News
Henry Ruggs has been denied parole by the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners. Ruggs, who is currently serving 3-10 years in prison for causing the death of a 23-year-old Las Vegas woman while driving intoxicated in 2021, was potentially eligible for parole in August. Ruggs can re-apply for parole in August 2027.
John Croyle has been named to the Alabama Business Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Croyle is being recognized for the founding of the successful Big Oak Ranch, a Christian ministry that serves children who have experiencd abuse, neglect, or other difficult circumstances.
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell told reporters today that the Lions will take things slowly with Brian Branch’s recovery from an Achilles injury that ended Branch’s 2025 season. Branch is not expected back before training camp.
Riley Quick struck out a season & career high 9 batter for Cedar Rapids tonight.
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
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Scott McClanahan appears on a special edition of The Weekly Joe Podcast to discuss the upcoming Alabama appearance at the College World Series.
Scenes and Highlights
she's on the move ➡️
— Portland Fire (@theportlandfire) June 12, 2026
Sarah Ashlee Barker with the two point drive. pic.twitter.com/GdGwrtaMNB
get those S-A-B chants ready 🗣️
— Portland Fire (@theportlandfire) June 12, 2026
Sarah Ashlee Barker with the two point layup https://t.co/ENs3mNYN8T pic.twitter.com/roGJtjYwiE
DROPPIN' DIMES 🤩
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 12, 2026
Carla Leite gets the steal then delivers the pass to
Sarah Ashlee Barker on the other end!
LVA-PDX | League Pass | 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup | @coinbase
Tap to watch: https://t.co/ytfCPrSijt pic.twitter.com/NkF1wG11nZ
YOU GET A HOMER! YOU GET A HOMER! 🫵 pic.twitter.com/dUI21EVqrd
— Gwinnett Stripers (@GoStripers) June 12, 2026
Riley Quick, the 36th pick in the ‘25 draft, set a new pro career high in strikeouts last night for the @CRKernels and now has a 40.3 K% this season 👀
— Twins Player Development (@TwinsPlayerDev) June 12, 2026
4.2 IP / 4 H / 3 R / 2 BB / 9 K
He topped out at 97.5 MPH and had a 70% whiff rate (7/10) on his SL on the day ⛽️ pic.twitter.com/zxcS3i73eZ
BEYOND CLUTCH 😮💨
— AUSL (@theAUSLofficial) June 12, 2026
Montana gets it done, no matter the circumstance pic.twitter.com/tkAi0QTerY
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Game Results
SWIMMING
Australian Swimming Trials
Men’s 100m Freestyle Prelims
Charlie Hawke – 49.05 seconds, 15th; advances to B Final.
Australian Swimming Trials
Men’s 100m Freestyle B Frinal
Charlie Hawke – 48.81 seconds, 4th in B Final (11th overall).
TENNIS
ITF Guimaraes 50K
Doubles Quarterfinal:
Maria Martinez Vaquero / A Martinez Vaquero lost to 1-seed M Jorge / F Jorge 6-2, 6-0.
ITF Wichita 25K
Singles Rd of 16
Enzo Aguiard defeated William Manning 6-4, 6-4.
ITF Madrid 15K
Singles Rd of 16
6-seed Margaux Maquet defeated Sol Ailin Larraya Guidi 6-3, 7-6 (7-2).
ITF Madrid 15K
Doubles Semifinals
3-seed Margaux Maquet / G Garcia-Perez defeated Gay / Ramos Sierra 3-6, 7-6 (7-5), 1-0 (10-7).
ITF Monastir 15K
Doubles Quarterfinal
3-seed Maria Andrienko / N Sousa Salazar defeated Bretnacher / Scurtu 6-2, 6-2.
ITF Curtea De Arges 15K
Singles Rd of 16
Jeremy Gschwendtner lost to 2-seed Sebastian Gima 3-6, 6-2, 6-4.
ITF Curtea de Arges 15K
Doubles Quarterfinal:
1-seed Jeremy Gschwendtner / D Cazacu lost to Rubio Fierros / Dell’elba 6-4, 3-6, 1-0 (10-6).
ITF Los Angeles 15K
Singles Rd of 16
Matic Kriznik lost to Benjamin O’Connell 6-1, 7-6 (7-5).
GOLF
RBC Canadian Open Rd 1:
Davis Riley – 66, -4, T19.
Bud Cauley – 69, -1, T73.
Lee Hodges – 72, +2, T133.
Nick Dunlap – 75, +5, 145th.
OccuNet Classic Rd 1:
Davis Shore – 71, +1, T48.
Michael Thompson – 73, +3, T94.
Wilson Furr – 75, +5, T124.
Robby Shelton – 79, +9, T150.
Inter Rapidisimo Golf Championship Rd 1:
Thomas Ponder – 69, -3, T21.
Jones Free – 73, +1, T97.
Charlie Nikitas – 74, +2, T112.
Interwetten Open Rd 1:
Canon Claycomb – 69, E, T94.
Dominic Clemons – 75, +6, T149.
Dow Championship Rd 1:
Polly Mack / C Borge – 68, -2, T4.
Benedetta Moresco / C Melgrati – 70, E, T16.
Lakareber Abe / S White – 73, +3, T44.
Jiwon Jeon / M Kang – 74, +4, T52.
BASKETBALL
Israel Winner League Semifinal Gm 3:
Hapoel Tel Aviv 89, Hapoel Jerusalem 81 (wins series 3-0).
Levi Randolph – inactive.
New York Liberty 104, Atlanta Dream 90.
Aaliyah Nye – 1 minute, 0 points (0-0 FG), 1 assist, 1 steal, +0.
Las Vegas Aces 105, Portland Fire 89.
Sarah Ashlee Barker – 30 minutes, 14 points (4-6 2pg, 2-5 3pg), 1 rebound, 4 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 4 fouls, -15.
BASEBALL
Rochester Red Wings 6, Worcester Red Sox 5 (F/7).
Andrew Pinckney (CF) – 0-2, 1 sacrifice.
Gwinnett Stripers 14, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 5.
Jim Jarvis (SS) – 2-6, 1 HR, 1 single, 3 RBI, 2 runs.
Gage Miller (2B) – 1-4, 1 single.
Justin King – 1.1 IP, 1 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 2 K; 28 pitches (14 strikes).
Reading Fightin Phils 5, Portland Sea Dogs 3.
Caden Rose (2B) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 HBP, 2 SB.
Birmingham Barons 8, Biloxi Shuckers 0.
Colby Shelton (SS) – 0-4; 2 errors.
Knoxville Smokies 14, Montgomery Biscuits 5.
Tyler Ras (W, 5-0) – 3.2 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 4 K; 56 pitches (32 strikes).
Winston-Salem Dash 9, Greenville Drive 1.
Bryce Eblin (2B) – 1-4, 1 single, 1 SB, 1 run.
Lansing Lugnuts 7, Cedar Rapids Kernels 4.
Riley Quick (ND) – 4.2 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 9 K, 1 HBP, 2 balks, 1 HR allowed; 72 pitches (45 strikes).
Ottawa Titans 3, Brockton Rox 2.
Evan Sleight (RF) – 1-4, 1 single.
Sioux Falls Canaries 6, Sioux City Explorers.
Zane Denton (DH) – 0-3, 1 sacrifice.
SOFTBALL
Utah Talons 9, Chicago Bandits 8 (F/8).
Montana Fouts (W, 2-0) – 3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 WP; 108 pitches (69 strikes).
Portland Cascade 12, Carolina Blaze 4 (F/5).
Kenleigh Cahalan (SS) – 1-4, 1 single, 1 RBI, 1 run.
