News
Alabama’s athletic performances at the Tokyo Olympics wrapped up today with David Robertson getting a silver medal as part of USA Baseball. The United States lost to Japan in the gold medal game, 2-0. Robertson is the 6 current or former Alabama athlete to win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
The New Orleans Pelicans posted a preview of its summer league team, which will include both Kira Lewis and Herb Jones.
Ituano advanced to its first-ever Brazil LBF championship series, with a 2-0 week over Vera Cruz in the semifinals. Alana Gonçalo Da Silva continued her solid play with a 14 point, 8 assist performance for Ituano.
Trevon Diggs says the key to his success is having a short-term memory.
Joshua Primo turned heads at the Salt Lake City Summer League with his passing skills.
Damien Harris’ talent is finally shining through with the Patriots.
Media Appearances
Dont’a Hightower spoke to the media after last night’s open practice at Gillette Stadium.
Cam Sims also appeared before the press after a Friday night practice session. He talked about his confidence coming off of last season’s success, and the rush of playing in front of fans again.
Kira Lewis was one of the New Orleans Pelicans players who were available today in advance of this coming week’s summer league in Las Vegas. Lewis talked about his excitement for having Herb Jones join the team.
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Game Results
TRACK & FIELD Olympics Athletics Women’s 4x400m Relay Finals Canada – 3:21.84, 4th Natassha McDonald – did not participate Olympics Athletics Men’s 4x400m Relay Finals Trinidad & Tobago – 3:00.85, 8th Jereem Richards – ran second leg GOLF Olympics Women’s Golf final: Stephanie Meadow - 72-66-68-66, -12, 7th Hero Open Rd 3: Gavin Moynihan – 70-73-70, -3, T51 WGC St Jude Invitational Rd 3: Justin Thomas – 67-67-69, -7, T17 Barracuda Championship Rd 3: Michael Thompson – 23 pts (12, 5, 6), T21 Robby Shelton – 20 pts (7, 5, 8), T31 Lee Hodges –18 pts (3, 13, 2), T42 Firekeepers Casino Hotel Championship Rd 2: Janie Jackson – 69-69, -6, T13 Lakareber Abe – 77-71, +4, cut Mia Landegren – 73-75, +4, cut BASKETBALL Brazil LBF Semifinal Gm 2: Ituano 76, Vera Cruz 49 (wins series 2-0). Alana Gonçalo Da Silva – 33 minutes, 14 points (4-5 2pg, 1-6 3pg, 3-3 FT), 4 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls. BASEBALL Olympics Baseball Gold Medal Game: Japan 2, United States 0. David Robertson – DNP. Gateway 7, Florence 4. Sam Gardner (W, 4-0) – 7 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 4 BB, 11 K, 1 HBP Lansing 5, Lake County 2. Cobie Vance (LF-2B) – 2-4, 1 HR (3rd), 1 single, 1 BB, 2 RBI, 2 runs. Corpus Christi 6, San Antonio 3. Kyle Overstreet (1B) – 0-0, 3 BB, 1 SF. ACL Royals Blue 7, ACL Royals Gold 6. Peyton Wilson (2B) – 2-4, 1 triple, 1 double, 1 RBI, 2 runs. Kansas City Monarchs 16, Cleburne 8. Morgan McCullough (SS) – 3-6, 1 HR, 1 double, 1 single, 3 RBI, 3 runs. SOCCER OL Reign 5, Houston 1. Celia Jiménez Delgado – 1 shot; subbed out at 71’ FOOTBALL Frisco 45, Spokane 34. Blake Sims – DNP (leg injury).
