At the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed Provide Drama

Last year’s event had a classic battle between Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed, players on opposite sides of the LIV Golf debate. Source link

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker says Pride Month is example of ‘deadly sin’ during commencement speech

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, speaking during a commencement speech at Benedictine College, referred to Pride Month, the events in June demonstrating inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ+ community,…

Jack Burke Jr., Who Won 2 Major Golf Titles in a Season, Dies at 100

A top professional in the postwar years, he won the Masters and the P.G.A. championships in 1956. At his death he was the oldest living champion of both. Source link

In college football’s version of free agency, where do NIL agents come in?

In Steve Smith’s third year as UCF’s director of player development, the school started prepping for the upcoming revolution. Soon, for the first time, college athletes would be able to…

PGA Tour Raises $1.5 Billion From Group of U.S. Investors

The move, which involves the Fenway Sports Group, raises questions about whether a deal to combine forces with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund is still necessary. Source link

Manchester City’s dominance is distorting football fandom

And so, on May 14, 2024, modern Premier League football reached its logical next step: Tottenham Hotspur fans rooting against their team when facing Manchester City because they’d rather lose…

The Breathtaking Shots of the P.G.A. Champion Gary Player

He won the P.G.A. Championship twice and his 150-yard shot in 1972 is still talked about. But Player said he was proudest of one he hit at the 1968 British…

The take foul is ruining late-game excitement. It’s time for the NBA to make a change

On Monday night, Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren knocked down two free throws with 9.4 seconds remaining in Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks. They were huge makes, bringing…

Local Guys Bought the Valhalla Club, and Now They’re Hosting a Major

A group of Kentucky businessmen are trying to give the P.G.A. Championship a Louisville feel, complete with nods to Churchill Downs. Source link

How a Carolina Hurricanes comeback can reverse a decade-long trend

After starting the second round with three straight losses, the Carolina Hurricanes have officially made it a series with thrilling back-to-back wins in Games 4 and 5.  That’s more akin…