Current Sports News Briefs: Curry Wins Magic Johnson Award, White Sox Acquire OF Corey Julks, PGA Urges Urgency in Deal, Marlins Shut Out Tigers, Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell to Miss Game 5, Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Debut Draws Huge Audience, Ludvig Aberg Looks to Shine at PGA Championship, Netflix to Stream NFL Games on Christmas Day, Lionel Messi Misses Match Against Orlando City

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has added another prestigious award to his collection, winning the 2023-24 Magic Johnson Award. The award, presented by the Professional Basketball Writers Association, recognizes an NBA player who excels on the court and demonstrates cooperation and grace in their interactions with the media and fans.

Curry, known for his exceptional skills on the basketball court, was chosen by over 200 writers and editors who are members of the PBWA. This award highlights not only his performance in games but also his professionalism and demeanor off the court.

In other sports news, the Chicago White Sox made a trade with the Houston Astros, acquiring outfielder Corey Julks in exchange for minor league right-hander Luis Rodriguez. The Astros’ general manager, Dana Brown, announced the deal, adding new talent to both teams.

Meanwhile, the PGA of America CEO, Seth Waugh, called for urgency in reaching a deal between the PGA Tour and the Saudi backers of LIV Golf. The two entities need to finalize an agreement to prevent causing irreparable harm to the sport, according to Waugh.

On the baseball diamond, the Miami Marlins secured a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers, marking their second consecutive shutout win. Pitcher Trevor Rogers earned his first win of the season, supported by a strong performance from the team’s relievers.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is expected to sit out Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics due to a left calf strain. The Cavaliers are currently trailing in the series 3-1, facing a tough battle to stay in the playoffs.

In the WNBA, Caitlin Clark made a splash in her debut game with the Indiana Fever, drawing a record audience of 2.1 million viewers. Despite the team’s loss, Clark’s performance garnered attention, and fans are eager to see more from the talented rookie.

Additionally, Netflix has announced plans to stream NFL games on Christmas Day starting this year, adding live sports programming to their streaming service. The agreement includes streaming games in 2025 and 2026 as well.

Lastly, Inter Miami star forward Lionel Messi will miss a match against Orlando City due to a knee injury suffered during a recent game. Despite playing through the injury in the previous match, Messi will sit out this game to recover and return to full strength for future games.