News
Keith Askins was officially inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame tonight. Askins, who finished playing for Alabama in 1990, signed with the Miami Heat as an undrafted free agent that off-season, and has been with the organization as a player (9 seasons), assistant coach (14 seasons), and as a scouting director (since 2014). Askins was featured in pieces by the Tuscaloosa News and Bama Central noting his induction, and was interviewed at a luncheon yesterday.
In a bit of a surprise, the Baltimore Ravens announced today that Marcell Dareus is attending mini-camp with the team. Dareus’ 2019 season was cut short by injury, and he hasn’t played since.
The United States won the bronze medal at the BNP Paribas World Team Cup wheelchair tennis championships. Shelby Baron won her match this morning 6-3, 6-1 to clinch the medal.
Eryk Anders will have a role in the upcoming season of Cobra Kai.
Community Outreach
Schea Cotton was recognized by the City of Long Beach, California for his work putting on basketball camps for the Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach.
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- Mekhi Brown – deactivated for Week 4 by the Tampa Bay Bandits.
Game Results
BASKETBALL Akita 88, San-en 72. Justin Knox – 21 minutes, 12 points (6-7 FG), 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 turnover, 2 fouls. Swiss SBL Semifinal Gm 1: Spinelli 81, Neuchâtel 70. Daniel Giddens – 20 minutes, 4 points (2-3 FG), 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block, 3 fouls, -8. Monaco 84, Le Mans 83. Donta Hall – DNP (inactive). Taça de Portugal Alfaloc Semifinal: Benfica 89, Vitória 70. Brandon Austin – DNP. GOLF Simmons Bank Open Rd 2 completed: Robby Shelton – 66-69, -9, T4 Wells Fargo Championship Rd 3: Michael Thompson – 71-69-82, +12, 65th Simmons Bank Open Rd 3: Robby Shelton – 66-69-70, -11, T8 Mitsubishi Electric Classic Rd 2: Dicky Pride – 72-73, +1, T34 Quito Open Rd 3 suspended (lightning): Davis Shore – 68-68-(-4 thru 12), -12, T5 ECGT Bay Point Spring Championship final: Steven Setterstrom – 75-73—148, T8. BASEBALL Pensacola 3, Mississippi 1. Cobie Fletcher-Vance (3B) – 1-4, 1 single. Akron 10, Richmond 3. Brett Auerbach (2B) – 0-3, 2 BB, 1 SB. Los Angeles Dodgers 6, Chicago Cubs 2. David Robertson – 1 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR allowed. Greenville 5, Rome 1. Casey Cobb – 2 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 0 K. Cedar Rapids 6, Quad Cities 2. Peyton Wilson (CF) – 0-4. Tyler Gentry (DH) – 1-4, 1 single. Morgan McCullough (2B) – 0-4. FOOTBALL Birmingham 16, Tampa Bay 10. BJ Emmons – 11 rushes, 18 yds; 2 catches, 8 yds Mekhi Brown – inactive TRACK & FIELD Tennessee Challenge Women’s Shot Put: Haley Teel – 16.93 meters, 1st Tennessee Challenge Women’s Hammer Throw: Haley Teel – fouled out JAAA/SDF Jubilee Series 2.0 Women’s 100m Prelims Remona Burchell – 11.58 seconds, 2nd in heat; advances to finals JAAA/SDF Jubilee Series 2.0 Women’s 100m Finals Remona Burchell – 11.43 seconds, 3rd
