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Jonathan Allen spoke to the Washington media today (video below). Allen mentioned that his agent was discussing a new contract with Washington, and that he wants to be there long-term. When addressing a question about defensive schemes, he dropped the money quote “I get paid to whoop people’s asses, it doesn’t matter what scheme I’m in.” Later in the day, Allen also appeared at a function for Links to Freedom, an organization that benefits injured soldiers.
There were injury reports today on both Calvin Ridley and Amari Cooper. Ridley, who hasn’t been participating in OTA’s, apparently recently had “minor” foot surgery with Dr. Robert Anderson in Green Bay. Cooper is reportedly sidelined by an ankle injury that may keep him out until training camp.
Jerry Jeudy announced that he would be release a set of NFT cards on June 29, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Trisomy 18 charities. The cards will be released by Bitski, which claims these are the first-ever NFT rookie cards for an NFL player.
For National Best Friend Day yesterday, the Player’s Tribune had a piece on Calvin Ridley and Falcon’s assistant equipment manager Kenny Osuwah.
Robert Horry appeared on the Ryen Russillo podcast to discuss the Lakers’ early playoff exit and general NBA issues. Here he is answering the age-old “Hakeem vs Shaq” question.
Kareem Jackson appeared on Aqib Talib’s Catchin’ Fades podcast, and made some waves by saying that Deshaun Watson was interested in being traded to Denver.
Titans’ general manager Jon Robinson reveals that he was on a pontoon boat when he found out that the Julio Jones trade was about to go through.
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BASKETBALL Bourg-en-Bresse 84, Châlons-Reims 74. Jimmie Taylor (C-R) – 31 minutes, 8 points (3-5 FG, 2-3 FT), 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 1 turnover, 3 fouls. Western Conference SF Gm 2: Phoenix 123, Denver 98 (leads 2-0). JaMychal Green – 24 minutes, 4 points (2-5 FG), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls. GOLF WAPT Oscar Williams Classic Rd 2: Kenzie Wright – 74-69, -1, T14 Alabama State Amateur Championship Rd 1 (suspended). JP Cave: -2 thru 5, T1 Jake DeZoort: -1 thru 4, T3 Tyler Hitchner: E thru 3, T12 Ben Moody: E thru 2, T12 Jones Free: +2 thru 5, T48 Ben Fuller: hasn’t started Stewart Whitt: hasn’t started BASEBALL Gwinnett 5, Memphis 4 (Gm 1, F/7). Thomas Burrows (H, 1) – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 K. Peoria 4, Quad Cities 3. Tyler Gentry (RF) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 BB, 1 run. Fredericksburg 11, Salem 1. Casey Cobb – 0.2 IP, 4 R (0 ER), 4 H, 1 BB, 0 K, 1 WP. Columbus 8, Iowa 4. Adam Morgan – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K. Lansing 8, West Michigan 1. Cobie Vance (3B) – 1-4, 1 double, 1 HBP, 1 run. Gateway 8, Lake Erie 2. Geoffrey Bramblett – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K. Midland 9, San Antonio 1. Kyle Overstreet (3B) – 0-4. Toronto 6, Chicago White Sox 2. Matt Foster – 1 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K. Amarillo 19, Corpus Christi 4. Chandler Taylor (CF) – 0-3, 1 BB, 1 HBP. TRACK & FIELD Pan-Cyprion National Championships Women’s 100m: Olivia Fotopoulou – 11.55 seconds, 1st Pan-Cyprion National Championships Women’s Long Jump: Filippa Fotopoulou – 6.38 meters, 1st SWIM & DIVE Greek National Championships Men's 50m Freestyle final: Kristian Gkolomeev - 21.86 seconds, 1st
