SPORTS WRAP
BY WILLIAM HATHAWAY, JR.
PHOTOS BY FELICIA LAGUERRE OWENS
This past weekend, the New York Red Bulls were home to take on the DC United, splitting the contest 2-2. DC opened up the scoring with a key goal from Jared Stroud in the 6th minute. Elias Manoel countered for the Red Bulls on a penalty kick to tie the game at 1-1 in the 24th minute.
In the 2nd half, Pedro Santos scored on a free kick in the 45th minute to give United a 2-1 advantage. Late in the 2nd half, Cameron Harper netted the equalizer to tie the game 2-2 for the Red Bulls, who extended their home unbeaten record to 13 matches across all competitions this season. Head coach Sandro Schwarz said after the game that the team had good energy.
In WNBA action, the New York Liberty rallied at home from a 16 point deficit to end Atlanta’s Dream 81-75. Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and Betnijah Laney had 18 points for the 16-3 Liberty.
The NBA Draft took place at the Barclays Center. Frenchmen Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr went #1 and #2 overall to the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards respectively. Kentucky sharpshooter Reed Shepherd went to Houston with the 3rd pick, while UConn national champions Stephon Castle and Donovan Clingan went to the Spurs and Trail Blazers at #4 and #7 respectively. The Big East got some more love when Providence Friars star Devin Carter was taken by the Sacramento Kings with the 13th selection.
Last but not least, Bronny James will likely play alongside his father LeBron James after The Los Angeles Lakers took him with the 55th pick. Although LeBron opted out of his contract, it was really to give the team flexibility in free agency before he likely re-signs.
Speaking of free agency, Paul Pierce has left the Clippers to sign a four year deal with the Sixers. Also, the Knicks have lost center Isaiah Hartenstein to free agency to the Thunder. However, the team is not too sad after acquiring Mikal Bridges in a trade and re-signing OG Anunoby.
In other NBA news, Celtics ownership has said that the franchise is available for sale. The ownership group should get a great deal, as the buyer will acquire a World Championship winning organization. Whoever buys the team will be on the hook for Jayson Tatum’s next contract, a league record 5 years, $314 million.
Finally, July 1 has come and gone, meaning that the New York Mets made another $1,193,248.20 million payment to Bobby Bonilla, who will get the installments until 2035 after the team bought out his contract years ago.
