News
Cobie Fletcher-Vance returned to Tuscaloosa today to officially graduate for the University of Alabama. Vance was drafted by the Oakland Athletics organization after the 2018 season, and he recently retired from professional baseball after six seasons in the minors. Eli Ricks, now a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, also completed his coursework after beginning his professional career and graduates this weekend.
Donta Hall had two dunks and a key blocked shot in the closing minutes of Monaco’s win over Fenerbahçe Istanbul in Game 4 of the EuroLeague quarterfinals. Monaco extends the series to a decisive Game 5 next week.
Mark Sears is among the 78 players that have been invited to the NFL Draft Combine, which will be held on May 12-19 in Chicago.
Joey Jones will join the staff of Thompson High School in Alabaster as a wide receivers coach.
Mike Riley has been appointed to the College Football Playoff Selection Committee, effective with the 2024 season.
Community Outreach
Ronnie Harrison will be hosting his annual free football camp on June 8 at FSU High School in Tallahassee.
Media Appearances
David Palmer and Penney Hauschild Buxton spoke to the media at an Alabama Sports Hall of Fame event tonight. Both will the inducted into the hall of fame tomorrow.
WATCH | "It's an honor to showcase my talent right here in my city" – @ASHOF 2024 inductee David Palmer
— Arielle Schafer (@arielle_schafer) May 3, 2024
From the Magic City➡️ to Tuscaloosa ➡️to the NFL, Palmer reflects on his story and the opportunity to represent Birmingham at the highest level@CBS_42 | #NFL | #RollTide pic.twitter.com/57Nl82D6sD
"It's perfect because my success was due to my classmates & my teammates"
— Arielle Schafer (@arielle_schafer) May 3, 2024
Former #Alabama Gymnast Penney Hauschild Buxton spoke on the help from her teammates & coaches for her display at @ASHOF due to loosing some valuables during a house fire @CBS_42 | @BamaGymnastics pic.twitter.com/wVbLeX1cXq
Scenes and Highlights
𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗘-𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗨𝗨𝗨𝗨𝗨𝗦 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟 ! 😱@ASMonaco_Basket x @EuroLeague#SKWEEKLive #EveryGameMatters #SKWEEK #alwaysON pic.twitter.com/Ncj0jQ2E9u
— SKWEEK (@skweektv) May 3, 2024
𝗢𝗨𝗨𝗨𝗨𝗨𝗨𝗙 𝗖̧𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗘𝗘𝗘𝗘 ! 🥵@ASMonaco_Basket x @EuroLeague#SKWEEKLive #EveryGameMatters #SKWEEK #alwaysON pic.twitter.com/qUohxnkUND
— SKWEEK (@skweektv) May 3, 2024
𝗖𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗘́𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗗𝗘 𝗟𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗔 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 ! 🔥
— SKWEEK (@skweektv) May 3, 2024
DONTA HALL 🚫
MIKE JAMES 🎯@ASMonaco_Basket x @EuroLeague#SKWEEKLive #EveryGameMatters #SKWEEK #alwaysON pic.twitter.com/wAMPkMiQAP
McDOUBLE FOR McCULLOUGH 🍔
— Arkansas Travelers (@ARTravs) May 3, 2024
TRAVS CUT THE DEFICIT IN HALF! pic.twitter.com/hr6PmjlQLQ
Let them cooooooook 🍴 pic.twitter.com/NQ67E6rqDi
— Harrisburg Senators (@HbgSenators) May 4, 2024
Transactions
- Darrian Dalcourt – signed as an undrafted free agent by the Baltimore Ravens.
Game Results
BASKETBALL
Hapoel Jerusalem 93, Maccabi Ramat Gan 79.
Levi Randolph – 28 minutes, 16 points (2-3 2pg, 4-6 3pg), 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, +11.
EuroLeague Quarterfinals Gm 4:
Monaco 65, Fenerbahçe 62 (leads series 2-2).
Donta Hall – 20 minutes, 6 points (3-4 FG, 0-2 FT), 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls.
Vendée 100, Besançon 81.
Mykal Riley – 28 minutes, 5 points (1-3 2pg, 1-7 3pg), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 fouls, -19.
Seattle 169, Emerald City 93
Ar’mond Davis – 15 minutes, 15 points (3-3 2pg, 3-6 3pg), 1 rebound, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, +43.
Rayos de Hermosillo 96, Frayles de Guasave 80.
Daniel Giddens – inactive.
GOLF
CJ Cup Byron Nelson Rd 2:
Davis Riley – 64-67, -11, T5.
Nick Dunlap – 66-67, -9, T13.
Wilson Furr – 71-67, -4, cut.
Bud Cauley – 72-67, -3, cut.
Robby Shelton – 70-71, -1, cut.
Casino Del Sol Golf Classic Rd 2:
Lakareber Abe – 69-71, -4, T21.
Emma Talley – 70-71, -3, T34.
Benedetta Moresco – 72-70, -2, T38.
Kenzie Wright – 76-72, +2, cut.
Angelica Moresco – 73-73, +2, cut.
BASEBALL
San Antonio 4, Arkansas 3 (Gm 1; F/7).
Morgan McCullough (SS) – 2-2, 1 double, 1 single, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Arkansas 14, San Antonio 2 (Gm 2; F/7).
Morgan McCullough (2B) – 0-4, 1 run.
Greenville 3, Asheville 2.
Caden Rose (CF) – 0-4.
Clearwater 5, Lakeland 3.
Jake Eddington – 1.2 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 0 K, 2 WP.
Jim Jarvis (3B) – 0-4.
Richmond 4, Akron 0.
Brett Auerbach (3B) – 1-4, 1 single.
Harrisburg 2, Altoona 0.
Andrew Pinckney (LF) – 1-4, 1 single; 1 OF assist (at home).
Omaha 7, Iowa 4.
Tyler Gentry (RF) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 BB, 2 runs.
Tennessee 8, Biloxi 6.
Justin King – 1.2 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K.
NW Arkansas 7, Wichita 6.
Peyton Wilson (LF) – 0-3, 1 BB.
Diablos Rojos 8, Oaxaca 2.
Jake Walters (L, 1-1) – 3.1 IP, 6 R, 8 H, 3 BB, 2 K, 1 HR allowed.
TRACK & FIELD
Arkansas Twilight
Women’s 100 Meter Hurdles
Vanessa Clerveaux – 13.71 seconds, 3rd.
Jim Thorpe Invitational
Men’s Pole Vault
Jake Spotswood – 5.00 meters, 2nd.
Kehoe Twilight Meet
Men’s 800 Meter
Alex Amankwah – DNF.
