Scottie Scheffler had an unforgettable year, marked by a Masters green jacket and an Olympic gold medal, becoming a first-time father and experiencing his first arrest. He ended his remarkable season by winning the FedEx…
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Haeran Ryu bounced back from a tough third round to win the FM Championship
Haeran Ryu bounced back from a rough third round to win the FM Championship on a rainy Sunday at the TPC Boston. Entering Sunday four strokes behind Jin Young Ko after losing a six-stroke lead…
Keegan Bradley moves from being the last man in to winning the BMW Championship and securing a spot at East Lake
Keegan Bradley never thought he could win the BMW Championship because he didn’t even expect to be playing in it. Just a week ago, Bradley was anxious in a hotel room in Tennessee, feeling like…
Presidents Cup teams will have 6 automatic qualifiers, with half of the team spots still to be determined
Adam Scott is making his 11th consecutive appearance in the Presidents Cup, the most of any player from the International team. This was expected. The six automatic qualifiers for both the American and International teams…
Olympic champion Lydia Ko wins the Women’s British Open at the Home of Golf, securing her third major title
Lydia Ko won her third major title, and her first in eight years, by breaking away from a group of top players to win the Women’s British Open on Sunday. This victory came at the…
Keegan Bradley holds a 1-shot lead over Adam Scott at the BMW Championship
Keegan Bradley is still adjusting to his new role as U.S. Ryder Cup captain. At 38, the youngest U.S. captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963, he feels like he should be competing in the tournaments…
Jiyai Shin takes advantage of Nelly Korda’s difficulties on the back nine to hold a one-shot lead at the Women’s British Open
Two-time champion Jiyai Shin took advantage of a back-nine struggle by top-ranked Nelly Korda to grab a one-shot lead after the third round of the Women’s British Open at St. Andrews on Saturday. The 36-year-old…
Diamond Sports will keep broadcasting NHL and NBA games throughout the upcoming season
The largest broadcaster of regional sports networks in the country will keep showing games for over a dozen NBA teams and nine NHL teams through the 2024-2025 season, despite going through bankruptcy, according to court…
Nelly Korda returns to top form, leading the Women’s British Open by 3 shots at the home of golf
Nelly Korda seems to be back at her best at the home of golf. The top-ranked American handled the windy conditions at St. Andrews with skill, shooting a bogey-free 4-under 68 in the second round…
Virginia Tech is hopeful about 2024 with a seasoned team guided by quarterback Kyron Drones
After getting engaged to his longtime girlfriend earlier this summer, Jaylin Lane knows he’ll be getting a wedding ring in the future. In the meantime, the senior Virginia Tech wide receiver wants to secure a…
Stanford aims to recover from three consecutive seasons with nine losses as they make their debut in the ACC
After three straight seasons with nine losses, Stanford has bigger issues to address in coach Troy Taylor’s second year than just the new opponents and extra travel that come with joining the ACC. The Cardinal…
New Boston College coach Bill O’Brien brings a wealth of experience, vibrant energy, and thrilling enthusiasm to The Heights
New Boston College coach Bill O’Brien stood in the middle of the practice facility, surrounded by his players, and loudly reminded them that it’s time to believe they can beat anyone. “That’s the kind of…
Oklahoma State’s Gundy tells players: “Tell your agent to stop calling us and asking for more money.”
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy is fed up with the distractions caused by the new aspects of college football. With the transfer portal and name, image, and likeness deals causing issues, Gundy has set clear…
Miller Moss earns the starting quarterback position at No. 23 USC, with the challenge of following Caleb Williams
Miller Moss has been named the starting quarterback at No. 23 Southern California, taking over from 2022 Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 draft pick Caleb Williams. Moss, a redshirt junior from Los Angeles, competed…
No. 15 Tennessee is set to build on coach Josh Heupel’s achievements as he enters his fourth season
It’s time for coach Josh Heupel and No. 15 Tennessee to show they can keep up. They need to compete not just with the stronger Southeastern Conference but also with other successful programs on campus.…
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer stands out from the rest: He truly likes his Gamecocks
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer is confident in his team, even if not many others are. The Gamecocks’ fourth-year coach had been improving with two winning seasons and high hopes for a breakthrough year with…
National title or nothing: No. 1 Georgia starts the season in a well-known position
Georgia starts the season as No. 1, and anything less than winning a third national title in four years will be seen as a letdown. Pressure? Not really. Coach Kirby Smart has created a program…
Auburn is hoping for better offensive performance with the addition of new playmakers while keeping the same quarterback
Hugh Freeze has improved Auburn’s offensive talent through recruiting and has taken back the play calling duties. Known for his offensive skills, Freeze is hoping this will lead to much better results after a debut…
No. 16 Oklahoma is eager to start its first season in the Southeastern Conference
The Sooners are finally joining the Southeastern Conference after years of dominating the Big 12. They have a new defensive coordinator, Zac Alley, and new co-offensive coordinators, Seth Littrell and Joe Jon Finley. They are…
Kentucky and Stoops are counting on defensive depth and a faster offense to keep the Wildcats competitive in the expanded SEC
Kentucky faces a big challenge if it wants to rise above the middle of an expanded Southeastern Conference, now stronger with the addition of two major college football teams. Coach Mark Stoops is hoping that…
SEC ready: The Texas Longhorns enter the new league with a strong focus on winning from the star
The new conference logo is on the field. The summer campus party was a success. New chants of “S-E-C, S-E-C!” are spot on, and a historic rival is back on the schedule. Now it’s time…
Coach Clark Lea and Vanderbilt are working to close the gap in the increasingly competitive SEC
Clark Lea realized he needed to make big changes to help his Vanderbilt Commodores compete in a larger and more challenging Southeastern Conference. Entering his fourth season, Lea put his alma mater through a major…
The DeBoer era is about to start at Alabama, where the defending SEC champions are facing their usual high expectations
A lot has changed at Alabama since Jalen Milroe ran into a wall of Michigan defenders in the Rose Bowl, but the expectations remain the same. Nick Saban won’t be coaching the team anymore. The…
Kiffin and No. 6 Ole Miss are working to sidestep the pitfalls of high expectations, often referred to as ‘rat poison.’
Lane Kiffin is used to being part of a top-ranked team with lots of talent and big expectations. At Mississippi, though, this level of hype is new. Usually, the team hasn’t had to deal with…
Choosing the right quarterback is critical as Virginia and coach Tony Elliott face early challenges
At the start of the summer, Virginia coach Tony Elliott said he didn’t want the quarterback competition to become a major issue. His players are on board with this, but the choice of quarterback is…
Louisville aims to return to the ACC title game but might face a tougher challenge in the expanded conference
Louisville finally made it to the ACC championship game in its 10th season, which was a big achievement and a bit ironic since they reached it with first-year coach Jeff Brohm, who is a native…
Cristobal begins his third year of rebuilding Miami, still motivated by the goal of restoring the program to prominence
Mario Cristobal is not into wearing jewelry. He doesn’t have any on, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have plenty of shiny, sparkling things. In Cristobal’s office at Miami, there are at least a dozen…
Wake Forest struggled in 2023. Dave Clawson hopes that changes will get the Demon Deacons back on track
Wake Forest’s approach had been successful in turning a small, private university into a strong Atlantic Coast Conference competitor, even earning top-10 national rankings. Last year was different. The Demon Deacons struggled, finishing with only…
No. 24 NC State continues to achieve 8- and 9-win seasons. Coach Dave Doeren is pursuing a significant breakthrough
North Carolina State keeps having successful seasons that hint at even greater achievements. Coach Dave Doeren is firmly established with a winning program but remains excited about what more could be possible. The team has…
Duke advanced quickly under Mike Elko. Now, Manny Diaz is focused on maintaining that progress
Duke quickly improved under Mike Elko. Now, it’s up to Manny Diaz to build on that success. The former Miami head coach and Penn State defensive coordinator has taken over at Duke, a program that…
The Tar Heels struggled in the past two years with QB Drake Maye. Now they need to address that problem without him
Mack Brown’s return to North Carolina brought stability to the program. His sixth season starts with a couple of challenges to achieving more. The Tar Heels are moving forward after star quarterback Drake Maye left…
Fran Brown’s arrival raises hopes in Syracuse for a brighter future for the Orange Football
Expectations are rising in Syracuse, where Orange football is getting a fresh start under Fran Brown, who is already making a name for himself as one of the top recruiters in the country. Hired in…
Clemson aims to return to championship form after last season’s struggles, with an early schedule that’s packed with tough opponents
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney was confident about his team last fall after the Tigers won five straight games following some early problems. It won’t take long to find out if Swinney’s confidence is justified. For…
No. 7 Notre Dame is relying significantly on new quarterback Riley Leonard to secure a spot in the expanded playoff field
Coach Marcus Freeman is starting his third season at Notre Dame in a familiar situation, with a new starting quarterback and a new offensive coordinator. The changes in college football, including the expanded 12-team playoff…
SMU puts the painful ‘death penalty’ past behind as it eagerly anticipates its ACC debut
SMU athletic director Rick Hart gets excited quite easily these days. Whether he’s thinking about the celebration from almost a year ago when SMU joined the Atlantic Coast Conference or what’s coming up on the…
Ken Tanigawa claims his third PGA Tour Champions title by winning the Rogers Charity Classic in Calgary
Ken Tanigawa won the Rogers Charity Classic on Sunday, earning his third PGA Tour Champions title with a final round of 6-under 64, which put him two shots ahead of Richard Green. Tanigawa, who was…
Brooks Koepka clinched the LIV Golf Greenbrier title with a playoff victory against Jon Rahm
Brooks Koepka earned his second LIV Golf League win of the year on Sunday by shooting a 7-under 63 at The Greenbrier and defeating Jon Rahm with a par on the first playoff hole. Rahm,…
Hideki Matsuyama pulls ahead with a 5-shot lead in the sweltering heat of Memphis
Hideki Matsuyama felt his lower back starting to hurt. On a whim, he decided to use a new putter at the start of the PGA Tour postseason. Now, the Japanese golfer has a five-shot lead…
Matsuyama Overcomes Final Round Struggles, Secures FedEx St. Jude Championship Victory with Clutch Birdies
Hideki Matsuyama faced a precarious situation during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, feeling the tournament slipping away despite his impressive performance earlier in the week. He had led by five shots…
Hideki Matsuyama and Denny McCarthy Share the Lead in the Opening PGA Tour Playoff Event
Hideki Matsuyama and Denny McCarthy made nearly 300 feet worth of putts on Friday, so it was expected they would be tied for the lead heading into the hot weekend of the FedEx St. Jude…
Tom Brady Shares Memorable Moments with NBA Stars at Paris Olympics
Tom Brady recently attended the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he had the opportunity to meet several basketball stars. In his video diary, Brady is seen visiting the Team USA House at Palais Brongniart in Paris…
Maverick Vinales Sees British GP Setback as a Crucial Wake-Up Call for Aprilia’s Race Day Performance
Aprilia’s Maverick Vinales believes that the disappointing performance at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone served as a wake-up call for the team. Both Vinales and his teammate Aleix Espargaro struggled during the race, with…
NASCAR Disqualifies Austin Dillon’s Playoff Spot After Controversial Richmond Finish
Just three days after Austin Dillon’s controversial win at the Federated Auto Parts 400 in Richmond, NASCAR has handed down significant penalties. Dillon’s victory, which he secured by wrecking both Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano…
Quartararo Urges Yamaha to Prioritize Experienced Riders for Pramac Team
Fabio Quartararo has proposed that Yamaha should consider hiring two seasoned riders for its Pramac satellite team in the upcoming season. He argues that, with the current urgency to turn around the team’s performance in…
Natalia Grossman’s Climbing Resilience Shines Despite Olympic Setback
Natalia Grossman, a standout figure in the climbing world, has demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination throughout her career. Despite a setback from an injury prior to the 2024 Olympics, the 23-year-old climber continues to forge…
Adam Peaty Faces Setback at Paris Olympics Due to COVID-19 and Announces Break from Swimming
Adam Peaty, the British swimmer renowned for his dominance in the breaststroke events, is widely celebrated as one of the greatest swimmers of all time. With an impressive collection of accolades, including eight World Championships…
Noah Lyles’ Controversial Remarks on “World Champs” Spark Debate Amid Paris Olympics Drama
Noah Lyles, the reigning champion of track and field, made a bold statement after his remarkable victories at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, where he won gold in both the 100m and 200m sprints.…
Dana White Faces Criticism as Fans Dismiss Power Slap as Monotonous and Predictable
Dana White’s push to make Power Slap a success is facing growing skepticism. Fans are increasingly critical of the UFC CEO’s efforts to promote his controversial slap-fighting league, which has struggled to gain acceptance. This…
Scottie Scheffler Set for FedEx St. Jude Championship After Impressive Season and Olympic Gold
Scottie Scheffler, who clinched his second green jacket earlier this season, has been a standout player in golf. He is the first golfer since Tiger Woods in 2009 to achieve six or more victories in…
Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield Reunite, Tease “Legends Meet-Up” Ahead of Tyson’s Fight with Jake Paul
The notorious 1997 “Bite Fight” between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield made them bitter enemies, but today, the two former heavyweight champions have reconciled and become business partners. They have capitalized on their infamous history…