News
Charlie Nikitas won his second career Illinois Open Championship today in record fashion. Nikitas’ -20 is the lowest score in relation to par in Illinois Open history, and his 196 is the lowest 54-hole score in the history of the tournament. Nikitas also won the event in 2024.
Montana Fouts has withdrawn from the AUSL All-Star Cup due to a lower-body injury. Fouts did not pitch in Series 1 of Cup play.
Itala Gemelli picked up two additional accolades today. Gemelli was named WPSL Central Region Defensive Player of the Year, and was also named to the WPSL Midwest Conference – Heartland Division Best XI.
Levi Randolph is headed to Japan for the next stop in his overseas journey. Randolph has signed with Nagasaki Velca of Japan’s B League Premier for the upcoming season. Randolph split time last season between Zenit St Petersburg and Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
Dre Kirkpatrick is interviewed on the LaRue’s Room podcast.
Scenes and Highlights
Jason Torres connects for his first #MLBDraftLeague home run! 🐶 🎆
— MLB Draft League Data (@draftleaguedata) August 13, 2026
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WHAT A MOVE BY JESSICA TIMMONS! pic.twitter.com/RAldOoOEgN
— Greensboro Groove (@gsogrooveupshot) August 12, 2026
Transactions
- Levi Randolph – signed for the 2026-27 season by Nagasaki Velca of Japan’s B League Premier.
- Aaron Anderson – cleared waivers and became a free agent.
- Miles Kitselman – cleared waivers and became a free agent.
Game Results
TENNIS
ITF Muttenz 25K
Doubles Rd of 16
Gray Voelzke / M Covato defeated 4-seed Nagel / Burdet 6-4, 6-4.
ITF Bucharest 15K
Doubles Rd of 16
Maria Andrienko / S Cassani defeated 3-seed Lombardini / Raggi 6-4, 2-6, 1-0 (10-7).
ITF Warsaw 15K
Singles Rd of 32:
Jeremy Gschwendtner defeated Thomas Drayton 6-2, 6-4.
SWIMMING
European Aquatics Championships
Women’s 50m Backstroke Heats
Tessa Giele – 27.64 seconds, 6th; advances to semifinals.
European Aquatics Championships
Women’s 50m Backstroke Heats
Tessa Giele – 27.30 seconds, 4th; advances to finals.
European Aquatics Championships
Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay Heats
Netherlands – 3:36.84, 2nd; advances to finals.
Tessa Giele – 54.51 on 2nd segment.
Pan Pacific Swimming Championships
Men’s 200 Meter Freestyle Heats
Charlie Hawke – 1:46.47, 14th; advances to B Final.
Pan Pacific Swimming Championships
Men’s 200 Meter Freestyle B Final
Charlie Hawke – 1:45.79, 2nd in B Final.
GOLF
GPro Tour Chatmoss Championship Rd 2:
Jonathan Griz – 70-75, +5, cut.
US Amateur Championship Rd of 64:
William Jennings defeated Malan Potgieter 3 & 1.
Illinois Open Championship final:
Charlie Nikitas – 63-63-70, -20, 1st (wins by 4 strokes).
BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs 12, Washington Nationals 6.
Andrew Pinckney (LF) – 1-2, 1 single, 1 BB, 1 run.
Columbus Clippers 15, Omaha Storm Chasers 7.
Peyton Wilson (2B) – 1-4, 1 double, 1 RBI.
Syracuse Mets 10, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 9.
Justin King – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K; 17 pitches (9 strikes).
Columbus Clingstones 4, Birmingham Barons 3.
Colby Shelton (PH) – 0-1.
Lake County Captains 4, Dayton Dragons 2.
Justin Lebron (SS) – 0-3, 1 BB.
Jersey Shore BlueClaws 4, Brooklyn Cyclones 3 (F/11).
Jake Eddington – 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 5 K; 29 pitches (22 strikes).
Peoria Chiefs 8, Beloit Sky Carp 4.
Ian Petrutz (RF) – 2-4, 2 singles, 1 RBI, 1 SB, 1 run.
Max Williams (DH) – 2-5, 1 HR, 1 single, 2 RBI, 1 run.
Great Lakes Loons 11, South Bend Cubs 3.
Kade Snell (LF) – 0-3, 1 SF, 1 RBI; 1 error.
Braylon Myers (L, 0-1) – 2.1 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 1 K, 1 HBP; 65 pitches (35 strikes).
Charleston RiverDogs 11, Augusta GreenJackets 2.
Kade Woods – 1.2 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 2 HBP, 1 WP; 39 pitches (23 strikes).
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels 6, Clearwater Threshers 5.
Bryce Fowler (LF) – 2-4, 2 singles, 1 RBI, 2 SB.
Ontario Tower Buzzers 5, Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 1.
Alton Davis – 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 2 K; 38 pitches (20 strikes).
Mexico LMB North Zone Playoffs Gm 4:
Toros de Tijuana 4, Agodoneros de Unión Laguna 0 (leads series 3-1) .
Matt Foster – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K; 16 pitches (11 strikes).
Québec Capitales 10, Brockton Rox 4.
Evan Sleight (RF) – 0-4.
Mahoning Valley Scrappers 9, Trenton Thunder 3.
Jason Torres (3B) – 2-5, 1 HR, 1 single, 3 RBI, 1 run.
BASKETBALL
Dallas Wings 94, Toronto Tempo 88.
Zaay Green – inactive.
Minnesota Lynx 85, Portland Fire 81.
Sarah Ashlee Barker – inactive (knee).
Jacksonville Waves 90, Greensboro Groove 80.
Jasmine Walker – 24 minutes, 4 points (1-5 2pg, 0-1 3pg, 2-2 FT), 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, -2.
Jessica Timmons – 37 minutes, 20 points (5-14 2pg, 2-6 3pg, 4-5 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 3 fouls, -7.
TRACK & FIELD
European Athletic Championships
Women’s 200 Meter Semifinals
Judith Bilepo Mokobe – 23.24 seconds, 14th.
