News
Daniel Haugh set a new world record in the Men’s Weight Throw at the USATF Indoor Championships with a throw of 26.35 meters. Haugh breaks the record of 25.86 meters, set in 1995. Haugh wins his second straight weight throw national championship, and his third overall.
Shelby McEwen’s strong indoor season continued, as he won his second straight Men’s High Jump championship at the USATF Indoors. McEwen cleared 2.28 meters for the title.
Brandon Miller participated in the Rising Stars game at the NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
Kristian Gkolomeev advanced to the finals in the Men’s 50m Freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships.
Saketh Myneni and partner Ramkumar Ramanathan have advanced to the doubles final at the Bengaluru Open. It’s the second straight finals appearance in as many weeks for the pair, who won the Chennai Open last week.
Community Outreach
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Media Appearances
Former Alabama Soccer player Kayleen Duffy has launched a new podcast, That One Thing with Kayleen Duffy. First guest is none other than C.J. Mosley.
AJ McCarron was interviewed by WKRG in Mobile.
Scenes and Highlights
Daniel Haugh is your new world record holder in the weight throw 🤝
— Throwers Universe (@ThrowersUni) February 17, 2024
🤯 Haugh threw 26.35m to take down a 29 year old world record… pic.twitter.com/9Cyem39MTr
🚨WORLD BEST🚨
— USATF (@usatf) February 17, 2024
Daniel Haugh is the first male to surpass 26m in the weight throw with his 26.35m/86-5 fourth round heave! His mark bettered Lance Deal’s 1995 American record of 25.86m/84-10.75 – a 29-year-old record that’s older than Haugh. 🤯#JourneyToGold | #USATFIndoors pic.twitter.com/kM9NQGLfJa
Transactions
- Daniel Giddens – waived by the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League.
Game Results
TENNIS
ATP Bengaluru Open
Doubles Semifinal:
Saketh Myneni / R Ramanathan defeated Alcantara / Uchida 6-2, 2-6, 1-0 (10-7).
SWIMMING
World Aquatics Championships
Men’s 50m Freestyle Prelims
Kristian Gkolomeev – 21.70 seconds, 3rd overall; advances to semifinals.
Matt King – 22.03 seconds, 14th overall; advances to semifinals.
World Aquatics Championships
Men’s 50m Freestyle Semifinals
Kristian Gkolomeev – 21.72 seconds, 5th overall; advances to finals.
Matt King – 21.99 seconds, 14th overall.
BASKETBALL
Maccabi Tel Aviv 90, Hapoel Jerusalem 85.
Levi Randolph – 33 minutes, 33 points (9-12 2pg, 4-9 3pg, 3-4 FT), 1 rebound, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, -1.
Caen 104, Besançon 80.
Mykal Riley – 28 minutes, 5 points (2-5 2pg, 0-5 3pg, 1-2 FT), 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, -7.
LNB Leaders Cup Quarterfinals
Paris 71, Saint-Quinten 67.
Michael Kessens – 14 minutes, 4 points (1-2 FG, 2-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 turnovers, -9.
LNB Leaders Cup Quarterfinals
Monaco 94, Le Mans 81.
Donta Hall – Inactive.
TRACK & FIELD
USATF Indoor Championships
Men’s High Jump
Shelby McEwen – 2.28 meters, 1st.
USATF Indoor Championships
Men’s Weight Throw
Daniel Haugh – 26.35 meters, 1st.
USATF Indoor Championships
Men’s 400 Meter Prelims
Champion Allison – DNS.
Boston University DMR Challenge
Men’s 5000 Meter
Emmanuel Bor – 13:23.75, 9th.
Virgina Tech Challenge
Men’s Pole Vault
Jake Spotswood – 5.27 meters, 2nd.
Penn State Tune Up
Men’s 800 Meter
Alex Amankwah – 1:46.92, 2nd.
Arkansas Qualifier
Men’s 60 Meter Final
Tony Brown – 6.76 seconds, 4th (PB).
GOLF
The Genesis Invitational Rd 2:
Lee Hodges – 69-74, +1, T48.
Nick Dunlap – 70-75, +3, cut.
Justin Thomas – 72-73, +3, cut.
Chubb Classic Rd 1:
Dicky Pride – 68, -4, T10.
Jason Bohn – 78, +6, T74.
