The former Celtics forward also played for Utah, Charlotte and Oklahoma City after leading Butler to the 2010 NCAA championship game.
Basketball
Gordon Hayward, who nearly clinched a national title for Butler with a close shot in the 2010 NCAA championship game, retired from the NBA after a notable 14-season career. During his time in the league, he played for teams including Utah, Boston, Charlotte, and Oklahoma City, earning an All-Star selection in 2017 and averaging 15.2 points over 835 regular-season games.
Golf
JoAnne Carner, a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, shot her age with a score of 14-over 85 in the first round of the U.S. Senior Women’s Open in Pittsburgh, highlighting her enduring talent in the sport.
Baseball
In Major League Baseball news, Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout announced he needs a second surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee, continuing a season marked by injury. Trout has struggled this season, hitting .220 with 10 homers and 14 RBI across 29 games.
Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Canadian Open, which serves as a tune-up for the U.S. Open, after reaching the semifinals in the Paris Olympics. His absence follows that of Novak Djokovic, marking a significant event in the tennis circuit.
Colleges
In college football, Georgia's roster is impacted by the dismissal of wide receiver Rara Thomas following his arrest on multiple charges. Additionally, former Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker has initiated a lawsuit against the university, claiming wrongful termination amid allegations of sexual harassment.
