Xander Schauffele has held the lead after each round of the 2024 PGA Championship. This will be his first time sharing it thanks to Collin Morikawa, who bested him by one in the final group during Saturday’s third round. Headed into Sunday’s final round, the two former American Ryder Cup teammates are tied at 15-under, sharing a one-shot lead at the top of a very crowded leaderboard. 13 players are within five shots of them. Morikawa, Schauffele Go Back And Forth, Stay On Top http://gty.im/2153594380 Morikawa birdied the par five finishing hole at Valhalla Golf Club to card a four…
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Rory McIlroy filed for divorce in Florida on Monday, just days before embarking on his pursuit of an elusive fifth major championship. Amid a two tournament winning streak, McIlroy was already making headlines ahead of the 2024 PGA Championship. Sandwich those wins around a failed attempt for reinstatement on the PGA Tour’s Policy Board and the media coverage was swirling rapidly. The announcement timing fuels already big flames. How will all of these distractions affect Rory heading into the PGA Championship? McIlroy’s Divorce Filing, Timing, Will Drive Speculation http://gty.im/2152539638 McIlroy and his soon-to-be former wife, Erica Stoll, have been married…
Jordan Spieth will pursue his career grand slam this week at the 2024 PGA Championship. It’ll be his seventh attempt at history. He would be just the sixth golfer to ever accomplish the rarity, joining a very small and special group of golfers. Only Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gary Player, Gene Sarazen, and Ben Hogan have done it. If Spieth pulls it off, he will cement his legacy and secure a place in golf history far beyond what his age or win totals warrant. Will he be able to get the job done? Spieth’s Shot At History Overshadowed By McIlroy…
PGA Championship week is here! Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky will host the major for a fourth time and the tour must be thrilled due to the robust amount of storylines. With concerns over the fanbase shriveling in the game’s currently fractured state, the PGA Tour must be hopeful for a viewership win this week. They have ample television coverage slated on ESPN and are in a prime position to capitalize on the current state of affairs. Who will win this year’s tournament? 2024 PGA Championship Favorites To Win http://gty.im/2152905899 Rory McIlroy won the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail…
Rory McIlroy was masterful in his Sunday march to victory at the Wells Fargo Championship. It came as no surprise given his history with the course and event. Rory already had three wins there. He easily charged back from a two-shot deficit to overtake Xander Schauffele, firing a final-round six-under-par 65 to win by five. McIlroy also won his last start, the Zurich Classic, a team event played with fellow countryman, Shane Lowry. McIlroy Sprints To The Finish http://gty.im/2152121077 McIlroy started the day a shot behind the leader, Schauffele, who shot an even-par 71 in the final round. The two…
New York Giants rookie minicamp got underway this week at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This special time of year brings fans, coaches, executives, and us media together in spirit. And it also brings hope. Each little happening and player quote could be an indicator of something greater. And day one provided one, courtesy of New York Giants second round pick, Tyler Nubin. How will Nubin fare during his first NFL Training Camp? New York Giants Vision For Nubin’s Future http://gty.im/1739857475 The New York Giants drafted Tyler Nubin, a safety out of the University of Minnesota,…
The Denver Nuggets dominated Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves from start to finish. The result was a 27-point blowout, 117-90, win on the road that may have saved their season. After dropping the first two games of the series at home, the Denver Nuggets were faced with a must-win game in a hostile, frenzied environment at the Target Center in Minneapolis. They were prepared from the jump. How will this game impact the rest of the series? Denver Nuggets Find Their Championship Mettle http://gty.im/1313400339 The Denver Nuggets came out on a mission Friday…
Rory McIlroy is golf’s new lightning rod. Thwarted in his attempt to return to the PGA Tour policy board Wednesday, Rory joined the transaction committee the very next day. The former has a vote in matters concerning the tour’s future, while the latter is simply consulted. Webb Simpson was going to relinquish his post to McIlroy, but according to Rory, a ‘subset’ of players were “uncomfortable” with that. McIlroy Not Taking It Personal http://gty.im/1441595682 McIlroy, speaking ahead of the Wells Fargo Championship in North Carolina, was transparent in sharing his assessment with reporters: “It got pretty complicated and pretty messy,…
The PGA Tour may have a strong field for their sixth of eight signature events, the Wells Fargo Championship, but historically speaking, the most significant story in golf this week is Nelly Korda’s pursuit of the LPGA Tour’s record for most consecutive wins. She has won her last five starts, tying her with Annika Sorenstam and Nancy Lopez for most all-time. Korda tees it up at the Cognizant Founders Cup in New Jersey on Thursday. Korda’s Recent Run http://gty.im/2148003902 Korda captured her second major championship and fifth tournament in a row two weeks ago at The Chevron Championship. She took…
The Milwaukee Bucks got waxed in Indiana last night to lose their first round series to the Indiana Pacers, four games to two. Despite Damian Lillard being back in the lineup, the Pacers took care of business at home to get their first playoff series win since 2014. They’ll now move on to face the New York Knicks in the second round. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks will enter the offseason much earlier than anyone had anticipated. 2021 Milwaukee Bucks Champs Inspired Hope in Game 5 http://gty.im/1431735717 The Milwaukee Bucks were dominant in game 5 on Tuesday night. And they did…
Tiger Woods plans to play in the 124th United States Open on a special exemption issued by the United States Golf Association. Woods has lifetime exemptions at the Masters and PGA Championship due to his multiple wins at each major. He is also exempt to play the Open Championship until the age of 60 as a past champion. The U.S. Open, however, was a different story. Their past champions are only exempt for 15 years. How will Woods fare this year at the tournament? Tiger Woods Grateful For The Opportunity http://gty.im/1807685933 Woods, a three-time winner of the event, last won…
It’s Lakers vs. Nuggets in Denver tonight for a battle that could determine this year’s NBA champion. LeBron James and Anthony Davis lead their squad back into the Mile High City for this do-or-die elimination game. Down 3-1, the World Champion Denver Nuggets, led by two-time-MVP Nikola Jokic, can send the 2020 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers home for the second straight year by defending their home floor, just as they did in games 1 and 2. URGENCY Time is of the essence for both teams, though the context is different for each. For Denver, their second round opponent, if…
On a beautiful April evening in Michigan, a mere stone’s throw from Ford Field, home of the city’s beloved Lions, Detroit hosted its first-ever NFL Draft. Once a mere necessity for the NFL, the last Thursday in April has turned into a spectacle rivaling the Super Bowl. And with the host city’s team finally being relevant in the Super Bowl era, the timing couldn’t have been more perfect for their first shot at hosting. PRE-DRAFT SPECTACLE FEATURES EMINEM http://gty.im/2150218207 NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, came out to major boos, which happens every year at the draft. And then Eminem came on…
