News
The Toronto Raptors officially announced the signing of Donta Hall to a 10-day contract today, and assigned him to the team’s G League affiliate, Raptors 905. Hall debuted with Raptors 905 tonight with 18 points and 4 blocks in a 126-117 victory.
Alexa Guarachi and Desirae Krawczyk advanced to the finals of the Adelaide International in Australia with a straight-set semifinal win. Finals play shortly after midnight Eastern time, shortly after this goes to press.
Ian Rapoport reported today that Dont’a Hightower is confirmed to return to the New England Patriots for the 2021 season. Hightower, who had a new baby born in July, took a COVID opt-out for the 2020 season.
Tua Tagovailoa gives his assessment of the Alabama players in the upcoming draft class. Tagovailoa will also serve as the virtual grand marshal for the NASCAR race at Homestead, Florida on Sunday.
Don’t know if it had anything to do with today being 2nd and 26, but the NFL tweeted a highlight reel of some of Tagovailoa’s best plays from his rookie season today.
Dicky Pride didn’t make the cut at the Puerto Rico Open this week, but he did produce one of the shots of the week.
Levi Randolph did a piece for the G League to commemorate Black History Month.
Barrett Jones appears on this week’s episode of the Christian-based Sports Spectrum podcast.
Eryk Anders did an interview with MMA News to promote his March 13 bout with Darren Stewart.
Brandon Kennedy appeared on the NFL Draft Bible podcast to discuss how he’s preparing for the draft.
Transactions
- Donta Hall – Signed to a 10-day contract by the Toronto Raptors, and assigned to the Raptors 905 of the NBA G League.
Game Results
TENNIS WTA Adelaide International, Doubles Semifinals: 3-seed Alexa Guarachi / D Krawczyk defeated Christian / Santamaria 6-2, 6-1. SOCCER Adelaide United 2, Newcastle 1. Maruschka Waldus (ADE) - no stats: played full match. BASKETBALL Lakeland 115, Delaware 107. Braxton Key (DEL) – DNP. Rio Grande Valley 120, Canton 102. Levi Randolph (CAN) – 27 minutes, 10 points (1-4 2pg, 2-5 3pg, 1-2 FT), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 3 fouls. Raptors-905 126, Greensboro 117. Donta Hall (RAP) – 23 minutes, 18 points (6-8 FG, 3-3 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 blocks, 4 fouls. GOLF WGC Workday Championship Rd 2: Justin Thomas – 73-66, -5, T13 Puerto Rico Open Rd 2: Lee Hodges – 66-72, -6, T15 Jason Bohn – 68-71, -5, T23 Davis Riley – 70-72, -2, T51 Dicky Pride – 76-75, +7, cut Gainbridge LPGA Rd 2: Cheyenne Knight – 73-70, -1, T31 Lauren Stephenson – 71-73, E, T45 Kristen Gillman – 75-71, +2, T67 Stephanie Meadow – 76-72, +4, cut Emma Talley – 76-73, +5, cut
