3/22/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up
NFL: Former Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan is now an Indianapolis Colt, Atlanta gets future draft picks.
Former Green Bay Wide Receiver Davante Adams goes to the Raiders for 2022 first and second round picks.
Quarterback Jamis Winston signs a two-year deal to remain in New Orleans.
NASCAR Cup Series: The Echo Park Automotive Grand Prix is up next at the Circuits of Americas in Austin, Texas. Green Flag drops on Sunday at 3:30pm and is on FOX TV.
NASCAR Xfinity Series: The Pit Boss 250 is up next in the Xfinity Series at Circuits of Americas in Austin, Texas at 4:30pm Saturday on FS1.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series: The Camping World Truck Series is back Saturday March 26, at Circuits of Americas in Austin, Texas at 1pm
NHL: The Carolina Hurricanes acquire Max Domi in a three-team trade involving the Florida Panthers and Columbus Blue Jackets. Carolina is back on the ice looking to get back in the win column against the Lightning tonight. The puck drops at 7pm in the PNC Arena. The Hurricanes are 41-15-5 and sit in first place in the Metropolitan division.
Canadiens fall to the Bruins 3-2 in overtime
Golden Knights get blanked by the Wild 3-0
Oilers lost to the Avalanche 3-2 in overtime
Ducks get cooked by the Predators 6-3
Tonight: Lighting face the Hurricanes 7pm
Blues and Capitals 7pm
Blue Jackets versus the Penguins 7pm
Rangers at Devils 7pm
Red Wings hosting the Flyers 7:30pm
Senators and Islanders 7:30pm
Golden Knights and Jets 8pm
Stars hosting the Oilers 8:30pm
Sharks at Flames 9pm
Kraken versus the Coyotes 10pm
Predators face the Kings at 10:30pm
NBA: The Charlotte Hornets have signed Isaiah Thomas for the remainder of the 2021-2022 season.
Jamal Crawford announces his retirement from the NBA
Last Night: The Pelicans lost to the Hornets 106-103. LaMelo Ball scores 17 points and 9 assists, Mason Plumlee Gets an 11-point, 10 rebound double-double and Miles Bridges finishes the game with 16 points. Isaiah Thomas scored 15 points in 14 minutes for the Hornets. Charlotte is back on the floor tomorrow hosting the Knicks at the Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7pm. Charlotte is currently riding a five-game winning streak.
The Lakers beat the Cavaliers 131-120. LeBron James gets a triple double with 38 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists in the win for Los Angeles.
Trail Blazers shut down the Pistons 119-115
76ers cool down the Heat 113-106
Jazz fall to the Nets 114-106. 37 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for Kevin Durant; Kyrie Irving did not play.
Thunder lost to the Celtics 132-123
Wizards defeat the Rockets 115-97
Raptors got bucked by the Bulls 113-99
Timberwolves and Mavericks 110-108. Luka Doncic finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds for Dallas. Karl-Anthony Towns had 22 points and 8 rebounds for the T-wolves.
Tonight: Warriors and Magic 7pm
Hawks at Knicks 7:30pm TNT
Bulls versus the Bucks 8pm
Nuggets hosting the Clippers 10pm TNT
NCAA Men’s Basketball: The NCAA Championship game will be April 4 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Today: UNC Asheville loses a close one to Northern Colorado 87-84
UNC Wilmington wins another one and takes down Drake 76-75
Florida Gulf gets pulled under at Coastal Carolina 84-68
Tonight: UNC Wilmington faces Northern Colorado 7pm ESPN2
Tomorrow: (NIT) Wake Forest versus Texas A & M 7pm ESPN2
Thursday: (NCAA) Duke and Texas Tech 7:39pm
Friday: (NCAA) North Carolina versus UCLA 7:39pm CBS
(NCAA) Saint Peters looks to continue their Cinderella run against Purdue 7:09pm
Local Sports: Dixie Youth Baseball registrations are going on right now through April 1, for ages 13-14 at the Whiteville Parks and recreation building. You must bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate when registering. The price is 15 dollars for city residents and 25 dollars for county residents.
Varsity Boys Baseball: Whiteville is on the road Tuesday at East Bladen; the first pitch is scheduled for 6:30pm. You can catch the away game updates on Kool 103.9-FM radio and streaming at www.Kool1039Radio.com
Varsity Tennis: Whiteville beats South Columbus 5-4
– Vinny Pagano is the Sports Editor for Columbus County News and Sports Director for WTXY Kool 103.9FM & AM1540. Join Vinny every Saturday mornings at 10:30am on WTXY AM1540 & KOOL 103.9FM for “In The Sports Zone”, a weekly sports talk podcast, covering the world of professional, college, semi-pro and the local sports world. In The Sports Zone is also available on Spotify, and other Podcast sites. Local Sports stories, as well as questions and comments can be submitted to Vinny at sports@kool1039radio.com
