News
Julio Jones announced his retirement from the NFL today in a social media post. Jones, who did not sign with anyone during the 2024 season, finishes his Hall of Fame worthy career with 5 All Pro selections, 7 Pro Bowls, and 13,703 receiving yards.
Julio Jones, one of the best WRs of all-time, announced his retirement on the social media app, “Squad”. Here is the video: pic.twitter.com/VuGbs4EpR9
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 4, 2025
Joni Crenshaw Taylor received the Carol Eckman Integrity in Coaching Award from the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association.
Community Outreach
Damien Harris announced plans the 2nd annual Heart of Harris Foundation Youth Football Camp, to be held in Richmond, Kentucky on July 12.
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
Justin Thomas guests on the Throwbacks podcast.
Shelby Baron is interviewed on the Sports Fuel Life podcast.
Scenes and Highlights
K3️⃣ON from downtown 🏹 pic.twitter.com/hn2XqHImcg
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) April 4, 2025
bucket: https://t.co/F7PGMPJIsb pic.twitter.com/SLFBiAZ0c5
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2025
sheesh, bull 🫡 pic.twitter.com/QGEhGnwjg4
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 5, 2025
define: 𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐥y ball
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 5, 2025
this ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/M80CcUwGbZ
Young Bull blazed his way to 27 points in this one, let's watch the highlights ⤵️ #PlayerHighlights presented by @zionsbank pic.twitter.com/9DqxDX4x3r
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 5, 2025
Transactions
- Grayson Hitt – assigned to the Visalia Rawhide of the California League.
- T.J. McCants – assigned to the ACL White Sox of the Arizona Complex League.
- Shyheim Carter – deactivated for Week 2 by the Birmingham Stallions.
Game Results
TENNIS
ITF Antalya 25K
Doubles Semifinal:
3-seed Patrick Kaukovalta / E Vasa lost to Formin / Verbin 6-4, 3-6, 1-0 (10-6).
GOLF
Valero Texas Open Rd 2:
Bud Cauley – 70-72, -2, T52.
Trey Mullinax – 71-72, -1, cut.
Lee Hodges – 71-74, +1, cut.
Frankie Capan – 74-73, +3, cut.
Club Car Championship Rd 2:
Davis Shore – 73-70, -1, cut.
Robby Shelton – 73-71, E, cut.
70th ECP Brazil Open Rd 2 (suspended – dark):
Charlie Nikitas – 65-67, -10, T8.
Thomas Ponder – 68-66, -8, T15.
Canon Claycomb – 71-(+1 thru 15), +1, T117.
James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational Rd 1:
Dicky Pride – 73, +1, T31.
Terre Blanche Ladies Open Rd 2:
Carolina Caminoli – 80-WD.
WAPT Coke Dr Pepper Open Rd 2:
Michaela Morard – 73-72, +1, T14.
Kenzie Wright – 74-73, +3, T25.
Elina Sinz – 78-72, +6, cut.
SWIMMING
TYR Pro Swim Series – Sacramento
Women’s 50m Freestyle Heats
Diana Petkova – 26.16 seconds, 2nd in heat, 9th overall; advances to B Final.
TYR Pro Swim Series – Sacramento
Women’s 100m Backstroke Heats
Rhyan White – 1:01.26, 1st in heat, 4th overall; advances to A Final.
TYR Pro Swim Series – Sacramento
Women’s 50m Butterfly Heats
Rhyan White – 28.43 seconds, 4th in heat, 12th overall; advances to B Final.
TYR Pro Swim Series – Sacramento
Women’s 50m Freestyle Finals
Diana Petkova – DNS.
TYR Pro Swim Series – Sacramento
Women’s 100m Backstroke Finals
Rhyan White – 59.68 seconds, 1st.
BASKETBALL
Indiana 140, Utah 112.
Collin Sexton – 33 minutes, 27 points (6-10 2pg, 2-5 3pg, 9-10 FT), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, 4 fouls, -27.
Sacramento 125, Charlotte 102.
Keon Ellis – 23 minutes, 3 points (1-2 3pg), 2 rebounds, 1 block, 3 fouls, +10.
Brandon Miller – inactive (wrist surgery).
Boston 123, Phoenix 103.
JD Davison – inactive (G League assignment).
Golden State 118, Denver 104.
Braxton Key - 1 minute, 0 points (0-0 FG), +0.
Los Angeles Lakers 124, New Orleans 108.
Herbert Jones – inactive (shoulder surgery).
EuroLeague, Group Stage
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 111, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 75
Donta Hall – 23 minutes, 8 points (4-6 FG), 8 rebounds, +20.
BASEBALL
Lehigh Valley 9, Rochester 2.
Andrew Pinckney (RF) – 0-3, 1 HBP.
Omaha 8, Louisville 2.
Tyler Gentry (LF) – 1-4, 1 triple, 1 SF, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Las Vegas 6, Sacramento 4.
Brett Auerbach (LF) - 1-3, 1 single, 1 BB.
Erie 5, Harrisburg 1.
Jim Jarvis (SS) – 2-3, 2 singles, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 1 run.
San Antonio 5, Amarillo 4.
Dylan Ray (L, 0-1) – 3.1 IP, 5 R (4 ER), 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K, 1 HBP, 1 HR allowed.
NW Arkansas 12, Tulsa 11.
Peyton Wilson (2B) – 1-2, 1 single, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 2 SB, 1 run.
Portland 14, Reading 6.
Caden Rose (LF) – 1-3, 1 double, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Beloit 7, South Bend 0.
Gage Miller (2B) – 0-3, 1 HBP, 1 SB, 1 run.
Hickory 7, Kannapolis 4.
Pierce George (L, 0-1) – 1 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 WP, 1 HBP.
TRACK & FIELD
Grand Slam Track – Kingston
Men’s 400 Meter
Jereem Richards – 45.35 seconds, 6th.
Grand Slam Track – Kingston
Men’s 400 Meter Hurdles
Chris Robinson – 49.21 seconds, 6th.
FOOTBALL
Birmingham 21, Michigan 12.
Deonte Brown – active; no stats.
Shyheim Carter – inactive.
