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Bryson DeChambeau, Garrick Higgo miss PGA cut while Rory rallies
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- It was too little and far too late for Bryson DeChambeau to get it going at the end of his Friday round at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.,DeChambeau made just one birdie Thursday and one birdie through his first 15 holes Friday -- both came at the mild, par-5 nin...
Last-place Union eye elusive home win vs. struggling Crew
The Philadelphia Union will look for a desperately needed win Saturday night when they host a Columbus Crew side that is also suddenly struggling again heading into the World Cup break.,The Union (1-9-3, 6 points) remain mired in one of the worst reversals in form for a reigning Supporters' Shield w...
Alex Smalley, Maverick McNealy atop cluttered PGA leaderboard
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley, two players without a regular-season win or a major top-15 on their resume, will enter the weekend tied for the lead at the PGA Championship and in prime position to earn a career-changing win at Aronimink Golf Club.,McNealy and Smalley finis...
Casper Ruud advances to elusive title match at Italian Open
Norway's Casper Ruud has finally earned a spot in the Italian Open finals.,After getting knocked out in the semis in 2020, 2022 and 2023, the clay court specialist overwhelmed Italy's Luciano Darderi, 6-1, 6-1 in only 65 minutes on Friday in Rome. ,But Ruud will have to wait until Saturday to learn ...
Wrexham parting ways with Jay Rodriguez, Andy Cannon
Wrexham announced that striker Jay Rodriguez and midfielder Andy Cannon will not be re-signed after their contracts expire this summer.,"They are released with the club's sincere thanks for their efforts and contributions during their time at the football club," the team said in a statement.,Meanwhi...
NHL docks Golden Knights 2026 draft pick for media policy violations
The NHL reacted swiftly and harshly to the Vegas Golden Knights' "flagrant violations of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs media regulations," announcing on Friday that the franchise will forfeit a second-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft.,Head Coach John Tortorella did not meet with the media as prescr...
Pace of play crawling at PGA; Scottie Scheffler points to ‘absurd’ pins
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- Justin Thomas, Keegan Bradley and Cameron Young were put on the clock early in their second round at the PGA Championship, and they didn't understand why they were singled out.,They were far from the only ones whose round was dragging. As Thomas argued, they weren't holding up...
Dustin Johnson on LIV's future: 'Your guess is as good as mine'
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- Dustin Johnson is content to compete in the PGA Championship this weekend -- and that's about as far as he's willing to look ahead.,When asked where he will be in 2027 in the wake of the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund's announcement that it will no longer back LIV Golf be...
Chris Gotterup ‘in position’ at another major, this time close to home
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- As Chris Gotteurp ambled around Aronimink Golf Club on Day 2 of the PGA Championship, his play gave the impression that he possessed some course knowledge.,In fact, Gotterup had never seen Aronimink before Monday. He just feels at home in this neck of the woods, flighting shot...
S Charles Woodson Jr. to carry on family legacy at Michigan
Charles Woodson Jr., a three-star safety in the Class of 2027 and son of Michigan legend Charles Woodson, will carry on the family name with the Wolverines.,He shared a message announcing his commitment to Michigan on Instagram on Friday.,The younger Woodson plays at Lake Nona High School in Orlando...
NFL vows not to explore streaming deals despite White House opposition
The NFL plans to continue offering a diversified broadcast package despite political and public criticism of the league expanding streaming opportunities with Netflix and Amazon. ,"We love our model," NFL president of media distribution Hans Schroeder said Friday, discussing the NFL's schedule relea...
Alex Smalley sets clubhouse lead, Chris Gotterup posts 65 at PGA
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- Alex Smalley closed with a birdie to set the clubhouse lead at 4-under-par 136 on Friday, while Chris Gotterup and Japan's Hideki Matsuyama put themselves in contention at the PGA Championship halfway through the second round at Aronimink Golf Club.,Smalley, one of seven co-le...
Coveted 2027 TE Brock Williams commits to Texas
Brock Williams, one of the top tight ends in the Class of 2027, committed to Texas on Friday.,He is listed as a four-star prospect by the 247Sports composite, ranked as the No. 4 tight end in the nation and the No. 79 recruit overall. ,He had offers from 36 power-conference schools, as well as Notre...
Wolves' Terrence Shannon Jr. questionable for Game 6 vs. Spurs
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. was added to the injury report for Friday's Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinal series versus the San Antonio Spurs in Minneapolis.,Shannon is listed as questionable due to a head contusion.,He missed all five shots from the floor and was limi...
Report: Lynx rookie Emma Cechova (knee) to have MRI
Minnesota Lynx rookie Emma Cechova will have an MRI on her right knee on Friday, The Athletic reported.,The 21-year-old center was injured in a third-quarter collision with Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers in Minnesota's 90-86 win Thursday night in Arlington, Texas.,Medical staff rushed to check on ...
Japan leaves injured Kaoru Mitoma off World Cup roster
Japan left injured midfielder Kaoru Mitoma off the 26-man World Cup roster announced by coach Hajime Moriyasu on Friday.,Mitoma suffered a hamstring injury during Brighton's Premier League match against Leeds on Saturday, leaving his World Cup status in serious doubt. That was confirmed with Friday'...
Pitt adds Bryant transfer G Timofei Rudovskii
Bryant transfer wing Timofei Rudovskii has committed to Pitt.,ESPN reported the news Friday morning, and Rudovskii confirmed it in his Instagram bio.,Rudovskii averaged a team-best 12.9 points to go along with 4.7 rebounds in 31 games (all starts) last season en route to being named to the America E...
Emma Raducanu reunites with coach from '21 U.S. Open run
Emma Raducanu is reuniting with the coach who guided her to her only career title -- the U.S. Open in 2021.,That is Andrew Richardson, a veteran coach and former singles player on the ATP Tour. Raducanu said in a statement issued Friday that she is "grateful to have reconnected with someone who has ...
Manon Rheaume joins PWHL as GM of Detroit expansion team
The PWHL hired women's hockey legend Manon Rheaume on Friday to be the general manager of the Detroit expansion team.,The PWHL recently announced plans to expand to Detroit, Las Vegas and Hamilton (Ontario) for the 2026-27 season, with a 12th team reportedly planned for San Jose, Calif.,"I'm incredi...
Romelu Lukaku makes Belgium's World Cup roster
Romelu Lukaku was named to Belgium's 26-man World Cup roster on Friday despite the team's all-time leading scorer being limited to only five appearances for Napoli this season due to injuries.,Lukaku, 33, has 89 goals in 124 appearances for Belgium, but has not featured for the Red Devils since June...