MORNING SPORTS BRIEFS 1/20/22

NFL

Baker Mayfield underwent surgery for the torn labrum in his left shoulder. The Cleveland Browns quarterback says he’s on track to return to his “true self”. Mayfield suffered the injury in Week 2, but managed to play through the injury. He missed only three games for Cleveland, which was eliminated from playoff contention in Week 17. Mayfield is expected to be cleared by training camp or possibly sooner. His estimated time of recovery is four to six months.

The NFL is fining Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians 50-thousand-dollars for swiping his hand at safety Andrew Adams’ helmet during the wild-card game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Arians was seen slapping Adams’ helmet hard with an open hand and then elbowing him after he was trying to pull a player out of a pile.
A note to Arians stated that he displayed conduct directed towards players that fell below standards expected of an NFL head coach. Arians said that he will appeal the fine.

NBA

Ja Morant had 33 points and 14 assists but the Memphis Grizzlies fell at Milwaukee 126-114. The Grizzlies visit the Denver Nuggets tomorrow night.

NHL

The Nashville Predators return to action this evening hosting the Winnipeg Jets. Nashville will try to stop a four game losing skid. First puck drops at 7 in Bridgestone Arena.

Golf

The 2022 LPGA Tour season begins today with the opening round of the Hilton Tournament of Champions in Orlando, FL for all of the winners from the 2021 season.
The PGA Tour begins the California portion of the season with the first round of The American Express tournament in La Quinta, CA. Nashville’s Brandt Snedeker is in the field.