News
NFL teams were allowed to begin assembling their 16-man practice squad rosters today, following the conclusion of the waiver claim period for players waived yesterday. Nine Alabama players who were waived or released yesterday were included on team-announced practice squad rosters (see Transactions below).
David Robertson moved into 12th place for career strikeouts by a relief pitcher, passing former teammate and Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera. Robertson now has 1,137 career strikeouts.
Free agent Kira Lewis has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Washington Wizards. The Exhibit 10 contract includes training camp participation, and allows the team to allocate the player to a G League affiliate if the player is waived during camp.
Alabama Women’s Basketball’s Del’Janae Williams will begin her professional career with The Address UCC Glanmire Basketball Club in Ireland.
ESPN has greenlighted a new 30 for 30 film titled “The New York Sack Exchange,” which will look at the New York Jets’ fabled defensive line of the 1980s. Marty Lyons was a prominent member of the defensive line.
Community Outreach
Tua Tagovailoa’s foundation, The Tua Foundation, recently provided a grant for a new flag football field at Pinecrest Elementary School in South Florida.
WE DID IT!
— Mary Crippen (@maryisbananas) August 28, 2024
– On April 11th, the @TuaFoundation reached out to me.
-On April 12th, I attended Tua’s luau and received a $50,000 donation for my school to build a brand-new flag football field.
-On April 13th, I shared the news with my students, and they erupted into a “Tua”… pic.twitter.com/h3nuzD5o4t
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
Scenes and Highlights
D-Rob passes Mo. 👏 pic.twitter.com/4adaz6Vr9x
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) August 28, 2024
Transactions
- Byron Young – waived by the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Kareem Jackson – signed to the practice by the Buffalo Bills.
- Tyrell Shavers – signed to the practice by the Buffalo Bills.
- Tony Brown – signed to the practice by the Cleveland Browns.
- Marcus Banks – signed to the practice by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Anthony Averett – signed to the practice by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Darrian Dalcourt – signed to the practice by the Baltimore Ravens.
- Jaylen Key – signed to the practice by the New York Jets.
- Alex Leatherwood – signed to the practice by the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Miller Forristall – signed to the practice by the Los Angeles Rams.
- Kira Lewis – signed to an Exhibit 10 contract by the Washington Wizards.
- Matt Foster – recalled from the Charlotte Knights by the Chicago White Sox.
- Del’Janae Williams – signed for the 2024-25 season by The Address UCC Glanmire of Ireland’s Super League.
Game Results
TENNIS
ITF Bali 15K
Singles Rd of 32:
Enzo Aguiard defeated Anthony Susanto 6-3, 6-3.
GOLF
GPro Tour Columbia Open Rd 2:
Tyler Lipscomb – 70-70. -4, cut.
BASEBALL
Texas 3, Chicago White Sox 1 (Gm 1).
David Robertson (H, 26) – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K.
Texas 4, Chicago White Sox 3 (Gm 2).
Matt Foster – 2 IP, 0R, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 5, Rochester 1.
Andrew Pinckney (CF) – 0-4.
Frisco 6, NW Arkansas 5.
Peyton Wilson (RF) – 1-4, 1 single.
Greensboro 5, Rome 4 (F/10).
Mac Guscette (C) – 0-4; 1 PB.
Dayton 5, West Michigan 3.
Jim Jarvis (SS) – 0-2, 1 BB, 1 SF, 1 RBI.
Peoria 7, Beloit 3.
Gage Miller (DH) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 SF, 2 RBI.
Palm Beach 4, Daytona 3 (Gm 1; F/7).
Ian Petrutz (LF) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 RBI.
Daytona 3, Palm Beach 1 (Gm 2; F/7).
Ian Petrutz (LF) – 0-2.
Kannapolis 5, Fredericksburg 1.
TJ McCants (LF) – 0-3, 1 BB.
Sussex County 4, Trois-Rivières 2.
Evan Sleight (LF) – 1-4, 1 single.
Québec 6, New England 2.
Tommy Seidl (LF) – 1-3, 1 single, 2 BB, 1 SB, 2 runs.
Florence 8, Joliet 5.
TJ Reeves (RF) – 1-4, 1 single, 1 BB, 1 run.
