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Bryson DeChambeau misses U.S. Open cut; Rory McIlroy survives
OAKMONT, Pa. -- The two players who went head-to-head in the final round of the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 had starkly different finishes on Friday at Oakmont Country Club.,Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy recovered from an ugly start to his second round and beat the cut line by one stroke at ...
Sam Burns shoots 65, leads demanding U.S. Open
OAKMONT, Pa. -- Sam Burns fired a 5-under-par 65, the lowest round of the week thus far, and took over the second-round lead at the U.S. Open on Friday at Oakmont Country Club.,Burns had six birdies, one bogey and a key par save at his final hole to wrap up the low round. When he headed to the clubh...
Short game setting Sam Burns, Viktor Hovland apart at Oakmont
OAKMONT, Pa. -- Sam Burns' chance at a 65 on Friday was in jeopardy after a misfire off the tee.,Burns' drive flew left of the fairway into a native area full of knee-high grass. He took a drop and hit his third shot to about 22 1/2 feet of the hole at No. 9.,The par putt was uphill with loads of le...
Argos aim to rebound from 'sloppy' game in clash vs. Stampeders
The defending Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts look to avoid an unsightly 0-2 start on Saturday when they host the Calgary Stampeders in their home opener.,The surprising Stampeders, meanwhile, are seeking a 2-0 start after finishing with the CFL's worst record at 5-12-1 in 2024 -- including a 1-...
Sam Burns shoots 65 to get in the mix at U.S. Open
OAKMONT, Pa. -- Sam Burns fired a 5-under-par 65, the lowest round of the week thus far, and leapt into contention at the U.S. Open as the second round got underway Friday at Oakmont Country Club.,Burns had six birdies, one bogey and a key par save at his final hole (No. 9) to wrap up the low round....
France's Victor Perez records hole-in-one at U.S. Open
OAKMONT, Pa. -- Frenchman Victor Perez carded a hole-in-one at the par-3 sixth hole on Friday in the second round of the 125th U.S. Open.,Perez's ace was the first in a U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club since Scott Simpson accomplished the feat in 1983 during the first round at the par-3 16th hole.,...
UFC Fight Night Best Bets: Usman vs. Buckley June 14th Picks
Get the top UFC Fight Night betting picks, including Joaquin Buckley by KO/TKO, Miranda Maverick by decision, and more. Full analysis and odds breakdown....
Shohei Ohtani Getting Closer To Playing Both Ways for Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani’s long-awaited return to the mound could soon boost the injury-hit Dodgers as they aim for another World Series run. Here's the latest on his recovery and potential impact....
2025 Stanley Cup Final Proving That Sequels Can Be Better
The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are delivering a thrilling rematch in the Stanley Cup Final, with dramatic comebacks, overtime winners, and the promise of an unforgettable finish....
Bogey-free J.J. Spaun on top at first round of U.S. Open
OAKMONT, Pa. -- Riding a hot start fueled by a chip-in birdie on his opening hole, J.J. Spaun set the early pace at the U.S. Open with a 4-under-par 66 on Thursday at Oakmont Country Club.,Spaun began the first round on the inward nine and birdied Nos. 10, 12, 16 and 17 for a 4-under 31, a U.S. Open...
Patrick Reed makes fourth albatross in U.S. Open history
OAKMONT, Pa. -- With two swings on a 621-yard hole, Patrick Reed leapt into contention at Oakmont Country Club by making the fourth albatross in U.S. Open recorded history.,At the par-5 fourth hole, Reed's drive settled on the left side of the fairway, next to Oakmont's famed "church pews" bunker an...
J.J. Spaun tames Oakmont, takes early first-round lead at U.S. Open
OAKMONT, Pa. -- Riding a hot start fueled by a chip-in birdie on his opening hole, J.J. Spaun set the early pace at the U.S. Open with a 4-under-par 66 on Thursday at Oakmont Country Club. ,Spaun began the first round on the inward nine and birdied Nos. 10, 12, 16 and 17 for a 4-under 31, a U.S. Ope...
New York Knicks Coaching Search Update: Still Delusional, Still Getting Rejected
The Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau without a plan and are now being rejected by multiple NBA teams in their search for a new head coach. Here’s why their approach is raising eyebrows across the league....
2025 U.S. Open Golf Betting Picks: Best Bets, Sleepers and Top Odds for Oakmont
Get the best U.S. Open 2025 golf betting picks, including favorites like Scottie Scheffler, top sleepers, long shots, and expert predictions for Oakmont’s brutal challenge....
How The Indiana Pacers Shut Down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 3
The Pacers battered and frustrated NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander into submission in Game 3, leaving Oklahoma City rattled and staring down the barrel of a Finals disaster....
Chris Streveler to take lead as Bombers host Lions
Chris Streveler will find himself under center on Thursday as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers begin their season against the BC Lions in Regina.,Fully recovered from a ligament injury in his knee, Streveler is getting the start with fellow quarterback Zach Collaros suspended for the game after failing to ...
Oakmont course to test the patience of the best golfers at U.S. Open
OAKMONT, Pa. -- The main character at the 125th U.S. Open isn't one of the players, but the course itself.,When the likes of World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Bryson DeChambeau call it, to some extent, the hardest course they'll ever play, people sit up and pay attention.,Oakmont ...
Twins claim LHP Joey Wentz off waivers from Pirates
The Minnesota Twins claimed left-hander Joey Wentz off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.,Wentz, 27, went 2-1 this season with a 4.15 ERA in 19 relief appearances with the Pirates. ,A first-round pick by the Atlanta Braves in 2016, Wentz is 8-18 with a 5.40 ERA 97 games (26 starts) wi...
USGA commissioner on golf ball rollback: ‘We’re full speed ahead’
Despite opposition from professional players, USGA commissioner Mike Whan said Wednesday that the governing body is "full speed ahead" on its plan to "roll back" the golf ball.,Whan spoke with reporters at Oakmont Country Club outside Pittsburgh ahead of the first round of the U.S. Open on Thursday....
U.S. Open purse remains at $21.5 million
The USGA kept the prize fund for this week's U.S. Open at $21.5 million, on par with the 2024 championship.,The U.S. Open remains the major championship with the most lucrative purse. The Masters raised its prize pool to $21 million in April, the PGA Championship was at $19 million and the most rece...