The two best things to come out of Scotland are golf and economic theory. Adam Smith, born in Kirkcaldy in 1723, formalized the mechanics of supply and demand in The Wealth of Nations, writing, “It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.”Smith didn’t mention golf facility operators and tee times specifically, but of course his “invisible hand” sets prices there, too.AdvertisementWhy is this so topical for America in 2026? The huzzah records of the post-COVID golf boom—the National Golf Foundation reports…
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Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference)Oklahoma City; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDTLINE: Thunder -15.5; over/under is 209.5AdvertisementWESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Thunder lead series 1-0BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Thunder won the last matchup 108-90 on Wednesday, led by 24 points from Chet Holmgren. LeBron James led the Lakers with 27.The Thunder are 41-11 in Western Conference games. Oklahoma City ranks fifth in the Western Conference in rebounding with…
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Near the end of Tuesday’s telecast of the San Diego Padres’ 10-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants, broadcaster Duane Kuiper tried to look on the bright side of Matt Chapman’s 0-for-4 night.“If it’s any consolation,” Kuiper said, “Chapman’s had the longest out in this game.”AdvertisementThat’s how hard it was to find a positive on a night where the Padres overcame early deficits of 2-0 and 4-1 with a five-run 4th inning off Logan Webb. As the Padres were coming back, starter Walker Buehler (2-2) settled down with three straight shutout innings. By the time a Rafael Devers single and…
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Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (43-27-12, in the Metropolitan Division)Philadelphia; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDTLINE: Hurricanes -164, Flyers +138; over/under is 5.5AdvertisementNHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Hurricanes lead series 2-0BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with…
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Desmond Bane was keeping the Magic alive Wednesday night in a play-in tournament matchup deciding the Eastern Conference’s No. 7 seed. Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey broke his spell.Bane, who scored a valiant 34 points and accounted for four of Orlando’s seven 3s, fueled a comeback that nearly erased an…
According to ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. (subscription), the Indianapolis Colts will select Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. with the 47th overall pick (2nd round) in his latest 2-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft:47. Indianapolis ColtsAnthony Hill Jr., LB, TexasWith no first-round pick this year, the Colts should be watching the linebacker board…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the Kansas Speedway this weekend for the 41st time since the track first opened 25 years ago. This will be the 27th Cup race at Kansas since the track was repaved in 2012.In four of the past six Kansas races,…
As the initial feelings of anger and devastation at their Champions League quarter-final defeat to Bayern Munich subside, reality will begin to set in for Real Madrid’s players.Their chances of winning silverware this season were already slim, but a late moment of indiscipline from Eduardo Camavinga in Munich, followed by…
LIV Golf joke about imminent demise with reports Saudi Arabia funding has been cut originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The reported imminent demise of LIV Golf hasn’t stopped their social media team from joking about the situation.AdvertisementThere has been…
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Conor Benn was victorious against Regis Prograis on Saturday night, but he failed to make his desired statement in his first fight since leaving promoter Eddie Hearn.Benn was a clear decision winner over Prograis on the Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov undercard, securing three scorecards of 98-92. But in his…
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks extended general manager Kyle Davidson’s contract Wednesday without providing the length of the deal.“We are committing to Kyle to continue the plan he has put in place,” chairman and owner Danny Wirtz said before the team’s season-ending game against San Jose. “We feel confident…
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Forward Alex Condon is returning to Florida for his senior season, giving him a final opportunity to boost his 3-point shooting before making the jump to the NBA.His decision that was announced Wednesday should improve the Gators’ chances of winning another national championship.AdvertisementCondon, a 6-foot-11 Australian, is…
The Ravens traded cornerback Jaire Alexander to the Eagles on Nov. 1, and he stepped away from football on Nov. 12 without playing a game for his new team. The Eagles retain his rights, so if he ever decides to return, it will be with Philadelphia unless the team releases…
NASCAR took Kyle Larson’s No. 5 car to the R&D Center after the Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Following a strong run at Bristol, the sport had a closer inspection of Larson’s vehicle; however, did the Hendrick Motorsports driver receive any penalties?Larson’s No. 5 car had no issues…
