-110 in overtime
Clippers cannot handle the Heat 121-114. Jimmy Butler had 26 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Bam Adebayo finished with 20 points and 12 assists for Miami.
Nuggets defeat the Pelicans 116-105. Another triple-double for Nikola Jokic, he finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.
Bulls fall to the Spurs 131-122
Grizzlies over Jazz 119-109. Ja Morant grabs another triple-double with 30 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
Trail Blazers beat the Rockets 125-110. Domantas Sabonis had a triple-double with 24 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists.
Suns toast the Timberwolves 134-124. The Knicks lost to the Bucks 123-108. Gianis Antetokounmpo had 38 points and 13 rebounds. Dru Holiday had 24 points and 10 assists. Kris Middleton had 20 points.
Tonight’s Games: Celtics versus the Pelicans7pm
Pacers at the Mavericks 7pm
Kings and 76ers 7:30pm
Heat hos the Raptors 8pm
Wizards at the Grizzlies 8pm
Nets versus Warriors 8:30pm ABC
NHL Last Night: Wild over the Rangers 3-2
Red Wings versus Penguins 3-2 in a shootout
Blackhawks lost to the Avalanche 6-4
Bruins beat the Coyotes 2-1
Capitals blank the Stars 5-0
Today’s Games:
The Devils are in Carolina tonight at 7pm to face the Hurricanes in the PNC Arena
Ducks at the Senators already underway. It was tied 1-1 heading into the second period.
Kings and Flyers are underway and still scoreless.
Kraken and Islanders postponed
Jets versus the Blues 3pm
Sharks and the Panthers 6pm
Maple Leafs at the Red Wings 7pm
Golden Knights versus the Lightning 7pm
Canadiens host the Oilers 7pm
Sabres and Coyotes 9pm
Canucks at the Flames 10pm
NCAA Men’s Basketball:
Today’s Games: LaSalle at Davidson is underway, Davidson is in control 59-44 in the second half.
Duke is in Louisville and has a slight 56-52 lead in the second half
Arkansas State and Coastal Carolina is already underway
North Carolina State versus North Carolina 2pm ACC Network
Western Carolina hosts Samford at 2pm
USC Upstate at North Carolina A & T 4pm
UNC Ashville travels to face Presbyterian 4pm
Baylor and Alabama 4pm ESPN
Elon and William-Mary 4pm
Howard at North Carolina central 4pm
North Carolina Wilmington hosts Hofstra 7pm
Charlotte at Old Dominion 7pm
UNC Greensboro and Wofford 7pm
Wake Forest at Syracuse 8pm ACC Network
Local Sports:
Girls Varsity Basketball Last Night:
Whiteville Lady Wolfpack beat the Gators of East Columbus 54-35.
Tuesday: Pender comes to Whiteville at 6pm.
South Columbus is at West Columbus
Heide Trask travels to East Columbus
Boys Varity Basketball: Whiteville 79-58 over East Columbus. Zion Wilson finished the game with 23 points, 5 steals and 3 assists. Amari Best had a double-double with 12 points and 11 steals. Best also had 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
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
