In Memoriam
Former Alabama offensive lineman Christopher Sign, who worked locally as a news anchor at ABC 33/40, was found dead this morning in Hoover of an apparent suicide. Sign, 45, played four seasons under Gene Stallings, and had a successful news career, first as a reporter and then as an anchor. Sign had two stints in Birmingham, and in between worked in the Phoenix market. Sign had won an Emmy Award, an Edward R. Murrow Award, and authored a book based on a story he broke in Phoenix related to a secret tarmac meeting between former President Bill Clinton and Obama attorney general Loretta Lynch. ABC 33/40 paid tribute to Sign today.
News
Eryk Anders, who’s last fight in March ended in a no contest when he delivered what was ruled an illegal blow versus Darren Stewart, won a rematch tonight in an unanimous decision against Stewart. Anders broke open the fight in the third and final round with a takedown of Stewart, when he proceeded to land blows for the final two minutes of the round.
Former Alabama adapted athlete Annika Zeyen won the silver medal at the Para Cycling World Cup yesterday.
Dicky Pride made this birdie on 18 to move into the Top 10 at the American Family Insurance Championship with one round to do.
Transactions
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Game Results
BASKETBALL Strasbourg 79, Châlons-Reims 72. Jimmie Taylor (C-R) – DNP. FIBA Americup, Group A Brazil 79, Colombia 56. Alana Gonçalo Da Silva – 16 minutes, 10 points (2-2 2pg, 2-2 3pg), 1 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 0 turnovers, 3 fouls. GOLF Alabama State Amateur Championship final: Jake DeZoort – 71-69-71-70, -3, T8 Tyler Hitchner – 72-70-68-73, -1, T15 JP Cave – 70-69-71-73, -1, T15 Jones Free – 71-69-72-74, +2, T26 Stewart Whitt – 70-72-75-74, +7, T44 Palmetto Championship Rd 3: Robby Shelton – 72-71-68, -2, T36 BMW Charity Pro-Am Rd 3: Lee Hodges – 64-69-67, -14, T11 Trey Mullinax – 69-67-67, -11, T31 Davis Riley – 65-69-70, -10, T39 American Family Insurance Championship Rd 2: Dicky Pride – 70-68, -6, T9 LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship Rd 3: Emma Talley – 71-75-70, E, T36 Lauren Stephenson – 70-71-76, +1, T39 Janie Jackson – 76-71-73, +4, T62 Island Resort Championship Rd 2: Mia Landegren – 72-72, E, cut Lakareber Abe – 69-76, +1, cut BASEBALL Chicago White Sox 15, Detroit 2. Matt Foster – 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 3 K. Washington 2, San Francisco 0 (Gm 1, F/7). Alex Avila (C) – 0-2. Kansas City 7, Houston 2 (Gm 1, F/7) (American Association) Morgan McCullough (SS) – 1-3, 1 double, 1 run. Durham 11, Charlotte 0. Will Carter – 1 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K, 1 WP. West Michigan 9, Lansing 0. Cobie Vance (3B) – 0-3, 1 BB. Quad Cities 9, Peoria 5. Tyler Gentry (RF) – 0-4, 1 HBP, 1 run. Cedar Rapids 5, Beloit 1. Jake Walters – 2 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 4 K. Amarillo 7, Corpus Christi 5. Chandler Taylor (CF) – 0-1 (entered game in 6th following an ejection). San Jose 12, Stockton 2. Brett Auerbach (2B) – 2-4, 1 HR (2nd), 1 triple, 1 SF, 2 RBI, 2 runs. SOFTBALL US WNT 5, Team Alliance 3 (Gm 1). Haylie McCleney (PH-CF) – 1-1, 1 single. Team Alliance 4, US WNT 1 (Gm 2). Haylie McCleney (CF) – 1-4, 1 single. MMA UFC 263 Eryk Anders defeated Darren Stewart by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-27). SWIM & DIVE Greek National Championships Men's 50m Butterfly final: Kristian Gkolomeev - 23.97 seconds, 1st TRACK & FIELD Under Armour District Track Club, Men’s 800m: Alex Amankwah – 1:46.69, 2nd
