News
Justin Thomas was 0-1-1 on the first day of Ryder Cup play today, but provided the emotional spark for the USA, as he and Patrick Cantlay came back from 3 down through 8 holes to halve their afternoon match.
Steven Setterstrom advances to Stage 2 of Korn Ferry Tour qualifying after finishing T-19th in Stage 1 in qualifying at the Mobile qualifier.
New Orleans Pelicans team website has a profile piece on Herbert Jones.
Kelly Kretschman’s playing days are over, but she’s still giving back to the game. She’s currently serving as a facilitator for Athletes Unlimited.
David Robertson did something tonight that he hadn’t done in 13 major league seasons – he started a game. He just threw 1 inning and 13 pitches, but it goes down as the first start of his major league career.
Levi Randolph and Ar’mond Davis helped usher in the brand new BNXT League, a new basketball league combining professional teams in Belgium and the Netherlands. Teams will primarily play within their country in regular season. Davis sank a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left in his game to give Leeuwarden a 1 point win.
Brett Auerbach and the Eugene Emeralds won the High-A West League championship with a 5-0 win over Spokane in Game 4 of the Best of 5 series. Auerbach homered for one of the runs. More on the championship tomorrow.
Media Appearances
Najee Harris’ weekly media appearance, as always, is a treat. He discusses a friend calling to complain about his fantasy points in Week 1.
Pressed into a starting role this week, Isaiah Buggs got some time in front of the press today in Pittsburgh as well.
DeVonta Smith’s media appearance is featured below.
Trevon Diggs spoke to the Dallas press, and discussed his upcoming match-up with DeVonta Smith.
Amari Cooper address his rib injury, and the need to play when he’s not at 100%, in his press appearance today.
Julio Jones’ weekly press appearance is at the 11:05 in the below clip.
Marlon Humphrey’s new podcast, Guru Punch (which he co-hosts with teammate Ronnie Stanley), launched today.
Week 3 Injury Reports
Game Status Reports – Sunday Games Only
- Questionable – Eddie Jackson (toe), Levi Wallace (knee), Jedrick Wills (ankle)
- Doubtful – Josh Jacobs (toe, ankle)
- Out – Tua Tagovailoa (ribs)
Practice Reports – Friday:
- Full Participation – Amari Cooper (ribs), Damien Harris (finger), Eddie Jackson (toe), Alex Leatherwood (back), Levi Wallace (knee)
- Limited Participation – Jedrick Wills (ankle)
- Did Not Practice – Josh Jacobs (ankle), Tua Tagovailoa (ribs)
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
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Game Results
BASKETBALL Winner Cup semifinal Maccabi Tel Aviv 81, Hapoel Jerusalem 65. Retin Obasohan – 33 minutes, 13 points (3-4 2pg, 1-6 3pg, 4-5 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 turnovers, 3 fouls Leeuwarden 81, Groningen 80. Ar’mond Davis – 33 minutes, 13 points (1-3 2pg, 3-12 3pg, 2-2 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, 2 fouls. Oostende 105, Brussels 51. Levi Randolph – 22 minutes, 23 points (7-10 2pg, 2-4 3pg, 3-4 FT), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 4 steals, 0 turnovers, 1 foul. Rueil 85, Les Sables 60. Mykal Riley - 24 minutes, 11 points (4-9 2pg, 0-4 3pg, 3-3 FT), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls. GOLF Ryder Cup, Day 1 Foursomes Justin Thomas / J Spieth lost to Garcia / Rahm 3 &1. Ryder Cup, Day 1 Fourball Justin Thomas / P Cantlay vs Fleetwood / Hovland halved. RRGT River Open final: Tom Lovelady – 64-70-73, -6, 2nd Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Stage 1 Mobile final: Steven Setterstrom – 68-69-68-73, -10, T19 Jonathan Hardee – 70-74-67-71, -6, T32 Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Stage 1 Maricopa final: Joshua Sedeno – 74-73-71-75, +5, T48 PURE Insurance Championship Rd 1: Dicky Pride – 72, E, T33 Jerry Pate – 75, +3, T62 NW Arkansas Championship Rd 1: Stephanie Meadow – 69, -2, T44 Janie Jackson – 72, +1, T98 Cheyenne Knight – 72, +1, T98 Kristen Gillman – 73, +2, T109 Emma Talley – 74, +3, T124 El Dorado Shootout Rd 1: Mia Landegren – 81, +9, T98 Lakareber Abe – 84, +12, 105th SOCCER Feyenoord Rotterdam 2, VV Alkmaar 1. Pia Rijsdijk – DNP. SWIM & DIVE International Swimming League Match 9 Men’s 100m Breaststroke Anton McKee – 59.46 seconds, 8th International Swimming League Match 9 Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay Toronto Titans – 3:38.20, 5th, 8 points Anton McKee – 59.51 seconds on breast segment BASEBALL Durham 5, Gwinnett 0. Thomas Burrows - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K. Tampa Bay 8, Miami 0. David Robertson (ND) – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K. Norfolk 7, Charlotte 0. Will Carter – 1 IP, 2 R (0 ER), 0 H, 2 BB, 1 K; 1 error. St. Louis 12, Chicago 4 (Gm 2, F/7). Adam Morgan – 0.2 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 2 K, 2 HR allowed. Cincinnati 8, Washington 7 (F/11). Alex Avila (PH) – 0-1. High-A West Championship Game 4: Eugene 5, Spokane 0 (wins championship 3-1). Brett Auerbach (2B) – 1-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 run.
