BLAINE, Minn. — Adam Svensson made a 48-foot eagle putt on the closing hole to complete an 11-under 60 on Thursday that gave him a two-shot lead over Sam Stevens and Thorbjorn Olesen after one round of the 3M Open.Svensson also made nine birdies and did not drop a shot in the lowest round in the tournament’s seven-year history. He tied the TPC Twin Cities course record set by Paul Goydos at the 2017 3M Championship on the PGA Tour Champions.Chris Gotterup, who finished third at last week’s Open Championship and won the Scottish Open two weeks ago, was three…
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When Kendrick Lamar’s award-winning “They Not Like Us” song broke out after Team USA’s win over Serbia in the Olympic semifinals last summer, nearly the entire arena sang along to the catchy diss track. But not Steph Curry. The Warriors’ superstar was caught in a viral video unenthused by the song choice while his teammates, including NBA megastar LeBron James, said he “loved it” while others jammed out. “Damn with this song,” Curry said in the video. “It’s not the only song in America.” Some speculated it had something to do with Curry’s close relationship with hip-hop icon Drake, whom…
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Pitcher Jesse Chavez is finally retiring after 18 major league seasons. The right-handed reliever was designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves last week for the third time this season.Chavez, who will turn 42 on Aug. 21, pitched for nine teams during his MLB career. That includes three stints with the Braves, for whom he played the past four seasons. He compiled a 4.67 ERA in 657 appearances (1,142 innings), averaging 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings.AdvertisementIn his final season with Atlanta, Chavez carried a 9.00 ERA in four appearances, allowing eight runs, 14 hits (four of them home runs) and…
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The Hockey News’ NHL summer splash rankings are in full swing, with the Tampa Bay Lightning coming in 25th place.We’re focusing on each NHL team’s off-season, weighing in on the teams that improved, stayed the same and got worse this off-season. We’ll be breaking down all additions and departures, including…
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NASCAR’s announcement Wednesday that it will race on a military base in 2026 filled one spot on next year’s Cup schedule.But many questions remain. Ben Kennedy, NASCAR executive vice president, chief venue & racing innovation officer, said Wednesday that the 2026 Cup schedule should be out in “the next few…
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Charley Hull is competing in this week’s ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open, her first start since withdrawing from the Amundi Evian Championship two weeks ago.Hull was carted off 12 holes into her opening round of the LPGA’s fourth of five majors after twice collapsing.Feeling “80%” better Wednesday at Dundonald Links…
If you’re an elite college football player or prized recruit, you’re going to be paid handsomely to perform moving forward. That’s part of the recruiting process with revenue-sharing and NIL deals now one of the leading enticements when trying to sway a prospective addition’s commitment.Florida-based recruiting analyst Zach Blostein of…
Anyone who’s driven anywhere in America knows how annoying left-lane campers are. But in recent years, states have taken more proactive approaches to reminding drivers about proper road etiquette, with some implementing laws specifically targeting left-lane hogs that slow the flow of traffic. Another state has joined the list: Connecticut.…
Former New York Rangers forward Kaapo Kakko has signed a three-year, $14.25 million contract extension with the Seattle Kraken. The deal comes out at $4.525 million annually. “Getting a contract done with Kaapo was a top priority this summer," Kraken general manager Jason Botterill said. "We knew quickly he'd be a big…
Here's the latest Metsnews and buzz ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline…July 23, 1:10 p.m.As the Mets look to upgrade their rotation ahead of the deadline, they are reportedly among teams who have spoken with the San Diego Padres about right-hander Dylan Cease, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.As…
It may be the middle of summer, but it is time for an NBA offseason report card, as free agency news has petered from a steady flow to a slow trickle. When 40-year-old Chris Paul’s reunion with the Los Angeles Clippers is the biggest story to hit the league, it…
The Dolphins may already have a serious injury at cornerback. According to multiple reports, Artie Burns is feared to have suffered a torn ACL. He will have an MRI to confirm. Burns, 30, signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in March. The veteran corner has 90 games of experience…
College basketball’s 2025 signing class could pass for a United Nations summit.A year after 38 foreign players joined power-conference programs directly from overseas outfits, over 70 international prospects — and perhaps even 80 or more — are expected to be on their way to the high-major ranks once the final…
Everybody happy now?Well, maybe not. Universal acceptance went behind the wall years ago.But I think we can agree that many of you are, at least, less unhappy. Naval Base Coronado, connected by sandbar to downtown San Diego, now joins the ranks of modern NASCAR race hosts, alphabetically slotted between Nashville and…
Liverpool currently have an overabundance of forward players following their summer spending spree.Forward options have been added in the shape of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Hugo Ekitike – and there could be more to come with Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon on the radar.The next phase of Liverpool’s plans…
