Good morning with a look at sports on WRC OFM. I'm Adam Has.
The Simon Sharks were back in the pool at Prairie de Sheen Wednesday night.
Coach Chad Hying dubbed the contingent swimming as small and mighty.
Though low in numbers, the Sharks represented their team well and swam hard.
The 9-10-year-old girl's relay consisting of Zellie Coleman, Emma Salis,
Elsa Nordy, and Morgan Worthington won both the mentally and freestyle relays.
Swimmers earning first place finishes include Brooklyn Worthington in the short
freestyle and distance freestyle. Emmer at Coleman in the short freestyle,
distance freestyle and butterfly. Clancy Hying in the short freestyle butterfly and individual
medley. Cameron Keane in the short freestyle and backstroke. Leah Chambers in backstroke,
butterfly and distance freestyle. Harper Adler in the backstroke and butterfly. Morgan
Worthington in the backstroke. Elsa Nordy in the butterfly and individual medley.
James Waterfall in the breaststroke and Lauren Chambers in the individual medley.
On Monday, July 21, the Sharks will make their first trip and over a decade to Scholesberg,
and then will return to Simon's Recreation Complex Wednesday, July 23 for their last home
meet of the season. At the home meet, the Sharks will be hosting their annual baby shark race,
where younger siblings of swimmers get their chance to swim a race.
With the game on the line earlier this week, the Utah Jazz set up a shot for former Badger
Sharp Shooter John Tanjay. He nailed a three-pointer to send the summer league contest into overtime
on Monday. The Jazz lost to San Antonio 93-91, but Tanjay had four of seven three-pointers.
He scored 16 points in 23 minutes of action. He also had three rebounds and three assists.
He's expected to be on restricted minutes again tonight due to an ankle injury when Utah and
Washington face off. Packers rookie Anthony Belton is on the long list of second-round draft picks
from the 2025 NFL draft who do not have a signed contract. To this point, only two have agreed to
a deal. Belton isn't holding out in the true sense of the word, but he isn't allowed to take
part in training camp with a lot of contract agreement in place. He has a chance to start as a
rookie after an outstanding college career, but missing those practices will set him back.
The sporting news reports that the two players who have signed contracts got guaranteed deals.
That's what the remaining second-rounders are hoping for.
Reports out of Boston indicate Celtics injured superstar Jason Taden is trying to recruit
Damian Lillard to join the storied NBA franchise. Lillard is known to be focused on winning his
first career championship, and Taden is evidently trying to convince him Boston is where that could
happen. Sports Illustrated reports that both players will miss out or most of next season,
Lillard's situation following his waiver from the box gives the future Hall of Fame player the
right to choose his destination. It isn't known when he may make that decision.
Vaughn Miller is joining the Washington Commanders. Miller is going to sign a one-year contract
with Washington, a person familiar with the agreement told the Associated Press.
The NFL's active sacks of leader posted to social media, quote, DC,
What's Good? With an automated image of him as a number 24 Commander's uniform.
The 36-year-old Edge Russia's deal comes a week before the start of training camp.
Miller was cut by Buffalo in a salary cap saving move in March,
after injuries derailed much of his time with the Buffalo Bills.
Bradley Beale and the Phoenix Sons have agreed to a buyout on the final two years
of his contract. That, according to a person with knowledge of the deal who spoke to the
Associated Press on Condition of Ammoninity, Wednesday because the deal has not been officially
announced by either side. ESPN reports that the buyout paves the way for Beale to sign a two-year,
11 million dollar deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Beale is expected to give back 13.9 million
of the 110 million he's owed from the Sons, which allows Phoenix more flexibility as it attempts
to rebuild its roster. Use the D of China is only 12 years old and has qualified for the world
swimming championships in Singapore. Her performance stunned the swimming world,
use times in the 200 and 400 meter individual medley and the 200 butterfly rank among the best in
the world this year, she's 12 years old. At the National Championships in May, her times in the
200 butterfly and 400 IM would have placed her fourth in last year's Paris Olympics. She's also
swimming faster at 12, the teenage Canadian star Summer Macintosh did it the same age. Macintosh
has one three Olympic gold medal and holds the world record in both medley races.
The Indiana fever might be without star guard Caitlin Clark again for a bit after she injured a
groin muscle Tuesday night late in a win over the Connecticut Sun. It will be a busy week for the
league's young star if she can play at all. She set out of the team's 98-77 loss against New
York and her status for WNBA All-Star Weekend, which Indiana is hosting, is up in the air. Clark
is supposed to compete in a loaded 3-point contest Friday night and is captain of one of the All-Star
teams. The 153rd edition of the British Open is underway at Royal Port Rush in Northern Ireland.
Patrick Harrington of Ireland had the honor of opening the T-Shots. That was a fitting choice.
He's a two-time open champion and it meant the open ed Royal Port Rush would start the way the
last one ended with big cheers for an Irish golf shot. The last time here was 2019 when Shane
Lowry ended with a tap in par to win the Claret jug. Rory McElroy is the favorite son of Northern
Ireland and he played in the afternoon. Scotty Schaeffler was part of the morning teams.
Caitlin DeBoer is looking to restore Alabama as one of the nation's top college football teams.
At the same time he's looking to escape the shadow of Nick Saban. DeBoer is entering his
second season as Alabama coach after a 9-4 finish in his 2024 debut. DeBoer said the SEC
media day without his team fell short last season because it failed to qualify for the playoffs.
He says the Crimson Tide have learned from their shortcomings and are in position to enjoy greater
success in 2025. DeBoer says Alabama must quote, be better in the big moments this season.
Soccer faces growing challenges from extreme heat as seen during the FIFA Club World Cup in the US
this summer. Rising global temperatures are making summer tournaments increasingly dangerous
for players and fans. Scientists warn that continuing to hold events in June and July could lead
to severe heat-related illnesses. FIFA introduced measures like extra water breaks and shaded benches
but still face criticism from players. Experts suggest shifting tournaments to cooler months,
though this disrupts traditional soccer calendars. With the 2026 and the 2030 World Cup scheduled
in hot regions, addressing heat risks is becoming urgent as climate change worsens.
