Bluefield tops Greeneville in Appalachian League tilt 6 4
Bluefield Ridge Runners erupt for 12 hits at Bowen Field to defeat Greeneville Flyboys 6 4. Joshuan Sandoval powers the win with 2-for-5, a double, a homer and two RBIs along with contributions from Brayden Jobert and Michael Seegers. Elizabethton routs Princeton 12 2 behind 17 hits led by Sam Thompson and Mario Zabala with two doubles each.
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Tennessee dismisses freshman QB Kaidon Salter from team
Tennessee announces the dismissal of freshman quarterback Kaidon Salter with no explanation. A Knoxville News Sentinel report notes Salter and freshman lineman Amari McNeill faced misdemeanor drug charges after a late night traffic stop. Salter had been suspended during spring practice ahead of coach Josh Heupel’s rebuilding effort.
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Gore named to 2020 Tokyo Paralympic team
Concord University assistant coach Jonathan Gore earned a spot on the US Paralympic team for Tokyo after winning the 200 meter and finishing third in the 100 meter T64 at the USA Trials. Gore ranks second globally in both sprints, with NBC set to air over 1200 hours of Paralympic coverage.
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Steelers release 6-time Pro Bowl OG DeCastro
The Steelers cut six time Pro Bowl guard David DeCastro after nine seasons with the club and a five year 50 million contract. DeCastro attended minicamp but did not participate in team drills. His departure leaves a young offensive line and frees cap space to pursue replacements.
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Judge Sanchez lead NYU to rout of Royals
Aaron Judge homered and Gary Sanchez added a three run shot as the New York Yankees cruised past the Kansas City Royals 6-1. Luke Voit also homered, giving NYY their first blowout win in a month and boosting morale ahead of a weekend at Fenway Park.
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