News
Krystal Rivers has a new autobiography released today in Germany. The title loosely translated is “The Doctors Said I Would Never Walk, So I Decided to Jump.” In the book, she describes overcoming a birth defect and a cancer diagnosis in college to become a world-class athlete.
Dallas Turner’s financial technology company Poetryy has become a major player in the collegiate NIL space.
The NFL 2024 season officially launched tonight. Derrick Henry scored the first touchdown of the season on a 5-yard run in the first quarter.
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
Derrick Henry guested on Marlon Humphrey’s Punch Line Podcast this week.
Week 1 Injury Reports
Practice Reports – Thursday:
- Did Not Practice – Jedrick Wills (knee).
- Limited Participation – Dalvin Tomlinson (knee).
- Full Participation – Jermaine Burton (toe), Anfernee Jennings (wrist), Jerry Jeudy (knee), Daron Payne (back).
Scenes and Highlights
DERRICK HENRY. FIRST TOUCHDOWN OF THE SEASON.
— NFL (@NFL) September 6, 2024
📺: #Kickoff2024 on NBC/Peacock
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/M4rRdmozbf
David Robertson's 3Ks in the 8th. pic.twitter.com/4FrH5SqDr5
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) September 6, 2024
Transactions
- Jaden Shackelford – returning rights traded by the Oklahoma City Blue to the Valley Suns.
Game Results
PARA CYCLING
Paris Paralympics
Women’s H1-H4 Handbike Road Race
Annika Zeyen – 56:15, 3rd.
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
Paris Paralympics
Women’s Wheelchair Basketball 5-8 Qualifying
Great Britain 67, Japan 55.
Laurie Williams – 36 minutes, 8 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 1 foul
Joy Haizelden – 36 minutes, 10 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, 2 fouls.
Paris Paralympics
Women’s Wheelchair Basketball 5-8 Qualifying
Germany 51, Spain 45.
Catharina Weiss – 36 minutes, 2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 1 foul.
Paris Paralympics
Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Semifinals
United States 80, Canada 43.
Bo Hedges – 11 minutes, 2 points, 2 assists, 1 foul.
TENNIS
ITF Punta Cana 35K
Doubles Quarterfinal:
Margaux Marquet / Maria Martinez Vaquero defeated Borisova / Dols 4-6, 6-0, 1-0 (10-7).
GOLF
Fortinet Cup Championship Rd 1
Thomas Ponder – 70, E, T22.
BASEBALL
Texas 3, Los Angeles Angels 1.
David Robertson (H, 28) – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 3 K.
Memphis 3, Omaha 2 (Gm 1; F/7).
Tyler Gentry (RF) – 0-3.
Memphis 5, Omaha 1 (Gm 2; F/7).
Tyler Gentry (RF) – 0-3.
Worcester 13, Rochester 10.
Andrew Pinckney (RF) – 2-5, 2 singles, 1 SB.
Toledo 3, Indianapolis 2 (F/8).
Chase Lee – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K.
NW Arkansas 4, Springfield 3.
Peyton Wilson (LF) – 0-1.
West Michigan 7, Lansing 3.
Jim Jarvis (2B) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Jersey Shore 15, Aberdeen 0.
Jake Eddington – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 1 K.
Beloit 6, Quad Cities 3.
Gage Miller (2B) – 0-5.
Kannapolis 7, Salem 3 (F/10).
TJ McCants (LF) – 1-5, 1 double, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Caden Rose (RF) – 2-3, 2 doubles, 1 BB, 1 SB, 1 run; 1 OF assist.
Frontier League East Division Series Gm 1
Ottawa 2, Québec 1 (F/10).
Tommy Seidl (LF) – 0-4, 1 HBP.
High Point 4, Lexington 1.
Will Carter – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K.
SOCCER
CONCACAF Champions Cup
NJ/NY Gotham 5, Liga Deportiva Alajuelense 0.
Nealy Martin – subbed out at 79’; no stats.
CONCACAF Champions Cup
Rayadas de Monterrey 5, Frazsiers Whip 0.
Tanna Sánchez Carreto – DNP.
Merel Van Dongen – inactive.
FOOTBALL
Kansas City 27, Baltimore 20.
Derrick Henry – 13 rushes, 46 yds, 1 TD; 0 catches (2 targets).
Marlon Humphrey – 2 tackles.
Eddie Jackson – 2 tackles.
Jalyn Armour-Davis – 1 tackle.
