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Herb Jones did it again, making one jaw-dropping defensive play in the second half tonight to take over social media timelines and help New Orleans to a series-evening 118-103 win over Phoenix in Game 4 of their playoff series. Jones’ 2 steals and 3 blocks don’t adequately describe the impact that he had defensively.
Davis Shore’s closing round 64 at JHSF Aberto do Brasil gave him him a Top 5 finish, and his best-ever finish on a PGA sponsored tour.
Davis Riley and partner Will Zalatoris moved up 14 spots today to grab a Top 5 finish at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans. It marks Riley’s 2nd Top 5 finish in the past six weeks.
Here’s a round-up of some track and field performances from the weekend. At the Crimson Tide Invitational, several Alabama alums put up strong performances. Daniel Haugh won the Men’s Hammer Throw and Esther Gitahi took the Women’s 1500 Meter on Friday. On Saturday, Ruebin Walters and Robert Dunning finished 1-2 in the Men’s 110 Meter Hurdles, and Portious Warren took 2nd in the Women’s Shot Put. Elsewhere, Remona Burchell won the Women’s 100 Meter at the Velocity Fest in Jamaica in her best time in 5 years. Tamara Clark finished second in the Women’s 200 Meter at the Michael Johnson Invitational, and Quanesha Burks was second in the Women’s Long Jump at the LSU Alumni Gold meet.
Community Outreach
Najee Harris is donating $44,000 worth of jerseys and sports equipment to Pittsburgh area public schools as part of a partnership with Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes’ Mission Tiger.
Erwin Dudley’s annual Camp of Champions will be June 24-25 at Robert Hatch High School in Uniontown, Alabama.
Derrick Gore will host a football camp in Syracuse, New York on May 14.
Media Appearances
Herb Jones spoke pre-game on what adjustments New Orleans needs to make against Phoenix tonight. Jones then addressed the media after the game.
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- Mekhi Brown – deactivated for Week 2 by the Tampa Bay Bandits
Game Results
BASKETBALL Nagoya 89, San-en 86. Justin Knox – 27 minutes, 12 points (5-8 2pg, 0-1 3pg, 2-4 FT), 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 3 turnovers, 3 fouls. Bonn 78, Göttingen 76. Michael Kessens – 20 minutes, 9 points (3-5 2pg, 0-1 3pg, 3-5 FT), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover, 3 fouls, -17. Monaco 93, Fos-sur-Mer 66. Donta Hall – 17 minutes, 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-5 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 turnover, 1 foul. Capo d’Orlando 84, Stella Azzurra Rome 81. Tevin Mack – 37 minutes, 19 points (2-4 2pg, 3-8 3pg, 6-6 FT), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 4 turnovers, 3 fouls. Nick King – 26 minutes, 15 points (3-8 2pg, 2-3 3pg, 3-6 FT), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 2 turnovers. Manchester 102, Leicester 97 (F/OT). Oceana Hamilton – 44 minutes, 21 points (9-13 2pg, 0-1 3pg, 3-3 FT), 18 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, -4. Udine 82, Fabriano 58. Trevor Lacey – 23 minutes, 7 points (0-3 2pg, 2-4 3pg, 1-3 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 1 foul. LF2 Promotion Game: Tenerife 90, Melilla 89 (F/OT). Alana Gonçalo Da Silva – 45 minutes, 16 points (5-12 2pg, 1-6 3pg, 3-4 FT), 8 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, 5 turnovers, 2 fouls, -1. Hapoel Jerusalem 76, Hapoel Holon 69. Retin Obasohan – DNP (hand). Western Conference Rd 1 Gm 4: Denver 126, Golden State 121 (trails 3-1). JaMychal Green – 14 minutes, 7 points (3-3 FG, 1-1 FT), 2 rebounds, 1 turnover, 3 fouls, +9. Western Conference Rd 1 Gm 4: New Orleans 118, Phoenix 103 (Series tied 2-2). Herbert Jones – 35 minutes, 13 points (3-6 2pg, 0-1 3pg, 7-8 FT), 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks, 3 fouls, +7. BASEBALL Erie 4, Richmond 1. Brett Auerbach (2B) – 1-1, 1 single. Quad Cities 18, Wisconsin 1. Tyler Gentry (RF) – 2-4, 1 double, 1 single, 1 BB, 1 SF, 1 RBI, 2 runs Morgan McCullough (3B) – 1-4, 1 double, 2 BB, 1 RBI, 1 SB, 2 runs Jacksonville 5, Gwinnett 4. Thomas Burrows – 0.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K. Winston-Salem 10, Greenville 6. Casey Cobb – 2.0 IP, 3 R (1 ER), 4 H, 0 BB, 3 K, 1 WP. Pittsburgh 4, Chicago Cubs 3. David Robertson – 1.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 K. NW Arkansas 4, Frisco 3. Chase Lee – 1.1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K. Lake Elsinore 6, Fresno 2 (Gm 2, F/8). Tyler Ras (L, 0-2) – 0.1 IP, 4 R (3 ER), 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HBP. GOLF JHSF Aberto do Brasil final: Davis Shore – 71-68-66-64, -15, T5 ClubCorp Classic final: Dicky Pride – 72-68-70, -3, T21 Zurich Classic of New Orleans final: Davis Riley / W Zalatoris – 64-71-64-66, -23, T5 Dio Implant LA Open final: Lauren Stephenson – 69-73-70-70, -2, T21 Emma Talley – 67-74-72-74, +3, T48 Janie Jackson – 68-75-69-77, +5, T59 Cheyenne Knight – 72-73-72-75, +8, T71 FOOTBALL New Orleans 34, Tampa Bay 3. BJ Emmons – 14 rushes, 39 yds; 3 catches, 31 yds. Mekhi Brown – inactive. SOCCER NWSL Challenge Cup: Houston 2, Louisville 1. Nealy Martin – yellow card at 67’; subbed out at 69’. TENNIS ATP Challenger Morelos Open, Singles Qualifying Rd 1: Saketh Myneni lost to JC Aragone 6-3, 4-6, 6-4.
