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Isaiah Salinda, Kevin Velo shoot record 58 to open Zurich Classic
Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo set the four-ball record at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with their 14-under-par 58 to take the first-round lead on Thursday at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La.,Playing the best-ball format, Salinda and Velo were a white-hot 12 under through their first 11 holes -- a...
Churchill Downs abandons $1B renovation due to tariff-fueled uncertainty
A large-scale renovation project at Churchill Downs intended to be unveiled by the 2028 Kentucky Derby has been gated in the paddock due to implemented tariffs and related economic uncertainty.,When and if the nearly $1 billion planned renovations announced only two months ago could resume is depend...
Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry set to defend title at Zurich Classic
When Rory McIlroy won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with his friend Shane Lowry in April 2024, it was nothing but good vibrations for the Northern Irishman. ,McIlroy followed that with a victory at the Wells Fargo Championship the next month, and his next major title seemed more attainable than ...
Shane Lowry hopes fun continues at Zurich Classic
Shane Lowry kept tabs on Rory McIlroy while the latter was in pursuit of completing a career Grand Slam at the Masters.,Sure, Lowry was rooting for his good friend to become the sixth golfer to accomplish the feat, but he also had another thought in mind. After all, would McIlroy still be interested...
CFP dates, times locked in; Rose Bowl moves up one hour
The College Football Playoff announced game times for the 2026 quarterfinals and semifinals and the national championship game on Tuesday.,The CFP championship, to be played in Miami Gardens, Fla., will be played on the third Monday in January for the second straight year, Jan. 19, with a 7:30 p.m. ...
Jerry Jones doubts Dallas will draft QB, believes in Cowboys' draft plan
Longtime franchise owner Jerry Jones doesn't mind declaring where he believes the Dallas Cowboys stand, a truth at most any point in the NFL calendar. ,Jones said on Tuesday he's especially proud of the success of the Cowboys in the draft as the franchise prepares for the 2025 edition on Thursday ni...
Report: Browns, Giants fielding trade inquiries
The Cleveland Browns and New York Giants are fielding trade inquiries for their early picks in this week's NFL Draft, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The Browns pick second and the Giants third on Thursday, with the Tennessee Titans holding the No. 1 spot in the three-day draft in Green Bay, Wis.,"Neither te...
Hunter Brown stars again as Astros blank Jays
Hunter Brown extended his consecutive scoreless innings streak to 24 and the Houston Astros parlayed a four-run fifth inning into a 7-0 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.,Brown (3-1) surrendered two hits and issued one walk while recording a season-high nine strikeouts over seven...
Seahawks receiving calls about QB Sam Howell
The Seattle Seahawks have received calls about a potential trade for quarterback Sam Howell.,Multiple outlets reported the trade inquiries Monday and Seahawks general manager John Schnieder confirmed they had taken place to The Athletic, but he declined to describe the organization as being "open" t...
Browns sign free agent CB Nik Needham
The Cleveland Browns signed veteran free agent cornerback Nik Needham on Monday. ,Terms were not disclosed by the team. ,Needham, 28, has six interceptions and 25 passes defensed in 63 career games (27 starts) with the Miami Dolphins, who signed 6-foot-1 defensive back as an undrafted free agent in ...
Eagles WR A.J. Brown asks thief to return stolen car
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown made an unusual offer to a suspected car thief Monday: Return his ride and he won't press charges.,The three-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl LIX champion posted his plea on social media after his vehicle disappeared on Sunday night.,"Dear Philly, T...
Tyler Glasnow (leg cramps) exits shutout; not expected to miss time
Los Angeles Dodgers star right-hander Tyler Glasnow departed a shutout one pitch into the fifth inning Sunday at the Texas Rangers, but manager Dave Roberts said postgame that he doesn't expect Glasnow to miss time.,Glasnow was seen limping after recording his fifth strikeout of the game during the ...
2025 NFL Draft Sleepers: Three Offensive Players Who Will Surprise
Part of what makes the NFL Draft so fun is the Day 2 or Day 3 prospects who will make an impact, so keep an eye on these three offensive players who are named sleepers....
North Carolina QB Ryan Browne transfers back to Purdue
Quarterback Ryan Browne has opted to transfer back to Purdue after joining North Carolina earlier this offseason.,Browne transferred to the Tar Heels in December after two seasons with the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound quarterback went through spring practice under new North Carolina head co...
Report: Michigan contacts Iowa transfer QB Brendan Sullivan
Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan recently entered the transfer portal, but it doesn't look like he'll be there for too long.,In fact, early indications are that Sullivan, 22, could wind up playing elsewhere in the Big Ten.,That's because Michigan reportedly has reached out to Sullivan, according to...
Bryce Perkins, Panthers keep Showboats winless
Bryce Perkins threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns as the Michigan Panthers routed the visiting Memphis Showboats 27-9 on Friday.,Nate McCrary produced 60 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries for Michigan (3-1). Toa Taua added 10 carries for 53 yards and a score, and Jaylon Moore and Jalen Wydermye...
Cubs ace Justin Steele undergoes surgery, shares hospital photo
Chicago Cubs ace left-hander Justin Steele underwent elbow surgery on Friday, he announced on social media.,Post-surgery, he posted a smiling photo on X from his hospital bed, his arm heavily wrapped and resting on a pillow.,"Appreciate the prayers and thoughts.. God is good," he captioned the photo...
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Three Must-Watch First-Round Matchups
These are three can’t-miss series that kick off the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, packed with rivalries, redemption arcs, and star-studded storylines....
Where Shedeur Sanders Lands Could Make — Or Break — His NFL Future
Shedeur Sanders’ NFL career may hinge on where he lands. From Cleveland to Pittsburgh, some fits are golden — others, disastrous....
Just-arrived UNC QB Ryan Browne to re-enter transfer portal
North Carolina quarterback Ryan Browne announced on Wednesday that he is re-entering the transfer portal before ever playing a game for the Tar Heels. ,Multiple outlets also reported that North Carolina's sack leader, Beau Atkinson, is among a handful of other Tar Heels to enter the portal. Atkinson...