News
Justin Thomas and Davis Riley maintained their positions on the leaderboard at the PGA Championship through two rounds. Thomas, -6, is solo 3rd. Riley, -4, is T-5th. The New York Post looks at how accountability is paying dividends for Thomas, while Golfweek says that, despite his age, Thomas is one of the most old-school golfers on the tour.
Krystal Goodman has signed with Forli of Italy’s professional softball league for this summer’s season.
Eryk Anders, fighting in a smaller cage in tomorrow night’s UFC event, explains why the “perfect scenario” would be a smaller cage in a sold-out arena. Anders also spoke of embracing how humbling the MMA experience has been.
Abbas Qali has apparently retired from competitive swimming. Qali, who represented Kuwait at two Olympics, goes out on a high note, winning 4 gold medals at the Gulf State Games this week..
Community Outreach
The full list of participants for DeVonta Smith’s Inaugural Celebrity Softball Game has been released. Among the former Alabama players participating in the event (in addition to Smith) are Jalen Hurts, Najee Harris, Jaylen Waddle, Patrick Surtain II, and Mack Wilson. The event will be June 4 in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Media Appearances
Alex Avila did a pre-game interview for Bally Sports Detroit this week. Avila was in town (Tampa Bay) to do radio commentary for Detroit this week.
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- Dallas Warmack – signed by the Tampa Bay Bandits of the USFL.
- B.J. Emmons – activated by the Tampa Bay Bandits of the USFL.
Game Results
BASKETBALL Israel Winner League Quarterfinal Gm 3: Hapoel Jerusalem 87, Gilboa / Galil 60 (leads 2-1). Retin Obasohan – 29 minutes, 13 points (2-2 2pg, 0-3 3pg, 9-11 FT), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls, +8. German BBL Quarterfinals Gm 2: Bonn 95, Hamburg 88 (leads 2-0). Michael Kessens – 24 minutes, 11 points (4-6 2pg, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls, +4. Seattle 83, Los Angeles 80. Jasmine Walker – 7 minutes, 0 points (0-1 2pg, 0-1 3pg), 1 assist, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, -5. Portugal Liga BETCLIC Playout Series Gm 3: Vitória 89, Illiabum 74 (wins series 2-1). Brandon Austin – 9 minutes, 4 points (2-3 2pg, 0-2 3pg), 2 rebounds, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, +4. GOLF Challenge de España Rd 2: Gavin Moynihan – 77, retired in Rd 2. PGA Championship Rd 2: Justin Thomas – 67-67, -6, 3rd Davis Riley – 68-68, -4, T5. Advent Health Championship Rd 2: Tom Lovelady – 70-75 +1, cut. Robby Shelton – 72-74, +2, cut. IOA Golf Classic Rd 1 (suspended) Lakareber Abe: -2 thru 17, T33. Kristen Gillman: E thru 11, T68. Kenzie Wright: +7 thru 16, T137. SOCCER PSV Eindhoven 1, Excelsior 1. Maruschka Waldus – own goal (56’); played full match. Heerenveen 2, Feyenoord 0. Pia Rijsdijk – no stats; subbed out at 74’. BASEBALL Dayton 7, Quad Cities 1 (Gm 1, F/7). Peyton Wilson (CF) – 1-4, 1 single. Tyler Gentry (RF) – 1-4, 1 HR (3rd), 1 RBI, 1 run. Morgan McCullough (3B) – 0-3. Dayton 5, Quad Cities 3 (Gm 2, F/7). Tyler Gentry (DH) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 RBI. Morgan McCullough (3B) - 1-3, 1 single, 1 RBI. Gwinnett 3, Memphis 2. Thomas Burrows (W, 3-1) – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K. Altoona 12, Richmond 4. Brett Auerbach (C) – 1-5, 1 double, 2 RBI. Corpus Christi 11, Frisco 9. Chase Lee – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB; 2 K. Rancho Cucamonga 7, Fresno 2. Tyler Ras – 2 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 HR allowed.
