College Football
Tuesday’s Scores
#20 Houston Cougars 17, Auburn Tigers 13 (Birmingham Bowl)
Texas Tech Red Raiders 34, Mississippi State Bulldogs 7 (Liberty Bowl)
Minnesota Golden Gophers 18, West Virginia Mountaineers 6 (Guaranteed Rate Bowl)
UCLA Bruins vs #18 NC State Wolfpack (Holiday Bowl-Canceled)
Today’s Games (Central Time)
1:15pm – Maryland Terrapins vs Virginia Tech Hokies (New Era Pinstripe Bowl in Bronx, NY)
4:45pm – #19 Clemson Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones (Cheez-It Bowl in Orlando, FL)
8:15pm – #14 Oregon Ducks vs #16 Oklahoma Sooners (Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, TX)
NFL
The NFL and NFL Players Association are modifying its COVID protocols. Standard isolation after a positive test for asymptomatic people is dropping from ten to five days regardless of their vaccination status. The change is in accordance with the CDC, which announced on Monday it had shortened the recommended isolation time from ten to five days, followed by five days of mask wearing for those asymptomatic. A record 106 players were placed on the COVID list on Monday.
The football world is mourning the passing of Hall of Famer John Madden. The NFL announced the legendary coach of the Oakland Raiders and broadcaster passed away at the age of 85 unexpectedly on Tuesday morning. Madden won Super Bowl 11 as head coach of the Raiders. He also was the namesake of the famous sports video game. Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement that “there will never be another John Madden.”
NBA/NHL
Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are back in action this evening hosting the Los Angeles Lakers. The Grizzlies have won their last two games.
After an unexpected break due to COVID, the Nashville Predators are back on the ice this evening. Nashville visits the Washington Capitals.