News
Wade LeBlanc, currently a free agent, has announced his retirement from baseball. LeBlanc, who made his major league debut as a September call-up in 2008, pitched for 13 major league seasons (and also spent a season in Japan), and only once had the security of a two-year contract. LeBlanc finishes with 258 games (129 starts) and 931.1 innings pitched. He appeared with nine teams (and was also signed by two other organizations without appearing in the majors).
Rhyan White closed out the TYR Pro Swim Series in San Antonio with a win in the Women’s 200m Back. White also had a second place finish in the 100m Back yesterday.
Sherman Williams recently paid a visit to Gene Stallings at the retired coach’s ranch in Paris, Texas. In Williams’ words, “It was time.”
Media Appearances
Pia Rijsdijk interviewed after yesterday’s match (interview in Dutch).
Transactions
- Wade LeBlanc – announced his retirement from baseball.
Scenes and Highlights
Game Results
SWIMMING TYR Pro Swim Series – San Antonio Women’s 200m IM Prelims: Diana Petkova – 2:17.61, 5th overall; advances to A Final TYR Pro Swim Series – San Antonio Women’s 200m Back Prelims: Rhyan White – 2:10.88, 2nd overall; advances to A Final TYR Pro Swim Series – San Antonio Women’s 100m Free Prelims: Kalia Antoniou – 55.78 seconds, 10th overall; advances to B Final TYR Pro Swim Series – San Antonio Women’s 200m IM A Final: Diana Petkova – 2:16.11, 4th TYR Pro Swim Series – San Antonio Women’s 200m Back A Final: Rhyan White – 2:07.92, 1st (wins by 1.6 seconds) TYR Pro Swim Series – San Antonio Women’s 100m Free B Final: Kalia Antoniou – 55.03 seconds, 1st in heat, 9th overall (7th overall based on times) SOCCER Atlético de Madrid 1, Real Betis 1. Merel Van Dongen – no stats; played full match. NWSL Challenge Cup Louisville 3, Kansas City 0. Nealy Martin – no stats; subbed out at 73’. BASKETBALL Genève 74, Neuchâtel 70 (F/OT). Daniel Giddens – 21 minutes, 4 points (2-5 FG), 5 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 3 turnovers, +0. Bonn 97, Ludwigsburg 88. Michael Kessens – 16 minutes, 6 points (3-7 FG, 0-1 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 turnovers, 4 fouls; -7. Meyrin 67, Riva 64. Cierra Johnson – DNP (injured). Birmingham 126, Memphis 111. John Petty – 30 minutes, 19 points (5-5 2pg, 3-9 3pg), 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, 3 fouls, +16. Madeira 95, Luzigás 69. Jordan Bruner - 26 minutes, 4 points (2-3 2pg, 0-4 3pg), 7 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 foul. Vitória 95, Ovarense 91. Brandon Austin - 29 minutes, 16 points (3-5 2pg, 2-6 3pg, 4-5 FT), 4 rebounds, 1 turnover, 4 fouls. GOLF Augusta National Women’s Amateur final: Benedetta Moresco – 70-76-71, +1, T4 Rapiscan Systems Classic Rd 2: Dicky Pride – 73-67, -5, T19. 90 Open of the Romero Center Rd 3: Davis Shore – 74-71-80, +12, T65 Valero Texas Open Rd 3: Davis Riley – 70-70-76, E, T63 Club Car Championship Rd 3: Robby Shelton – 69-73-74, E, T54 Chevron Championship Rd 3: Stephanie Meadow – 73-72-67, -4, T21 Cheyenne Knight – 74-71-73, +2, T65 Lauren Stephenson – 69-75-76, +7, T73 Casino Del Sol Golf Classic Rd 3: Kristen Gillman – 69-70-71, -6, T29 TRACK & FIELD MVP Velocity Fest 10 Women’s 100m: Remona Burchell – 11.33 seconds, 3rd UAB Spring Invitational Men's 110m Hurdles: Ruebin Walters - 13.79 seconds, 1st
