JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — The Jacksonville Ospreys, in their second year as a collegiate summer league baseball team, have soared to the top of the Coastal Division in the Old North State League. With an impressive 11-3 record, the Ospreys are set to host the league’s All-Star game this Saturday at Jack Amyette Park. Team owner Eli Patino expressed his excitement about the team’s progress and the upcoming event.
In other sports news, former South Central and N.C. A&T star Xavier Meachem has returned from a shoulder injury. Meachem, pitching for the Beloit Sky Carp, the Miami Marlins’ High-A affiliate, has appeared in 15 games this season, boasting 19 strikeouts over 19 innings with a 1-0 record and a 3.66 ERA.
Meanwhile, the NBA Draft kicks off Wednesday night, with former Duke star Cooper Flagg expected to be the number one pick. The 7-footer is already in New York City for the event, where the Mavericks hold the top pick. The first round will air on WCTI News12 at 8 p.m., with the second round on Thursday on ESPN.
In Oklahoma City, the Thunder celebrated their first championship title since moving to Oklahoma with a parade. The Thunder defeated the Pacers in seven games, and thousands of fans braved the heat to line the streets in celebration.