News
Alonzo Gee is set to play in the Big3 League again this summer. Gee was picked by Triplets with the 17th overall pick of the league’s draft. Triplets is led by Joe Johnson and coached by Lisa Leslie.
Daron Payne refuted reports that he left Commanders practice early yesterday due to his contract situation.
Cheyenne Knight, Emma Talley, and Lauren Stephenson were all victorious in the first day of round-robin play at the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play event. Stephanie Meadow halved her match.
Filippa Fotopoulou jumped a career-best 6.79 meters to win the Women’s Long Jump in a meet in Greece today. Fotopoulou’s jump was the 2nd longest jump in Europe thus far this season. Fotopoulou’s twin sister Olivia won the Women’s 100 Meter at a separate meet in Germany in 11.39 seconds, which was 0.01 seconds off her personal best..
Bo Scarbrough was named USFL Offensive Player of the Week for his performance last weekend. Scarbrough rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown in the Birmingham Stallions’ win.
Keon Ellis did an interview with Basketball News to discuss next month’s NBA draft.
Tommy Hunter was placed on the 7-Day Injured List by the Syracuse Mets. No reason was disclosed.
Lance Taylor, now offensive coordinator at Louisville, spoke about his time as an Alabama player and brief time on the Alabama staff under Nick Saban.
Community Outreach
Dalvin Tomlinson announced plans to host his first football camp in McDonough, Georgia on July 9. The camp is free, but is limited to 150 participants.
Media Appearances
Marlon Humphrey addressed the media at Baltimore Ravens’ practice today. Humphrey, who missed the end of last season with an injury, said it felt really good to be back on the field.
Levi Wallace spoke to reporters at Pittsburgh’s practice today.
Cobie Fletcher-Vance appears on an upcoming episode of the Choppin’ It Up podcast.
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- Tommy Hunter – placed on the 7-Day Injured List (retroactive to May 22) by the Syracuse Mets
- Alonzo Gee – drafted by Triplets with the 17th overall pick of the Big3 League draft.
Game Results
TENNIS French Open, Women’s Doubles Rd 1: 6-seed Alexa Guarachi / A Klepac lost to Eikeri / Harrison 6-2, 6-4. French Open, Women’s Doubles Rd 1: Erin Routliffe / A Rosolska defeated 16-seed Melichar-Martinez / Perez 6-2, 7-5. BASKETBALL BNXT League Belgian Finals Gm 3: Oostende 86, Mechelen 69 (tied 2-1). Levi Randolph – 28 minutes, 18 points (4-7 2pg, 2-4 3pg, 4-7 FT), 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, +23. France ProA Quarterfinals Gm 1: Strasbourg 100, Monaco 87. Donta Hall – 18 minutes, 4 points (2-4 FG), 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 fouls, -8. Los Angeles 99, Phoenix 94. Jasmine Walker - DNP (coach’s decision). GOLF Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play Round Robin Day 1: Cheyenne Knight defeated Gemma Dryburgh 2 & 1. Stephanie Meadow vs A Lim Kim halved. Emma Talley defeated Jennifer Kupcho 2 & 1. Lauren Stephenson defeated Stacy Lewis 1 up. Outlaw Tour Coral Mountain Classic Rd 2: Joshua Sedeno – 70-72, -2, cut. TRACK & FIELD Kallithea (Greece) International Jumping Meeting Women’s Long Jump: Filippa Fotopoulou – 6.79 meters, 1st (PB) Internationales Leichtathletik Meeting (Germany) Women’s 100m: Olivia Fotopoulou – 11.39 seconds, 1st (SB) BASEBALL Durham 1, Charlotte 0. Will Carter – 1.2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 2 K, 1 HBP, 1 WP. Richmond 4, Hartford 3. Brett Auerbach (2B) – 1-4, 1 single, 1 run. Pensacola 10, Mississippi 2. Cobie Fletcher-Vance (3B) – 2-5, 1 double, 1 single, 2 RBI, 2 runs. Fresno 6, Stockton 4. Tyler Ras (W, 2-2) - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K.
