News
As expected, the Chicago Cubs have traded David Robertson to a contending team. Robertson returns to Philadelphia, where he originally planned to spending the 2019-2020 seasons before being sidelined by elbow surgery 6.2 innings into his tenure.
Former Alabama 400m specialist Champion Allison, who finished his eligibility at Florida after graduating from Alabama, has announced that he’s signing a professional contract with Puma Athletics. Allison recently was part of the United States’ gold medal 4x400m relay team at the World Athletics Championships.
Remona Burchell was a last-minute addition to Jamaica’s roster for the Commonwealth Games. She’s looking to make the most of her opportunity.
Irv Smith Jr. suffered a thumb injury in training camp yesterday, and had surgery on the thumb today. Per Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell, Smith has not been ruled out for the Vikings opener.
Janie Jackson captured one of the final 12 qualifier spots for this week’s AIG Women’s British Open. Jackson will join Cheyenne Knight, Stephanie Meadow, Lauren Stephenson, and Emma Talley in the field for the LPGA’s final major of the year.
Justin Thomas returned to Louisville this week, where he his hosting his annual junior golf tournament. Thomas spoke to the media today at Harmony Landing Country Club, where he grew up playing.
Haley Teel announced her retirement from track & field in an Instagram post today.
Community Outreach
Ryan Anderson, T.J. Yeldon, and other former NFL players from the Baldwin County area are hosting a football camp in Daphne, Alabama on Saturday.
Media Appearances
Links to training camp press conferences from today:
Derrick Henry did a live interview on NFL Network as part of its ongoing training camp coverage.
Rashaan Evans appeared on The Midday Show on Atlanta’s 92.9 The Game yesterday.
Marlon Humphrey was mic’d up at Baltimore’s night practice session last weekend.
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- David Robertson – traded by the Chicago Cubs to the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Jake Walters – re-assigned to the Beloit Sky Carp of the Midwest League from the Jupiter Hammerheads of the Florida State League.
- Morgan McCullough – re-assigned to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals of the TexasLeague from the Quad Cities River Bandits of the Midwest League.
Game Results
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL Commonwealth Games Women’s 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball Bronze Medal Game England 12, Scotland 10. Joy Haizelden – 10 minutes, 2 points (2-8 1pg, 0-2 FT), 4 rebounds. Jude Hamer – 10 minutes, 5 points (4-10 1pg, 1-1 FT), 3 rebounds. Commonwealth Games Men’s 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball Gold Medal Game Australia 11, Canada 9. Bo Hedges – 10 minutes, 1 points (1-3 1pg), 2 rebounds. Commonwealth Games Women’s 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball Gold Medal Game Canada 14, Australia 5. Georgia Inglis – 10 minutes, 1 point (1-2 1pg, 0-3 2pg), 2 rebounds. TRACK & FIELD Commonwealth Games Women’s 100m Prelims Remona Burchell – 11.46 seconds, 2nd in heat; advances to semifinals. TENNIS WTA Citi Open, Doubles Rd of 16: 1-seed Erin Routliffe / J Pegula defeated Santamaria / Watson 6-4, 6-1. BASKETBALL FIBA South America Women’s Championship Brazil 104, Uruguay 47. Alana Gonçalo da Silva – 14 minutes, 5 points (1-2 2pg, 1-2 3pg, 0-1 FT), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 2 turnovers, +31. New York 88, Los Angeles 64. Jasmine Walker – 1 minute, 0 points (0-0 FG), 1 rebound, +2. GOLF Western Amateur Stroke Play Rd 1: Jonathan Griz – 72, +1, T59 Canon Claycomb – 74, +3, T94 BASEBALL Washington 5, New York Mets 1. Tommy Hunter – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 WP. Richmond 8, New Hampshire 1. Brett Auerbach (3B) – 4-4, 1 HR, 3 singles, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 1 SB, 2 runs. Rome 10, Greenville 5. Casey Cobb – 2.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K. Gateway 4, Washington 0. Sam Gardner (S, 2) – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 3 K. Wisconsin 8, Quad Cities 0. Peyton Wilson (CF) – 1-4, 1 single. Northwest Arkansas 9, Tulsa 5. Tyler Gentry (RF) – 2-3, 1 double, 1 single, 2 BB, 1 RBI, 2 runs. Chicago White Sox 9, Kansas City 2. Matt Foster – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K. Fresno 20, San Jose 5. Tyler Ras – 1 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K, 2 HR allowed. SOCCER Louisville 1, OL Reign 1. Nealy Martin – DNP.
