NFL – Damar Hamlin asked who won Bills-Bengals when he woke up
Damar Hamlin’s doctors say the Buffalo Bills safety has begun to communicate in writing with his family and others who have been at his bedside since going into cardiac arrest Monday — and his first question was “did we win?” Doctors at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center said in a conference call with reporters that Hamlin remains critically ill and in the hospital’s intensive care unit. But they say it appears his neurological function is intact, meaning he can follow commands and move. The developments come as the Bills return to practice for the first time since Hamlin collapsed during the first quarter of Buffalo’s game against the Bengals.
NFL – NFL: Bills-Bengals won’t resume; playoff scenarios revealed
The NFL won’t resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest on the field. The league announced its decision on Thursday. The NFL said its decision creates “potential competitive inequities in certain playoff scenarios.” The league said clubs on Friday, in a special league meeting, would consider a resolution recommended by the commissioner and approved Thursday by the Competition Committee. The Bills-Bengals game had major playoff implications. Buffalo entered Monday night needing a win to maintain the AFC’s No. 1 seed. The Kansas City Chiefs currently hold that spot. The Bengals had a chance to earn that top seed with two more wins and a loss by the Chiefs.
NFL – National Football League – Week 18 (Final Week of the regular season)
Sunday
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m.
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m.
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers, 8:20 p.m. Rock 107 WIRX 7:15
NFL – Late-season runs raise stakes for Lions-Packers matchup
The Green Bay Packers know they reach the postseason if they win Sunday night. The Detroit Lions’ playoff prospects are a little more complicated. Detroit can reach the playoffs by beating the Packers only if Seattle loses to the LA Rams earlier in the day. A Seahawks victory would eliminate Detroit. The Lions insist they’ll still have plenty of incentive to beat their NFC North rivals even if it has no impact on their own postseason fortunes. The Lions have won seven of their last nine games and are coming off a 41-10 blowout of Chicago. Detroit already has come a long way after going 3-13-1 last year in Coach Dan Campbell’s debut season. The Lions are seeking their first playoff berth since 2016 and have a chance to end a run of four straight losing seasons.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Western Michigan at Toledo, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday
Notre Dame at North Carolina, 11:30 a.m.
Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan, 2:00 p.m.
Michigan at Michigan State, 2:30 p.m. 103.7 Cosy-FM 1:30 (MSU) 94.9 WSJM 2:00 (Michigan)
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Florida Panthers at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m.
Arizona Coyotes at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday
Detroit at Toronto, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday
Calgary at Chicago, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – NHL evolves its plan, prep for terrifying cardiac events
The horror that swept across the NFL when Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during a game this week was all too familiar to members of the hockey community. At least five players experienced a heart-related issue in the NHL over the past 25 years. All of them collapsed during games. All of them survived including Red Wings defenseman Jiri Fischer. The NHL has updated its policies and required more robust medical support at games. Experts say that’s key and adjustments should continue to make sure medical staffs and teams are always prepared.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Portland Trailblazers at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
Detroit Pistons at San Antonio Spurs, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
Utah at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday
Philadelphia at Detroit, 3:00 p.m.
Charlotte at Indiana, 5:00 p.m.
NBA – McNeese renames its basketball court in honor of Joe Dumars
McNeese has renamed its basketball court for Basketball Hall of Famer Joe Dumars, the two-time NBA champion player who scored a record 2,607 points in his four seasons at the school. Joe Dumars Court will be unveiled Thursday on “Joe Dumars Day.” The Detroit Pistons chose Dumars with the 18th pick in the 1985 NBA draft. He spent his entire NBA playing career with the Pistons, becoming an All-Star six times and winning two titles. He went into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006, and is now executive vice president and head of basketball operations for the NBA.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Saturday
Michigan State at (13) Maryland, 1:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Bowling Green, 1:00 p.m.
Ball State at Western Michigan, 2:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Buffalo, 2:30 p.m.
(16) Iowa at (14) Michigan, 4:30 p.m.
Sunday
(4) Notre Dame at (22) North Carolina, 4:00 p.m.
NCAAFB – QB Sam Hartman announces transfer to Notre Dame
Sam Hartman is transferring to Notre Dame, giving the Fighting Irish a dynamic quarterback for coach Marcus Freeman’s second season. Hartman, a three-year starter at Wake Forest, was widely regarded as the top quarterback in the transfer portal. He announced his decision Thursday by tweeting pictures of himself in a Notre Dame uniform. The 23-year-old Hartman holds the Atlantic Coast Conference record for passing touchdowns with 110. He has one year of eligibility remaining. Hartman completed a career-best 63.1% of his passes this past season for 3,701 yards with 38 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
NCAAFB – Harbaugh: ‘I expect’ to be back at Michigan next season
Jim Harbaugh says he expects to coach Michigan’s football team next season. He has posted a statement on the team’s social media accounts following reports of his interest in returning to the NFL. A person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity has said Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper had a conversation with Harbaugh about the team’s head coaching position. Harbaugh also has been mentioned as a possible candidate to coach in Denver and Indianapolis. Michigan is also awaiting word from the NCAA on an investigation into the football program regarding impermissible texts and calls to high school prospects during part of a COVID-19 dead period, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday.
NCAAFB – Michigan State football player pleads guilty to misdemeanors
A Michigan State football player has pleaded guilty to misdemeanors for a skirmish inside the Michigan Stadium tunnel after a game in October. As part of a plea deal, a felony charge against Khary Crump was dropped on Thursday. His record will be scrubbed clean if he stays out of trouble while on probation. Crump was one of seven Michigan State players facing charges but the only one tagged with a felony. Scuffles broke out in the tunnel after Michigan defeated the Spartans on Oct. 29. Crump in one video appeared to swing his helmet at a Michigan player. His attorney said a letter of apology to Gemon Green was part of the deal. Crump was suspended by Michigan State. In addition, the Big Ten has suspended him for eight games in 2023.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Saturday
Women’s Basketball
Morton College at Lake Michigan College, 1:00 p.m.
Grand Rapids Community College at Southwestern Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Morton College at Lake Michigan College, 3:00 p.m.
Grand Rapids Community College at Southwestern Michigan, 3:00 p.m.
AHL – American Hockey league
Tonight
Texas Stars at Grand Rapids Griffins, 7:00 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey league
Tonight
Kalamazoo Wings at Toledo Walleye, 7:15 p.m.
NBAGL – NBA G-League
Last Night
Maine Celtics 132, Motor City Cruise 102
Fort Wayne Mad Ants 129, Grand Rapids Gold 108
Tonight
Motor City Cruise at Maine Celtics, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeland Magic at Windy City Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Lawrence 62, Battle Creek Academy 29
Girls Basketball
Bangor Invitational
Wyoming Lee 35, New Buffalo 29
Parchment 49, Bangor 25
Bridgman 30, Fennville 21
Lawrence 46, Battle Creek Academy 22
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Coloma at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Niles at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Buchanan at New Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
Covert at Kalamazoo Phoenix, 6:00 p.m.
Fennville at Bridgman, 7:30 p.m.
Allegan at Watervliet, 7:30 p.m.
Lawton at Constantine, 7:30 p.m.
Parchment at Kalamazoo Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Martin, 7:30 p.m.
Holland Black River at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:30 p.m.
Mattawan at Lansing Everett, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Portage Central, 6:00 p.m.
Marshall at Otsego, 7:15 p.m.
Bangor Invitational
Gobles vs. South Haven, 5:30 p.m.
Wyoming Lee vs. Bangor, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Otsego at Marshall, 7:00 p.m.
Allegan at Watervliet, 6:00 p.m.
Lawton at Constantine, 6:00 p.m.
Parchment at Kalamazoo Christian, 6:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Martin, 6:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Galesburg-Augusta, 6:00 p.m.
