News
Brandon Miller has been named to the 2023-24 Kia NBA All-Rookie Team. Miller is only the third Alabama player to be named to the first team, joining Derrick McKey (1988) and Antonio McDyess (1996).
Despite speculation that he would skip this week’s OTAs while he negotiates a contract extension, Tua Tagovailoa was present at the start of OTA’s today at Miami Dolphins’ headquarters.
Andrew Pinckney has been named Eastern League Player of the Week. For the week, Pinckney hit at a .429 clip and slugged .905 with 2 home runs and 7 RBI. Pinckney currently has a 10 game hitting streak.
Rayadas de Monterrey advanced to the finals of the Liga MX Femenil playoffs with a 4-2 win over Pachuca. Merel Van Dongen went the distance for the winning side.
With her runner-up finish in Rome this past week, Erin Routliffe has jumped up 3rd in the WTA doubles ranking. That’s a new personal best and highest ranking ever for an Alabama Women’s Tennis alum.
Dalton (GA) High School retired Jahmyr Gibbs’ high school jersey in a ceremony at the school over the weekend.
Drew Sanders reportedly tore his achilles tendon during the offseason. He is expected to be able to return to the field at some point during the 2024 season.
Ryan Anderson did an interview with Steelers Takeaways to discuss his brief but impactful time in Pittsburgh.
Media Appearances
Links to press conferences from today:
Scenes and Highlights
A lil First Team All-Rookie surprise🤩@NBA | @brandmillerr pic.twitter.com/ieXus21R9j
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) May 21, 2024
Making that purple and black look regal 🔥 @KingHenry_2 pic.twitter.com/ocnfCvAVEI
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 20, 2024
Transactions
- Emil Ekiyor – signed by the Montreal Aloulettes of the CFL.
Game Results
TENNIS
ITF Brcko 15K
Singles Qualifying Rd 2:
Jeremy Gschwendtner defeated Vladan Tadic 6-1, 6-1.
GOLF
US Open Final Qualifier – Dallas
Wilson Furr – 70-DNF.
SOCCER
Liga MX Femenil Semifinal Match 2:
Rayadas de Monterrey 4, Tuzos Pachuca 2 (wins series 2-0).
Merel Van Dongen – played full match; 2 shots, yellow card (78’).
Tanna Sánchez Carreto – DNP.
