News
John Metchie was selected as the 2024 George Halas Award winner by the Professional Football Writers of America. The Halas Award is given to an NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed. Metchie was honored for overcoming leukemia to return to play a full season in 2023. Tua Tagovailoa was one of the finalists.
Hapoel Jerusalem won its opening round playoff game against Hapoel Holon behind Levi Randolph’s 30-point performance.
Donta Hall, getting a rare start today, powered Monaco to a 85-81 win over Bourg-en-Bresse in Game 3 of the French semifinals. Hall had 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks in the game. Meanwhile, Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahçe is reportedly targeting Hall for the 2024-25 season. Hall is under contract with Monaco for next season, but both sides have an out clause.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry honored Herb Jones by proclaiming today “Not on Herb Day” in the State of Louisiana.
Would like to let y’all know May 28th is now #NotOnHerb Day in Louisiana 🤝 pic.twitter.com/I1Zg6U5vHm
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) May 28, 2024
Scenes and Highlights
Okay rook ‼️@Tua ➡️ @tahj_washington pic.twitter.com/pkxNyrA9cK
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) May 28, 2024
Happy Tuesday that feels like a Monday: here’s Najee Harris going through individual drills at the Steelers’ fourth OTA practice pic.twitter.com/jog3r47pe4
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) May 28, 2024
Transactions
- Tyler Ras – placed on the 7-Day Injured List by the Evansville Otters.
Game Results
GOLF
Tartan Pro Tour Portlethen Classic Rd 2:
Gavin Moynihan – 73-66, -3, T21.
BASKETBALL
Israeli Winner League Quarterfinals Gm 1:
Hapoel Jerusalem 93, Hapoel Holon 86 (F/OT).
Levi Randolph – 35 minutes, 30 points (4-12 2pg, 5-7 3pg, 7-7 FT), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 foul, +0.
Trevor Lacey - inactive.
French Pro A League Semifinals Gm 3:
Monaco 85, Bourg-en-Bresse 81 (leads series 2-1).
Donta Hall – 26 minutes, 12 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 FT), 9 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks, 3 fouls, +3.
French Pro A League Semifinals Gm 3:
Lyon-Villeurbanne 86, Paris 77 (leads series 2-1).
Michael Kessens – 18 minutes, 2 points (1-2 FG), 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, +5.
CIBACOPA Quarterfinals Gm 4:
Obregon 105, Hermosillo 95 (series tied 2-2).
Daniel Giddens – 9 minutes, 6 points (3-6 FG), 1 rebound, 2 fouls, -6.
The Basketball League PNW Play-In Game
Seattle 130, Salem 127.
Ar’mond Davis – 10 minutes, 5 points (0-2 2pg, 1-2 3pg, 2-3 FT), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 2 steals, 1 turnover, +14.
BASEBALL
Texas 4, Arizona 2.
David Robertson (H, 12) – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K.
Sacramento 5, Tacoma 3.
Brett Auerbach (LF) – 1-4, 1 single.
Pensacola 4, Biloxi 0.
Justin King – 1.1 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 0 K.
Lakeland 3, Clearwater 2.
Jim Jarvis (DH) – 1-4, 1 single, 1 RBI, 1 SB.
Fort Myers 5, Bradenton 2.
Hunter Furtado – 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 0 K.
Lake Erie 5, Florence 0.
Ed Johnson (3B) – 0-3, 1 BB.
TJ Reeves (RF) – 0-3.
Québec 3, Schaumburg 2 (F/10).
Tommy Seidl (LF) – 2-4, 2 doubles, 2 RBI.
York 14, Charleston 3.
Casey Cobb (L, 0-3) – 3.2 IP, 9 R (5 ER), 7 H, 2 BB, 2 K.
TRACK & FIELD
Ostrava Golden Spike
Men’s High Jump
Shelby McEwen – 2.24 meters, T1.
