News
Kirani James continues to build his legacy. James won the Diamond League Men’s 400 Meter championship with a win in the event at the Prefontaine Classic in a season-best 44.30 seconds.
Patrick Kaukovalta made his Davis Cup debut for Finland today, and took a 3-set doubles point in Finland’s 3-0 win over the United States. Finland advances to the Davis Cup Final 8, to be held in Spain in November.
Riley Tanner has been called up by the Panamanian National Team for two upcoming Gold Cup qualifiers against Guatemala.
Justin Thomas shot a 3rd round 65 to move up into a tie for 2nd place at the Fortinent Championship. Thomas is 2 shots out of the lead going into the final round.
Media Appearances
Reyna Reyes comments on being called up to play for the Mexican National Team in upcoming Gold Cup matches.
Reyna Reyes on her call-up to @Miseleccionfem
— Phuoc "Francis" Nguyen ✍️ (@Phuocerman) September 16, 2023
“I’m super excited, super honored, you know, getting to represent my culture and my country.”
Post-Training w/ @StumptownFooty #BAONPDX #NWSL #TuCanchaLaEligesTú https://t.co/e4NAUsv8ez pic.twitter.com/CDLVDMmT66
Week 2 Injury Reports
Game Status Report – Sunday and Monday Games:
- Questionable – Amari Cooper (groin)
- Doubtful – N/A
- Out – Marlon Humphrey (foot)
Practice Reports – Saturday:
- Did Not Practice – N/A
- Limited Participation – Amari Cooper (groin)
- Full Participation – N/A
Scenes and Highlights
"A Milli, A Milli, A Milli" 🤣🎶@markingramII got the crowd going with @LilTunechi 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Lehd5PnjCB
— Big Noon Kickoff (@BNKonFOX) September 16, 2023
Redemption for Kirani James!
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) September 16, 2023
After being disqualified at the world championships, he came back to win the Diamond League trophy in the men's 400m.
📺: @nbc & @peacock | #EugeneDL pic.twitter.com/x2vdlRfSWl
Is @JustinThomas34 dialed in?
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 16, 2023
Definitely 😤 pic.twitter.com/Hh167GGsPd
Here comes JT 💪
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 16, 2023
An eagle hole-out from the bunker for @JustinThomas34.
He's 1 shot back. pic.twitter.com/OfN4NLKmmf
Transactions
- Da’Shawn Hand – signed to the active roster by the Miami Dolphins.
Game Results
GOLF Guardian Championship Rd 1 completed: Kristen Gillman – 67, -5, T7 Angelica Moresco – 67, -5, T7 Kenzie Wright – 71, -1, T44 Lakareber Abe – 71, -1, T44 Guardian Championship Rd 1 suspended: Kristen Gillman – 67-(-3 thru 14), -8, T7 Angelica Moresco – 67-70, -7, T11 Kenzie Wright – 71-69, -4, T35 Lakareber Abe – 71-74, +1, T85 Sanford Invitational Rd 2: Dicky Pride – 69-69, -2, T42 Jason Bohn – 69-71, E, T55 Fortinet Championship Rd 3: Justin Thomas – 69-67-65, -15, T2 Robbie Shelton – 69-68-68, -11, T8 TRACK & FIELD Prefontaine Classic (Diamond League finals) Men’s 400 Meter Kirani James – 44.30 seconds, 1st (SB) TENNIS Davis Cup Finals Group D Finland 3, United States 0. Patrick Kaukovalta / H Heliovaara defeated Krajicek / Ram 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-5), 1-0 (10-8). BASKETBALL Monaco 72, Limoges 59. Donta Hall – inactive. SOCCER Atlético de Madrid 3, Athletic Club 0. Merel Van Dongen – no stats; played full match. NJ/NY Gotham 2, Washington 0. Nealy Martin – no stats; played full match. Riley Tanner – inactive (international call-up). Portland 2, OL Reign 0. Reyna Reyes – no stats; subbed in at 77’. BASEBALL Omaha 9, Indianapolis 2. Tyler Gentry (DH) – 4-5, 1 double, 3 singles, 3 runs. Pensacola 3, Mississippi 0. Cobie Fletcher-Vance (3B) – 1-3, 1 double, 1 run. Arkansas 10, NW Arkansas 0. Peyton Wilson (2B) – 0-4. Frontier League Championship Series Gm 4 Evansville 3, Quebec 2 (series tied 2-2). Tommy Seidl (LF) – 1-3, 1 single. Harrisburg 4, Bowie 2. Andrew Pinckney (LF) – 1-4, 1 single, 1 SB, 1 run.
