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the MLB drafts
The first two rounds of the MLB draft are in the books, and let’s start at the top, because The team that tops the college baseball team is the team that tops the draft. of a new national championship, LSU had become First school to produce two top draft picks. Here are the top five, with scores and analysis from RJ Anderson.
- 1. Hacker: Paul Skenes, P, LSU – “It’s incredibly dangerous to take on any #1 pitcher overall… However, you can understand why the Pirates were smitten enough with Skenes to make him the pick. b grade“
- 2. Nationals: Dylan Crews, OF, LSU – The Crew was considered the best player overall in the draft. The Nationals should be thrilled to get him the #2 pick. Grade: a“
- 3. Tigers: Max Clark, CF, Franklin Community HS (IN) – “He’s a confident midfielder with a strong arm. He also has a legitimate attacking ascendancy thanks to his above-medium batting speed from the left side. b grade“
- 4. Rangers: White Langford, Florida – “Langford would have done better in first place most years, so his fourth-place finish is very valuable. Grade: a“
- 5. Twins: Walker Jenkins, OF, South Brunswick HS (NC) – “Jenkins was considered a safer bet to hit Clark by scouts, though the latter would certainly offer more defensive and baseline value. b grade“
You can see all of the first-round scores here as we keep up Every pick – yes, from No. 1 to No. 614 – here.
Little honor
Not to mention the honorable
USMNT leads Canada in the shootout. USWNT wins bye ⚽
They looked like they had won. They looked lost. Then finally, on the last kick of the ball, they had already won.
the United States men’s national team They beat Canada 2-2 (3-2 on penalties) to advance to the Gold Cup semi-finals.
- In the 87th minute Brandon Vasquez Scored a header from a great ball from Dijon Jones. but Stephen Victoria Things tied in stoppage time with a penalty kick.
- Canada took the lead in the 109th minute From an amazing effort Jacob Schaffelburgwhose deflected shot entered.
- in the 114th minute, Dane St Clair save Gianluca BosioBut the ball bounced off a Canadian defender Scott Kennedy And for a special purpose.
In the shootout, Turner, who had made no saves before this in the competition, made two big stops, and when Charles Andreas BrehmThe crossbar attempt has ended. Kid Quilland Busio Jesus Ferreira It was converted in favor of the United States in a penalty shootout.
The USMNT will face Panama on Wednesday.
As for the American women, they were close until late in their last game before the World Cup, but there’s a reason it’s better late than never: After coming in at halftime, Trinity Rodman Score twice to help USWNT beat Wales 2-0.
- In the 76th minute Lynn Williams Play a perfect ball through to Sophia Smithwho crossed over to Rodman for an easy finish.
- Then, in the 87th minute, it was all Rodman, pouncing on a loose ball and curling one in from outside the penalty area.
The USWNT World Cup opener is July 21 vs Vietnam.
MLB weekend recap, plus Home Run Derby picks ⚾
With the MLB All-Star break, the Power Rankings release later this week, but there’s still a lot going on about baseball this weekend, led by a historic performance from an unlikely source.
Here are the main storylines:
looking forward, We have a home run derby tonight (Here’s how to view it) – that means we have Best bets are on the Home Run Derby who died. This is one of my favourites:
- to cheat: “Most home runs in the first round – Lewis Robert He is a huge man with the strength of a light tower. He can hit the ball as hard as anyone even when his swing seems relatively easy. I love long odds here and we often see someone somewhat unexpectedly making an offer. Pick: (+850) Louis Robert“
Let’s have fun.
Bob Huggins threatens a lawsuit and demands reinstatement as West Virginia coach 🏀
according to West VirginiaAnd Josh Eilert He was the men’s basketball coach for more than three weeks. Just don’t tell Eilert’s predecessor, Bob Huggins.
In a stunning turnaround to a turbulent season, longtime Mountaineers head coach He Threatening a lawsuit against the university and demanding his reinstatement as a coach.
Now, however, things have turned upside down. Huggins attorney, David A. CampbellAnd Send Gee a letter with the following:
- Huggins does not want litigation. He simply wants him back as head coach. However, Campbell threatens litigation if Huggins is not reinstated once the rehab program is completed.
- Huggins’ resignation Incredibly based on a text message from Coach Huggins’ wife.
- Arrest “Now approach full dissolution without charges being pressed.”
West Virginia called the letter “Not factually accurate.” The university also said that Huggins met with staff and players to say he would no longer be the coach and that they “Mr. Huggins will not accept the annulment of his resignation, nor will he be reinstated…”
Northwestern is reevaluating Pat Fitzgerald’s punishment after details of the hazing emerged 🏈
North West He is Reassess her sentence for a soccer coach Pat Fitzgerald after Disturbing details have emerged about hazing within the program.
- Landfill investigation It started in January. An executive summary stated that hazing was present but the investigation team “It has not discovered sufficient evidence to believe that the coaching staff is aware of the ongoing hazing.”
- northwestern student newspaper, Northwestern Daily-Talk to two former players who He claimed hazing involved forced sexual acts He hinted that Fitzgerald knew about it.
- University’s president Michael Schell issued a statement late Saturday saying He will reassess Fitzgerald’s sentence. Schell also spoke to the former player who made the allegations.
I went to Northwestern and covered the team for several years. Pat Fitzgerald He is Northwest Football. He was a star linebacker in the mid-1990s, at the height of Northwestern’s improbable rise. He’s been a member of the staff since 2001 and a head coach since 2006. The Northwestern students, believe it or not, aren’t all sports-savvy, but they all know who Pat Fitzgerald is.
if it is he did not do He knows about hazing, it’s his fault: it’s his program, the program he’s proud of, the program he’s embraced as one that prepares young men not for the next four years, but for the next forty. Obviously not that under him. if it is an act Learn about hazing, well, that’s all there is to it. And if it is somewhere in the middle, then this is still a fiasco, which is simply unacceptable. Northwestern’s next steps are absolutely critical to the integrity of the program.
What we watch on Tuesday 📺
⚾ MLB draftAnd Details here
⚾ Home run derby8 p.m. on ESPN