News
Felicia Knox becomes the first-ever signee of Fort Lauderdale United of the upstart USL Super League, which begins play in August. Knox is the second Alabama alum to join the league. Riley Mattingly Parker signed with the Tampa Bay Sun late last month.
Adelaide United announced that Maruschka Waldus won’t be returning to the team for the 2024-25 season. Waldus has spent three seasons in Adelaide.
Elina Sinz became the latest golfer to qualify for the US Women’s Open. Sinz finished -5, T2, and prevailed in a 2-for-1 playoff for the final qualifying spot at the qualifier in Pearland, Texas. She joins Kristen Gillman, Jiwon Jeon, and Lauren Stephenson in advancing from qualifiers (Cheyenne Knight was already exempt).
Athletes Unlimited held its annual softball draft tonight. Former Alabama players Skylar Wallace and Lexi Kilfoyl were selected to play in the players league this year.
The Arena Football League, which is only three weeks into its re-launch and is already plagued with financial problems, announced a change in leadership and a contraction in league size. Left out of the revamped 10-team league were the Louisiana Voodoo, whose roster include Cody Mandell.
Community Outreach
Levi Randolph’s annual basketball camp will be held June 29 at Bob Jones High School. Later that evening, the annual Levi Randolph Summer Classic Game will be played at the school as well.
Media Appearances
Links to press conferences from today:
Transactions
- Felicia Knox – signed by Fort Lauderdale United FC of the USL Super League.
- Jermaine Burton – signed to a 4-year rookie contract by the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Jaylen Key – signed to a 4-year rookie contract by the New York Jets.
- Sam Praytor – assigned to the Beloit Sky Carp of the High-A Midwest League.
Game Results
TENNIS
ITF Kalmar 15K
Singles Rd of 32:
6-seed Patrick Kaukovalta defeated Henrik Bladelius 6-3, 6-1.
ITF Monastir 15K
Doubles Rd of 16:
4-seed Alexey Nesterov / D Little defeated Kulakowski / Politowicz 6-2, 6-2.
BASEBALL
St. Paul 13, Omaha 7.
Tyler Gentry (RF) – 1-4, 1 triple, 1 run.
Harrisburg 5, Erie 1 (F/6).
Andrew Pinckney (LF) – 2-3, 1 triple, 1 single, 3 RBI, 1 run.
Arkansas 5, NW Arkansas 4 (F/10).
Morgan McCullough (SS) – 1-5, 1 single.
Peyton Wilson (2B) – 0-5.
Fort Myers 11, Lakeland 8.
Jim Jarvis (2B) – 1-2, 1 single, 3 BB, 1 RBI, 1 SB, 2 runs; 1 error.
Florence 1, Windy City 0 (F/10).
Ed Johnson (LF) – 2-4, 2 singles, 1 BB, 1 SB.
TJ Reeves (RF) – 0-3, 1 BB.
BASKETBALL
Flammes Carolo 90, Saint Amand 71.
Jasmine Walker – 29 minutes, 12 points (4-8 2pg, 1-4 3pg, 1-2 FT), 6 rebounds, 5 turnovers, 2 fouls, +16.
Sampaio 69, Corinthians 63.
Alana Gonçalo Da Silva – 37 minutes, 10 points (1-5 2pg, 2-7 3pg, 2-4 FT), 1 rebound, 4 turnovers, 1 foul, +5.
Rayos de Hermosillo 84, Caballeros de Culiacan 78.
Daniel Giddens – 15 minutes, 4 points (2-4 FG), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls, +5.
