1/14/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up
MLB: The Players Union and the league’s virtual meeting yesterday did not produce any new good news on the lockout. Opening day for the 2022 season is March 31 and it is the first time since 1968 that all teams are scheduled to play on opening day. If both sides cannot come to an agreement before the season starts, it will be the first time since 1993 the league has stopped regular season play.
NBA: Last Night’s Action
Bucks beat the Warriors 118-99. 30-point, 12 rebounds and 11 assist triple-double for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Steph Curry finished with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists.
Clippers lost to the Pelicans 113-89
The Grizzlies won 116-108 over the Timberwolves. 11 game win streak for Memphis.
Thunder beat the Nets 130-109
Trail Blazers lose big to the Nuggets 140-108
Today’s Games:
Hornets host the Magic tonight at the Spectrum, tip-off is 7pm
Celtics at the 76ers 7pm
Suns versus the Pacers 7pm
Raptors at Pistons 7pm
Warriors travel to face the Bulls at 7:30pm ESPN
Heat hosts the Hawks 8pm
Cavaliers versus the Spurs 8:30pm
Mavericks at Grizzlies 10pm ESPN
Rockets and Kings 10pm
NHL: Last Night’s Scores
The Blue Jackets blanked the Hurricanes 6-0. Carolina is back on the ice tomorrow afternoon at 2pm versus the Canucks at the PNC Arena.
Bruins win 3-2 over the Flyers
Canucks lost 4-2 to the Lightning
Jets beat the Red Wings 3-0
The Devils lost 3-2 to the Islanders
Sabres beat the Predators 4-1
Kraken loose to the Blues 2-1
The Blackhawks win in overtime 3-2 versus the Canadiens
Senators win 4-1 over the Flames
Kings lost to the Penguins 6-2
Rangers shut out the Sharks 3-0
Today’s Games:
Stars versus Panthers 7pm
Ducks at the Wild 8pm
Avalanche host the Coyotes 9pm
Golden Knights at the Oilers game is postponed due to Covid-19 protocols
NFL: Head Coaching Spots Now Available
Oakland Raiders (Gruden), New York Giants (Judge), Chicago Bears (Nagy), Minnesota Vikings (Zimmer), Denver Broncos (Fangio), Jaguars (Meyers), and the Miami Dolphins (Flores).
Wildcard Weekend: Saturday
Raiders versus the Bengals 4:30pm NBC
Patriots at the Bills 8:15pm CBS
Sunday
Eagles travel to Tampa Bay 1pm FOX
49ers versus the Cowboys 4:30pm CBS
Steelers at the Chiefs 8:15pm NBC
Monday
Cardinals versus the Rams 8;15pm ESPN
First time in the history of the wildcard playoffs there will be a game on a Monday night.
NCAA Men’s Basketball: Last Night
Coastal Carolina lost a close one to Appalachian State 61-60
Winthrop 86-80 in overtime over UNC-Ashville
UTEP lost to Charlotte 66-53
Citadel beats UNC Greensboro 74-69
North Carolina State travels to Duke tomorrow. 2pm ABC
The Tar Heels face the Yellow Jackets of Georgia Tech tomorrow at 8pm, on the ACC Network.
LOCAL SPORTS: Varsity Boys Basketball
The Whiteville Wolfpack goes against Pender tonight. The game is scheduled for 7pm in Pender. It was rescheduled from the other night.
West Columbus versus South Columbus at 4pm. South Columbus is still looking for their first win of the season (0-13).
Girls Varsity Basketball:
West Columbus (0-8) at South Columbus (0-13), rescheduled from the other night 4pm. Both teams are still looking for their first win.
Whiteville Lady Wolfpack (5-7) is in Pender tonight at 6pm. Also rescheduled earlier this week.
– 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
