News
Evansville Otters pitcher Eric Foggo, who first pitched in a professional game last Friday, had his contract purchased by the New York Mets. Foggo appeared in 3 of the Otters’ first 4 games, going 3 scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts.
Wilson Furr picked up where he left off at the last KFT event. Furr shot an opening round 63 (-9) to grab the first round lead at the AdventHealth Championship. Furr had a stretch of 6 birdies over 7 holes in the middle of his round. Today’s round was the second time in Furr’s last three rounds that he has set a course record.
Defending champion Justin Thomas stumbled late in the opening round of the PGA Championship, but his first 14 holes looked like a blueprint for success.
ESPN looks at why Quinnen Williams’ contract extension seems to be dragging out longer than other premier defensive tackles.
Alex Reese was named Interperformances Import of the Year for Luxembourg’s LBBL.
Community Outreach
Cam Sims and Cam Robinson will co-host a free football camp on June 24 at West Monroe High School in Louisiana. Camp is desinged for childen in the first through eighth grades.
Jarran Reed has two events scheduled for June 16-18 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. On June 16, Reed is hosting a skating party at the Round-a-Bout Skate Center. On the 18th, Reed is co-hosting a Community Day and Basketball Tournament at H.V. Brown Park.
Media Appearances
Citius Mag spent a day with Quanesha Burks to discuss her goals for 2023.
Kareem Jackson was a guest on Up and Adams today.
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- Eric Foggo – contract sold to the New York Mets organization.
- Jake Walters – assigned to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A) from the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Double-A).
- Tyler Steen – signed to a 4-year rookie contract by the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Drew Sanders – signed to a 4-year rookie contract by the Denver Broncos.
- Jasmine Walker – cleared waivers and became a free agent.
- Jimmy Nelson – transferred to the 60-Day Injured List by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Game Results
BASKETBALL Israel Winner League Quarterfinals Gm 1: Hapoel Jerusalem 81, Bnei Herzeliya 70. Levi Randolph – 32 minutes, 11 points (4-8 2pg, 1-6 3pg), 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 1 foul. +8. Fajardo 87, Bayamon 85. Braxton Key – 36 minutes, 17 points (7-13 2pg, 1-3 3pg, 0-4 FT), 13 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 1 foul, +2. BASEBALL New York Mets 3, Tampa Bay 2. David Robertson (S, 8) – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K. Louisville 13, Jacksonville 1. Cobie Fletcher-Vance (3B) – 1-1, 1 double, 2 BB. Omaha 9, Toledo 0. Tyler Gentry (RF) – 2-4, 1 double, 1 single, 1 BB, 1 run. Akron 10, Richmond 2. Brett Auerbach (C) – 0-4. Greenville 5, Bowling Green 4. Casey Cobb – 1.2 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HBP. NW Arkansas 10, Springfield 5. Peyton Wilson (2B) – 3-5, 3 singles, 1 RBI, 2 runs; 1 error. Morgan McCullough (3B) – 2-4, 2 singles, 1 RBI, 1 run. Eugene 2, Hillsboro 0. Dylan Ray (L, 1-3) - 4 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 6 K, 1 HR allowed. GOLF PGA Championship Rd 1 (suspended): Davis Riley – 72, +2, T42 Justin Thomas – 72, +2, T42 Lee Hodges – 75, +5, T99 Trey Mullinax – 77, +7, T133 AdventHealth Championship Rd 1: Wilson Furr – 63, -9, 1st Frankie Capan – 71, -1, T76 SWIMMING TYR Pro Swim Series – Mission Viejo Men’s 100M Freestyle Prelims Charlie Hawke – 50.17 seconds, 13th overall; advances to B Final Tim Korstanje – 50.69, 27th overall TYR Pro Swim Series – Mission Viejo Women’s 100M Breaststroke Prelims Diana Petkova – 1:09.68, 5th overall; advances to A Final TYR Pro Swim Series – Mission Viejo Women’s 50M Backstroke Prelims Rhyan White – 28.09 seconds, 1st overall; advances to A Final TYR Pro Swim Series – Mission Viejo Men’s 400M Freestyle Prelims Charlie Hawke – 3:58.19, 6th overall; advances to A Final TYR Pro Swim Series – Mission Viejo Women’s 50M Backstroke A Final Rhyan White – 28.13 seconds, 2nd TYR Pro Swim Series – Mission Viejo Women’s 100M Breaststroke A Final Diana Petkova – 1:09.96, 6th TYR Pro Swim Series – Mission Viejo Men’s 100M Freestyle B Final Charlie Hawke – 50.44, 16th overall TYR Pro Swim Series – Mission Viejo Men’s 400M Freestyle A Final Charlie Hawke – 3:57.27, 6th
