News
The Cincinnati Reds announced that it has signed the majority of it 2026 draft class – including Justin Lebron and Brady Neal. Lebron, who was the Reds’ top pick and the 18th overall selection in the draft, reportedly received a signing bonus of $5,000,000, which was $304,500 above the slotted amount for the 18th selection.
One day after officially announcing his departure from BAXI Manresa, Retin Obasohan officially signed with Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos, also of Spain’s Liga Endesa. San Pablo Burgos will also compete in the BKT EuroCup competition in the 2026-27 season.
Skylar Wallace set an AUSL record with 3 home runs in a single game tonight. On the evening, Wallace was 5-for-5, with 3 homers, a double, a single, and 7 RBI for the Chicago Bandits.
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
Scenes and Highlights
TB with the REJECTION
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) July 17, 2026
Mark Sears with the THREEE pic.twitter.com/X9SKorvXpe
Mark Sears knocks down the jumper 👏
— NBA (@NBA) July 17, 2026
He finishes the 1Q with 9 PTS (4-4 FGM) in NBA Summer League play on Prime! pic.twitter.com/nmuLqUFxVu
Houston Mallette with the 3-pointer and Charles Bediako scores the putback, and the crowd cheers, as Cream Abdul-Jabbar is about to enter after the timeout.
— MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) July 17, 2026
Robbie Avila will play in the last 2 minutes. pic.twitter.com/Uk82hKoOg4
GETTING US GOING 🗣️
— Portland Fire (@theportlandfire) July 16, 2026
Sarah Ashlee Barker with a three pointer to start the game for the Portland Fire pic.twitter.com/IVYExby1zg
SAB with the reversal 🤌
— Portland Fire (@theportlandfire) July 16, 2026
Sarah Ashlee Barker with the reverse basket against the Washington Mystics pic.twitter.com/pzRA91vkvM
Carla approved ⭐️
— Portland Fire (@theportlandfire) July 16, 2026
Sarah Ashlee Barker three pointer with Carla Leite's post bucket reaction pic.twitter.com/040Nfq18Ds
An early 3️⃣ for JT pic.twitter.com/WDf9RURjIy
— Greensboro Groove (@gsogrooveupshot) July 16, 2026
🎯🎯🎯 pic.twitter.com/yJ7DhsZSaC
— Greensboro Groove (@gsogrooveupshot) July 16, 2026
Un mensajito para vosotros de alguien que acaba de llegar: "ey Burgos, muy feliz de estar aquí, ganas de veros este año en Coliseum. ¡Vamos! pic.twitter.com/HZZlSiZKRz
— Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos (@SanPabloBurgos) July 16, 2026
"Just leave a legacy somewhere."
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 16, 2026
Justin Lebron, who was taken in the first round of the Draft by the @Reds, has a mission beyond baseball.
Learn more about the former @AlabamaBSB star on the "Road to the Show" docuseries on Peacock. pic.twitter.com/b2FAhyr02x
Skylar Wallace opens the game with a single and continues to hit above .500 👏
— AUSL (@theAUSLofficial) July 16, 2026
tune in now on CBS Sports Network! 📺 pic.twitter.com/8bGPrRq0L9
this ball left the yard QUICKLY and ricocheted off the barrier back into the field 😱
— AUSL (@theAUSLofficial) July 17, 2026
second game in a row with a Skylar Wallace bomb! 💣 pic.twitter.com/elLcHHGqXZ
y’all… she did it AGAIN 😳
— Chicago Bandits | AUSL (@AUSL_Bandits) July 17, 2026
Skylar launches her THIRD homer of the series pic.twitter.com/4SF1Z7tQdK
the Skylar’s the limit and there’s no limit in sight
— Chicago Bandits | AUSL (@AUSL_Bandits) July 17, 2026
Wallace sets a new AUSL record after blasting 3 homers in a single game 💣💣💣 pic.twitter.com/WTsJ6tpEe1
Transactions
- Retin Obasohan – signed for the 2026-27 season by Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos of Spain’s Liga Endesa.
- Justin Lebron – signed to a minor league contract by the Cincinnati Reds.
- Brady Neal – signed to a minor league contract by the Cincinnati Reds.
Game Results
TENNIS
ITF Olomouc 75K
Singles Rd of 16:
Petra Sedlackova defeated 8-seed Nina Vargova 7-6 (7-4), 6-4.
ITF Vitoria Gasteiz 75K
Singles Rd of 16:
Maria Martinez Vaquero defeated 7-seed Stephanie Judith Visscher 6-4, 6-2.
ITF Hillcrest 25K
Doubles Quarterfinal:
Gray Voelzke / M Van Der Merwe defeated Strydom / Zagars 3-6, 7-6 (7-5), 1-0 (10-3).
ITF Krsko 15K
Singles Rd of 16:
Maria Andrienko lost to Ziva Falkner 6-2, 6-2.
ITF Monastir 15K
Singles Rd of 16:
Kristina Paskauskas defeated 8-seed Matilde Mariani 6-1, 6-4.
ITF Monastir 15K
Doubles Quarterfinal:
Kristina Paskauskas / E Sartz-Lunde lost to 1-seed Ezzat / Villet 7-6 (7-4), 7-5.
GOLF
The Open Championship Rd 1:
Bud Cauley – 68, -2, T13.
Justin Thomas – 70, E, T39.
Corales Puntacana Championship Rd 1:
Nick Dunlap – 67, -5, T9.
Davis Riley – 72, E, T92.
Commissionaires Ottawa Open Rd 1:
Thomas Ponder – 67, -5, T7.
Jones Free – 68, -4, T22.
Charlie Nikitas – 71, -1, T78.
BASEBALL
Algodoneros del Unión Laguna 7, Caliente de Durango 4.
Matt Foster (S, 14) – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K; 14 pitches (8 strikes).
BASKETBALL
Portland Fire 75, Washington Mystics 56.
Sarah Ashlee Barker – 24 minutes, 10 points (2-4 2pg, 2-3 3pg, 0-1 FT), 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, +7.
Las Vegas Summer League
Houston Rockets 100, Brooklyn Nets 83.
Grant Nelson – DNP.
Las Vegas Summer League
Los Angeles Lakers 105, Chicago Bulls 82.
Houston Mallette – 11 minutes, 3 points (1-2 3pg), 2 rebounds, +7.
Charles Bediako – 6 minutes, 2 points (1-1 FG), 4 rebounds, +7.
Las Vegas Summer League
Toronto Raptors 99, Miami Heat 90.
Jaden Bradley – 27 minutes, 4 points (1-4 FG, 2-3 FT), 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 4 turnovers, 4 fouls, -4.
NImari Burnett – 22 minutes, 10 points (2-4 2pg, 2-5 3pg), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 1 block, 1 turnover, 1 foul, +15.
Las Vegas Summer League
Portland Trail Blazers 108, Denver Nuggets 101.
Chris Youngblood – 22 minutes, 11 points (1-2 2pg, 3-5 3pg), 4 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 3 turnovers, 4 fouls, +1.
Kira Lewis – DNP.
Mark Sears – 27 minutes, 26 points (4-6 2pg, 4-8 3pg, 4-5 FT), 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, +7.
Rylan Griffen – DNP.
Charlotte Crown 85, Greensboro Groove 75.
Jessica Timmons – 28 minutes, 14 points (1-8 2pg, 4-8 3pg), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 turnover, 1 foul.
Niagara River Lions 99, Brampton Honey Badgers 90.
Keon Ambrose-Hylton – 26 minutes, 9 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 1 turnover, 1 foul, -7.
Scarborough Shooting Stars 107, Edmonton Stingers 97.
Charles Bediako – inactive (Summer League).
SOFTBALL
Chicago Bandits 15, Carolina Blaze 7 (F/6).
Skylar Wallace (SS) – 5-5, 3 HR, 1 double, 1 single, 7 RBI, 4 runs.
Lexi Kilfoyl (ND) – 1.1 IP, 5 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 0 K, 1 WP, 2 HR allowed; 28 pitches (16 strikes).
Utah Talons 4, Portland Cascade 3.
Kenleigh Cahalan (SS) – 1-2, 1 triple, 1 BB
Florida Vibe 7, Florida Breeze 1.
Alexis Pupillo (1B) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 BB.
Kali Heivilin (SS) – 1-3, 1 single, 2 runs.
TRACK & FIELD
Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern
Women’s Long Jump
Filippa Fotopoulou – 6.30 meters, 6th.
Arcobaleno EAP AtleticaEuropa
Women’s 800 Meter
Kimberley Ficenec – 2:03.50, 3rd.
