13 hours ago
Cardinals .805 OPS lefty slugger reportedly a 'popular' trade target ahead of MLB deadline originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to listen to trade inquiries on a few of their players, with Chaim Bloom continuing his rebuild from the offseason despite this team's success.
Jordan Walker is almost ***** uredly untouchable, but some other impact players are under control beyond 2026 that could be on the move. One of those potential players is reportedly a very popular trade target this summer.
According to MLB Networks' Jon Morosi, the Cardinals' .805 OPS outfielder/first baseman Alec Burleson is "one of the most popular" trade targets for teams ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline, and is someone to watch this summer.
"Heard this today: Cardinals 1B/OF Alec Burleson is one of the most popular controllable bats on the trade market," Morosi reports.
#cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to listen to trade inquiries on a few of their players, with Chaim Bloom continuing his rebuild from the offseason despite this team's success.
Jordan Walker is almost ***** uredly untouchable, but some other impact players are under control beyond 2026 that could be on the move. One of those potential players is reportedly a very popular trade target this summer.
According to MLB Networks' Jon Morosi, the Cardinals' .805 OPS outfielder/first baseman Alec Burleson is "one of the most popular" trade targets for teams ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline, and is someone to watch this summer.
"Heard this today: Cardinals 1B/OF Alec Burleson is one of the most popular controllable bats on the trade market," Morosi reports.
#cardinals
23 hours ago
On this day back in 2002, Peter Reid took a quick break from Sunderland's training camp to scout a French international midfielder, with the hope of bringing him to Wearside.
Reid ended up in Amsterdam to take in the four-team tournament involving Ajax, Barcelona, United, and Parma, while keeping a particular eye on Parma's French midfielder Johan Micoud.
Reports in the Italian press said that Sunderland had enquired about the then 29-year-old midfielder, who was said to be looking for a move to England or Spain. West Ham and Fulham were also linked with the player, as were Bordeaux, who Micoud joined in 1996 and helped win the French championship in 1999.
Micoud played in the World Cup that summer, replacing the injured Zinedine Zidane in the first two games of France's dismal attempt at defending the World Cup, but the midfielder spoke about any possible move:
I still don't know where I'll be next season. I hope to decide my future in the next few days. I must speak with Parma but I hope to play in another championship. Even England or Spain.
#hope #parma #spain
Reid ended up in Amsterdam to take in the four-team tournament involving Ajax, Barcelona, United, and Parma, while keeping a particular eye on Parma's French midfielder Johan Micoud.
Reports in the Italian press said that Sunderland had enquired about the then 29-year-old midfielder, who was said to be looking for a move to England or Spain. West Ham and Fulham were also linked with the player, as were Bordeaux, who Micoud joined in 1996 and helped win the French championship in 1999.
Micoud played in the World Cup that summer, replacing the injured Zinedine Zidane in the first two games of France's dismal attempt at defending the World Cup, but the midfielder spoke about any possible move:
I still don't know where I'll be next season. I hope to decide my future in the next few days. I must speak with Parma but I hope to play in another championship. Even England or Spain.
#hope #parma #spain
2 days ago
The NCAA is taking aim and fighting back against a U.S. District Court judge's ruling that has temporarily granted a fifth year of eligibility to college student-athletes from the high school class of 2022.
In a letter obtained Saturday, Aug. 1, by USA TODAY Sports, the NCAA outlined its intent to fight against the ruling of Judge Charlotte Sweeney, who presides over the U.S. District Court of Colorado.
REQUIRED READING: Inside high-stakes scramble that brought Protect College Sports Act back from the dead
"The District Court of Colorado's decision (Wisne v. NCAA) is egregiously wrong," NCAA Chief Legal Officer Scott Bearby wrote in a memo Saturday to NCAA membership and directly obtained by USA TODAY Sports. "The court's decision to certify a nationwide class and grant sweeping injunctive relief with virtually no evidence, and without witness testimony or even so much as a hearing, invites further chaos in college sports and irreparably harms thousands of student-athletes already on campus."
Four different college football general managers, speaking Saturday on condition of anonymity due to the uncertain nature of this ruling and the potential impact to rosters, told USA TODAY Sports that they have held informal meetings and begun the process of **** sing potential roster additions from the group of senior football players whose careers ended with the 2025 season and had graduated in 2022.
#district #court #ruling #back
In a letter obtained Saturday, Aug. 1, by USA TODAY Sports, the NCAA outlined its intent to fight against the ruling of Judge Charlotte Sweeney, who presides over the U.S. District Court of Colorado.
REQUIRED READING: Inside high-stakes scramble that brought Protect College Sports Act back from the dead
"The District Court of Colorado's decision (Wisne v. NCAA) is egregiously wrong," NCAA Chief Legal Officer Scott Bearby wrote in a memo Saturday to NCAA membership and directly obtained by USA TODAY Sports. "The court's decision to certify a nationwide class and grant sweeping injunctive relief with virtually no evidence, and without witness testimony or even so much as a hearing, invites further chaos in college sports and irreparably harms thousands of student-athletes already on campus."
Four different college football general managers, speaking Saturday on condition of anonymity due to the uncertain nature of this ruling and the potential impact to rosters, told USA TODAY Sports that they have held informal meetings and begun the process of **** sing potential roster additions from the group of senior football players whose careers ended with the 2025 season and had graduated in 2022.
#district #court #ruling #back
2 days ago
Before the snap, Cashius Howell let everyone know what kind of fire he brings to the football field. The Texas A&M pass rusher stared across the line at an LSU offensive lineman and television cameras caught him delivering a steady stream of pre-snap trash talk before a timeout was called.
Howell would finish the night with two sacks as No. 3 Texas A&M rolled to a 49-25 win in Happy Valley on his way to All-American and SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors.
The Bengals saw that same edge when they made Howell their first selection in the 2026 NFL draft, taking him in the second round after trading away their first-round pick in a blockbuster deal that brought Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati.
Just a few practices into his first NFL training camp, Howell is trying to prove that confidence translates to Sundays.
More: Cincinnati Bengals banking on Demetrius Knight, Barrett Carter in 2026
#valley
Howell would finish the night with two sacks as No. 3 Texas A&M rolled to a 49-25 win in Happy Valley on his way to All-American and SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors.
The Bengals saw that same edge when they made Howell their first selection in the 2026 NFL draft, taking him in the second round after trading away their first-round pick in a blockbuster deal that brought Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati.
Just a few practices into his first NFL training camp, Howell is trying to prove that confidence translates to Sundays.
More: Cincinnati Bengals banking on Demetrius Knight, Barrett Carter in 2026
#valley
2 days ago
Warriors predicted to trade Steph Curry for $406M nine-time All-Star, 16-year veteran in mega deal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Golden State Warriors were in pursuit of LeBron James this offseason, but ultimately did not have the most appealing situation to bring him in. The Warriors are now in the later stages of the careers of franchise cornerstones Steph Curry and Draymond Green.
This summer has been a disappointing one for the organization, as Golden State has done little to improve its roster. In fact, some believe the offseason has started to derail.
"The Golden State Warriors' offseason is quickly going off the rails, with them having done little to improve thus far. The Warriors failing to improve their roster this summer should come as a massive disappointment to star Steph Curry," Hoops Habit's Cal Durrett wrote.
There has been growing frustration surrounding the Warriors' direction, especially with Curry nearing the end of his career. NBA Today's Kendrick Perkins believes Curry should consider moving on and pursuing another opportunity.
#summer
The Golden State Warriors were in pursuit of LeBron James this offseason, but ultimately did not have the most appealing situation to bring him in. The Warriors are now in the later stages of the careers of franchise cornerstones Steph Curry and Draymond Green.
This summer has been a disappointing one for the organization, as Golden State has done little to improve its roster. In fact, some believe the offseason has started to derail.
"The Golden State Warriors' offseason is quickly going off the rails, with them having done little to improve thus far. The Warriors failing to improve their roster this summer should come as a massive disappointment to star Steph Curry," Hoops Habit's Cal Durrett wrote.
There has been growing frustration surrounding the Warriors' direction, especially with Curry nearing the end of his career. NBA Today's Kendrick Perkins believes Curry should consider moving on and pursuing another opportunity.
#summer
3 days ago
ANAHEIM — The Angels struggled to stop the bleeding in the fifth inning on Friday night, and it ended up costing them the game.
Right-handers Ryan Johnson and José Fermin each allowed home runs in a five-run fifth inning that put the Angels in a hole that they couldn't dig themselves out of.
Despite responding with a pair of runs in the bottom half of the inning, the offense was silent the other eight innings in this one as the Angels lost, 6-2, against the Brewers.
"I felt like I was kind of battling and kind of just went into a little bit of fatigue, tiredness, and kind of got out of my rhythm," Johnson said. "Especially in that last, it kind of just fell apart with the walks and just losing feel for the whole zone. Felt like even out of the gates I was struggling to find it and get into a rhythm with kind of walking the first guy and then kind of was able to get out of it. But it was fighting the whole night."
The nightmare inning began with a leadoff walk to the nine-hole hitter, Cooper Pratt. Brice Turang made Johnson pay for it by homering to dead center field the very next at-bat.
#kind #johnson #hole
Right-handers Ryan Johnson and José Fermin each allowed home runs in a five-run fifth inning that put the Angels in a hole that they couldn't dig themselves out of.
Despite responding with a pair of runs in the bottom half of the inning, the offense was silent the other eight innings in this one as the Angels lost, 6-2, against the Brewers.
"I felt like I was kind of battling and kind of just went into a little bit of fatigue, tiredness, and kind of got out of my rhythm," Johnson said. "Especially in that last, it kind of just fell apart with the walks and just losing feel for the whole zone. Felt like even out of the gates I was struggling to find it and get into a rhythm with kind of walking the first guy and then kind of was able to get out of it. But it was fighting the whole night."
The nightmare inning began with a leadoff walk to the nine-hole hitter, Cooper Pratt. Brice Turang made Johnson pay for it by homering to dead center field the very next at-bat.
#kind #johnson #hole
4 days ago
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell admits harsh reality entering make-or-break season in Madison originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell took the podium at Big Ten Media Days with a transparent ***** sment of his program's trajectory, boldly confronting the shortcomings of his first three seasons in Madison.
"Obviously for what we're here for, like the last two years for us have not been up to the standard. I'm not shying away from that," Fickell said, acknowledging that the struggles extended well beyond simple win-loss records into the fundamental identity, toughness, and physicality of the team.
Drawing on wisdom from his former mentor Urban Meyer, Fickell recalled the mantra "don't sleep on the game," explaining that survival in modern college football requires recognizing the rapid evolution not just of tactical schemes, but of every single facet of the sport.
Over the past eight to nine months, Fickell noted that Wisconsin undertook an exhaustive internal review of training methods, practice intensity, and player health to correct critical injuries that hampered past campaigns.
#source
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell took the podium at Big Ten Media Days with a transparent ***** sment of his program's trajectory, boldly confronting the shortcomings of his first three seasons in Madison.
"Obviously for what we're here for, like the last two years for us have not been up to the standard. I'm not shying away from that," Fickell said, acknowledging that the struggles extended well beyond simple win-loss records into the fundamental identity, toughness, and physicality of the team.
Drawing on wisdom from his former mentor Urban Meyer, Fickell recalled the mantra "don't sleep on the game," explaining that survival in modern college football requires recognizing the rapid evolution not just of tactical schemes, but of every single facet of the sport.
Over the past eight to nine months, Fickell noted that Wisconsin undertook an exhaustive internal review of training methods, practice intensity, and player health to correct critical injuries that hampered past campaigns.
#source
4 days ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani wasn't in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night because of lingering soreness in his left knee that is keeping him off the mound.
The two-way superstar wanted to play against the Seattle Mariners, manager Dave Roberts said, but it was the team's decision to rest him. Ohtani told the training staff of renewed soreness after Wednesday night's 4-2 win.
"I appreciate the communication," Roberts said. "I can't read minds, the training staff can't read minds, so just for him to communicate that then allows for us to make a decision."
Second baseman Tommy Edman was set to bat leadoff in Ohtani's place in the series finale.
Ohtani has been dealing with knee soreness since June 11 and hasn't pitched since July 3 while also dealing with a right biceps issue. He skipped the All-Star Game in Philadelphia to stay home and receive a lubricant injection in the knee.
#roberts
The two-way superstar wanted to play against the Seattle Mariners, manager Dave Roberts said, but it was the team's decision to rest him. Ohtani told the training staff of renewed soreness after Wednesday night's 4-2 win.
"I appreciate the communication," Roberts said. "I can't read minds, the training staff can't read minds, so just for him to communicate that then allows for us to make a decision."
Second baseman Tommy Edman was set to bat leadoff in Ohtani's place in the series finale.
Ohtani has been dealing with knee soreness since June 11 and hasn't pitched since July 3 while also dealing with a right biceps issue. He skipped the All-Star Game in Philadelphia to stay home and receive a lubricant injection in the knee.
#roberts
5 days ago
Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian are once again at the forefront of a major shift in the combat sports landscape.
The two industry partners, who co-founded Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) in 2021 and entered the MMA ******* e in 2026 with Netflix's record-breaking Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight, are principal actors in a merger between MVP and the promotion many regard to be MMA's No. 2, the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Both entities announced the news Thursday morning.
Under the terms of the merger, the PFL brand will eventually become MVP MMA after a brand migration that is expected to take place over the coming months.
The new joint company is set to be led by Paul and Bidarian, with current PFL CEO John Martin staying on as MVP MMA's new CEO and a board member. Bidarian is expected to continue overseeing MVP's boxing business, which currently boasts the most decorated collection of women's talent in boxing and a broadcast deal with ESPN. The merged company will be financially backed by 885 Capital and Knighthead Capital Management.
Said Bidarian in a statement Thursday morning:
#merger #expected #boxing
The two industry partners, who co-founded Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) in 2021 and entered the MMA ******* e in 2026 with Netflix's record-breaking Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight, are principal actors in a merger between MVP and the promotion many regard to be MMA's No. 2, the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Both entities announced the news Thursday morning.
Under the terms of the merger, the PFL brand will eventually become MVP MMA after a brand migration that is expected to take place over the coming months.
The new joint company is set to be led by Paul and Bidarian, with current PFL CEO John Martin staying on as MVP MMA's new CEO and a board member. Bidarian is expected to continue overseeing MVP's boxing business, which currently boasts the most decorated collection of women's talent in boxing and a broadcast deal with ESPN. The merged company will be financially backed by 885 Capital and Knighthead Capital Management.
Said Bidarian in a statement Thursday morning:
#merger #expected #boxing
5 days ago
Stuttgart centre-back Finn Jeltsch is on ****** nal's radar, with the Gunners considering a move for the defender this summer after he impressed in the Bundesliga last season.
The 20-year-old only joined his current club last year, but he quickly became one of the finest players in the team and secured a regular place in the starting lineup. His performances have attracted attention from some of Europe's biggest clubs.
Jeltsch's mature and impressive displays have convinced ****** nal that he is a player they should not miss out on if an opportunity to sign him becomes available. The Gunners believe he has the potential to continue improving and develop into an even better defender in the future.
Arsenal already has a strong defensive group featuring some of the best players in Europe, but the club is always looking to add more quality options to its squad. Jeltsch has now emerged as a possible target as they look to strengthen their back line.
The defender's ability to perform at a high level despite his age has made him an attractive option. ****** nal believes he could fit well into their system and provide valuable competition within the squad.
#gunners #last #club #squad
The 20-year-old only joined his current club last year, but he quickly became one of the finest players in the team and secured a regular place in the starting lineup. His performances have attracted attention from some of Europe's biggest clubs.
Jeltsch's mature and impressive displays have convinced ****** nal that he is a player they should not miss out on if an opportunity to sign him becomes available. The Gunners believe he has the potential to continue improving and develop into an even better defender in the future.
Arsenal already has a strong defensive group featuring some of the best players in Europe, but the club is always looking to add more quality options to its squad. Jeltsch has now emerged as a possible target as they look to strengthen their back line.
The defender's ability to perform at a high level despite his age has made him an attractive option. ****** nal believes he could fit well into their system and provide valuable competition within the squad.
#gunners #last #club #squad
6 days ago
Two starts are hashing it out to be Liverpool's new striker this season. But who will Andoni Iraola pick?
Liverpool are unfortunately light at centre-forward, despite spending over £200m on the role last summer. Injuries are the problem, naturally.
Alexander Isak endured an incredibly difficult debut campaign at Anfield where he struggled to find fitness before breaking his leg. It meant we never saw anything like the best of Liverpool's record signing and it's difficult to know what to expect in 2026/27.
A pre-season under his belt will surely help Isak enormously and perhaps fix all the problems. But it's still difficult to believe that Liverpool can entirely rely on him next season.
Which is a problem because Hugo Ekitike will miss around half the season at least. His achilles injury keeps him out long-term and, worryingly, we won't know what state he'll be in when he's back.
#Liverpool #isak #know #injuries
Liverpool are unfortunately light at centre-forward, despite spending over £200m on the role last summer. Injuries are the problem, naturally.
Alexander Isak endured an incredibly difficult debut campaign at Anfield where he struggled to find fitness before breaking his leg. It meant we never saw anything like the best of Liverpool's record signing and it's difficult to know what to expect in 2026/27.
A pre-season under his belt will surely help Isak enormously and perhaps fix all the problems. But it's still difficult to believe that Liverpool can entirely rely on him next season.
Which is a problem because Hugo Ekitike will miss around half the season at least. His achilles injury keeps him out long-term and, worryingly, we won't know what state he'll be in when he's back.
#Liverpool #isak #know #injuries
6 days ago
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Geno Smith is eager to get back to work for the New York Jets after off-field allegations this offseason had him concerned he could've been a "distraction" to the team.
The 35-year-old quarterback opened his news conference Tuesday after he and his teammates reported for training camp by addressing ******* ault accusations by a woman last month in Davie, Florida. After a short investigation, the case was closed without any charges filed.
"I really hate the fact that, you know, something I was a part of could have been a distraction for this team, my teammates, this organization because a lot of hard work's been put in," Smith said. "And a lot of guys have put a lot of work in for us to be in a good spot as a team. I'm happy that I'm able to put this behind me. I'm looking forward to moving forward and just continuing to build day by day with my guys."
Smith, in his second stint with the Jets after being acquired from Las Vegas in March, said he spoke with coach Aaron Glenn, general manager Darren Mougey and his teammates about the situation but didn't discuss any details. Smith also reportedly had two traffic violations in Florida during the offseason.
"Like I said, we'll put this behind us and we're moving forward," Smith said.
#teammates #Jets
The 35-year-old quarterback opened his news conference Tuesday after he and his teammates reported for training camp by addressing ******* ault accusations by a woman last month in Davie, Florida. After a short investigation, the case was closed without any charges filed.
"I really hate the fact that, you know, something I was a part of could have been a distraction for this team, my teammates, this organization because a lot of hard work's been put in," Smith said. "And a lot of guys have put a lot of work in for us to be in a good spot as a team. I'm happy that I'm able to put this behind me. I'm looking forward to moving forward and just continuing to build day by day with my guys."
Smith, in his second stint with the Jets after being acquired from Las Vegas in March, said he spoke with coach Aaron Glenn, general manager Darren Mougey and his teammates about the situation but didn't discuss any details. Smith also reportedly had two traffic violations in Florida during the offseason.
"Like I said, we'll put this behind us and we're moving forward," Smith said.
#teammates #Jets
7 days ago
Maresca's opening exchange with £116M star Elliot Anderson has been caught by in-house media
The Man City manager told Anderson he can call him "anything, anything" at any time
Maresca urged Anderson to "enjoy this moment" before pre-season gets underway
The opening exchange between Enzo Maresca and his first signing as Manchester City manager has been revealed by the club's in-house media team.
Anderson joined Manchester City from Nottingham Forest earlier this month in a deal worth £116 million, making him the costliest signing in the club's history and briefly setting a new British transfer record.
#House #manager
The Man City manager told Anderson he can call him "anything, anything" at any time
Maresca urged Anderson to "enjoy this moment" before pre-season gets underway
The opening exchange between Enzo Maresca and his first signing as Manchester City manager has been revealed by the club's in-house media team.
Anderson joined Manchester City from Nottingham Forest earlier this month in a deal worth £116 million, making him the costliest signing in the club's history and briefly setting a new British transfer record.
#House #manager
10 days ago
In case one lives under a rock, the Philadelphia 76ers landed LeBron James in free agency. The future Hall of Famer, 41, is set to enter his 24th season in the league, but he is still one of the game's best after averaging 20.9 points, 7.2 ****** ists, and 6.1 rebounds in the 2025-26 season. His presence immediately transforms the Sixers in so many ways.
Let's just start with his versatility. James can play all five positions on the floor and can still stuff a box score no matter where he's placed in terms of his position and whoever is on the floor with him. The way James can just grab a rebound and immediately take it the other way and start a transition opportunity is going to be important for this group to take advantage of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe for easy buckets.
Another thing that stands out is when Joel Embiid inevitably has to miss games. The presence of James makes it easy at the center spot now. James can now slide to the 5 in some lineups to replace Embiid as he can help Adem Bona and Ariel Hukporti fill the void. James will be able to play that spot and continue to play at a high level as there will be plenty of nights when he will have the mismatch, even at this stage of his career.
Shooting will be somewhat of an issue as it isn't like James lights it up from 3-point range, and Embiid isn't a knockdown shooter, but Maxey, Edgecombe, and, at times, Jaylen Brown can pick up the slack from there. The Sixers should still be able to have enough ****** ing with the lineup thanks to those three and they should be able to find efficiency and a groove with those lineups.
James is the ultimate player to have on the floor as he is the Queen piece on the chessboard. Coach Nick Nurse and his staff will have plenty of ways to use him on the floor and in different lineup combinations. There will be times he's bringing the ball up, or playing off the ball on the wing, as well as playing up front, and he will be effective in every spot. Truly. There isn't anything James can't do in this game, even when considering where he's at in his career.
#floor #isn 't #sixers #maxey
Let's just start with his versatility. James can play all five positions on the floor and can still stuff a box score no matter where he's placed in terms of his position and whoever is on the floor with him. The way James can just grab a rebound and immediately take it the other way and start a transition opportunity is going to be important for this group to take advantage of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe for easy buckets.
Another thing that stands out is when Joel Embiid inevitably has to miss games. The presence of James makes it easy at the center spot now. James can now slide to the 5 in some lineups to replace Embiid as he can help Adem Bona and Ariel Hukporti fill the void. James will be able to play that spot and continue to play at a high level as there will be plenty of nights when he will have the mismatch, even at this stage of his career.
Shooting will be somewhat of an issue as it isn't like James lights it up from 3-point range, and Embiid isn't a knockdown shooter, but Maxey, Edgecombe, and, at times, Jaylen Brown can pick up the slack from there. The Sixers should still be able to have enough ****** ing with the lineup thanks to those three and they should be able to find efficiency and a groove with those lineups.
James is the ultimate player to have on the floor as he is the Queen piece on the chessboard. Coach Nick Nurse and his staff will have plenty of ways to use him on the floor and in different lineup combinations. There will be times he's bringing the ball up, or playing off the ball on the wing, as well as playing up front, and he will be effective in every spot. Truly. There isn't anything James can't do in this game, even when considering where he's at in his career.
#floor #isn 't #sixers #maxey
10 days ago
DETROIT — The final field for the final Rocket Classic is set.
The PGA Tour announced Friday night the 141 players who are committed to teeing it up at Detroit Golf Club next week, when the eighth and final Rocket Classic will be played from July 30-Aug. 2.
There were no major changes with the final list of PGA Tour player commitments, from previous announcements, as the field continues to be highlighted by four players inside the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking, eight in the top 20, 21 in the top 50, and more than half of the top 100. There are 10 major champions. The field is arguably the best in the history of the Rocket Classic, and certainly the best since rival LIV Golf began playing and poaching in 2022.
Headliners include Jordan Spieth, Xander Schauffele and Brooks Koepka, all playing the Rocket for the first time, as well as world No. 3 Cameron Young, No. 5 Russell Henley, No. 7 Chris Gotterup and No. 9 Wyndham Clark, who won this year's U.S. Open. Michael Kim, world No. 57 who shot golf's magic number, 59, at the 3M Open on Friday, also is in.
World No. 24 Ryan Gerard was the lone notable new name on Friday's entry list, while Matt Kuchar was the lone notable absence from the previous commitments.
#rocket #final #classic
The PGA Tour announced Friday night the 141 players who are committed to teeing it up at Detroit Golf Club next week, when the eighth and final Rocket Classic will be played from July 30-Aug. 2.
There were no major changes with the final list of PGA Tour player commitments, from previous announcements, as the field continues to be highlighted by four players inside the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking, eight in the top 20, 21 in the top 50, and more than half of the top 100. There are 10 major champions. The field is arguably the best in the history of the Rocket Classic, and certainly the best since rival LIV Golf began playing and poaching in 2022.
Headliners include Jordan Spieth, Xander Schauffele and Brooks Koepka, all playing the Rocket for the first time, as well as world No. 3 Cameron Young, No. 5 Russell Henley, No. 7 Chris Gotterup and No. 9 Wyndham Clark, who won this year's U.S. Open. Michael Kim, world No. 57 who shot golf's magic number, 59, at the 3M Open on Friday, also is in.
World No. 24 Ryan Gerard was the lone notable new name on Friday's entry list, while Matt Kuchar was the lone notable absence from the previous commitments.
#rocket #final #classic
11 days ago
New York Liberty star guard Sabrina Ionescu clarified on July 22 that she never officially received an invitation to defend her ******* le in this year’s WNBA 3-point Contest and was surprised by reports that it was her choice not to participate.
In a press conference ahead of WNBA All-Star weekend, Ionescu said she was blindsided by media headlines suggesting she had declined an offer to participate. She emphasized her eagerness to compete whenever given the opportunity, but reiterated that she could not turn down an invitation she never received.
“I can’t decline an offer that I officially didn’t get invited to,” Ionescu said. “So I was pretty surprised to see that. Never got invited. Whether it's against Steph Curry or in the W, I always go out and try to beat my record every single time I step onto the court. I take pride in competing at the highest level, and I love representing the Liberty and the league in these contests. I just wanted to set the record straight – that rumor was simply false.”
Though she isn’t taking part in this year’s contest, Ionescu said she was excited to watch the event and to see who will become the new champion.
To Ionescu’s claim that she never received an invite, the WNBA responded with a statement saying, “Our general process is to reach out to agents to determine a player's interest, and some accept and some decline."
#year
In a press conference ahead of WNBA All-Star weekend, Ionescu said she was blindsided by media headlines suggesting she had declined an offer to participate. She emphasized her eagerness to compete whenever given the opportunity, but reiterated that she could not turn down an invitation she never received.
“I can’t decline an offer that I officially didn’t get invited to,” Ionescu said. “So I was pretty surprised to see that. Never got invited. Whether it's against Steph Curry or in the W, I always go out and try to beat my record every single time I step onto the court. I take pride in competing at the highest level, and I love representing the Liberty and the league in these contests. I just wanted to set the record straight – that rumor was simply false.”
Though she isn’t taking part in this year’s contest, Ionescu said she was excited to watch the event and to see who will become the new champion.
To Ionescu’s claim that she never received an invite, the WNBA responded with a statement saying, “Our general process is to reach out to agents to determine a player's interest, and some accept and some decline."
#year
11 days ago
Evy Leibfarth climbed out of her boat into a throng of family, coaches and teammates — all of whom took turns embracing the home-country star.
Leibfarth made history Thursday afternoon in Oklahoma City, becoming the first American woman to medal in kayak slalom at a world championship since 2003 — the year before Leibfarth, 22, was born.
"A little bit of disbelief," Leibfarth said when asked how it felt. "Going into this event, I definitely knew that I had it in me to do it, but of course putting it on on race day is a whole different game. You have the conditions, the course out there is really hard and then competing against all the top ladies in the world. I'm really proud of myself and my team for making this happen."
Australian legend Jessica Fox took gold in the women's kayak final at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships. Great Britain's Kimberley Woods won bronze.
"They're some of my biggest idols but also girls I call friends," Leibfarth said of Fox and Woods, "so that's really special, too."
#World #course #thursday #oklahoma
Leibfarth made history Thursday afternoon in Oklahoma City, becoming the first American woman to medal in kayak slalom at a world championship since 2003 — the year before Leibfarth, 22, was born.
"A little bit of disbelief," Leibfarth said when asked how it felt. "Going into this event, I definitely knew that I had it in me to do it, but of course putting it on on race day is a whole different game. You have the conditions, the course out there is really hard and then competing against all the top ladies in the world. I'm really proud of myself and my team for making this happen."
Australian legend Jessica Fox took gold in the women's kayak final at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships. Great Britain's Kimberley Woods won bronze.
"They're some of my biggest idols but also girls I call friends," Leibfarth said of Fox and Woods, "so that's really special, too."
#World #course #thursday #oklahoma
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Southampton's Utilita Bowl will host its first Ashes Test in 2027 and become the tenth UK ground to hold a men’s Ashes fixture.
The series is set to begin at Trent Bridge on Friday, 18 June – the first time since 2015 that Edgbaston has not hosted the opening Ashes Test in the UK.
Lord’s will then host the second Test from 30 June, with Edgbaston taking the third on 8 July. The Utilita Bowl will stage the fourth match from 21 July with the final Test at the Kia Oval scheduled to start on 29 July.
Manchester’s Old Trafford and Headingley in Leeds were not selected to host matches in the 2027 series, but have been chosen to feature in the 2031 edition.
England are scheduled to face Pakistan in a five-match ODI series from 15-26 May before finalising their Ashes preparations in a one-off Test against Bangladesh at Lord's from 28 May.
#host
The series is set to begin at Trent Bridge on Friday, 18 June – the first time since 2015 that Edgbaston has not hosted the opening Ashes Test in the UK.
Lord’s will then host the second Test from 30 June, with Edgbaston taking the third on 8 July. The Utilita Bowl will stage the fourth match from 21 July with the final Test at the Kia Oval scheduled to start on 29 July.
Manchester’s Old Trafford and Headingley in Leeds were not selected to host matches in the 2027 series, but have been chosen to feature in the 2031 edition.
England are scheduled to face Pakistan in a five-match ODI series from 15-26 May before finalising their Ashes preparations in a one-off Test against Bangladesh at Lord's from 28 May.
#host
