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Second-seeded Saketh Myneni and partner Yuki Bhambri took out top seeds and local favorites Borges / Cabral in three sets to win the Porto Open in Portugal. The Challenger circuit event was Myneni’s 6th doubles title of 2022 (4th that was a Challenger event), with five of those title came with Bhambri as a partner. Myneni now has 30 doubles titles for his career (18 Futures Tour and 12 Challenger Tour). Six titles in a year equal the most Myneni has won in a single year, matching 2012 and 2014. Four Challenger wins in a year are the most that Myneni has won in a year.
Prior to its first Las Vegas Summer League game today, the Boston Celtics announced that it had signed J.D. Davison to a two-way contract (Davison will split time with the NBA Celtics and the G League’s Maine Celtics). Davison flashed signs of his potential in the Celts’ game later in the afternoon.
Blake Sims, replaced as starting quarterback of the Frisco Fighters mid-season and playing wide receiver, running back, and kick returner instead, took over as quarterback in the second half of Frisco’s game tonight against Quad City. Sims ran for 3 touchdowns, threw for 2 others, and led 6 scoring drives to lead Frisco to a come-from-behind double overtime win. Frisco, which has already clenched a playoff berth, has now won 8 straight games.
Community Outreach
AJ McCarron held his annual football camp at Mobile Christian School today.
Media Appearances
J.D. Davison’s post-game comments today.
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- J.D. Davison – signed to a two-way contract by the Boston Celtics.
Game Results
WTA Porto Challenger, Doubles Final: 2-seed Saketh Myneni / Y Bhambri defeated 1-seed Borges / Cabral 6-4, 3-6, 1-0 (10-6). ITF Venenje 15K, Singles Semifinal: Filip Planinsek lost to Vilius Gaubas 7-6 (9-7), 7-5. GOLF Barbasol Championship Rd 2 completed: Trey Mullinax – 65-65, -14, T5 Jason Bohn – 71-69, -4, cut Lee Hodges – 71-71, -2, cut Michael Thompson – 72-75, +3, cut Barbasol Championship Rd 3 suspended: Trey Mullinax – 65-65-(E thru 3), -14, T5 Senior Players Championship Rd 3: Dicky Pride – 71-71-71, +3, T40 Twin Bridges Championship Rd 2: Kenzie Wright – 75-77, +10, cut Lakareber Abe – 78-75, +11, cut Kristen Gillman – 78-76, +12, cut BASKETBALL Brazil LBF Semifinal Gm 1: Sampaio 82, Santo André 69. Alana Gonçalo Da Silva – 27 minutes, 8 points (4-14 2pg, 0-1 3pg), 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 turnovers, +8. Las Vegas Summer League Orlando 94, Sacramento 92 (F/2OT). Keon Ellis – 33 minutes, 15 points (0-2 2pg, 5-6 3pg), 1 rebound, 4 assists, 1 steal, 5 fouls, +6. Las Vegas Summer League Miami 88, Boston 78. JD Davison – 29 minutes, 10 points (1-6 2pg, 2-5 3pg, 2-2 FT), 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks, 1 turnover, 3 fouls, -4. Las Vegas Summer League Detroit 105, Washington 99. Braxton Key – 27 minutes, 14 points (5-5 2pg, 1-3 3pg, 1-2 FT), 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block, 4 turnovers, 3 fouls, +3. Las Vegas Summer League Houston 90, Oklahoma City 88 Jade Shackelford – DNP. Las Vegas Summer League Portland 85, New Orleans 68. John Petty – 16 minutes, 6 points (0-2 2pg, 2-5 3pg, 0-2 FT), 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 turnover, -12. BASEBALL Reading 6, Richmond 5. Brett Auerbach (C) – 1-4, 1 HR (9th), 4 RBI, 1 run. Northwest Arkansas 6, Tulsa 3. Tyler Gentry (RF) – 0-3, 1 BB, 1 SF, 1 RBI, 1 run. Gateway 2, Lake Erie 1 (F/11). Sam Gardner – 1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 HR allowed. Mississippi 7, Pensacola 6. Cobie Fletcher-Vance (3B) – 2-4, 2 singles, 1 RBI, 1 run. Quad Cities 5, Cedar Rapids 2 (Gm 2, F/7). Morgan McCullough (SS) – 2-4, 2 singles, 1 run. Peyton Wilson (2B) – 1-4, 1 single, 1 run. Round Rock 10, Albuquerque 9 (F/10). Chase Lee – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K. Fresno 5, San Jose 4. Tyler Ras – 1.2 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 3 H, 1 BB, 1 K FOOTBALL Frisco 50, Quad City 44 (F/2OT). Blake Sims – 10-18 passing, 142 yds, 2 TD; 9 rushes, 33 yds, 3 TD. SOCCER EUFA Women’s Euro 2022 Netherlands 1, Sweden 1. Merel Van Dongen – DNP. TRACK & FIELD Guldensporenmeeting Women’s High Jump: Claire Orcel – 1.79 meters, 6th
