News
Rams coach Sean McVay announced today that A’Shawn Robinson will undergo a minor knee procedure, and will miss a few weeks.
Mac Jones continues to impress the veterans on the Patriots with his preparation and mental capacity. Dont’a Hightower and Brian Hoyer both shared anecdotes regarding Jones in their media availabilities today.
With Tua Tagovailoa not playing in the third pre-season game, he’s done with camp. So the Phinsider blog cataloged all of his throws in the first two games.
Jereem Richards, a talented artist in addition to being a world class sprinter, has designed a set of trading cards featuring athletes from Trinidad and Tobago. The cards are available through Athletic Excellence Trading Cards. Here is Richards discussing the cards.
Haylie McCleney did this “Why I Play” piece for USA Softball as part of Women’s Equality Day.
The International Swimming League started its 3rd season today in Naples, Italy. Season 3 has 10 teams, and a regular season comprised of 10 2-day quad-meets. The former Alabama swimmers on rosters are:
- Kristian Gkolomeev – LA Current
- Leonie Kullmann – Cali Condors
- Anton McKee – Toronto Titans
Media Appearances
Dont’a Hightower spoke to the media after New England’s practice today. Hightower shared an anecdote about Mac Jones actually studying the Patriots’ defensive playbook, in addition to its offensive one.
Mac Jones also spoke after the joint practiced. He said he was glad to have Cam Newton back, that the practice was tougher today, and that he’s not concerned about being named as starting quarterback.
Rashaan Evans spoke at Titans practice today, and talked about urgency being a focal point for the defense, as well as how the team is handling the COVID-19 outbreak.
Quinnen Williams gave a review of the joint practices with the Eagles on the team website’s Two Minute Drill
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- Kyle Kaufman – signed by the Ogden Raptors of the Pioneer League.
- Maurice Smith – cleared waivers and became a free agent.
Game Results
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL Paralympics Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Germany 77, Australia 58. Kate Lang – 27 minutes, 14 points. Barbara Gross – 11 minutes, 8 points. Catharina Weiss – 24 minutes, 2 points. Paralympics Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Spain 78, Canada 41. Ignacio Ortega (ESP) – 6 minutes, 7 points Bo Hedges (CAN) – 16 minutes, 0 points Paralympics Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Japan 54, Great Britain 48. Joy Haizelden – 35 minutes, 4 points Jude Hamer – 11 minutes, 6 points Laurie Williams – DNP Paralympics Women’s Wheelchair Basketball United States 68, Spain 34. Lindsey Zurbrugg (USA) – 28 minutes, 7 points Bailey Moody (USA) – 4 minutes, 2 points Abby Bauleke (USA) – DNP Sara Revuelta (ESP) – 22 minutes, 0 points Paralympics Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Australia 81, Iran 39. Michael Auprince – 13 minutes, 3 points Jannik Blair – 16 minutes, 0 points SWIM & DIVE ISL Match 1 Men’s 200m Breast: Anton McKee – 2:05.53, 3rd, 6 points ISL Match 1 Men’s 4x100 Medley Relay: Toronto Titans – 3:25.13, 4th, 10 points Anton McKee – 58.71 seconds on breast segment GOLF B-NL Challenge Trophy Gavin Moynihan – 70, -1, T33 Met Open Championship final: Tom Lovelady – 67-69-66, -4, 2nd BMW Championship Rd 1: Justin Thomas – 68, -4, T19. Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship Rd 1: Lee Hodges – 66, -5, T5 Robby Shelton – 69, -2, T43 Trey Mullinax – 72, +1, T100 Davis Riley – 73, +2, T124 BASEBALL Jupiter 4, Palm Beach 1. Sam Praytor (C) – 1-4, 1 double. Schaumburg 5, Gateway 1 (Gm 1, F/7). Geoffrey Bramblett (W, 2-0) – 7 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 6 H, 2 BB, 4 K, 2 WP. Schaumburg 2, Gateway 0 (Gm 2, F/7). Sam Gardner (L, 4-2) – 6 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 7 K. Lansing 1, West Michigan 0. Cobie Vance (3B) – 2-3, 2 singles. Charlotte 9, Durham 2. Will Carter (ND) – 2 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 3 K. David Robertson – 0.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K. Amarillo 4, Frisco 1. Chase Lee – 2.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 4 K. Kansas City Monarchs 11, Kane County 1. Morgan McCullough (2B) – 2-4, 1 double, 1 single, 1 BB, 3 runs. Missoula 7, Ogden 2. Kyle Kaufman (C) – 1-3, 1 single. Tri-City 10, Eugene 2. Brett Auerbach (2B) – 0-4.
