The First UPDATES of 2022

2022 feels like more than a brand new year, but a chance for all of us to finally get back to normal, like 2019 normal. I think without a doubt that 2019 was the last great year of our lives, the next two afterwards were the absolutely worst. If this is the year the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end, then we can't messed this up, it's only been one and a half days into the New Year and already COVID-19 is messing up plans. We'll get to what I mean by that later, right now it's time to see the First 7-Day Round-Up of 2022.

7-Day Round-Up
Sunday
Artist Wayne Thiebaud, who formerly worked as a Disney Animator, passes away at age 101.	KlicK
Monday
The CDC shortens the recommended isolation period for people infected with COVID-19.	KlicK
Tuesday
Football Hall of Fame coach and iconic NFL broadcaster John Madden passes away at age 85.	KlicK
Wednesday
Kyrie Irving claims to be ‘grateful’ about practicing with the Brooklyn Nets again in a press conference.	KlicK
Thursday
JetBlue Airways cancels about 1,280 flights through mid-January due to the Omicron variant.	KlicK
Friday
Comedian and Emmy Award-winning actress Betty White passed away weeks before 100th Birthday.	KlicK
Saturday
Eric Adams gives first speech as New NYC Mayor after the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square.	KlicK

Like I said before, the New Year just started and COVID-19 has already messed things up. Last night was WWE Day 1, the WWE's first premium live event of the NEW YEAR and in the Main Event, we were suppose to see Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship, but just hours before the event started, Roman Reigns tested positive for COVID-19 and the match was canceled. Even more shocking, Brock Lesnar was added to the WWE Championship which started out as one-on-one, then a Triple Threat, then a Fatal 4-Way, to being a Fatal 5-Way. The biggest shock of all was when Lesnar went into that match and came out as the NEW WWE Champion. i saw a tweet that says that this changes everything for Brock is still in an on-going feud with Roman Reigns, only god knows what'll happen next. But it just goes to show why this pandemic has to end sooner than later and let's hope that this is the year it'll happen. With all of this being said, let's go over to our new Max Sports rundown.

NBA

Yesterday

Bucks 136, Pelicans 113

Pistons 117, Spurs 115 in Overtime

Bulls 120, Wizards 119

Clippers 120, Nets 116

Nuggets 124, Rockets 111

Warriors 123, Jazz 119

Today

Knicks vs Raptors at 3:30PM

Magic vs Celtics at 6PM

Pacers vs Cavaliers at 6PM on NBATV

Heat vs Kings at 6PM

Suns vs Hornets at 7PM

Mavericks vs Thunder at 7PM

Timberwolves vs Lakers at 9:30PM

Tomorrow

Rockets vs 76ers at 7PM

Hornets vs Wizards at 7PM

Grizzlies vs Nets at 7:30PM on NBATV

Magic vs Bulls at 8PM

Pistons vs Bucks at 8PM

Jazz vs Pelicans at 8PM

Nuggets vs Mavericks at 8:30PM

Heat vs Warriors at 10PM on NBATV

Hawks vs Trail Blazers at 10PM

Timberwolves vs Clippers at 10PM

NHL

Yesterday

Bruins 4, Sabres 3 in Overtime

Panthers 5, Canadiens 2

Hurricanes 7, Blue Jackets 4

Islanders 3, Oilers 2 in Overtime

Predators 6, Blackhawks 1

Maple Leafs 6, Senators 0

Blues 6, Wild 4 in the Winter Classic

Canucks 5, Kraken 2

Kings 6, Flyers 3

Today

Stars vs Coyotes is postponed due to COVID-19

Lightning vs Rangers at 12:30PM on ESPN+

Bruins vs Red Wings at 1PM on ESPN+

Sharks vs Penguins at 1PM on ESPN+

Devils vs Capitals at 3PM on ESPN+

Ducks vs Avalanche at 3PM on ESPN+

Jets vs Golden Knights at 4PM on ESPN+

Flames vs Blackhawks at 7PM on ESPN+

Tomorrow

Hurricanes vs Maple Leafs is postponed due to COVID-19

Wild vs Senators is postponed due to COVID-19

Oilers vs Rangers at 7PM on ESPN+

NFL

Week 17 matchups

Today

Atlanta Falcons vs Buffalo Bills at 1PM on FOX

NY Giants vs Chicago Bears at 1PM on CBS

Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals at 1PM on CBS

Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans at 1PM on CBS

Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts at 1PM on FOX

Jacksonville Jaguars vs New England Patriots at 1PM on CBS

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs NY Jets at 1PM on FOX

Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Football Team at 1PM on FOX

LA Rams vs Baltimore Ravens at 1PM on FOX

Denver Broncos vs LA Chargers at 4:05PM on CBS

Houston Texans vs San Francisco 49ers at 4:05PM on CBS

Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys at 4:25PM on FOX

Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints at 4:25PM on FOX

Detroit Lions vs Seattle Seahawks at 4:25PM on FOX

Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers at 8:20PM on NBC

Tomorrow

Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers at 8:15PM on ESPN

NFL Playoff Picture

AFC:

1. Chiefs, 11-4, Clinched Division

2. Titans, 10-5

3. Bengals, 9-6

4. Bills. 9-6

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5. Colts, 9-6

6. Patriots, 9-6

7. Dolphins, 8-7

NFC:

1. Packers, 12-3, Clinched Division

2. Cowboys, 11-4, Clinched Division

3. Rams, 11-4, Clinched Playoff Berth

4. Buccaneers, 11-4, Clinched Division

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5. Cardinals, 10-5, Clinched Playoff Berth

6. 49ers, 8-7

7. Eagles, 8-7

WWE

WWE Day 1 results

- Sheamus and Ridge Holland defeated Cesaro and Ricochet

- The Usos defeated The New Day to retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship

- Drew McIntyre defeated Madcap Moss

- RK-Bro defeated The Street Profits to retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship

- Edge defeated The Miz

- Becky Lynch defeated Liv Morgan to retain the WWE Raw Women's Championship

- Brock Lesnar defeated Big E, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, and Bobby Lashley in a Fatal 5-Way Match for the WWE Championship

Our first Main Story of 2022 is about Pfizer. Two weeks ago, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would authorize the use of Paxlovid, a first-of-its-kind pill developed by Pfizer to treat COVID-19 for patients age 12 and over who are vulnerable to severe illness of the virus. Previously, we talked about how Merck was making a antiviral pill against COVID-19, however, their pill was authorized by the FDA just after Pfizer's. From what we can gather from The New York Times, the treatment consists of 30 pills over five days — each small packet has three pills in it, two of Pfizer’s pills and one of ritonavir, a low-dose drug commonly used to treat HIV, which can help Pfizer’s drug remain active in the body longer. The pill is also available in Britain now that UK regulators have approved, so now we have more help with fighting this terrible virus. Of course, while most people believe that this could all work, we still need everyone to be vaccinated in order to fight COVID-19. Keep it here for some of the thoughts about this news in the first #TwitterTrend of 2022.

The New York Times @nytimes

Tens of millions of Americans will be eligible for Pfizer's Covid pill if they get infected with the virus, though the federal government's supply will be limited at first. Pfizer’s studies indicate that it is likely to work against the Omicron variant. https://nyti.ms/3Fy65Mw

The Associated Press @AP

The U.S. has authorized the first pill against COVID-19, a Pfizer drug that Americans can take at home to reduce the risk of hospitalization and death. The announcement comes as the U.S. braces for a wave of new infections from the omicron variant.

POLITICO @politico

The FDA authorized the first ever at-home Covid pill today, marking a significant development in the pandemic response https://politi.co/32m0oCR

The Daily Beast @thedailybeast

The FDA approved the first at-home treatment option for COVID-19. The pill, produced by Pfizer, was approved for those aged 12 and up who test positive for the virus and face a higher risk of hospitalization. https://t.co/Fn96qMvqEI