Daily Recap – September 17, 2020

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Justin Thomas shot an opening round 65 (-5) at the US Open. It marks Thomas’ lowest opening round at any major championship. It was also the lowest round ever at Winged Foot CC for a US Open event (this is the 6th US Open at Winged Foot). Lastly, it’s the lowest opening round for a US Open at Winged Foot by 3 strokes.

No player had ever shot better than 66 in a #USOpen at Winged Foot… until today. @JustinThomas34's 5-under 65 is the @Lexus Top Performance of the Day. pic.twitter.com/d8V4ouTMwO

— U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) September 17, 2020

"It means a lot. It's my country's championship."
– @JustinThomas34 pic.twitter.com/SiO8aIi30O

— U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) September 17, 2020

Ramzee Robinson, current Player Engagement Manager for the Kansas City Chiefs, was interviewed by Reckon to discuss athletes and social activism.

Ramzee Robinson discusses athletes and activism https://t.co/z9tYsRo0uG

— Reckon (@reckonsouth) September 17, 2020

Replay of Kareem Jackson’s media availability today.

#BroncosCountry LIVE: @ReemBoi25 previews #DENvsPIT. https://t.co/EBRz54SxKf

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September 17, 2020

Julio Jones explains why he’s wearing Aiyana Stanley-Jones’ name on the back of his helmet.

Julio on wearing Aiyana Stanley-Jones’ name on the back of his helmet. The 7-year-old girl was shot during a Detroit police raid in 2010. A round from Officer Joseph Weekley’s gun struck her in the head. He was tried twice resulting in hung jury, according to Detroit Free Press pic.twitter.com/e3S5Lljuog

— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) September 17, 2020

Chicago White Sox (with Matt Foster on active roster and Frank Menechino as hitting coach) clinched a playoff berth with its win over Minnesota today.

Transactions

• Hale Hentges – released from Washington’s practice squad.
• Maurice Smith – signed to Tennessee Titans’ practice squad.
• Mack Wilson – deactivated by Cleveland Browns for Thursday game.

Injury Reports

Thursday Practice Reports

• Did Not Practice – Mark Barron (hamstring), Henry Ruggs (knee)
• Limited Participation – Julio Jones (hamstring), Amari Cooper (foot)
• Full Participation – Josh Jacobs (ankle)

Game Results

GOLF

Ladies Open de France Rd 1:
Camilla Lennarth – 74, +3, T53
 
US Open Rd 1:
Justin Thomas – 65, -5, 1st (leads by 1)
Michael Thompson – 70, E, T22
Lee Hodges – 76, +6, T120
Davis Riley – 79, +9, T142

Open de Portugal Rd 1:
Gavin Moynihan - 74, +2, T76
 
BASEBALL

New York Mets 10, Philadelphia 6.
Tommy Hunter – 1.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 K.

FOOTBALL

Cleveland 35, Cincinnati 30.
Ronnie Harrison – 2 tackles.
Tony Brown – no stats.