News
Shelby McEwen won the Men’s High Jump at the USA Throws Fest with a person-best 2.33 meters, missing only once in the progression leading up to his PB jump. McEwen’s jump equals the third highest jump in the world this season, and meets the Olympic standard.
Hayley McCleney appeared on Easton FastPitch’s IG Live this week to discuss the new Hayley McCleney signature outfield glove, as well as training for the upcoming Olympics.
Najee Harris was interviewed on Ellen on Friday.
Jasmine Walker left last night’s Sparks game early with a knee injury and did not return.
Pia Rijsdijk scored her first goal of the season in Napoli Femminile’s final game today in a 2-2 tie against Rome. Rijsdijk joined the Italian side midway through the season. Napoli was down 2-0 in the second half and needed at least a tie to avoid relegation.
Shout-out to former Alabama women’s basketballer Shaquera Wade, who is now in the U.S. Air Force.
Derrick Henry caused a stir on social media today by posting a clip on Instagram of Julio Jones and him working out together with Henry’s trainer.
Transactions
- Matt Malkin – released by the Evansville Otters of the Frontier League.
Game Results
SOCCER Napoli 2, Roma 2. Pia Rijsdijk (NAP) – entered game at 50’; 1 goal (64’). BASKETBALL Sydney 81, New Zealand 76. Levi Randolph (NZ) – 33 minutes, 25 points (8-12 2pg, 2-8 3pg, 3-4 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block, 4 fouls. Czech NBL Finals Gm 1: Nymburk 102, Opava 73. Retin Obasohan (NYM) – 22 minutes, 13 points (4-7 2pg, 2-5 3pg, 2-2 FT), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls. NBA WC Rd 1 Gm 1: Portland 123, Denver 109. JaMychal Green – 18 minutes, 0 points (0-1 3pg), 1 rebound, 3 assists, 1 block, 2 fouls. SWIM & DIVE European Aquatics Championships Men’s 50m Free Prelims: Kristian Gkolomeev – 21.98 seconds, 2nd in heat, 5th overall; advances to semifinals. European Aquatics Championships Men’s 50m Free Semifinals: Kristian Gkolomeev – 21.60 seconds, 1st in heat, 1st overall; advances to finals. GOLF AdventHealth Championship Rd 3: Davis Riley - 69-69-71, -7, T15. Pure Silk Championship Rd 3: Lauren Stephenson – 71-68-67, -7, T6 Stephanie Meadow – 72-69-68, -4, T16 Jiwon Jeon – 67-73-71, -2, T27 Janie Jackson – 73-70-71, +1, T51 Emma Talley – 71-69-76, +3, T63 IOA Golf Classic Rd 2: Mia Landegren – 71-81, +10, cut Lakareber Abe – 79-82, +19, cut BASEBALL New York Yankees 7, Chicago White Sox 0. Matt Foster - 1 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR allowed. Quad Cities 8, Peoria 0. Tyler Gentry (RF) – 1-3, 1 double, 1 SF, 1 RBI, 1 run. Fargo-Moorhead 8, Kansas City 4. Morgan McCullough (C) – 0-4, 1 RBI. Omaha 7, Iowa 1. Adam Morgan – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K. Frisco 4, San Antonio 0. Kyle Overstreet (1B) – 1-4, 1 single, 1 BB. Arkansas 6, Corpus Christi 2. Chandler Taylor (CF) – 2-3, 1 HR (3rd), 1 double, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 2 runs. Salt Lake 11, Las Vegas 5. Mikey White (3B) – 0-0 (entered game as a ejection replacement in 8th). TRACK & FIELD USATF Throws Fest Men’s Hammer Throw: Daniel Haugh – 79.03 meters, 3rd (new PB) USATF Throws Fest Men’s Discus Throw: Kord Ferguson – 62.76 meters, 5th USATF Throws Fest Men’s High Jump: Shelby McEwen – 2.33 meters, 1st (new PB) USATF Throws Fest Women’s Shot Put: Haley Teel – 17.05 meters, 7th. Portious Warren – DNS.
