News
Kirani James won the Men’s 400 Meter at the New York City Grand Prix, as he continues his march towards his 4th Olympics. James defeated a field which included world record holder Wayde Van Niekerk and fellow Alabama alum Jereem Richards.
AJ McCarron’s UFL season came to an end tonight, as St. Louis lost in the XFL Conference championship game against San Antonio.
Richard Hendrix was inducted into the Limestone County Sports Hall of Fame this weekend.
Oba Femi (aka Isaac Odugbesan) retained his WWE NXT North American Champion belt at the WWE production at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas tonight.
Media Appearances
Links to press conferences from today:
- AJ McCarron (pre-game on-field interview)
- AJ McCarron (half-time interview)
- AJ McCarron (post-game press conference)
- Kirani James
Scenes and Highlights
Kirani James' 400 Meter win at the New York CIty Grand Prix today.https://t.co/tlrpqic0iB
— Alabama Pro Updates (@BamaProUpdates) June 10, 2024
💪💪💪@Obaofwwe is INSANE!#NXTBattleground pic.twitter.com/pp2YOJQN7V
— WWE (@WWE) June 10, 2024
😱😱😱@Obaofwwe nearly threw @WesLee_WWE out of the @ufc APEX!#NXTBattleground pic.twitter.com/4cDFykIMQQ
— WWE (@WWE) June 10, 2024
Transactions
- Garrett McMillan – assigned to the Greensboro Grasshoppers of the High-A South Atlantic League.
- Casey Cobb – placed on the Inactive List by the Charleston Dirty Birds of the independent Atlantic League.
Game Results
TENNIS
TEHO Finnish Tour Semifinal
1-seed Patrick Kaukovalta defeated 6-seed Aleksi Löfman 6-4, 6-2.
TEHO Finnish Tour Final
1-seed Patrick Kaukovalta defeated 2-seed Leevi Leevi Säätelä 6-4, 6-2.
ITF Koszalin 15K
Singles Qualifying Rd 1:
Jeremy Gschwendtner lost to Rocco Piatti 6-3, 1-6, 1-0 (10-7).
BASKETBALL
French Pro A Finals Gm 3:
Monaco 88, Paris 59 (leads series 2-1).
Donta Hall – 18 minutes, 6 points (3-3 FG, 0-2 FT), 8 rebounds, 1 block, 3 fouls, +25.
Michael Kessens – 13 minutes, 6 points (3-3 FG), 2 rebounds, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, +4.
Mexico CIBACOPA Semifinals Gm 2:
Tijuana 98, Hermosillo 77 (series tied 1-1).
Daniel Giddens – 9 minutes, 4 points (2-2 FG), 1 rebound, 2 turnovers, 5 fouls, +2.
TRACK & FIELD
USATF New York City Grand Prix
Women’s Shot Put
Portious Warren – 18.16 meters (SB), 6th.
USATF New York City Grand Prix
Women’s Long Jump
Quanesha Burks – 6.86 meters (SB), 3rd.
USATF New York City Grand Prix
Men’s 110 Meter Hurdles
Robert Dunning – 13.56 seconds, 6th.
USATF New York City Grand Prix
Men’s 400 Meter
Kirani James – 44.55 seconds (SB), 1st.
Jereem Richards – 44.82 seconds (SB), 4th.
USATF New York City Grand Prix
Women’s 200 Meter
Tamara Clark – 22.79 seconds, 2nd.
European Athletics Championships
Women’s 100 Meter Semifinals
Olivia Fotopoulou - 11.40 seconds, 8th in heat; does not advance.
GOLF
The Memorial Tournament final:
Nick Dunlap – 70-73-70-75, E, T12.
Justin Thomas – 71-77-74-72, +6, T33.
Lee Hodges – 71-73-77-77, +10, T45.
American Family Insurance Championship final:
Dicky Pride – 74-73-72, +3, T57.
Shoprite LPGA Classic final:
Kristen Gillman – 71-67-70, -5, T40.
Firekeepers Casino Hotel Championship final:
Lakareber Abe – 76-69-72, +1, T26.
Sarah Edwards – 74-72-72, +2, T35.
ECGT Shalimar Pointe final:
Nick Rousey – 75-76-80—231, 8th.
BASEBALL
Sacramento 7, Albuquerque 0.
Brett Auerbach (2B) – 2-3, 1 double, 1 single, 1 BB, 1 SB, 1 run.
NW Arkansas 3, Wichita 2.
Peyton Wilson (2B) – 0-3, 1 BB.
Reading 4, Harrisburg 0.
Andrew Pinckney (LF) – 0-4.
South Bend 4, West Michigan 3 (F/11).
Jim Jarvis (2B) – 1-5, 1 single, 2 SB.
Lake County 5, Beloit 3.
Sam Praytor (C) – 0-3, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Jersey Shore 18, Greensboro 5.
Garrett McMillan – 3 IP, 2 R (0 ER), 6 H, 0 BB, 1 K.
Florence 7, Evansville 1.
Ed Johnson (2B) – 2-4, 1 double, 1 single, 2 RBI, 1 run.
TJ Reeves (RF) – 0-4.
Québec 13, Gateway 6.
Tommy Seidl (PR-LF) – 0-1.
Boise 6, Idaho Falls 5.
Myles Austin (CF) - 1-5, 1 single, 1 RBI, 2 SB, 1 run; 1 error.
Oaxaca 14, Saltillo 5.
Jake Walters (W, 5-2) – 5 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 1 BB, 4 K, 1 HR allowed.
FOOTBALL
UFL XFL Conference Championship
San Antonio 25, St. Louis 15.
AJ McCarron – 19-29, 179 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT, 4 sacks, 128.7 QBR; 2 rushes, 5 yds; 1 tackle.
