News
Blake Sims disclosed on a Twitter Space this morning that he has retired from football. Sims’ professional career, which included a practice squad stint with the Atlanta Falcons and a spot with the AAF’s Birmingham Iron that was cut short by injury, finally took off in the Indoor Football League. Sims spent two successful seasons in the league with the Spokane Shock and Frisco Fighters, and helped lead the Fighters to the IFL’s semifinals this season.
Robert Foster was placed on Injured Reserve today, effectively ending his season for 2022.
Morgan McCullough has signed with the Melbourne Aces of the Australian Baseball League for the team’s 2022-23 season. McCullough will spend his off-season from the Kansas City Royals organization with the team.
DeVonta Smith teased the upcoming launch of a new sneaker that he’s doing with EndState.
After several months of effort on his part, George Teague has been verified on Twitter!
Media Appearances
Links to training camp press conferences / post-game press conferences from today:
Anfernee Jennings appeared on the 1st and Foxborough podcast this week.
Trevon Diggs is featured on the latest episode of Deep Blue, the Dallas Cowboys’ in-house production. He’s interviewed by Everson Walls in the episode as well.
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- Chris Owens – signed by the New York Giants.
- Robert Foster – placed on the Reserve / Injured list by the New York Giants.
- Morgan McCullough – signed by the Melbourne Aces of the Australian Baseball League for the 2022-23 season.
Game Results
GOLF D+D Real Czech Masters Rd 2: Gavin Moynihan – 71-73, E, cut Aramco Team Series – Sotogrande Rd 2: Camilla Lennarth – 76-79, +11, cut BMW Championship Rd 2: Trey Mullinax – 71-68, -3, T22 Justin Thomas – 66-73, -3, T22 Davis Riley – 77-68, +3, T60 Dick’s Sporting Goods Open Rd 1: Dicky Pride – 71, -1, T39 LPGA Qualifying School Stage I Rd 2: Angelica Moresco – 67-74, -3, T44 Manitoba Open Rd 1: Jonathan Hardee – 70, -2, T51 Davis Shore – 71, -1, T70 Steven Setterstrom – 73, +1, T101 Wilson Furr – 73, +1, T101 TRACK & FIELD NACAC Championships Women’s 400m Prelims: Natassha McDonald – 51.65 seconds, 3rd in heat, 5th overall; advances to finals NACAC Championships Women’s 200m Prelims: Mauricia Prieto – 23.48 seconds, 3rd in heat, 5th overall; advances to finals SOFTBALL Athletes Unlimited Team McCleney 3, Team Jaquish 2. Haylie McCleney – 1-4, 1 single; 110 pts Sydney Watkins Littlejohn (MCCL) – DNP; 100 pts BASEBALL Gwinnett 1, Memphis 0. Thomas Burrows (H, 4) – 0.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K. South Bend 4, Beloit 3 (Gm 2, F/7). Jake Walters (L, 0-1) – 3 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 6 K, 2 HBP. Gateway 4, Windy City 3 (F/10). Sam Gardner (BS; W, 6-2) – 2 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 4 K, 1 HR allowed. Northwest Arkansas 9, San Antonio 8. Tyler Gentry (RF) – 1-2, 1 single, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 1 RBI, 1 SB, 1 run. Morgan McCullough (2B) – 0-1. TENNIS ATP Odlum Brown VanOpen, Doubles Semifinal: Saketh Myneni / Y Bhambri lost to Huey / Smith 6-1, 6-7 (2-7), 1-0 (10-7).
