News
Eddie Jackson has been released by the Chicago Bears. Jackson, a 4th round draft pick in the 2017 draft, signed a 4-year, $58.4 million contract extension in January 2020, and had one year left on the deal. He is free to sign with any team now, ahead of the free agency period that starts next month.
Thank you for everything, BoJack 💙 pic.twitter.com/6rknmJRvas
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) February 15, 2024
Dominick Welch recorded a triple-double (13 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists) in his professional debut tonight with the Montreal Toundra of Canada’s Basketball Super League.
The Baltimore Orioles recently announced organizational coaching assignments for 2024. Of Alabama interest, Kyle Moore, who managed the Double-A Bowie BaySox the past two seasons, is no longer in the organization. Brink Ambler, hitting coach at Triple-A Norfolk last year, is now a roving hitting instructor.
Dee Foster has been selected as part of the 2024 Southeastern Conference Women’s Legends class. She’ll be honored at this year’s women’s basketball conference tournament.
Community Outreach
Morgan McCullough hosted his inaugural Helping Hands for Single Mom’s Pickle Ball Tournament recently.
Scenes and Highlights
14 minute Derrick Henry highlight reel? 🤔
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) February 15, 2024
14 minute Derrick Henry highlight reel. 😏 pic.twitter.com/wwyv4Vf4ep
Slingin' stingers 🐝@JustinThomas34 | @TheGenesisInv pic.twitter.com/LHxAycr2u9
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 15, 2024
Three weeks ago, Nick Dunlap was a college student at the University of Alabama.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 15, 2024
Today, he's a PGA TOUR winner sinking eagle putts at Riviera.
Life comes at you fast. pic.twitter.com/R3nV9LRN1a
a bull in the paint's a scary sight 😈 pic.twitter.com/gDDOFM7Xg3
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 16, 2024
Transactions
- Eddie Jackson – released by the Chicago Bears.
- Dominick Welch – signed by the Montreal Toundra of Canada’s Basketball Super League.
Game Results
TENNIS
ITF Antalya 25K
Singles Qualifying Rd 3:
Alexey Nesterov lost to Niccolo Baroni 6-0, 7-5.
ATP Bengaluru Open
Doubles Quarterfinal:
Saketh Myneni / R Ramanathan defeated Schnaitter / Wallner 6-4, 6-4.
SWIMMING
World Aquatics Championships
Women’s 100m Freestyle Prelims
Kalia Antoniou – 54.49 seconds, 7th overall; advances to semifinals.
World Aquatics Championships
Women’s 100m Freestyle Semifinals
Kalia Antoniou – 55.04 seconds, 14th overall.
World Aquatics Championships
Men’s 100m Freestyle Finals
Matt King – 48.06 seconds, T-7th.
GOLF
The Genesis Invitational Rd 1:
Lee Hodges – 69, -2, T15.
Nick Dunlap – 70, -1, T28.
Justin Thomas – 72, +1, T49.
Asher Tour Bakersfield Open Rd 2:
Charlie Nikitas – 71-73, +2, cut.
BASKETBALL
Golden State 140, Utah 135.
Collin Sexton – 34 minutes, 35 points (7-10 2pg, 3-8 3pg, 12-13 FT), 3 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls, +15.
Kira Lewis – DNP.
Montreal 104, KW Titans 101.
Dominick Welch - 30 minutes, 13 points (3-5 2pg, 2-7 3pg, 1-4 FT), 11 rebounds, 11 assists, 1 turnover, 4 fouls.
