The Royal Bank of Canada pledged its fealty to the PGA Tour on Monday.RBC officially re-upped as title sponsor for multi-year deals to remain on the marquee for the RBC Canadian Open and the RBC Heritage, in a deal announced via a PGA Tour release.As ScoreGolf’s Jason Logan put it, the company’s “pledge to the PGA Tour puts to rest any angst or questions regarding the bank’s commitment to the sport, particularly in (Canada) given the enormity of its involvement.” RBC assumed title sponsorship of the Canadian Open in 2008 and in 2011 it rescued the popular Heritage Classic on Hilton…
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MENLO PARK, Calif. – Every step Steph Curry takes running up and around the trails of Edgewood Park in San Mateo County, the same place Jerry Rice famously would sprint what simply became known as “The Hill,” is a race against time that inches him closer to the finish line while chasing another championship. A fifth ring. A chance. More individual accolades can, and will, come for Curry. They’re also happenstance along the process of another chase he’s practically addicted to. Like running through sand dunes a couple years ago, Curry calls the workout his and performance coach Carl Bergstrom’s…
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It’s Wednesday, August 20 and the White Sox (45-81) are in Atlanta to take on the Braves (57-69). Martín Pérez is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Hurston Waldrep for Atlanta.The Braves and White Sox series has been one of the best of the week as the two have combined for 43 runs in two games! Atlanta won Tuesday in 11-10 thrilling fashion, while Chicago took Monday’s matchup 13-9. Sadly, this is the final meeting of the season between the two.Let;s dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis…
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Cal Raleigh autographed a toilet seat for one fan, along with the scores of baseballs and other paraphernalia “The Big Dumper” signed for shrieking Little Leaguers.Raleigh gave the kids a real treat hours later.The Seattle Mariners slugger socked his 47th homer of the season to boost his…
The Toronto Raptors have done what was expected and extended the contract of general manager Bobby Webster, making him the unquestioned head of basketball operations, while not formally hiring a president to replace Masai Ujiri.“Going through this comprehensive process this summer and meeting with external candidates played a critical role…
Wide receiver Hollywood Brown missed an extended period of time this summer with an injury to his ankle and foot, but the Chiefs have him back on the field. Head coach Andy Reid said at a Monday press conference that Brown did some work in practice on Sunday and that…
Austin Dillon notched a season-changing win at Richmond Raceway this past weekend. Alex Bowman came up just short of one himself, as he finished second to the Richard Childress Racing wheelman in Virginia. The No. 48 Chevrolet wheelman wasn’t happy with how it all went down though. Bowman took a…
Max ChestertonBBC Sport journalistA little-known rule proved to be Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze’s undoing on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.His free-kick was ruled out because a Palace player was standing too close to the Chelsea wall.The rule, which was introduced to the laws of the game…
The 2025 Tour Championship brings a close to the FedEx Cup Playoffs race for the season. The top 30 golfers left standing after last week’s BMW Championship will move on to East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta Thursday through Sunday.There’s been changes once again to the ever-evolving Tour Championship over…
The Arizona State University Sun Devils Hockey team picked up a commitment a month ago. It was recently drafted Minnesota Wild defenseman Justin Kipkie.Kipkie, 20, was drafted with the 141st pick in the 2025 NHL Draft by the Wild. The defenseman was recently drafted by the Arizona Coyotes in the…
LAS VEGAS — Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles was ejected from a minor league game on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma after he was nearly hit by an inside pitch and tossed his bat at the pitcher.Las Vegas starter Joey Estes’ first pitch to Robles in the third inning…
Masai Ujiri’s first hire will outlast him with the Toronto Raptors. Bobby Webster was extended by the team Monday, and will remain its general manager, it confirmed.Webster has been with the team since 2013, and was Ujiri’s first hire, per Charania. Webster initially joined the team as its vice president…
Cornerback Michael Ojemudia is returning to the NFL. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Ojemudia is going to sign with the Cowboys. Ojemudia was a 2020 third-round pick by the Broncos, but has most recently been playing in the UFL. Ojemudia appeared in 21 games over three seasons with…
William Byron clinched the NASCAR regular-season championship at Richmond Raceway last weekend, but that’s not the biggest Cup Series standings storyline entering the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway.Fourteen of the 16 postseason spots are occupied, having been taken by drivers who scored at least one victory during…
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