News
Kirani James won the Men’s 400 Meter race at the Diamond League event in Rome today in a time of 44.54 seconds. James defeated a field that included Michael Cherry, who beat out James at the Prefontaine Classic two weeks ago.
Strong opening rounds from Lee Hodges, Tom Lovelady, Robby Shelton, and Kenzie Wright at various tournaments today. Hodges, -4, is T-5th at the RBC Canadian Open. Lovelady and Shelton had matching -6 scores at the BMW Charity Pro-Am, and are T-8th. Kenzie Wright had her best round on the Epson Tour with a -4 67, and is currently T-13th.
Donta Hall and A.S. Monaco advanced to France’s LNB ProA finals today with a 3-1 series win over Pau-Lacq-Orthez. Monaco will face Lyon-Villeurbanne in the best-of-5 series that starts on June 15.
Jake Walters was officially assigned to the FCL Marlins on a rehab assignment and pitched an inning in a Florida Complex League game tonight, marking his first official appearance since last year’s elbow surgery. Walters struck out two batters in the inning of work.
Sam Amico of Hoops Wire gives his insight on the issues involved on both sides of Collin Sexton’s impending free agency. Amico still thinks Sexton will re-sign with Cleveland.
Mac Jones, perhaps in his first off-season ever where he wasn’t competing for his position, has emphatically taken ownership of the Patriots offense.
Early signs in New York Giants’ minicamp say that Evan Neal has what it takes to boost the Giants’ struggling offensive line.
Jay Barker was placed on probation after being found guilty of a misdemeanor charge of reckless endangerment without a weapon. The charge stemmed from an incident in January involving Barker and his estranged wife in Tennessee.
Media Appearances
Levi Wallace spoke to reporters at Steelers’ minicamp this week.
Mac Jones addressed the New England beat via zoom conference today.
Patrick Surtain II’s media appearance from today:
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- Jake Walters – assigned to the FCL Marlins on a rehab assignment.
Game Results
TRACK & FIELD Rome Diamond League Men’s 400m Kirani James – 44.54 seconds, 1st Rome Diamond League Women’s Long Jump Quanesha Burks – 6.77 meters, 3rd (SB) TENNIS WTA Libema Open, Doubles Rd of 16: Alexa Guarachi / S Rogers defeated Flipkens / Van Uytvanck 6-4, 7-5. BASKETBALL France ProA Semifinals Gm 4: Monaco 85, Pau-Lacq-Orthez 73, (Monaco wins 3-1). Donta Hall – 21 minutes, 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 fouls, -4. GOLF Carolina Golf Classic Rd 1: Kenzie Wright – 67, -4, T13 Lakareber Abe – 73, +2, T100 BMW Charity Pro-Am Rd 1: Tom Lovelady – 66, -6, T8 Robby Shelton – 66, -6, T8 RBC Canadian Open Rd 1: Lee Hodges – 66, -4, T5 Justin Thomas – 69, -1, T25 Jason Bohn – 69, -1, T25 Trey Mullinax – 70, E, T44 Dogwood Invitational Rd 2: JP Cave – 71-70, -3, T28 Jonathan Griz – 71-74, +1, T62 Canon Claycomb – 73-73, +2, T68 Tyler Lipscomb – 75-71, +3, T68 Alabama State Amateur Championship Rd 2: Jack Goldasich – 71-64, -7, T2 Tyler Hitchner – 69-68, -5, T7 Jones Free – 68-70, -4, T11 Robby Prater – 77-73, +8, cut BASEBALL Los Angeles Dodgers 11, Chicago White Sox 9. Matt Foster – 0.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 WP. Birmingham 5, Pensacola 1 (Gm 1, F/7). Cobie Fletcher-Vance (2B) – 2-3, 2 singles. Pensacola 8, Birmingham 5 (Gm 2, F/7). Cobie Fletcher-Vance (3B) – 0-3. Richmond 6, Erie 3. Brett Auerbach (2B) – 1-4, 1 single, 1 run. Charlotte 4, Louisville 2. Will Carter (H, 1) – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 K. Lansing 16, West Michigan 2. Dylan Smith (L, 5-4) – 1.1 IP, 5 R (3 ER), 4 H, 0 BB, 2 K, 1 balk, 1 error. Peoria 6, Quad Cities 3. Morgan McCullough (SS) – 2-3, 1 double, 1 single, 1 BB, 1 RBI. Gateway 14, Schaumburg 5. Sam Gardner (W, 2-1) – 5 IP, 5 R, 6 H, 2 BB, 1 K. FCL Marlins 6, FCL Astros Blue 2. Jake Walters (ND) – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K.
