News
Delayed a year by elbow surgery, Grayson Hitt finally made his professional debut today in a rehab outing for the Arizona Complex League D-backs. Hitt worked an inning in relief.
The Utah Jazz will reportedly decline to make a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Kira Lewis, which will clear the way for Lewis to be an unrestricted free agent.
Noah Gurley has re-signed with KK Alkar Sinj of Croatia’s Premejir Liga for the 2024-25 season. Gurley joined Alkar late in the 2023-24 season after having briefly played in Belgium’s BNXT League.
Olivia Fotopoulou’s 100 Meter championship today is her 7th straight Cypriot championship in the event. She now has 11 golds from the Cyprus championships (7 100 Meter, 3 200 Meter, 1 4×100 Meter Relay). She’ll be trying for her 4th straight 200 Meter title tomorrow.
Jereem Richards, 3-time Trinidad & Tobago national champion in the 200 Meter, picked up his first national title in the 400 Meter today.
The Cleveland Browns are pleased with Jerry Jeudy’s progress in the offense, with or without on-field work.
Community Outreach
DeVonta Smith hosting his 3rd annual Celebrity Softball Game today in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Some highlights below.
Devonta Smith leads off with a home run. Game tied 1-1 pic.twitter.com/lBVkNcEt69
— Chris Franklin (@cfranklinnews) June 29, 2024
DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown go back-to- back. Smith gets a 3-run homer and Brown follows with a solo shot. Team Smith up 10-4. pic.twitter.com/rnIRfwXT21
— Chris Franklin (@cfranklinnews) June 29, 2024
Scenes and Highlights
Nick Dunlap goes OVER THE HEDGE with a ridiculous blind pitch shot. 🤯🔥
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) June 29, 2024
📺: Golf Channel & @peacock | @RocketClassic pic.twitter.com/EnwS2H2Pez
Jim Jarvis with a nice diving stop and a perfect throw home, but the runner is called safe. YOU make the call… pic.twitter.com/9STDFdj1op
— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) June 29, 2024
4 HOMERS IN THE LAST 4 GAMES FOR T.J. REEVES 💪🏾👈🏾 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/nTKwvF9kH7
— Florence Y’alls (@florence_yalls) June 30, 2024
Ok then T.J., do it all why don’t ya 💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/xgEjFixNRv
— Florence Y’alls (@florence_yalls) June 30, 2024
Transactions
- Grayson Hitt – sent on a rehab assignment to the Arizona Complex League D-backs.
- Noah Gurley – re-signed with KK Alkar Sinj of Croatia’s Premejir Liga for the 2024-25 season.
- Kira Lewis – became an unrestricted free agent when Utah Jazz declined qualifying offer.
- J.D. Davison – became an unrestricted free agent when Boston Celtics declined qualifying offer.
- Braxton Key – became an unrestricted free agent when Denver Nuggets declined qualifying offer.
Game Results
TENNIS
WTA Rothesay International
Doubles Final
1-seed Erin Routliffe / G Dabrowski lost to Kichenok / Ostapenko 5-7, 7-6 (7-2), 1-0 (10-8).
GOLF
Dow Championship Rd 3:
Lakareber Abe / G Oboh – 68-62-71, -9, T15.
Rocket Mortgage Classic Rd 3:
Nick Dunlap – 67-69-67, -13, T10.
Bud Cauley – 72-65-71, -8, T38.
Robby Shelton – 68-68-73, -7, T49.
Davis Riley – 70-70-71, -5, 70th.
Memorial Health Championship Rd 3:
Frankie Capan – 66-65-68, -14, T23.
Davis Shore – 64-70-67, -12, T35.
ATB Classic Rd 3:
Thomas Ponder – 73-68-71, -4, T36.
Dream First Bank Charity Classic Rd 2:
Angelica Moresco – 70-72, -2, T22.
Kenzie Wright – 72-71, -1, T31.
Lauren Stephenson 68-75, -1, T31.
Sarah Edwards – 74-70, E, T38.
WAPT Children’s Hospital of Illinois Championship final:
Michaela Morard – 70-75-68-77, +5, T30.
BASEBALL
Baltimore 6, Texas 5.
David Robertson – 0.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K.
Omaha 7, Columbus 5 (F/8).
Tyler Gentry (LF) – 0-3.
Las Vegas 12, Sacramento 4.
Brett Auerbach (2B) - 0-2, 2 BB.
Erie 7, Harrisburg 2.
Andrew Pinckney (CF) – 1-5, 1 single.
Pensacola 4, Biloxi 2.
Justin King (H, 5) – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K.
NW Arkansas 3, Wichita 2.
Peyton Wilson (2B) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 BB, 1 SB, 1 run.
Tulsa 10, Amarillo 6.
Dylan Ray (ND) – 3.2 IP, 4 R, 6 H, 1 BB, 5 K, 1 HR allowed.
West Michigan 10, Lansing 3.
Jim Jarvis (SS) – 2-4, 1 triple, 1 single, 1 BB, 1 RBI.
Clearwater 4, Bradenton 2.
Garrett McMillan – 3.2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 6 K.
ACL D-Backs 4, ACL Athletics 1.
Grayson Hitt – 1 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K.
Gateway 12, Florence 3.
TJ Reeves (RF) – 1-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Puebla 11, Oaxaca 10.
Jake Walters (ND) – 2 IP, 6 R (5 ER), 7 H, 2 BB, 3 K, 2 HR allowed.
SOFTBALL
US Women’s Elite Team 11, Great Britain 1 (F/4).
Skylar Wallace (SS) – 1-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 SB, 1 run.
Lexi Kilfoyl – 1 IP, 1 R (o ER), 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K, 1 HBP.
SOCCER
League of Ireland All Island Cup Quarterfinals
Galway United 1, Treaty United 0.
Kaylee Hammer – DNP.
Portland 0, Utah 0.
Reyna Reyes - played full match; 1 shot, 1 save.
FOOTBALL
Calgary 22, Winnipeg 19.
BJ Emmons – 2 rushes, 2 yds.
TRACK & FIELD
Czech Men’s and Women’s Track Championships
Women’s 800 Meter Heats
Kimberley Ficenec – 2:08.60, 1st in heat; advances to finals.
Cyprus National Senior Championships
Women’s 100 Meter
Olivia Fotopoulou – 11.29 seconds, 1st.
NAAATT Junior & Senior Championships
Women’s Shot Put
Portious Warren – 16.75 meters, 1st.
NAAATT Junior & Senior Championships
Men’s 110 Meter Hurdles
Ruebin Walters – 13.88 seconds, 2nd.
NAAATT Junior & Senior Championships
Men’s 400 Meter Final
Jereem Richards – 44.72 seconds, 1st.
Joshua St. Clair – 47.76 seconds, 6th.
USATF Olympic Trials
Women’s Long Jump Final Round
Quanesha Burks – 6.80 meters, 4th.
USATF Olympic Trials
Women’s 200 Meter Final
Tamara Clark – 22.20 seconds, 5th.
Penn Relays Summer Showcase
Men’s 800 Meter
Alex Amankwah – 1:45.19, 1st.
