News
The Kansas City Royals have purchased the contract of Morgan McCullough from the Kansas City Monarchs of the independent American Association. McCullough, who was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels, played affiliated ball in 2019, and was released as part of the pandemic purge in 2020. He then signed with the Kansas City Monarchs, who won the American Association championship in 2021. McCullough hit .333 with 13 home runs as the Monarchs’ every-day shortstop, and was named the Association’s Rookie of the Year.
Trevon Diggs picked up another honor from the Pro Football Writers Association, as he is sharing the PFWA’s Most Improved Player Award with Atlanta’s Cordarrelle Patterson.
Dime magazine is the latest publication to do a feature on Herbert Jones and his surprise rookie season.
A couple of late bogeys knocked Justin Thomas out of a share of the lead after three rounds at the Farmers Insurance Open. Thomas is -12, T5, 2 strokes back going into the final round.
Media Apperances
Press conference where Sam Shade is officially introduced as the new head coach at Miles College.
Herbert Jones’ post-game press appearance.
Transactions
- Morgan McCullough – contract was purchased from the Kansas City Monarchs (American Association) by the Kansas City Royals organization.
- Joshua Primo – recalled from the Austin Spurs by the San Antonio Spurs.
Scenes and Highlights
Game Results
BASKETBALL AS Ramat Hasharon 90, Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan 79. Ricky Tarrant – 26 minutes, 25 points (5-11 2pg, 3-5 3pg, 6-6 FT), 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 turnovers, 4 fouls, -11. Euroleague Group Play: Real Madrid 90, Monaco 84 (F/2OT). Donta Hall – DNP (knee) College Park 127, Delaware 111. Braxton Key – 7 minutes, 0 points (0-2 2pg, 0-1 3pg), 1 rebound, 2 assists, 1 block, +2. Denver 116, New Orleans 105. JaMychal Green – 4 minutes, 0 points (0-0 FG), 1 rebound, +5. Herbert Jones – 37 minutes, 19 points (6-9 2pg, 1-4 3pg, 4-4 FT), 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals, 1 turnover, 3 fouls, -9. San Antonio 131, Chicago 122. Joshua Primo – 13 minutes, 5 points (1-2 2pg, 1-2 3pg), +8 GOLF Gainbridge LPGA Rd 2: Emma Talley – 76-68, E, T49 Stephanie Meadow – 75-69, E, T49 Lauren Stephenson – 70-74, E, T49 Janie Jackson – 74-72, +2, cut Cheyenne Knight – 70-77, +3, cut Farmers Insurance Open Rd 3: Justin Thomas – 68-63-73, -12, T5 Michael Thompson – 64-73-70, -9, T19 TRACK & FIELD G5 & Super 22 Invitational Womens’ 60m Prelims: Tamara Clark – 7.24 seconds, 1st in heat; advances to semifinals G5 & Super 22 Invitational Womens’ 60m Semifinals: Tamara Clark – 7.25 seconds, 1st in heat; advances to finals G5 & Super 22 Invitational Womens’ 60m Finals: Tamara Clark – DNS
