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Dustin Johnson chasing retro performance at Oakmont
Nine Junes ago, Dustin Johnson captured his first major when he solved Oakmont Golf Club better than anyone else to claim the 2016 U.S. Open.,As the Open returns to Oakmont for the first time since Johnson's triumph, the 40-year-old squints at the rugged layout in western Pennsylvania and sees a mon...

Braves RHP AJ Smith-Shawver undergoes Tommy John surgery
Atlanta Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on Monday, the Braves announced via social media.,Dr. Keith Meister repaired the ulnar collateral ligament in Smith-Shawver's right elbow in Arlington, Texas.,Smith-Shawver, 22, will miss part or potentially all ...

Justin Thomas: Oakmont can make players 'look stupid pretty fast'
Justin Thomas doesn't have a specific method for attacking Oakmont Country Club, widely considered to be one of the most difficult golf courses in the world, other than to maintain his patience. ,Thomas tied for 32nd the last time the U.S. Open was played at Oakmont in 2016. That year he carded thre...

Caitlin Clark (quad) to sit Tuesday when Fever face Dream
Caitlin Clark has been declared out for Tuesday's WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream.,Clark, who has missed four games while rehabbing a quad strain, expressed hope last week that she would return to the Fever lineup on Tuesday. ,Instead, she and teammate Sophie Cunningham will st...

Pats coach: QB Drake Maye's leadership skills 'a work in progress'
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye proved his football skills during a solid 12-start rookie campaign.,Heading into 2025, head coach Mike Vrabel wants to see his young signal-caller improve his leadership skills.,"I think that there is a lot of room to grow," Vrabel told reporters Monday, n...

Liberty not content with 8-0 record as Sky visit
New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu is not taking her team's best start in franchise history for granted.,Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and the Liberty (8-0) will aim to keep rolling along on Tuesday when they host the Chicago Sky (2-5).,"Obviously, 8-0 is great, but that's not what our goal is," Iones...

With new deal, Aaron Rodgers ranks 22nd in NFL QB annual salary
Aaron Rodgers signed with the Steelers for a reported $13.65 million in 2025, with a chance to earn $19.5 million when including incentives.,According to multiple reports, Rodgers' agreement includes a base salary that would rank 11th in the NFL at the position in 2025, according to salary databases...

Former Oakmont caddie-turned-dentist soaking in U.S. Open experience
Matt Vogt, the 34-year-old dentist from Indianapolis who last week qualified to play in the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club where he caddied as a kid, said Tuesday he's just "trying to soak it all in.",Vogt, ranked 1,173 in the World Amateur Rankings, shot 8-under par last week at the U.S. Open's ...

Colts transition ownership to Jim Irsay's three daughters
The Indianapolis Colts announced details of the ownership transition Monday from the late Jim Irsay to his three daughters.,In addition to their new roles as co-owners, eldest daughter Carlie Irsay-Gordon is now the CEO, Casey Foyt the executive vice president, and Kalen Jackson the chief brand offi...

Scottie Scheffler heavily backed favorite to begin U.S. Open week
Scottie Scheffler has won three of his past four starts, including the most recent major at the PGA Championship, so it's little surprise that he began U.S. Open week as the heavy pre-tournament favorite.,Scheffler's short odds aren't dissuading the public so far.,The No. 1-ranked player in the worl...

Reports: Falcons expect QB Kirk Cousins to be at minicamp
Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to attend Atlanta's mandatory minicamp starting Tuesday, according to multiple reports Monday.,Cousins has expressed a desire to find a starting role elsewhere after finishing last season as the backup to Michael Penix Jr.,However, the Falcons have been r...

Players union rips MLS' 'retaliatory' response to CWC proposal
The MLS Players Association responded Sunday against the league's most recent offering in the ongoing battle over prize money and compensation around the upcoming Club World Cup competition.,"The timing, substance, and retaliatory nature of the proposal sends a clear message: MLS does not respect or...

Cavaliers G Darius Garland (toe surgery) out 4-5 months
Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Darius Garland underwent surgery on his big toe and will be sidelined four to five months, the team announced Monday. ,However, the team also said that Garland would "resume basketball activities by the start of training camp," which generally begins in late Septem...

Duke, Texas to play in inaugural Dick Vitale Invitational
Duke and Texas will play in the inaugural Dick Vitale Invitational in Charlotte on Nov. 4, ESPN announced Monday. ,The announcement coincides with Vitale's 86th birthday and his new multiyear contract with the network. ,"Dick is the heart of college basketball, and his kindness, generosity and coura...

Report: Bengals releasing LB Germaine Pratt
The Cincinnati Bengals are releasing starting linebacker and team captain Germaine Pratt in a cost-cutting move, NFL Network reported Monday.,The move will save the Bengals $5.6 million in 2025 cap space, per the report. Pratt carries a dead-cap hit of $2.33 million, per Spotrac.,Pratt, 29, racked u...

Report: Hawks hiring Bryson Graham from Pelicans
The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a deal to make Bryson Graham their new senior vice president of basketball operations, a move that would pry him from the New Orleans Pelicans after 15 years, ESPN reported Monday.,The Hawks are also close to hiring Philadelphia 76ers executive Peter Dinwiddie to be ...

Disgruntled Packers C Elgton Jenkins at camp, not practicing
Packers center Elgton Jenkins plans to attend mandatory minicamp in Green Bay, although participation is an entirely different story, according to multiple reports Monday.,Seeking an adjusted contract to reflect the current market for his new position, Jenkins has been distant from the team since th...

Report: Texans work out former Raider Damon Arnette Jr.
The Houston Texans worked out former first-round pick Damon Arnette Jr., who has not played in the NFL since legal problems derailed his career in 2022. ,KPRC2 reported that Arnette worked out for the Texans on Monday ahead of the team's minicamp. ,The Texans are searching for secondary depth. The r...

Transfer QB Dante Reno to play for father at Yale
Former South Carolina quarterback Dante Reno is transferring to Yale to play for his father, longtime Bulldogs head coach Tony Reno.,Dante Reno was a three-star prospect in the Class of 2024 out of Cheshire (Conn.) Academy, where he was an Under Armour All-American and an Elite 11 finalist.,Dante Re...

Ram brand to compete in NASCAR Truck Series in 2026
Ram will return to the NASCAR Truck Series competition in 2026.,The brand, then largely under Dodge ownership, won three manufacturers' championships (2001, 2003-04) and two driver titles -- Bobby Hamilton (2004) and Ted Musgrave (2005) -- when it previously competed in the Truck Series. ,The announ...