Somehow, the PGA Championship got done on schedule Jimmy Walker celebrates as he wins the 2016 PGA Championship. (Getty Images) SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Do you believe in miracles? We’re about a four-hour drive south of Lake Placid, but this was the Miracle in Mud. The PGA Championship finished on schedule on Sunday at Baltusrol’s Lower Course, with Jimmy Walker picking up his first major title … [Read more...]
Marlins walk-off celebration involves player losing his jersey
Marlins walk-off celebration involves player losing his jersey Teams celebrate walk-offs in various ways. All of them involve a huddle at home plate, but some clubs add small changes on top of that to make the celebration their own. Some of those include: knocking your teammates down with a monstrous leap, taking a jump shot with your helmet and covering your teammate in chocolate syrup … [Read more...]
Patience pays off at last for PGA champion Jimmy Walker
Patience pays off at last for PGA champion Jimmy Walker Your browser does not support iframes. SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Two weeks ago, Jimmy Walker was sitting alone in a rented house in Scotland, watching as his housemates—guys by the names of Spieth, Fowler, and Dufner—were winding their way through the final two rounds of the British Open. Walker was the only one of their house, which also … [Read more...]
Carmelo to continue record Olympic basketball career in Rio (Yahoo Sports)
Carmelo to continue record Olympic basketball career in Rio (Yahoo Sports) HOUSTON (AP) -- Carmelo Anthony was the first player Jerry Colangelo talked to about joining a new U.S. national basketball team program. Now, he's the last one standing. … [Read more...]
Olympics soccer preview and transfer rumors: World Soccer Talk Podcast
Olympics soccer preview and transfer rumors: World Soccer Talk Podcast Welcome to the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, the longest running soccer podcast on the planet (since 2006). In this episode, host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kris Heneage to briefly preview the Olympics soccer tournament that starts later this week, as well as to discuss the latest transfer rumors and … [Read more...]
Chronicles of Stanley: Daley, Kunitz keep it low key; West Kelowna celebrates Schultz
Chronicles of Stanley: Daley, Kunitz keep it low key; West Kelowna celebrates Schultz The Chronicles of Stanley is an occasional series this summer that tracks the Pittsburgh Penguins as they each get their special alone time with the Stanley Cup. Time to hit the road! (Bladworth SK) #stanleycup @penguins @NHL @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/ffpDs1fiWr — Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) … [Read more...]
DeAndre Hopkins' ends his short holdout, reports to camp
DeAndre Hopkins' ends his short holdout, reports to camp DeAndre Hopkins wasn’t ready to dig in for the long haul. The Houston Texans’ star receiver held out of training camp on Saturday but then relented quickly, saying in a statement on Sunday he’d be reporting to camp. After a brief holdout, DeAndre Hopkins will report to Texans camp (AP) Hopkins still is not happy with the state of … [Read more...]
Uncle of Floyd Mayweather Jr. reported missing in Las Vegas (The Associated Press)
Uncle of Floyd Mayweather Jr. reported missing in Las Vegas (The Associated Press) Las Vegas police say boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s uncle and longtime trainer is missing. Roger Mayweather was last seen around 3 p.m. Saturday less than a mile away from Mayweather Boxing Club. Roger Mayweather, who is 5-foot-7 and 160 pounds, was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue sweatpants … [Read more...]
The Latest: Uncle, trainer of Floyd Mayweather Jr. found (The Associated Press)
The Latest: Uncle, trainer of Floyd Mayweather Jr. found (The Associated Press) Las Vegas police say the uncle and longtime trainer of boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been found safe after being missing overnight. Authorities say 55-year-old Roger Mayweather was located Sunday morning and was reunited with his family. Roger Mayweather was last seen Saturday afternoon less than a mile away … [Read more...]
Koepka thriving at PGA Championship despite painful ankle injury
Koepka thriving at PGA Championship despite painful ankle injury Brooks Koepka is in contention to win the PGA Championship despite an ankle injury. (Getty Images) SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — This is major, and it’s a good thing for Brooks Koepka. Koepka is in contention at the PGA Championship as it slips and slides to a muddy, potentially on-schedule finish on Sunday. At 9 under par through three … [Read more...]