News
Lee Hodges birdied four of his last six holes for a second round 64 and a 4-stroke lead at the 3M Open. Hodges has 15 birdies (8 in Round 1 and 7 today) and no bogeys at the halfway point. Hodges’ -15 and his 4-stroke lead are both 3M Open tournament records.
Wilson Furr has a share of the lead when second round play was suspended at the NV5 Invitational. Furr, who shot at -6 64 on Thursday, was -6 through 17 holes today when play was suspended.
Kristian Gkolomeev (Men’s 50m Freestyle) and Rhyan White (Women’s 200m Backstroke) both reached the finals with 7th place semifinal finishes at the World Aquatics Championships in Japan.
Athletes Unlimited opened its 4th regular season today in Rosemont, Illinois, with Haylie McCleney serving as one of the four captains for Week 1. Sydney Littlejohn Watkins is also participating in the league.
Brian Robinson says that he never felt comfortable last season, and to expect him to build upon his rookie season.
Evan Neal, inspired by fellow tackle Andrew Thomas, says he’s lost 10-15 pounds during the off-season.
Former Alabama Rugby player Caleb Strum was selected by the Miami Sharks in the Major League Rugby expansion draft. Strum, originally drafted by the Austin Gilgronis, spent the past season with the Chicago Hounds after the Gilgronis were disbanded. Miami has until August 6 to negotiate a deal with Strum, or he’ll revert to the Chicago roster.
Emma Talley made a hole in one on the second hole today at the Evian Championship, which is fortunate since she made the cut on the number.
Community Outreach
Collin Sexton will be the special guest at Unity in the Community basketball clinic and back-to-school bash on Saturday at Kipp Metro Collegiate High School in Atlanta.
Media Appearances
Links to press conferences from today:
- Jarran Reed
- Derrick Henry
- DeVonta Smith
- Daron Payne
- Brian Robinson
- Phidarian Mathis
- Evan Neal
- Dalvin Tomlinson
- Lee Hodges
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- David Robertson – traded by the New York Mets to the Miami Marlins.
Game Results
World Aquatics Championships Men’s 50m Freestyle Prelims Kristian Gkolomeev – 21.91 seconds, T-9th overall; advances to semifinals World Aquatics Championships Men’s 50m Freestyle semifinals: Kristian Gkolomeev - 21.85 seconds, 7th overall; advances to finals. World Aquatics Championships Women’s 200m Backstroke Prelims Rhyan White – 2:09.68, 7th overall, advances to semifinals. World Aquatics Championships Women’s 200m Backstroke Semifinals: Rhyan White - 2:09.13, 7th overall; advances to finals. World Aquatics Championships Men’s 200m Breaststroke finals: Anton McKee – 2:09.50, 7th TENNIS Billie Jean King Cup, Asia/Oceana Group II New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Erin Routliffe / V Yang defeated Manamperi / Razick 6-2, 6-1. GOLF Amundi Evian Championship Rd 2: Stephanie Meadow – 69-76, +3, T52 Emma Talley – 73-73, +4, T65 Cheyenne Knight – 71-75, +4, T65 Kaitlyn Schroeder – 72-85, +15, cut Southeastern Amateur Rd 2: Connor Brown – 69-70, -1, T20 Jack Goldasich – 70-75, +5, T60 Monroe Invitational Rd 3: JP Cave – 69-70-70, -1, T16 3M Open Rd 2: Lee Hodges – 63-64, -15, 1st (leads by 4) Frankie Capan – 68-(-3 thru 17), -6, T22 Trey Mullinax – 72-66, -4, T59 Justin Thomas – 69-71, -2, will be cut Robby Shelton – 74-66, -2, will be cut NV5 Invitational Rd 2 (suspended-dark): Wilson Furr – 64-(-6 thru 17), -13, T1 Osprey Valley Open Rd 2: Davis Shore – 70-64, -8, T10. BASEBALL York 5, Lexington 4. Will Carter (S, 4) – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K. Omaha 7, Columbus 6. Tyler Gentry (LF) – 0-4. Gateway 12, Quebec 2. Tommy Seidl (LF) – 1-4, 1 single. Arkansas 5, NW Arkansas 2. Peyton Wilson (2B) – 2-5, 2 singles. Wisconsin 3, Cedar Rapids 3 (suspended; B-9th) Justin King – 2 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 WP. Sam Gardner – 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 4 K. Schaumburg 15, Florence 13 (F/10). Ed Johnson (SS) – 0-4, 1 BB, 1 run. Eugene 12, Spokane 3. Brett Auerbach (2B) – 2-5, 2 singles, 3 RBI. SOFTBALL Athletes Unlimited Team McCleney 8, Team Denham 3 (suspended in 5th). Haylie McCleney – 1-2, 1 single, 2 BB, 1 RBI, 3 runs. SOCCER NWSL Challenge Cup Washington 4, NJ/NY Gotham 2. Riley Tanner – inactive (international call-up) Nealy Martin – no stats; subbed in at 76’.
