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How Scottie Scheffler’s not-so-secret weapon got him out of a putting rut

To Tiger Woods, the 106th US PGA Championship is simple enough. “If he putts decent, he wins. If he putts great, he blows away the field. If he has a bad putting week, he contends. The ball-striking is that good.” “He” is Scottie Scheffler, that supreme being who for a few months has been operating in a different realm, with four wins and a second ...

Vasseur: F1 Miami shows Red Bull is 'no longer in its comfort zone'

Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur says McLaren's Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix win is the latest sign that Red Bull is "not anymore in the comfort zone" of 2023.

How Mercedes is going "all in" as first F1 upgrade steps appears in Miami

Mercedes brought a new floor and edge wing arrangement to Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix, as it embarks on an upgrade push to extract more performance from its W15.

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Vikings deemed likely to move on from former first-round pick

The Minnesota Vikings are "likely to move on" from former first-round pick safety Lewis Cine.

WRC Portugal: Ogier responds to Tanak challenge to lead into final day

Sebastien Ogier responded to a challenge from Ott Tanak on Saturday afternoon to lead Rally Portugal into the final day of the fifth round of the World Rally Championship.

MotoGP French GP: Martin smashes lap record for pole in crash-strewn qualifying

MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin obliterated the lap record at Le Mans to take French Grand Prix pole despite falling in a crash-strewn qualifying.

Mauricio Pochettino speaks on leaving Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino admitted "it would not be the end of the world" if he left Chelsea this summer. The Blues manager believes it is not just up to Chelsea's owners to make a decision on his future, and that he will also have a say on where he will be next season.

Lietz "had no idea" last-lap WEC Spa move was for LMGT3 victory

Manthey Porsche driver Richard Lietz admitted he did not realise his final-lap winning move in Saturday's disrupted World Endurance Championship race at Spa was for the LMGT3 class lead.

America's oldest cowboy: Incredible comeback story of bull rider

Clayton Savage, 37, started competing at rodeos two decades ago, rising rapidly through the circuit to reach the National Finals. But then a series of injuries knocked him out of the game.

Mikel Arteta: I would have taken Arsenal's current position at start of season

Mikel Arteta insists he would have accepted Arsenal's position in the Premier League title race heading into the final two weeks of the season had he been offered it at the start of the campaign - even though the destination of the trophy is not in their hands. The Gunners sit top of the table heading into the penultimate weekend of the season and face a trip to out-of-sorts Manchester United on Sunday before hosting Everton on the final day. However, they could win both of those games and still not end a 20-year wait for a league title as Manchester City will usurp them if they win all of the three fixtures they have left to play.

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Quartararo: France “first race this year that I feel competitive” in MotoGP

Yamaha MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo says he is “happy” with his French Grand Prix despite a late crash “because it’s the first race this year that I feel I’m competitive”.

Wehrlein: Formula E Berlin contact with Dennis "should not happen"

Pascal Wehrlein believes contact “should not happen” between cars using Porsche’s Formula E powertrain after several incidents between himself and Andretti’s Jake Dennis during the second Berlin E-Prix.

WRC Promoter sets “clear roadmap” for 2026 USA event

The WRC Promoter has delivered its promotional strategy plan to key stakeholders which features a “clear road map” to include the USA on the 2026 calendar.

Former chess champion Garry Kasparov is a wanted man in Russia

The IDF announces the names of four soldiers who died in combat in Gaza

The IDF released the names of four soldiers who died in combat in northern Gaza, the IDF reported on Friday. The names of the soldiers are Itay Levni, Yosef Dasa, Armias Mekuria, and Daniel Levi. All four were 19 years old and were fighters in Battalion 931 of the Nahal Brigade. In addition to the four soldiers who died, an officer and another sold...

Jota WEC Spa victory "proof" of 963 programme, says Porsche

Victory for the privateer Porsche Jota squad in Saturday’s Spa 6 Hours World Endurance Championship round has been hailed as “proof of the 963 programme” by the German manufacturer.

Bundesliga 2023-24 Prize Money: How Much Will Bayer Leverkusen Pocket This Year?

One of the grandest football leagues in the world, the Bundesliga is now in its endgame for the ongoing season. A season that was filled with some riveting football action and will draw to a close in the upcoming weekend. If you’ve been as engulfed by the current season as we were, here is everything you need to know about Bundesliga 2023-24’s final matchday: Date: 18 May Venue(s) for the final matchday: Berlin, Sinsheim, Wolfsburg, Leverkusen,...

Giants legends Lawrence Taylor, Ottis Anderson speak at Donald Trump rally

New York Giants legends Lawrence Taylor and Ottis "O.J." Anderson made surprise appearances on Saturday in Wildwood, New Jersey, taking the stage at Donald Trump's campaign rally. The pair were welcomed to the microphone by the former president and received a rousing ovation…

Easiest NFL schedules 2024: 5 teams with easiest schedule breakdown

A pair of NFC South teams boast the easiest 2024 schedules, based on opponent winning percentage.

£51.6m Man Utd bid to be accepted, with signing of dominant defender ON through ‘verbal pact’

Juventus will accept a £51.6m bid from Man Utd for dominant centre-back Gleison Bremer, with various reports detailing why a transfer is possible and how much the Brazilian would earn at Old Trafford

BTCC Brands Hatch: Taylor-Smith and Chilton top practice

Aron Taylor-Smith and Tom Chilton stole the thunder from the expected British Touring Car Championship title contenders by leading the way in free practice at Brands Hatch.

Bagnaia: Ducati still chasing answers to "dangerous" French MotoGP sprint issue

Francesco Bagnaia says Ducati’s MotoGP squad is still seeking answers for the “dangerous” issue that forced him to retire from the French Grand Prix sprint.

US House Judiciary Committee chairman opens probe into F1’s Andretti rejection

The chairman of the United States' House Judiciary Committee has opened a probe into Liberty Media’s denial of Andretti’s entry into Formula 1 in an escalation of political interest.

Miami needs bigger DRS to make racing more exciting, says Stella

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella reckons the length of the DRS zone at the Miami Grand Prix was too short, citing the time loss in the low-speed sections.

Neuville stunned by almost “impossible” result in WRC Rally Portugal

Thierry Neuville believes he achieved the almost “impossible” by scoring a Rally Portugal podium that helped extend his World Rally Championship lead to 24 points over Elfyn Evans.

Verstappen not a fan of F1 superlicence points system blocking Antonelli

World champion Max Verstappen says he does not support the current points system used to grant Formula 1 superlicences.

The big question F1 Academy faces as pecking order begins to form

OPINION: With the F1 Academy now two events into its second season, a pecking order is beginning to appear and this means one of the biggest questions will begin to be asked for title contenders – what next?

Sainz "could have won" F1 Miami GP by pitting one lap later

Ferrari Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz believes he could have won the Miami Grand Prix had he pitted one lap later than he did.

John Mozeliak opens the door to be fired alongside Oli Marmol

Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak expressed the need for and reality of accountability in St. Louis, which may inadvertently put him on the hot seat right beside Oli Marmol.

Polesitting Ferrari disqualified after WEC Spa qualifying

Ferrari has lost pole position for the third round of the World Endurance Championship at Spa after its #50 499P Le Mans Hypercar was discovered to be underweight after qualifying.

Martin’s 2024 MotoGP form giving him “some power” in contract talks

Pramac’s Jorge Martin says his current MotoGP form will give him “some power” in contract talks for 2025 after extending his championship lead in the French Grand Prix sprint.

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Liverpool XI vs Aston Villa: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Liverpool XI vs Aston Villa: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today - Diogo Jota remains a key doubt as Jurgen Klopp takes final Reds away trip

Ferrari's major F1 upgrade package revealed in Fiorano test

Ferrari debuted a significant upgrade package during a filming day at its Fiorano test circuit on Friday and will introduce it in Formula 1's Emilia Romagna GP next week.

Notre Dame Defensive Back Micah Bell Announces SEC Transfer

Former Notre Dame cornerback Micah Bell appears to be SEC bound. On Sunday, Bell announced his decision to commit to the Vanderbilt Commodores after one season in South Bend. Last month, he penned a lengthy goodbye to fans of the Fighting Irish, thanking them for a memorable season. I want to thank ...

Erik ten Hag hopes 'common sense' prevails when deciding his Man Utd future

Credit: MUTV Under-fire manager Erik ten Hag is confident "common sense" will prevail as Manchester United's decision-makers consider his future. The injury-hit Red Devils suffered a club-record 13th defeat of a Premier League season on Monday night, with the 4-0 hammering at Crystal Palace the nadir of an increasingly poor season. Eighth-placed United now limp into Sunday's clash against table-topping Arsenal, then have two further league games before attention turns to the FA Cup final.

Harry and Meghan champion Invictus Game in Nigeria

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived in Nigeria on Friday to champion the Invictus Games and support mental health for young people affected by conflicts. Nigeria was among the nations that took part in last year's edition of the games.

Rory McIlroy eagles from bunker in final round masterclass to win Wells Fargo Championship

Rory McIlroy produced a burst of outrageous golf to send himself to the PGA Championship in Valhalla – the scene of his most recent major triumph – looking more confident than ever of finally ending his 10-year majorless run. With a 65 – that would have been so much more destructive had he not taken a double-bogey on the last – McIlroy reduced Xand...

Dortmund vs. Real Madrid: the Champions League final's first major controversy

Martin "doesn't have anything to demonstrate" to Ducati after French GP win

Jorge Martin says he doesn’t need to do anything to further “demonstrate” to Ducati that he is deserving of a factory MotoGP seat in 2025.

Marquez “angry with myself” after Le Mans MotoGP Q1 exit

Marc Marquez says he is “angry with myself” for qualifying a lowly 13th at the MotoGP French Grand Prix as he was “not convinced” on the Ducati to be fast.

Piastri given encouragement from McLaren F1 upgrades after Norris win

Oscar Piastri believes the pace shown by McLaren team-mate Lando Norris in winning the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix is an "encouraging sign" for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

2024 Wells Fargo Championship prize money payouts for each PGA Tour player

It pays to play well on the PGA Tour. Just ask this week’s winner, Rory McIlroy. The 35-year-old won the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on Sunday at 17 under by five shots to secure his 26th win on the PGA Tour a

Fuming Herta says team-mate Ericsson raced him “like an ass”

Andretti Global’s erstwhile IndyCar points leader Colton Herta accused his team-mate Marcus Ericsson of racing him “like an ass” at Indianapolis on Saturday.

Berlin E-Prix: Da Costa seals Porsche home win after beating Cassidy

Antonio Felix da Costa claimed victory at Porsche’s home event in the weekend’s second Berlin E-Prix, as Formula E championship leader Nick Cassidy extended his points lead.

Flyers goaltender suspended from international play for three years

The International Ice Hockey Federation has levied sanctions against the goaltender, KHL club CSKA Moskva and the Russian Ice Hockey Federation.

Hulkenberg: Komatsu "gave everything" to keep me at Haas in F1 2025

Nico Hulkenberg says new Haas principal Ayao Komatsu “fought” and “gave everything” in his bid to keep him at the American Formula 1 team in 2025.

Guti Haz: A look at the legendary Real Madrid midfielder