News
July 3 was declared “DeMeco Ryans Day” by the City of Bessemer, with Ryans being honored with a ceremonial key to the city and street named in his honor. Ryans also announced a donation to the City of Bessemer.
Scenes and Highlights
Signed, Sears, Delivered. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/ko5lIcu0QI
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) July 3, 2025
An Earlier Start Means More Time For More Strikeouts!
— Wichita Wind Surge (@WindSurgeICT) July 3, 2025
Connor Prielipp strikes out the side in the first.
T2
WCH 0, TUL 0 pic.twitter.com/jDUj63FdaL
𝑨𝒍𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒔 𝑰𝑰 𝑲'𝒔 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒊𝒅𝒆 🔑
— MLB Draft League (@mlbdraftleague) July 3, 2025
Alton Davis II starts the night with a 1-2-3 inning retiring all batters via strikeout! 🔥
Davis ran his fastball up to 97.5 mph in the first at bat.@FrederickKeys | #MLBDraftLeague pic.twitter.com/UhCNWr0nGB
.@NaLyssaSmith keepin' the hustle ➡️ @aaliyah_nye with the assist ➡️ @_ajawilson22 to finish 🪣#ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/1q5FPPDlIo
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) July 3, 2025
Transactions
- Mark Sears – signed to a two-way contract by the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Zane Denton – signed by the Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the Pioneer League.
Game Results
TENNIS
ITF Marburg 25K
Singles Rd of 16:
Filip Planinsek defeated Joao Eduardo Schiessl 6-2, 6-2.
ATP Brasov Challenger
Doubles Quarterfinal:
Patrick Kaukovalta / P Niklas-Salminen lost to 2-seed Merino / Negritu 6-7 (2-7), 6-4, 1-0 (10-4).
GOLF
John Deere Classic Rd 1:
Nick Dunlap – 68, -3, T43.
Lee Hodges – 68, -3, T43.
Bud Cauley – 69, -2, T61.
Frankie Capan – 74, +3, T137.
Trey Mullinax – 75, +4, T145.
Explore NB Open Rd 1 (suspended)
Thomas Ponder – 69, -2, T46.
Charlie Nikitas: -2 thru 9, T46.
KPMG Women’s Irish Open Rd 1:
Polly Mack – 72, -1, T41.
BASEBALL
Rochester Red Wings 14, Buffalo Bisons 8.
Andrew Pinckney (LF) – 1-5, 1 single, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Iowa Cubs 12, Omaha Storm Chasers 3.
Tyler Gentry (RF) – 0-4.
Peyton Wilson (2B) – 0-4.
Wichita Wind Surge 10, Tulsa Drillers 6 (F/10).
Connor Prielipp (ND) – 3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 6 K, 1 HBP.
Hickory Crawdads 7, Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 2.
TJ McCants (RF), 2-4, 2 singles, 1 RBI.
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 4, Visalia Rawhide 3.
Grayson Hitt – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K.
Florence Y’alls 23, Schaumburg Boomers 19.
TJ Reeves (RF) – 1-6, 1 single, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Delfines de La Guaira 13, senadores de Caracas 7.
Jake Walters (ND) – 3.1 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 2 K, 1 HBP, 1 HR allowed.
Piratas de Campeche 7, El Águila de Veracruz 6.
Brett Auerbach (2B) – 1-5, 1 double.
Trenton Thunder 15, Frederick Keys 10.
Alton Davis (ND) – 3.1 IP, 5 R (0 ER), 3 H, 3 BB, 7 K.
BASKETBALL
New York Liberty 89, Los Angeles Sparks 79.
Sarah Ashlee Barker – 5 minutes, 0 points (0-0 FG), 1 assist, +9.
Indiana Fever 81, Las Vegas Aces 54.
Aaliyah Nye – 26 minutes, 4 points (0-1 2pg, 1-4 3pg, 1-1 FT), 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls, -25.
FOOTBALL
Calgary Stampeders 37, Winnipeg Blue Bombers 16.
Kendall Randolph – active; no stats.
