Lester Carries Cards To Win Over Reds
(Cincinnati, OH) — Jon Lester yielded just one run on one hit over six-and-one-third innings in the Cards 3-1 win over the Reds in Cincinnati. Giovanny Gallegos posted his third save and Paul Goldschmidt drilled a two-run homer in the first for St. Louis, which has won three of four. The Cards now trail the Reds by two-and-a-half games for the second National League Wild Card spot.
Cards Edman Named NL Player Of The Week
(St. Louis, MO) — Cardinals second baseman Tommy Edman is the National Player of the Week. The infielder received the honor after batting .462 with two homers, 10 RBIs and two stolen bases over the past week. The 26-year-old registered multiple RBIs in each of the final four games of the week. This is Edman’s first time being named Player of the Week.
Titans Covid List Grows
(Nashville, TN) — Another Titan has been placed on the COVID-19 List. Tennessee placed right guard Nate Davis on the COVID-19/Reserve List. The Titans now have nine players in the COVID-19 List, including quarterback Ryan Tannehill and fellow starting offensive lineman Ben Jones. Head coach Mike Vrabel is still in protocols.
Kentucky-Louisville Game Date Set
(Lexington, KY) — The next edition of the Louisville-vs-Kentucky mens’ basketball rivalry has been set. Kentucky will host the Cardinals on Wednesday, December 22nd. Louisville won last year’s game between the two schools 62-59.
NFL, NFLPA Agree To More COVID-19 Testing For Vaccinated Players
(Undated) — The NFL Players Association is agreeing to the NFL’s proposal to test fully vaccinated players more often. Fully vaccinated players will now be tested once every seven days, compared to once every 14 days under the old protocols. Unvaccinated players will continue to be tested daily. The new rules also mean that players who are not fully vaccinated will have to wear masks indoors and that some fully vaccinated players will have to wear masks inside. Partially vaccinated players made up 93% of NFL training camp rosters as of last week.
Colts Place Wentz, Two Others On COVID-19 List
(Indianapolis, IN) — The Colts are announcing they have placed three players on the COVID-19 List, including quarterback Carson Wentz. Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly and wide receiver Zach Pascal have also been placed on the COVID-19 list. ESPN is reporting that the three players were placed on the COVID-19 list after being in close contact with a Colts staff member who tested positive for the virus. Under NFL protocols, vaccinated players are only placed on the COVID-19 list if they test positive, so this would indicate the three players are unvaccinated.
Report: Cardinals DB Butler Considering Retirement
(Tempe, AZ) — Former Super Bowl 49 hero Malcolm Butler could be reportedly leaning toward retirement. According to multiple reports, the Arizona Cardinals cornerback is dealing with a personal issue that has him contemplating calling it a career. The 31-year-old signed with the Cardinals in the offseason after spending time with the Titans. Butler is best remembered for his famous interception against Russell Wilson to secure the Patriots a Super Bowl victory over the Seahawks.
Sean Payton: We Likely Won’t Be Back This Week
(Dallas, TX) — The coach of the New Orleans Saints says the team won’t likely be returning to the hurricane-ravaged city this week. Sean Payton said Monday in Dallas the team will practice there for the next few days, and then will be off Thursday through Sunday. He added he will then tell the guys where they need to be “but I don’t see that realistically being in New Orleans.” The Saints’ home opener is scheduled for September 12th against Green Bay. A stadium management official told NOLA.com the stadium itself is in good enough shape to host a football game, but it will depend on if the stadium has power and water pressure.
NFL Cut-Downs Today
(Undated) — It’s an anxious time around the NFL as teams are trimming their rosters for the league’s mandatory cut-downs today. NFL teams need to have their 53-man roster finalized by 4 PM Eastern Time today. Some notable NFL players have already been let go by their team earlier in camp, including Dolphins center Matt Skura, Titans linebacker John Simon, Chiefs defensive lineman Taco Charlton, Lions offensive lineman Tyrell Crosby, and Washington Football Team running back Lamar Miller.
Rajon Rondo Returning To Lakers
(Los Angeles, CA) — Rajon Rondo is returning to the team that delivered him a second NBA title. ESPN reports the veteran guard is signing a one-year, 2.6 million-dollar deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Rondo spent last season with the Hawks and Clippers, before getting traded to the Grizzlies this offseason. He agreed to a contract buyout with Memphis on Saturday, clearing the way for him to return to Los Angeles. The 35-year-old is the fifth former player to return to the Lakers this offseason.
Ohtani To Miss Start After Hit By Pitch
(Anaheim, CA) — The Los Angeles Angels won’t be sending Shohei Ohtani to the mound this week. The two-way superstar is skipping his scheduled start as he gives his right hand some extra time to heal. Ohtani was hit in his pitching hand during the Angels’ game against the San Diego Padres on Saturday. The Athletic reported the X-Rays on his hand came back negative, but Ohtani will still miss the start. The injury didn’t affect his ability to hit as he remains in the starting lineup and hit a home run against the New York Yankees on Monday.
Alleged Fake HIgh School Football Program Makes It On ESPN
(Undated) — Disturbing details are emerging about an alleged fake high school football program that played on ESPN last Sunday. Alleged online charter school Bishop Sycamore squared off against high school powerhouse IMG Academy out of Bradenton, Florida on national television. The school was thoroughly embarrassed 58-0 in defeat. Since the loss, details have emerged from Complex that the program and school never existed and also played twice in three days. There are also reports the coach has an active arrest warrant and former players comprised of JUCO dropouts who slept on the floors of hotels. ESPN has said it did not schedule the game but rather the Paragon Marketing Group.
US Open Day One Roundup
(Flushing, NY) — The US Open is officially underway as the best tennis players in the world compete in New York. On the men’s side, top-seeded American John Isner was upset in the First Round by fellow American Brandon Nakashima. Third-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas [[ seet-see-paas ]] survived a five-set thriller against former US Open champion Andy Murray to advance. On the women’s side, 17-year-old Coco Gauff shook off a slow start to beat Magda Linette in three sets. She will next square off with Sloane Stephens, who defeated Madison Keys, in the Second Round. Jennifer Brady, who was the top-seeded American woman, withdrew from the tournament due to an undisclosed injury.
Texas To Start Hudson Card, But Questions Remain
(Austin, TX) — Steve Sarkisian is naming his starting quarterback for Texas’ season opener this weekend. The 19th-ranked Longhorns will have redshirt freshman Hudson Card start against number-23 Louisiana, but plan to play junior Casey Thompson in the game. Sarkisian said he plans to reevaluate the QB competition after Week One and declined to name Card as the permanent starter.
High School Score Board
Volleyball
Marshall over Mayfield 3-0
St. Mary over Fulton Co 3-0
Boys Soccer
Murray over St. Mary 2-1
MONDAY’S SCOREBOARD
MLB National League
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St. Louis Cardinals 3, Cincinnati Reds 1
Philadelphia Phillies 7, Washington Nationals 4
San Diego Padres 7, Arizona Diamondbacks 5
Milwaukee Brewers 3, San Francisco Giants 1
Los Angeles Dodgers 5, Atlanta Braves 3
MLB American League
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Minnesota Twins 3, Detroit Tigers 2
Toronto Blue Jays 7, Baltimore Orioles 3
Tampa Bay Rays 6, Boston Red Sox 1
Los Angeles Angels 8, New York Yankees 7
Houston Astros 4, Seattle Mariners 3
MLB Interleague
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Texas Rangers 4, Colorado Rockies 3
