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Sepp Straka, long-hitting Jake Knapp part of tie atop Scottish Open
By Sepp Straka's math, two out of three equals 64 and a share of the lead at the Scottish Open. ,Straka polished off a round of 6-under-par to finish the first round at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick in a four-way tie atop the leaderboard on Thursday. ,"My iron play was pretty good," said Str...
Patrick Reed acknowledges 'uphill battle' to make Ryder Cup team
Even with the nickname "Captain America," Patrick Reed knows he's a longshot to make the U.S. Ryder Cup team as a competitor on the LIV Golf circuit.,"I think it all comes down to next week at The Open," Reed said Thursday ahead of the LIV Golf Andalucia event at Real Club Valderrama in Sotogrande, ...
In windy Scottish Open start, Scottie Scheffler will take the 67
An opening eagle temporarily elevated expectations for Scottie Scheffler's first round at the Scottish Open on Thursday before windy reality came around the corner to keep the world No. 1 grounded. ,Scheffler shot an opening-round 67, three off the lead when he signed his scorecard at The Renaissanc...
Joe Coleman, former All-Star and pick in first MLB draft, dies at 78
Joe Coleman, the No. 3 selection in the first Major League Baseball draft in 1965, died Wednesday at age 78.,His son, former major league pitcher Casey Coleman, said his father died in his sleep in Tennessee.,Joe Coleman, a right-handed pitcher, was part of the debut amateur draft, selected by the W...
Scottish Open 2025 Best Golf Betting Picks, Prop Bets
These are Deadspin's best betting picks and predictions for the Scottish Open, including tournament winner predictions and prop bets....
Three Long-Shot MLB Futures Worth Betting on Before the Playoff Push
Looking for long-shot MLB bets to spice up your summer at the All-Star break? These three futures have upside and solid reasoning to back the odds....
Vikings, Chiefs owners donating to Texas flood recovery efforts
Owners of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs have joined the list of professional sports organizations making donations to support the recovery from flooding that has devastated the Texas Hill Country, they announced on Wednesday.,As of 7 p.m. ET, state officials confirmed at least 1...
Bucs LT Tristan Wirfs (knee) to miss start of season
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs to start the season due to a knee injury.,Wirfs, 26, had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday on the right knee he injured last season. The Buccaneers confirmed the procedure on Wednesday.,Wirfs will have to miss at least four gam...
James Jones named NBA VP of basketball operations
James Jones is the NBA executive vice president, head of basketball operations, which follows a lengthy playing career and front-office experience.,Jones, 44, won three NBA titles as a player and was named executive of the year in 2021 as a member of the Phoenix Suns' front office. ,"James is widely...
Commanders' throwback uniforms evoke 'Super Bowl Era'
While the Washington fan base discusses a throwback name, the Commanders confirmed the team is bringing back its "Super Bowl Era" uniforms this season.,The Commanders, who formally changed the team name and logo in 2022 and plan to stick with it, reintroduced the uniform concept used from 1981-92 as...
Charlotte FC transfer D Joao Pedro, F Iuri Tavares
Charlotte FC announced the transfers of defender Joao Pedro and forward Iuri Tavares on Wednesday.,Pedro, 22, went to Polish top-flight side Radomiak Radom, with Charlotte retaining a 40 percent sell-on clause.,Tavares, 24, headed to Croatian top-flight club NK Varazdin with a 20 percent sell-on cla...
Report: Bucs LT Tristan Wirfs (knee) to miss start of season
The Buccaneers will be without All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs to start the season, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Wirfs, 26, had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday on the right knee he injured last season, per multiple reports.,Wirfs will have to miss at least four games if he begins the campaign on the p...
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds 2025: Top Betting Picks to Watch
Who will win 2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year? We break down the best betting picks, including Abdul Carter, Travis Hunter, and a high-upside longshot in Shemar Stewart. Odds via FanDuel....
Scottie Scheffler focusing on Scottish Open, not future
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is in the middle of another sensational season with three wins in his last six events, including his third major at the PGA Championship.,Discussing his ongoing success Wednesday as he prepared for the Genesis Scottish Open, Scheffler talked about the importance of stay...
NHL Offseason Grades: Who Got Better, Who Got Worse in Free Agency
From the Panthers’ roster retention to the Kings’ questionable spending, NHL free agency saw big winners and clear losers. Here's how each team’s offseason stacks up....
Why MLS Can’t Keep Its Best American Talent And What Needs to Change
The FIFA Club World Cup proved MLS can compete... but only to a point. With outdated salary rules and limited free agency, American stars like Patrick Agyemang are being driven abroad for basic financial security....
Big 12 Media Days: BYU to let QB Jake Retzlaff 'speak for himself'
BYU coach Kalani Sitake plans to let quarterback Jake Retzlaff speak for himself on the topic of his court matter and seven-game suspension for having premarital sex, a violation of the university honor code. ,"First of all, I love Jake Retzlaff," Sitake said Tuesday at the Big 12 Conference gatheri...
Report: MLB investigating agent amid allegations of financial misconduct
The former agent of Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas is being investigated by the Major League Baseball Players Association for inappropriate and harmful financial advice, The Athletic reported Tuesday.,According to a grievance Rojas filed with the MLBPA last August, he took out two adva...
Xander Schauffele ready to 'take hands off wheel' in Scotland
Xander Schauffele was playing the best golf of his life at this time last year, two months after his major breakthrough at the PGA Championship and one week before capturing The Open Championship.,Back in the United Kingdom for this week's Genesis Scottish Open, the World No. 3 has battled through a...
State of Kansas extends deadline for Chiefs, Royals stadium funding
Kansas remains in the running to provide the future home of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.,A committee in the Kansas state legislature extended a deadline Monday for the NFL and Major League Baseball franchises to accept state financing for new stadiums.,The original deadline came and went on Ju...