News
Shelby McEwen placed first in the qualification round of the Men’s High Jump at the Paris Olympics today. McEwen cleared 2.27 meters and was the only contestant to get through qualifying with no misses. Final round will be Saturday.
The finals of the Men’s 400 Meter at the Olympics was run today, with five of the eight sprinters running sub-44 second times. Jereem Richards, running in the outside lane, set a very rapid pace, and took fourth in 43.78 seconds. Richards’ time was a personal best and a Trinidad & Tobago national record. Kirani James, the first sprinter ever to reach the finals in the event in four Olympics, placed 5th. Samuel Ogazi was also in the field.
Charlie Nikitas picked up his first professional win today at the Illinois Open, an annual event sponsored by the Illinois Section of the PGA. Nikitas entered the final round of the 54-hole event tied for first, and held on for the win. Nikitas had previously finished in the Top 10 of the event twice in the last three years.
Eryk Anders, who has been sidelined by recent surgery, will next fight Chris Weidman in a middleweight bout on November 16 at Madison Square Garden as part of UFC 309.
Jalen Hurts and Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni are looking to bridge the gap that divided them on the field last season.
Erin Routliffe received her trophy for reaching the #1 doubles ranking in the Women’s Tennis Association in Toronto today.
Sporting her new 🏆
— wta (@WTA) August 7, 2024
World No.1 in doubles @erinroutliffe 💜 pic.twitter.com/IOSwYs7JTR
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
DeMeco Ryans was interviewed on Up and Adams today.
Scenes and Highlights
Shelby McEwen is PUMPED UP after clearing 2.27m! 😤 #ParisOlympics
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 7, 2024
📺 USA Network and Peacock pic.twitter.com/DPuhguIuyT
We have scored 6 runs in the 7th inning 😎 pic.twitter.com/bga7VeXrPn
— Omaha Storm Chasers (@OMAStormChasers) August 8, 2024
Auerbach brings home McCray after he swiped 2nd
— Sacramento River Cats (@RiverCats) August 8, 2024
2-0 good guys pic.twitter.com/KjZwQ03GQV
another contribution from Auerbach!
— Sacramento River Cats (@RiverCats) August 8, 2024
5-2 cats pic.twitter.com/xK7dyhtmA6
Uhh ohhhh @RealKyleDawson, I think you’ll look good in Northern Kentucky Blue.
— Florence Y’alls (@florence_yalls) August 8, 2024
Hey @JesseCookTV, make sure you get him spiffy for the broadcast tomorrow
Y’alls 🤝 @WashWildThings https://t.co/8p83PoRCAp pic.twitter.com/H8mP58aWxZ
“I wasn’t ready for this.” 😂 @DickyPride reacts after throwing the first pitch at the @Mariners game. https://t.co/Ify1o6N0PT pic.twitter.com/o1c9ufk0l5
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) August 7, 2024
Riley & Domi take on the Headphone Challenge! 😂 pic.twitter.com/eUhJIQ4JN6
— Tampa Bay Sun FC (@TampaBaySunFC) August 7, 2024
Transactions
- Evan Sleight – traded by Lake Erie Crushers to the Sussex County Miners, both of the Frontier League.
Game Results
TRACK & FIELD
Paris Olympics
Men’s High Jump Qualification Round
Shelby McEwen – 2.27 meters, 1st; advances to finals.
Paris Olympics
Men’s 200 Meter Semifinals
Tarsis Orogot – 20.64 seconds, 6th in heat.
Paris Olympics
Men’s 400 Meter Finals
Jereem Richards – 43.78 seconds (PB, NR), 4th.
Kirani James – 43.87 seconds, 5th.
Samuel Ogazi – 44.73 seconds, 7th.
TENNIS
ITF Vaasa 15K
Singles Rd of 32
4-seed Patrick Kaukovalta defeated Henrik Bladelius 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.
GOLF
Paris Olympics
Women’s Golf Rd 1:
Stephanie Meadow – 78, +6, T50.
Illinois Open final:
Charlie Nikitas – 69-69-71, -7, 1st.
OGA Tour Legends – Clermont 1-Day
Canon Claycomb – 70, 1st.
BASEBALL
Houston 6, Texas 4.
David Robertson – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 1 HBP.
Louisville 6, Charlotte 2.
Matt Foster – 1.2 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 2 K.
Omaha 6, Iowa 2.
Tyler Gentry (RF) – 1-4, 1 single, 1 RBI.
Sacramento 8, Albuquerque 4.
Brett Auerbach (C) – 2-5, 1 double, 1 single, 2 RBI.
Bowie 7, Harrisburg 1.
Andrew Pinckney (CF) – 2-4, 2 doubles, 1 run.
West Michigan 7, Beloit 0.
Jim Jarvis (2B) – 2-4, 2 singles, 2 run.
Palm Beach 7, Dunedin 6 (Gm 1; F/7).
Ian Petrutz (RF) – 0-1, 3 BB, 1 SB, 2 runs.
Palm Beach 7, Dunedin 5 (Gm 2; F/7).
Ian Petrutz (LF) – 1-3, 1 double, 1 HBP, 1 run.
Fort Myers 10, Jupiter 2.
Gage Miller (2B) – 1-2, 1 single, 2 BB, 1 run.
Florence 7, Washington 5.
Ed Johnson (SS) – 2-4, 2 singles, 1 BB, 1 SB, 2 runs.
TJ Reeves (RF) – 1-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 run.
High Point 5, Gastonia 4.
Will Carter (S, 1) – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 0 K.
New Jersey 4, Québec 1.
Tommy Seidl (LF) – 0-3, 2 BB, 1 SB.
New York 5, Sussex County 4.
Evan Sleight (RF) – 0-0.
