Former champion Matt Fitzpatrick fired a bogey-free eight-under-par 63 on Friday to surge to a one-stroke lead over Victor Hovland at the US PGA Tour RBC Heritage.England’s Fitzpatrick, who holidayed on Hilton Head Island as a youngster, conjured eight birdies at Harbour Town Golf Links, including runs of three in…

Nathaniel Collins suffered the first defeat of his professional career in a WBC world eliminator rematch with Cristobal Lorente in Glasgow.Fighting in front of a home crowd at The Hydro, a split decision went against the 29-year-old, the Spaniard winning by an odd 115-112, 115-112, 111-116 margin.AdvertisementThe featherweight pair had…

TORONTO (AP) — Sidney Crosby is seen by his peers as the NHL player most likely to become a head coach, according to the National Hockey League Players’ Association’s annual player poll released Friday.The 38-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins captain topped the category with 10.3% of the vote, followed by Minnesota’s Nick…

The Atlanta Braves have not lost any of their first six series of the season, the last team in the majors who can make that claim.They’re atop the NL East at 12-7 and are now taking aim at the two-time defending division champions in the Philadelphia Phillies for a three-game…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Kevin Durant first faced each other in the playoffs way back in 2012, when the Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder to win James’ first NBA championship.The superstars met again in 2017 and 2018, and Durant’s Golden State Warriors beat James’ Cleveland…

With the 2026 NFL Draft upon us, the Cincinnati Bengals could very easily take a safety at some point in the three-day event.Whether it’s someone like getting Caleb Downs in Round 1 to become an instant starter or taking someone in the latter rounds to develop behind Bryan Cook and…

When it comes to sponsorships and partnerships, endorsements and testimonials, perhaps no one in NASCAR today works harder than Joey Logano. Now, he’s picked up a partnership with an iconic brand that used to be with Dale Earnhardt Jr.Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche is teaming up with Joey Logano. The…

There was sky blue smoke coming from the Darwen End. After 25 years, Coventry City’s exile was over. There have been times in the past quarter of a century when it has felt never-ending, points when they trailed at Ewood Park when it looked like it would be extended for…

TARZANA, Calif. — LPGA Tour commissioner Craig Kessler has been on the West Coast swing just like the players, participating in pro-ams and tournament parties. He’s talking with golfers and sponsors in his first time at tournaments in Arizona, the Bay Area, Nevada and Los Angeles since taking the helm…

After back-to-back heavyweight weekends, boxing is back to its bread-and-butter schedule over the next few days as we put talk of Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury negotiations on ice.Pah, who are we kidding?AdvertisementDespite being five or six years past its prime sell-by date, the long-awaited “Battle of Britain” is once…

Audi’s Five-Cylinder Not Dead Yet? Europe Might Get Hybrid Version Audi could hybridize the five-cylinder engine to keep it on sale in Europe.   The 2.5-liter five-cylinder does not meet Europe’s new emissions regulations.   Audi’s five-cylinder engine is dead in Europe. Emissions regulations have made it difficult for the…

The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs have arrived! This year, the reigning NHL champions, the Florida Panthers, were shut out of the postseason, making room for a new name on this year’s trophy. The first round of games is scheduled to begin this weekend. The playoffs will be broadcast daily across…