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Extensive Sports TV Schedule for Friday, Jan. 16
A full slate of sports airs today including college basketball matchups like Baylor at Kansas on FOX and Creighton at Providence on FS1. NBA features Cleveland at Philadelphia and Minnesota at Houston on ESPN, while NHL has San Jose at Detroit on NHLN. Tennis finals from Auckland-ATP and Adelaide-WTA air at 8 p.m. on TENNIS channel.
PGA Tour Sony Open Second Round Underway
The PGA Tour's Sony Open second round tees off at 7 p.m. on GOLF from Waialae Country Club in Honolulu. DP World Tour's Dubai Invitational third round follows at 2:30 a.m. Saturday on GOLF. Latin America Amateur Championship second round airs at 2 p.m. on ESPN2 from Lima, Peru.
High School Polynesian Bowl Tonight
The 2026 Polynesian Bowl pits Team Makai against Team Mauka at 9 p.m. on NFLN from Honolulu. This high school football all-star game highlights top talent. Horse racing from NYRA airs at 1:30 p.m. on FS2.
Unrivaled Basketball Doubleheader in Miami
Unrivaled Basketball features Laces vs. Phantom at 7:30 p.m. on TNT/TRUTV, followed by Rose vs. Hive at 8:45 p.m. in Miami. These women's pro games draw attention amid busy NBA slate. SailGP Event 01 Day 1 from Perth airs at midnight on CBSSN.
India Coach Questions Nitish Reddy's Impact
"Often Ends Up Not Doing A Lot": India Coach Hints At Losing Patience With Nitish Reddy amid performance concerns. Nitish Reddy receives support from an Indian batter despite social media trolling. This highlights tensions in Indian cricket setup.
Chaos at Bangladesh Cricket Toss
Chaos In Bangladesh Cricket: Referee Stands Alone At Toss In Bizarre Scenes during a match. Bangladesh Board Breaks Silence As Players Demand Director's Resignation Over 'India Agent' Remark. Internal conflicts escalate in Bangladesh cricket.
Malmo vs. Sparta Prague Soccer Friendly Today
Malmo faces Sparta Prague in an international club friendly at 2:00 PM, with live scores and stats available. Recent form shows Malmo with mixed results including a 2-1 win over GAIS. Sparta Prague enters with wins like 3-0 over ABR.
Emirates Unveils Grand Slam Tennis Livery
Emirates reveals a stunning Airbus A380 livery celebrating sponsorship of all four Grand Slams: Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, and US Open. The plane first flew to Melbourne for the Australian Open. It promotes tennis values worldwide to cities like Houston and Sao Paulo.
UBC Thunderbirds Gear Up for Winter Classic
UBC Thunderbirds host 2026 Winter Classic on Jan. 23 vs. Trinity Western Spartans in a doubleheader at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre. No.1 ranked women's team plays at 4 p.m., men at 7:30 p.m., with off-ice festivities including booths from BC Lions and others. Tickets urged due to sellout risk.
US Exempts Major Sporting Events from Visa Ban
US names major sporting events other than World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump visa ban, ensuring access for international fans and athletes. Published Jan. 15, this aids events like upcoming tournaments. Impacts global sports travel planning.
College Football Playoff Fan Central in Miami
College Football Playoff Fan Central runs Jan. 16-18, 2026 in Miami Beach, drawing fans post-season. Coincides with other Miami sports like HEAT vs. Celtics on Jan. 15. Highlights ongoing football excitement.