Sports Update 5/15/23

>>Ja Morant Suspended Again For Flashing Gun

(Memphis, TN)  —  Ja Morant is once again in trouble for flashing a gun on social media.  The Grizzlies announced yesterday that Morant has been suspended indefinitely.  The team released a statement which read, “We are aware of the social media video involving Ja Morant.  He is suspended from all team activities pending league review.”  The All-Star guard was seen waving a gun while sitting in the passenger seat of a car on Saturday.  The 23-year-old had been suspended by the NBA for eight games during the regular season after live-streaming video of himself holding a firearm at a Denver-area nightclub back in March.

>>Titans Hold Rookie Minicamp

(Nashville, TN)  —  The Titans are getting a first look at their 2023 draft class.  The team held its annual rookie minicamp over the weekend.  First round pick Peter Skoronski was playing both guard and tackle during practice on Saturday.  Meanwhile, second-rounder Will Levis said one of the biggest adjustments is hearing coaches call plays through his helmet.  The former Kentucky quarterback is still getting used to the offensive scheme.  OTA workouts begin next week.

>>Nashville SC Draws With DC United

(Nashville, TN)  —  Nashville SC drew with DC United 1-1 over the MLS weekend. The club earned a point and is now 5-4-and-3 on the season.  Nashville SC is third in the Eastern Conference with 19 points.  The club hosts Inter Miami in another league match on Wednesday.

>>Jason Day Wins The AT&T Byron Nelson

(McKinney, TX)  —  Jason Day is celebrating a victory at the AT&T Byron Nelson.  Day finished atop the leaderboard after shooting a 62 on the final day.  The 35-year-old won the tournament with a 23 under par.

>>William Byron Wins Darlington In OT

(Darlington, SC)  —  William Byron is celebrating an overtime win at the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.  The driver of the number-24 car held off Kevin Harvick in the restart to claim the NASCAR Cup Series victory.  Harvick missed out on his fourth-career Darlington win and finished in second place.  He now has 14 top-10 finishes in the last 15 races at the historic track.  Chase Elliot, Brad Keselowski and Bubba Wallace rounded out the top five finishers.  The racers head into North Wilkesboro Speedway next Sunday for the NASCAR All-Star Open.