News
Jonathan Allen, set to play out the 5th year option of his rookie contract in 2021, agreed to a contract extension with Washington today. Terms of the deal are reportedly a 4-year, $72 million contract with a $30 million signing bonus.
The Detroit Tigers announced the signing of Dylan Smith today. Smith’s signing bonus was $1,115,000, which was $270,800 over slot value of $844,200. Smith penned a thank you to Alabama on Instagram.
Landon Dickerson signed his 4-year rookie contract with the Philadelphia Eagles today. Contract calls for $8,656,675 over four years, including a signing bonus of $3,655,764.
Rhyan White finished 4th in the finals of the Women’s 100m backstroke, equaling her personal best of 58.43 seconds. She’ll swim in the 200m back later in the week.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders, who placed Tim Williams on the Injured List with an ankle injury last Thursday, announced today that Williams suffered a torn Achilles tendon and is out for the season. Williams is the 5th member of the Roughriders to tear an Achilles since the beginning of camp.
Haylie McCleney appeared on The Ringer Guide to the Summer Games podcast last week.
LPGA.com has a first-person account from Stephanie Meadow about how special it is to her for the LPGA Tour to make a stop in Ireland next month.
Taylor Clark was interviewed on the FFM Sports Podcast.
Minkah Fitzpatrick is sporting a pair of Pittsburgh-themed cleats designed by a local artist.
Bo Scarbrough was tonight’s guest on The Bama Standard.
The Los Angeles Sparks want you to get to know Jasmine Walker.
Justin Thomas has got the jokes.
Transactions
- Jonathan Allen – agreed to terms on a 4-year contract extension with the Washington Football Team.
- Dylan Smith – signed to a professional contract by the Detroit Tigers.
- Landon Dickerson – signed to a 4-year rookie contract by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Game Results
SOFTBALL Olympic Softball, Opening Round USA 2, Japan 1. Haylie McCleney (CF) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 run. SWIM & DIVE Olympic Swimming Women’s 100m Back Semifinals Rhyan White – 58.46 seconds, 2nd in heat, 4th overall; advances to finals BASEBALL Chicago Cubs 6, Cincinnati 5. Adam Morgan – 0.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K. Kansas City Monarch 15, Houston Apollos 6. Morgan McCullough (SS) – 4-5, 1 double, 3 singles, 1 BB, 2 RBI, 2 runs. Missoula 12, Great Falls 8. William Freeman – 1 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HBP, 1 WP. TENNIS UTR Pro Series – Newport Beach Alexey Nesterov lost to Ethan Quinn 6-7, 7-5, 6-2. BASKETBALL The Basketball Tournament Boeheims Army 68, Heartfire 62. Tevin Mack (Heartfire) - 14 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals.
