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Tommy Hunter has made the New York Mets’ Opening Day roster. Hunter, signed to a minor league contract in the off-season, could exercise an opt-out clause today if he were not added to the major league roster. Hunter didn’t allow a run this spring. 2023 will be Hunter’s 16th season in the major leagues.
On the eve of the beginning of the NWSL season, the Portland Thorns have signed 1st-round pick Reyna Reyes. Reyes was signed to a two-year contract with a team option for 2025.
Collin Sexton, who has missed the last 12 games with a left hamstring game, says that he “absolutely” expects to return to action before the end of the regular season (which has 9 games left). Sexton also shared information on his rehab process, and how the team is working with him to prevent future hamstring injuries (Sexton also missed 12 games games earlier in the season with a right hamstring injury).
Ar’mond Davis scored 24 points and added 11 rebounds in Kipinä’s quarterfinal sweep of Helsinki NMKY in Finland’s Division 1 playoffs.
Nick King posted his first career triple-double for New Taipei today. King had 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. The 10 assists are a career high.
Cheyenne Knight moved into the Top 10 at the LPGA Drive On Championship with a third round 66 today. Knight, -13, is T-7th going into the final round.
Angelica Moresco will make her first professional cut this weekend in her second pro start at the IOA Championship (Epson Tour).
Herb Jones took an elbow to the eye late in the first half, but returned to the Pelicans’ game in the second half in a 131-110 road win. Jones was the primary defender in holding Kahwi Leonard to a 4-for-16 shooting night.
AJ McCarron was 23-for-29 for 236 yards and 3 passing touchdowns tonight for the St. Louis Battlehawks. At one point, McCarron completed 19 consecutive passes.
Levi Wallace discussed his struggle with Bell’s palsy late in the 2022 season.
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- Reyna Reyes – signed to a two-year contract with a team option for 2025 by the Portland Thorns.
Game Results
BASKETBALL Utsunomiya 80, San-en 68. Daniel Giddens – 31 minutes, 10 points (4-4 FG, 4-5 FT), 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 foul. New Taipei 101, Taiwan Beer 86. Nick King – 37 minutes, 22 points (10-17 2pg, 0-1 3pg, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, +28. Finland Division 1 Quarterfinal Gm 2: Kipinä 92, Helsinki NMKY 72 (wins series 2-0). Ar’mond Davis – 30 minutes, 24 points (7-13 2pg, 2-7 3pg, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls, +24. Nymburk 87, Děčín 73. Jordan Bruner – 21 minutes, 4 points (1-2 2pg, 0-5 3pg, 2-2 FT), 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 foul, -19. DEAC 83, Budapesti Honvéd 77. Jimmie Taylor – 14 minutes, 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 3 fouls, +10. Apollon Patron 68, Promitheas Patras 57. Tevin Mack – 35 minutes, 27 points (6-11 2pg, 5-9 3pg), 3 rebounds, 4 fouls, +20. Manisa 90, Merkezefendi Denizli 75. Ricky Tarrant – inactive Zamora Enamora 80, La Antigua 70. Bola Olaniyan – 19 minutes, 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-6 FT), 4 rebounds, 5 fouls, -10. Luxembourg LBBL Quarterfinals Gm 1 Amicale Steesel 87, AB Contern 71. Alex Reese – 33 minutes, 28 points (4-5 2pg, 6-13 3pg, 2-2 FT), 19 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks, 4 turnovers, 2 fouls, +25. ASVEL 80, Fos-sur-Mer 74. Retin Obasohan – 19 minutes, 7 points (3-6 2pg, 0-1 3pg, 1-2 FT), 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 4 fouls, +6. Fort Wayne 125, Delaware 121. Braxton Key – 30 minutes, 18 points (6-9 2pg, 2-2 3pg, 0-1 FT), 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 2 turnovers, 4 fouls, -4. Birmingham 122, College Park 120. John Petty – 24 minutes, 9 points (3-3 2pg, 1-2 3pg, 0-4 FT), 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, -5. Athletes Unlimited Team Hillmon 75, Team Harrison 70. Jasmine Walker (Hillmon) – 18 minutes, 0 points (0-1 2pg, 0-2 3pg), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 3 fouls. Sacramento 121, Utah 113. Keon Ellis – DNP (coach’s decision) Collin Sexton – inactive (hamstring) New Orleans 131, Los Angeles Clippers 110. Herbert Jones – 23 minutes, 4 points (2-2 FG), 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, +12. Kira Lewis – DNP (coach’s decision). TENNIS WTA Miami Open, Doubles Rd of 32: Alexa Guarachi / Erin Routliffe lost to 5-seed Xu / Yang 3-6, 7-5, 1-0 (10-5). GOLF Roberto de Vicenzo Memorial 100 Years Rd 3: Davis Shore – 64-68-71, -10, T7 Club Car Championship Rd 3: Wilson Furr – 75-64-75, -2, T61 Galleri Classic Rd 2: Dicky Pride – 69-73, -2, T38 LPGA Drive On Championship Rd 3: Cheyenne Knight – 72-65-66, -13, T7 Stephanie Meadow – 68-72-67, -9, T39 IOA Championship Rd 2: Jiwon Jeon – 71-70, -3 T20 Angelica Moresco – 74-71, +1, T50 Kristen Gillman – 73-72, +1, T50 Kenzie Wright – 73-77, +6, cut Lakareber Abe – 82-79, +17, cut VOLLEYBALL Stuttgart 3, Vilsbiburg 0 (25-17, 25-18, 30-28). Krystal Rivers – 7 points (6 kills, 1 block point), 46% (6-13) attack efficiency. SOCCER Sydney 3, Adelaide United 0. Maruschka Waldus – no stats; played full match. Tigres UANL 1, Monterrey 1. Riley Mattingly Parker – no stats; subbed in at 83’. FOOTBALL Seattle 26, Orlando 19. Chris Owen – active; no stats Thomas Fletcher – active; no stats St. Louis 29, Vegas 6. AJ McCarron – 23-29, 236 yards, 3 TD, 1 2PC, 0 INT, 3 sacks (14 yds); 4 rushes, 18 yds. Dallas Warmack – active; no stats. Maurice Smith – 8 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack (7 yds). TRACK & FIELD Velocity Fest 12 Women’s 100m Prelims Remona Burchell – 11.63 seconds, 1st in heat, 2nd overall; advances to finals Velocity Fest 12 Women’s 100m Finals Remona Burchell – 11.30 seconds, 3rd
