News
David Robertson, who has been working out in Florida with other Team USA hopefuls, was named to Team USA’s 28-man training camp roster today. The roster will be trimmed to 26 next Sunday. The final roster will play in the World Baseball Softball Confederation Baseball Americas Qualifier, starting on May 31.
Jereem Richards won the rarely-run 150 meter race at the adidas Boost Boston Series today on Boylston Street in Boston. The race pits 100 meter specialists versus 200 meter specialists. Richards pulled away from the field, and won in a time of 14.75 seconds.
Lauren Stephenson finished T-7th at the Pure Silk Championship today, marking her career-best finish on the LPGA Tour.
Davis Riley added another Korn Ferry Tour Top 10 finish, with a T-6 finish at the AdventHealth Championship.
Kristian Gkolomeev finished 3rd in the Men’s 50m Freestyle at the European Aquatics Championships with a time of 21.73 seconds.
Najee Harris spoke to Pittsburgh high school seniors at an event put on by the non-profit Pittsburgh Promise this weekend. Meanwhile, Bucky Brooks of the NFL Network looks at how Harris might be the savior of the Pittsburgh offense.
Mike Kaye of NJ Advanced Media has another feature on Landon Dickerson, this one looking at how Dickerson made an impression at the Senior Bowl without even taking a snap.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed Jimmy Nelson on the 10-Day Injured List with right forearm inflammation. The move is retroactive to May 21.
The Detroit News looks at what’s changed for Spencer Turnbull in the few days since he threw the no-hitter.
New Orleans Pelicans player development coach Corey Brewer gives his assessment on several Pelican players, including Kira Lewis.
Marlon Humphrey is following in Bradley Bozeman’s footsteps, and is currently living in a camper.
Transactions
- Jimmy Nelson – placed on the 10-Day Injured List by the Los Angeles Dodgers
Game Results
SOCCER Atlético de Madrid 0, Real Sociedad 0. Merel Van Dongen – DNP. OL Reign 2, Portland 1. Celia Jiménez Delgado – DNP (thigh). SWIM & DIVE European Aquatics Championships Men’s 50 Free finals: Kristian Gkolomeev - 21.73 seconds, 3rd. GOLF AdventHealth Championship final: Davis Riley - 69-69-71-66, -13, T6. Pure Silk Championship final: Lauren Stephenson – 71-68-67-71, -7, T7 Jiwon Jeon – 67-73-71-73, E, T39 Stephanie Meadow – 72-69-68-76, +1, T48 Janie Jackson – 73-70-71-72, +2, T53 Emma Talley – 71-69-76-74, +6, T74 BASKETBALL Dutch DBL Finals Gm 1. Leiden 112, Den Bosch 87. Nick King (LEI) – 18 minutes, 4 points (1-4 FG, 2-2 FT), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 0 fouls. BASEBALL Washington 6, Baltimore 5. Alex Avila (C) – 2-3, 2 doubles, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 1 run. Arkansas 3, Corpus Christi 0. Chandler Taylor (DH) – 1-4, 1 single. Salt Lake 5, Las Vegas 0. Mikey White (3B) – 0-3. Lansing 8, Fort Wayne 3. Cobie Vance (3B) – 1-3, 1 double, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 2 runs. Quad Cities 5, Peoria 2. Tyler Gentry (RF) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 BB, 1 run. Frisco 6, San Antonio 1. Kyle Overstreet (DH) – 1-4, 1 single. Beloit 10, Cedar Rapids 5. Jake Walters (W, 1-1) – 2.1 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K. TRACK & FIELD adidas Boost Boston Games Men’s 150 meters: Jereem Richards – 14.75 seconds, 1st. Ostrava ČAS Meet: Women’s 800m: Kimberly Ficenec – 2:05.91, 1st.
