News
Justin Thomas shot a 2nd round 67 at the Wells Fargo Championship, and is T-4th at the halfway point. Memories of past successes at Quail Hollow have Thomas in a good head space this week.
Former Alabama tight end Michael Nysewander is expected to be hired as tight ends coach at Jacksonville State University. Nysewander current serves as an analyst at Ole Miss. Nysewander said goodbyes to Ole Miss later in the day.
Former Alabama baseball player Tim Sims picked up his 500th coaching win yesterday. Sims is head coach of Hernando High School in Florida.
Dylan Ray was named Arizona Diamondbacks’ Minor League Pitcher of the Month for April.
Adam Morgan, Ronnie Harrison, and Jimmy Johns returned to campus this weekend to receive their diplomas. Morgan also threw out the first pitch at Alabama’s game versus Vanderbilt.
Najee Harris served as master of ceremonies at Canelo Alvarez’ weigh-in for his upcoming fight with John Ryder in Mexico.
Media Appearances
Tyler Steen spoke to the media in Philadelphia.
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- Emil Ekiyor – signed as an undrafted free agent by the Indianapolis Colts.
- Eli Ricks – signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Game Results
TRACK & FIELD Diamond League - Doha Men’s High Jump: Shelby McEwen - 2.18 meters, 5th Arkansas Twilight Women’s 100 Meter Mauricio Prieto – 11.65 seconds, 4th Arkansas Twilight Women’s 200 Meter Mauricio Prieto – 23.61 seconds, 5th in heat, 8th overall Kehoe Twilight Meet Men’s 1500 Meter Alex Amankwah – 3:54.74, 1st (PB) TENNIS WTA Catalonia Open Semifinals 2-seed Alexa Guarachi / Erin Routliffe defeated Fita Boluda / Rus 6-3, 4-6, 1-0 (10-6). GOLF Wells Fargo Championship Rd 2: Justin Thomas – 68-67, -7, T4 Trey Mullinax – 70-69, -3, T29 Robby Shelton – 71-72, +1, cut Lee Hodges – 74-69, +1, cut Michael Thompson – 75-70, +3, cut Davis Riley – 78-72, +8, cut Mitsubishi Electric Classic Rd 1: Jason Bohn - 69, -3, T14 Kia Open Rd 2: Davis Shore – 67-72, -5, T17 Garden City Charity Classic Rd 1: Kenzie Wright - 68, -4, T12 Angelica Moresco - 69, -3, T20 Jiwon Jeon - 70, -2, T43 Kristen Gillman - 73, +1, T95 Lakareber Abe - 75, +3, T126 SOCCER Tigres UANL 4, Querétaro 0. Riley Mattingy Parker - 1 goal (61’); subbed in at 46’. BASEBALL New York Mets 1, Colorado 9. David Robertson (H, 3) - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 0 K. Omaha 6, Louisville 2. Tyler Gentry (RF) - 0-4. Greenville 10, Asheville 9 (F/10). Casey Cobb - 2 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 4 K. Peoria 9, Wisconsin 6. Justin King - 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 3 BB, 2 K. Jacksonville 6, Memphis 2 (F/11). Cobie Fletcher-Vance (3B) - 1-4, 1 double, 1 BB, 1 RBI. NW Arkansas 5, Wichita 1 (Gm 1, F/7). Morgan McCullough (2B) - 2-3, 2 doubles, 1 run. Peyton Wilson (DH) - 0-3. NW Arkansas 4, Wichita 3 (Gm 2, F/7). Peyton Wilson (2B) - 1-3, 1 single, 1 run. SWIMMING Acropolis Swim Open Women’s 100m Freestyle Prelims Kalia Antoniou – 56.54 seconds, 1st overall; advances to A Final Acropolis Swim Open Women’s 100m Freestyle A Final Kalia Antoniou – 55.08 seconds, 1st Acropolis Swim Open Women’s 50 Butterfly Prelims Kalia Antoniou – 27.64 seconds, 4th overall; advances to A Final Acropolis Swim Open Women’s 50 Butterfly A Final Kalia Antoniou – 27.57 seconds, 7th Acropolis Swim Open Men’s 50 Butterfly Prelims Kristian Gkolomeev – 24.40 seconds, 5th overall; advances to A Final Acropolis Swim Open Men’s 50 Butterfly A Final Kristian Gkolomeev – 23.68 seconds, 2nd
