News
Emma Talley, playing her first round with a new caddie, carded her first professional ace (see below), and rode a -6 back nine to the early clubhouse lead in the opening round of the CP Women’s Open. Talley settled in at T-3rd once the afternoon wave completed play.
The Ringer has a piece on Tua Tagovailoa and how he’s meshing with new head coach Mike McDaniel.
Herb Jones discusses his recent trip to the Philippines on behalf of NBA Cares, calling it an “eye-opening” experience.
DeVonta Smith told reporters today that he has a “Wawa addiction,” referring to the popular chain of convenience stores in the Northeast. Smith’s go-to sandwich order at Wawa is the honey turkey sandwick. Smith also discussed his relationship with Jaylen Waddle and other former Alabama players.
Chase Lee continues to be used in high leverage situations for Triple-A Round Rock. Lee was brought into a 7th inning situation with 2 out, 1 on, and 2 runs already in. Lee got a strikeout to end the inning and preserve a 5-4 lead. Lee would work another inning to extend his scoreless streak to 13.0 innings (11 appearances).
Ross Depperschmidt signed a new two-year contract to remain the NOLA Gold Rugby through the 2024 season.
Community Outreach
Anthony Averett will host his annual back to school backpack drive in Woodbury, New Jersey on September 3.
Media Appearances
Links to training camp press conferences from today:
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- Ross Depperschmidt – re-signed with NOLA Gold through the 2024 season.
- Chris Owens – waived by the New York Giants.
- Derrick Gore – released from Reserve / Injured list with an injury settlement by the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Justin King – activated from the 7-Day Injured List by the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
- Landon Green – assigned to the Visalia Rawhide of the Single-A California League.
Game Results
GOLF World Amateur Team Championship Rd 2: Benedetta Moresco – 76-74, +7, T65 Indoor Golf Group Challenge Rd 2: Gavin Moynihan – 70, -1, T72 Korn Ferry Tour Pre-Qualifying Stage (Nebraska site) Rd 2: Charlie Nikitas – 73-68, -1, T18 Prescott Butler – 71-72, +1, T30 107th Met Open Championship final: Tom Lovelady – 72-69-71, -1, T2 PGA Tour Championship Rd 1: Justin Thomas – (-3)-67, -6, T9 CP Women’s Open Rd 1: Emma Talley – 65, -6, T3 Cheyenne Knight – 68, -3, T30 Kristen Gillman – 70, -1, T70 Janie Jackson – 75, +4, T140 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship Rd 1: Robby Shelton – 67, -4, T9 CRMC Championship Rd 1: Jonathan Hardee – 65, -5, T15 Wilson Furr – 68, -2, T55 Davis Shore – 69, -1, T76 Steven Setterstrom – 72, +2, T135 BASEBALL Akron 5, Richmond 2. Brett Auerbach (LF) – 2-4, 1 double, 1 single, 1 run. Charlotte 12, Memphis 6. Matt Foster (H, 1) – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K. Pensacola 2, Montgomery 0 (Gm 2, F/7). Cobie Fletcher-Vance (3B) – 0-3. Springfield 14, Northwest Arkansas 6. Tyler Gentry (DH) – 0-3, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 2 runs. Dayton 8, Quad Cities 7 (F/10). Peyton Wilson (CF) – 2-5, 1 HR, 1 single, 3 RBI, 1 run. Gateway 4, Florence 3. Sam Gardner – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 3 K. Round Rock 9, Albuquerque 4. Chase Lee (H, 6) – 1.1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K. Rancho Cucamonga 6, Visalia 2 (F/11). Landon Green – 1.2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 4 K. Greensboro 6, Greenville 0. Casey Cobb (L, 3-3) – 3.2 IP, 3 R (2 ER), 6 H, 1 BB, 5 K, 1 HR allowed, 1 WP. BASLETBALL FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers Belgium 72, Great Britain 57. Retin Obasohan – 22 minutes, 15 points (3-8 2pg, 2-5 3pg, 3-4 FT), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 turnover, +20.
