News
Bo Scarbrough announced his retirement from professional football today. Scarbrough, who led the Birmingham Stallions to a USFL championship two seasons ago, missed all but one series last season with a knee injury, and was attempting to come back with the Stallions (now of the UFL) this season.
Anton McKee backed up yesterday’s win in the Men’s 100m Breaststroke at the TYR Pro Swim Series event in Illinois with a win in the 200 meter tonight.
Benedetta Moresco made her professional debut at the Florida’s Natural Charity Classic on the Epson Tour.
Brandon Miller tied a Charlotte Hornets franchise rookie record by making a 3-point goal in his 18th straight game. He ties the record previously set by LaMelo Ball.
Merel Van Dongen scored her 6th goal of the season for Rayadas de Monterrey, extending her personal best goals total for a season.
Some NFL insider reports involving former Alabama players: The Cleveland Browns have reportedly converted Jedrick Wills’ 5th year option, which clears about $10.44 million in cap space. The New England Patriots are fielding trade offers on Mac Jones. And an ESPN report indicates that Derrick Henry, who will hit free agency next week, is unlikely to return to Tennessee.
Josh Niblett and the 2004 Oneonta High School team that he coached to a state championship were inducted into the Blount County Hall of Fame this week.
Media Appearances
Links to press conferences from today:
Scenes and Highlights
Too smooth.
— Bally Sports: Hornets (@HornetsOnBally) March 9, 2024
Tap in with Brandon Miller & Co. now. https://t.co/lXYJZMxqXB pic.twitter.com/EyRi9DkNG0
Makes it look easy 💰 @brandmillerr | @hornets pic.twitter.com/QhQYK25R5g
— Bally Sports: Hornets (@HornetsOnBally) March 9, 2024
¡MEREL VAN DONGEN! 🤩🔥#LenteRayado pic.twitter.com/caBfxY9fjW
— Rayadas (@Rayadas) March 9, 2024
Transactions
- Daniel Giddens – waived by the Delaware Blue Crabs of the NBA G League.
- Bo Scarbrough – announced retirement from the Birmingham Stallions of the UFL.
Game Results
GOLF
Blue Bay LPGA Rd 2:
Stephanie Meadow – 70-68, -6, T6.
Kristen Gillman – 69-75, E, T36.
Polly Mack – 78-72, +6, cut.
Florida’s Natural Charity Classic Rd 1:
Lauren Stephenson – 68, -4, T5.
Lakareber Abe – 71, -1, T32.
Emma Talley – 71, -1, T32.
Benedetta Moresco – 75, +3, T99.
Angelica Moresco – 76, +4, T108.
Kenzie Wright – 81, +9, 131st.
Arnold Palmer Invitational Rd 2:
Justin Thomas – 69-71, -4, T10.
Lee Hodges – 68-73, -3, T17.
Nick Dunlap – 72-74, +2, T46.
Puerto Rico Open Rd 2 (suspended):
Wilson Furr – 70-(+1 thru 14), -1, T100.
Astara Chile Classic Rd 2:
Davis Shore – 69-70, -5, T39.
Frankie Capan – 70-72, -2, cut.
Cologuard Classic Rd 1:
Dicky Pride – 70, -1, T30.
SWIMMING
TYR Pro Swim Series – Westmont
Women’s 100m Backstroke Prelims
Rhyan White – 59.95 seconds, 3rd overall; advances to A Final.
TYR Pro Swim Series – Westmont
Women’s 100m Backstroke A Final
Rhyan White – 1:00.12, 3rd.
TYR Pro Swim Series – Westmont
Men’s 200m Breaststroke Prelims
Anton McKee – 2:15.18, 3rd overall; advances to A Final.
TYR Pro Swim Series – Westmont
Men’s 200m Breaststroke A Final
Anton McKee – 2:10.03, 1st.
BASKETBALL
Lorient 89, Besançon 73.
Mykal Riley – 23 minutes, 6 points (3-6 2pg, 0-2 3pg), 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 turnovers, -8.
New Orleans 103, Philadelphia 95.
Herbert Jones – 30 minutes, 4 points (0-1 2pg, 1-3 3pg, 1-1 FT), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, -15.
Washington 112, Charlotte 100.
Brandon Miller – 30 minutes, 21 points (6-12 2pg, 2-7 3pg, 3-3 FT), 6 rebounds, 1 block, 1 turnover, 3 fouls, -14.
Seattle 138, Emerald City 109.
Ar’mond Davis – 13 minutes, 10 points (1-1 2pg, 2-3 3pg, 2-2 FT), 2 assists, 1 block, 4 fouls, +11.
SOCCER
Rayadas de Monterrey 4, Mercado de León 1.
Merel Van Dongen – 1 goal (76’); played full match.
Tanna Sánchez Carreto – DNP.
