News
Justin Thomas has been named to the United States team for the 2026 Presidents Cup as a captain’s pick. Thomas has a 10-3-2 match record in his previous three Presidents Cup appearances (2017, 2019, 2022).
In addition to the video piece below, Jalen Hurts is the subject of a GQ Magazine feature.
WWE wrestler Oba Femi (nee Isaac Odugbesan) returned to Tuscaloosa today to speak to the Alabama football team.
Marlin “Scooter” Dyess, star halfback on Coach Paul Bryant’s first two teams at Alabama, died late last week at the age of 88 in Montgomery. Dyess was a co-captain on the 1959 Alabama team.
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
- None.
Jalen Hurts’ interview for GQ’s One More Question program.
Scenes and Highlights
.@Obaofwwe signs the Rare Tide plaque, the plaque is signed by impactful people who speak to the football team 🙌@UA_Athletics | @AlabamaFTBL pic.twitter.com/8lIJ0jEH0O
— WWE (@WWE) September 1, 2026
The Ruler @Obaofwwe returns to his alma mater @UA_Athletics!! 😤@AlabamaFTBL pic.twitter.com/hnXFGkLc90
— WWE (@WWE) September 1, 2026
WITNESS VII – Justin Lebron hits his 7th homer of the year!#FeelTheFire pic.twitter.com/1qWq27i2Dw
— Dayton Dragons (@DragonsBaseball) September 1, 2026
Colby Shelton goes back to back with DePino for his 15th AA HR and 22nd total. #Barons up 3-0. pic.twitter.com/DvVvxFruRf
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 1, 2026
Colby Shelton goes off the video board for his 2nd HR of the game and 16th #Barons HR tying it at 4. pic.twitter.com/SL2kePcV7k
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 2, 2026
Ian Petrutz gives the Chiefs a 2-0 lead with a blast!!
— Peoria Chiefs (@peoriachiefs) September 2, 2026
His fourth Chiefs homer this season. pic.twitter.com/ST6lv26323
Transactions
- Chris Braswell – signed to the practice squad by the Houston Texans.
Game Results
TENNIS
ATP Zhangjiagang Challenger
Singles Rd of 32:
Enzo Aguiard defeated 5-seed Hayato Matsuoka 6-3, 6-4.
ITF Leiria 50K
Doubles Rd of 16:
Maria Martinez Vaquero / C Ruiz defeated 4-seed Barry / Stojsavljevic 6-4, 6-1.
ITF Buzau 15K
Singles Rd of 32:
Jeremy Gschwendtner defeated 4-seed Ignacio Monzon 7-6 *8-6), 4-6, 6-4.
ITF Buzau 15K
Doubles Rd of 16:
1-seed Jeremy Gschwendtner / F Ferrari defeated Manda / Gadoiu 7-5, 6-2.
ITF Badalona 15K
Singles Qualifying Rd 3:
Ares Teixido Garcia lost to Lea Fojcik 4-6, 7-6 (7-4), 1-0 (10-7).
GOLF
MLGT Qualifying School Contest #6 final:
Connor Brown – 68-34, -7, 7th.
GPro Tour Huntsville Open Rd 1:
Jonathan Griz – 68, -2, T19.
BASEBALL
Worcester Red Sox 9, Buffalo Bisons 2.
Sam Gardner – 1.1 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 3 K; 42 pitches (33 strikes).
Chase Lee – 0.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K; 3 pitches (2 strikes).
Charlotte Knights 3, Gwinnett Stripers 1 (F/10)
Jim Jarvis (SS) – 0-5.
Norfolk Tides 9, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 3.
Gage Miller (3B) – 2-4, 1 double, 1 single.
Justin King – 2 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 WP; 43 pitches (24 strikes).
Chesapeake BaySox 6, Portland Sea Dogs 4.
Caden Rose (LF) – 1-3, 1 double, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 1 SB.
Knoxville Smokies 12, Chattanooga Lookouts 3.
Tyler Ras – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K; 13 pitches (8 strikes).
Biloxi Shuckers 8, Birmingham Barons 7.
Colby Shelton (2B) – 2-5, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 3 runs.
South Bend Cubs 8, Cedar Rapids Kernels 4.
Kade Snell (DH) – 2-4, 1 triple, 1 single, 1 RBI, 1 SB, 2 runs.
West Michigan Whitecaps 14, Dayton Dragons 11.
Justin Lebron (SS) – 2-5, 1 HR, 1 single, 2 RBI, 2 runs; 1 error.
Quad Cities River Bandits 5, Peoria Chiefs 4.
Ian Petrutz (RF) – 1-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 run.
Vancouver Canadians 3, Tri-City Dust Devils 1.
Jaxson West (C) – 3-4, 3 singles.
Charleston RiverDogs 8, Augusta GreenJackets 5.
Kade Woods – 0.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 1 HBP; 4 pitches (2 strikes).
Clearwater Threshers 7, Fort Myers Mighty Mussels 3.
Bryce Fowler (LF) – 1-4, 1 single, 1 RBI.
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 8, Ontario Tower Buzzers 6.
Alton Davis – 2 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 HR allowed; 40 pitches (23 strikes).
Sioux City Explorers 6, Kansas City Monarchs 5 (F/10).
Tyler Gentry (RF) – 4-5, 1 double, 3 singles, 1 SB, 3 runs.
Milwaukee Milkmen 16, Lincoln Saltdogs 5.
Packy Bradley-Cooney – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 2 K; 31 pitches (16 strikes).
