News
Kira Lewis and Herb Jones both played big roles in New Orleans’ summer league win today. Lewis finished with 22 points, while Jones had 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals off the bench. Both players were singled out by coach Willie Green.
Media coverage of Mac Jones’ preseason debut are overwhelmingly positive. Here are some examples from Pro Football Network, The Athletic, and Pats Pulpit.
Here’s a report card on Jalen Hurts’ preseason performance from last night as well. And Hurts can’t wait to get to practice on Monday to start the process of getting better.
The MRI on Wade LeBlanc’s sore elbow revealed no structural damage, which is good news. The team will reconvene with the medical staff to discuss the next plan of action.
Kirani James received some accolades from fellow Alabama Track legend Pauline Davis-Thompson.
The Bradley and Nikki Bozeman Foundation will be featured on The Today Show tomorrow morning.
Here’s a recap of the procedural moves that the New York Giants did earlier this week in releasing Ryan Anderson and re-signing him the next day.
White Sox hitting coach Frank Menechino recapped how special the Field of Dreams game experience was on WNSP this morning.
Lee Hodges missed the cut at the Korn Ferry Tour regular season finale in Omaha today, but he’ll still officially be awarded his PGA Tour card on Sunday. He’s got some family onsite to celebrate the occasion.
Miller Forristall scored a touchdown for the Tennessee Titans in preseason play tonight (see clip below).
Media Appearances
Kira Lewis was interviewed after today’s game in Las Vegas (Lewis appears at about the 13:25 mark).
Raekwon Davis appeared on the Joe Rose Show earlier today.
Agent Todd Ramasar appeared on Howard Beck’s Crossover podcast and discussed, among other things, how Joshua Primo rose to 12th in the recent NBA draft.
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- Kyle Kaufman – re-signed by the Ogden Raptors of the Pioneer League.
Game Results
GOLF Women’s Scottish Open Rd 2: Cheyenne Knight – 70-72, -2, T20 Lauren Stephenson – 68-79, +3, cut Emma Talley – 72-77, +5, cut Shaw Charity Classic Rd 1: Spike McRoy – 77, +7, T64. Wyndham Championship Rd 2: Michael Thompson – 64-74, -2, cut Robby Shelton – 70-72, +2, cut Pinnacle Bank Championship Rd 2: Davis Riley – 65-71, -6, T10 Trey Mullinax – 68-74, +3, cut Lee Hodges – 76-75, +9, cut Four Winds Invitational Rd 1: Janie Jackson – 70, -2, T23 TENNIS WTA National Bank Open Doubles Quarterfinal: 4-seed Alexa Guarachi / D Krawczyk lost to 6-seed Jurak / Klepac 6-4, 6-2. BASKETBALL Las Vegas Summer League New Orleans 87, Cleveland 74. Kira Lewis – 26 minutes, 22 points (5-8 2pg, 2-3 3pg, 6-6 FT), 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls. Herb Jones – 19 minutes, 8 points (2-8 FG, 4-6 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 1 block, 1 turnover, 2 foul. Las Vegas Summer League Detroit 93, New York 87. John Petty – DNP. BASEBALL Daytona 3, Jupiter 0. Sam Praytor (DH) – 0-2, 2 BB. Miami 14, Chicago Cubs 10. Adam Morgan – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K. San Antonio 8, Midland 1. Kyle Overstreet (1B) – 3-5, 1 double, 2 singles, 2 RBI, 1 run. Lansing 7, Dayton 6. Cobie Vance (3B) – 0-5, 1 error. Kansas City Monarchs 6, Chicago Dogs 4. Morgan McCullough (SS) – 2-5, 1 HR (9th), 1 single, 3 RBI, 1 run. Missoula 23, Great Falls 6. William Freeman – 4 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K. Ogden 9, Billings 3. Kyle Kaufman (C) – 0-2. FOOTBALL Arizona 30, Spokane 20. Blake Sims – DNP.
