News
Herb Jones was officially named to the Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team today by the league. Jones is the lone wing player on the team that is traditionally dominated by rim protectors. Jones is just the second Alabama player to be named to the league’s all-defensive first team, joining Gerald Wallace, who was honored in 2010.
HERBERT JONES. FIRST. TEAM. ALL-DEFENSE. pic.twitter.com/Iw0sIzeihR
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) May 21, 2024
Dennis Pursley will be part of the 2024 class of inductees into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Christian Barmore wants to dominate after landing a big contract extension this off-season.
Dallas Turner is seen as a perfect fit for Brian Flores’ defense in Minnesota.
Former Alabama player Devin Mitchell, who completed his collegiate eligibility at Georgia State, was named head basketball coach at Bethlehem (GA) Christian Academy today.
Retin Obasohan’s season ended today with Tortona’s Game 5 loss to top-seed Bologna in the Italian Serie A playoffs.
Media Appearances
Links to press conferences from today:
Scenes and Highlights
it was always #NotOnHerb 🤝 pic.twitter.com/3zaPLXLGOR
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) May 21, 2024
Brett Auerbach hits a 439ft 💣 for his first AAA HR pic.twitter.com/x6inX60YBP
— Sacramento River Cats (@RiverCats) May 22, 2024
What. A. Night.
— Greenville Drive (@GreenvilleDrive) May 22, 2024
FINAL: Drive 15, 'Hoppers 2
The Drive struck for three homers – a 3-run shot from Caden Rose, and solo bombs from Miguel Ugueto and Bryan Gonzalez. pic.twitter.com/7bdBPDLa6Z
Reeves smokes one too hot for the hot corner & gives us the lead w/ a 2 RBI double!
— Florence Y’alls (@florence_yalls) May 21, 2024
B3
Y’alls | 4
Gateway | 3 pic.twitter.com/AMFp4gVIUw
Home run chain is HERE❗️
— Florence Y’alls (@florence_yalls) May 22, 2024
T.J. Reeves puts us within 1 with his 3rd HR of the year! pic.twitter.com/0dZBV9MTXb
That goofy ahhhh submarine pitchin’ ain’t cuttin’ it G. @GatewayGrizzlie
— Florence Y’alls (@florence_yalls) May 22, 2024
B7 ~ Tie ballgame pic.twitter.com/DgYpJ6cVu5
Some @mckinney15__ for the feed. pic.twitter.com/L6RHljl5Qv
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) May 21, 2024
Confirmed ✅ https://t.co/PmfaWZiDsh pic.twitter.com/RuwZ3pydii
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) May 21, 2024
Transactions
- Kendall Randolph – re-signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL.
Game Results
TENNIS
ITF Celje 15K
Singles Rd of 32:
6-seed Patrick Kaukovalta lost to Karol Filar 6-1, 6-0.
ITF Brcko 15K
Singles Qualifying Rd 3:
Jeremy Gschwendtner defeated Tanguy Genier 6-3, 6-2.
BASEBALL
Columbus 8, Omaha 7.
Tyler Gentry (LF) – 0-4; 1 error.
Sacramento 11, El Paso 4.
Brett Auerbach (LF) – 1-4, 1 HR, 1 BB, 2 RBI, 2 runs; 1 OF assist.
Harrisburg 2, Akron 1.
Andrew Pinckney (DH) – 0-3, 1 HBP, 1 run.
Amarillo 6, NW Arkansas 5.
Peyton Wilson (2B) – 1-3, 1 single, 2 BB, 1 run.
Birmingham 6, Biloxi 2.
Justin King – 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 3 K.
Greenville 15, Greensboro 2,
Caden Rose (RF) – 2-5, 1 HR, 1 single, 3 RBI, 2 runs.
Lakeland 11, Palm Beach 1.
Jim Jarvis (3B) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 BB, 3 runs.
Dunedin 6, Bradenton 4.
Hunter Furtado – 2 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 1 K, 1 balk.
Québec 5, Sussex County 3.
Tommy Seidl (LF) – 0-3, 1 BB.
Gateway 11, Florence 7.
TJ Reeves (RF) – 3-4, 1 HR, 1 double, 1 single, 1 BB, 3 RBI, 2 runs.
Ed Johnson (2B) – 1-4, 1 double, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Idaho Falls 7, Missoula 6 (F/Tiebreaker)
Myles Austin (DH) – 2-5, 2 singles, 1 RBI, 1 run.
BASKETBALL
French Pro A Quarterfinals Gm 3:
Paris 74, Cholet 62 (wins series 2-1).
Michael Kessens – 13 minutes, 4 points (2-4 FG), 2 rebounds, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, +15.
Italy Serie A Quarterfinals Gm 5:
Bologna 92, Tortona 63 (wins series 3-2).
Retin Obasohan – 19 minutes, 0 points (0-2 3pg), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, -17.
Sampaio 89, Blumenau 59.
Alana Gonçalo Da Silva – 26 minutes, 0 points (0-2 2pg, 0-3 3pg), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 turnovers, 1 foul, -1.
