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Drive the first green? Ryder Cup layout prompts aggressive strategies
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- The video made the rounds Tuesday for everyone who hadn't yet arrived at Bethpage Black: Justin Thomas and Bryson DeChambeau at the first tee, ignoring the fairway and bombing away toward the green.,Imagine that being the first shot of the Ryder Cup, in front of a grandstand pac...
Report: Cardinals LT Paris Johnson Jr. (knee) to play vs. Seahawks
Arizona Cardinals starting left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. is expected to play Thursday against the visiting Seattle Seahawks, ESPN reported.,Johnson was a limited participant in each practice this week after he sat out Arizona's 16-15 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday due to a knee injury.,Jo...
Fan favorite Bryson DeChambeau ready to fire up Ryder Cup crowds
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- It's a new world for Bryson DeChambeau since his last Ryder Cup appearance four years ago.,At Whistling Straits in 2021, he was best known for one U.S. Open victory and his feud with Brooks Koepka. He had his fans and detractors in the classic golf sphere; his YouTube channel ha...
Twins place rookie 2B Luke Keaschall (thumb) on IL
The Minnesota Twins put second baseman Luke Keaschall on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, ending the rookie's season.,Keaschall sustained a left thumb sprain while sliding into second base in Tuesday's 4-1 win against the host Texas Rangers.,Keaschall, 23, made his major league debut on April 18...
Lois Boisson works overtime to advance in Beijing
France's Lois Boisson survived a three-hour, 24-minute slugfest with Hungary's Dalma Galfi on Thursday, advancing to the second round of the China Open in Beijing with a 7-6 (6), 5-7, 6-2 win.,It was the second marathon match of the WTA 1000 tournament already, with Greece's Maria Sakkari outlasting...
Austin FC G Brad Stuver signs 2-year extension
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver signed a two-year contract extension on Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed on the deal that is guaranteed through the end of the 2027 season and features a club option for 2028.,"For me, Austin has become like home," Stuver said. "The way that this communit...
ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz avoids injury in Tokyo win
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz weathered a rain delay and an injury scare to defeat Argentina's Sebastian Baez 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the Japan Open on Thursday in Tokyo.,The top-seeded Spaniard stumbled to the court in the first set, clutching his left leg. After having his heel and ankle taped...
Cal Raleigh, Mariners seek to continue playoff surge in finale vs. Rockies
Another night, another raucous celebration for the Seattle Mariners.,After clinching a postseason berth Tuesday, the Mariners captured their first American League West title since 2001 with a 9-2 victory against the visiting Colorado Rockies on Wednesday as Cal Raleigh led a power surge with two hom...
Rangers look to end home slate with win over Twins
The Texas Rangers close out their final homestand of the season when they clash with the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas., ,The Twins (68-90) will send right-hander Bailey Ober (5-9, 5.32 ERA) to the hill to start while Texas (80-78) wil...
2025 Ryder Cup Best Betting Picks: Cameron Young, Rory McIlroy Among Best Value Bets
Get the best Ryder Cup 2025 betting picks, including Day 1 foursomes, top rookie Cameron Young, and Rory McIlroy as top point scorer....
Lionel Messi Contract Extension Highlights Flaws in MLS Salary Structure
Messi is still dominating MLS at 38, but Miami’s lopsided roster reveals the limits of the league’s salary structure. Will his extension push reform?...
Rookie Jaxson Dart, winless Giants have tall task vs. Chargers
Off to their best start since 2002, the undefeated Los Angeles Chargers will face an opponent in the midst of quarterback change on Sunday when they visit rookie Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants at East Rutherford, N.J. ,While the Giants (0-3) move on from Russell Wilson to Dart, the Chargers (3-...
Patriots QB Drake Maye clashes with confident Panthers in game with hometown feel
The Carolina Panthers haven't been in this position much in recent years -- coming off a dominant winning performance.,So they'll face the New England Patriots with a new-found energy and enthusiasm on Sunday at Foxborough, Mass.,"There's a level of confidence to show the guys the work works," Carol...
Aaron Rodgers, Steelers excited for Irish excursion vs. Vikings
Aaron Rodgers has accomplished nearly everything in his NFL career, but he has never played a regular-season game in Ireland.,Nobody has. At least, that will be true until Sunday.,The Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) and Minnesota Vikings (2-1) will make history when they square off in Dublin.,The Steelers...
8-homer explosion buoys Phillies entering finale vs. Marlins
If the Wednesday game was any indication, the Philadelphia Phillies' hitters are ready for the postseason.,The Phillies hope to author another dominant power display on Thursday when they wrap up their home series with the Miami Marlins.,In an 11-1 victory on Wednesday, Philadelphia (93-65) hit a fr...
Andrew Knizner's first triple leads Giants past Cardinals
Andrew Knizner lashed his first major league triple past a diving Victor Scott II in center field, scoring Christian Koss with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and allowing the San Francisco Giants to outlast the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Wednesday night.,The loss in the series finale...
Cal Raleigh reaches 60 HRs as Mariners clinch AL West title
Cal Raleigh hit two home runs, giving him a major-league-leading 60 this season, as the Seattle Mariners clinched their first American League West title since 2001 with a 9-2 victory against the visiting Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.,Julio Rodriguez, Jorge Polanco and Eugenio Suarez also went...
Cal Raleigh homers twice, 7th to reach 60 in season
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh became the seventh player in major league history to hit 60 homers in a season, going deep twice against the visiting Colorado Rockies on Wednesday to reach the milestone.,Raleigh blasted No. 60 in the eighth inning, a solo shot off Angel Chivilli that went 389 f...
Bills chase 14th straight home win vs. Saints
The Buffalo Bills look like Super Bowl contenders.,The New Orleans Saints look like contenders to have the first pick in next year's draft.,One of the most lopsided-looking matchups of the young NFL season has the Saints (0-3) visiting the Bills (3-0) on Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y.,Buffalo has scor...
Billy McKinney, Rangers top Twins, snap 8-game skid
Billy McKinney drove in the go-ahead run hours after his return to the major leagues, helping the Texas Rangers earn a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers (80-78) snapped an eight-game losing skid while ending a modest two-game winning streak the Twins ...