News
Donta Hall and A.S. Monaco were eliminated in the EuroLeague quarterfinals today. Monaco dropped the decisive Game 5 against Fenerbahçe Istanbul in overtime, 80-79.
David Robertson came within a strike of throwing an immaculate inning tonight. In his second inning of work, Robertson struck out the first two batters on three pitches, and had the third batter 0-2. The 9th pitch was on the paint, but was called a ball by home plate umpire Laz Diaz. Robertson would proceed to strike him out as well. He finished with 5 strikeouts, and was credited with the win.
Community Outreach
Justin Thomas conducted a clinic for the members of The First Tee of Greater Charlotte at a Charlotte-area golf course yesterday.
Media Appearances
Links to press conferences from today:
Scenes and Highlights
Elie Okobo & Donta Hall igniting the early show in Monaco 🔥
— AS Monaco Basket EN (@asmonaco_en) May 8, 2024
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Donta Hall's alley-oop dunk from a different angle 💥@ASMonaco_Basket vs @FBBasketbol pic.twitter.com/tyGaVlopao
— Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) May 8, 2024
STEP UP THEN, DAVID ROBERTSON.
— Bally Sports San Antonio (@BallySportsSA) May 9, 2024
@Rangers | #StraightUpTX | @BallySports 📺 pic.twitter.com/bXFHPkqfrp
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Game Results
TENNIS
ITF Värnamo 25K
Singles Rd of 32:
7-seed Patrick Kaukovalta defeated Jack Karlsson Wistrand 6-1, 3-6, 7-5.
ITF Monastir 15K
Singles Rd of 32:
Alexey Nesterov lost to 5-seed Takuya Kumasaka 6-2, 6-2.
ITF Monastir 15K
Doubles Rd of 16:
4-seed Alexey Nesterov / A Lobranov defeated Bacaloni / Brigida 6-1, 6-3.
BASKETBALL
Crailsheim 85, Rostock 70.
Galin Smith – 30 minutes, 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 2 turnovers, 4 fouls, +29.
EuroLeague Quarterfinals Gm 5
Fenerbahçe 80, Monaco 79 (F/OT); wins series 3-2.
Donta Hall - 36 minutes, 5 points (2-2 FG, 1-1 FT), 2 rebounds, 1 turnover, 1 foul.
BASEBALL
Texas 12, Oakland 11 (Gm 2).
David Robertson (W, 2-0) – 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 5 K.
Jacksonville 6, Omaha 5 (F/10).
Tyler Gentry (RF) – 0-4.
Montgomery 11, Biloxi 4.
Sam Gardner – 1.1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K.
Justin King – 0.0 IP, 3 R, 1 H, 3 BB, 0 K, 1 HR allowed.
Erie 4, Richmond 1.
Brett Auerbach (3B) – 0-3, 1 BB; 1 error.
New Hampshire 4, Harrisburg 0.
Andrew Pinckney (LF) – 0-4.
Lakeland 14, Daytona 7.
Jim Jarvis (SS) – 2-6, 1 triple, 1 single, 1 RBI, 1 SB, 1 run.
SOCCER
NJ/NY Gotham 1, Houston 0.
Nealy Martin – played full match; no stats.
TRACK & FIELD
Georgios Pantos Memorial
Women’s 100 Meter
Olivia Fotopoulou – 11.34 seconds, 2nd.
