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Scottie Scheffler finally hit the wall

LOUISVILLE — Saturday was a long day for World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Actually, they've all been long days recently. Exactly five weeks ago, Scottie Scheffler was sleeping on the 54-hole lead at the Masters. The last time Scheffler was in that situation, he woke up in tears, so nervous about the prospect of losing the green jacket he dreamed of w...


PGA Championship 2024: Explaining the controversial rules decision that made things messy at Valhalla

LOUISVILLE — Apparently, you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t. While preferred lies have become a weekly routine on the PGA Tour, allowing lift, clean and place at major championships remains taboo. In was just two years ago where Daniel Berger received some flak for asking an Augusta National official if preferred lies would be in effec...


Lynch: Scottie Scheffler’s scandal shows why the PGA Tour has to look elsewhere for much-needed spice

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It was during the 82nd PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club a couple dozen years ago that Stuart Appleby was asked what he’d need to shoot to have a chance to win. “Tiger Woods,” he replied. Most of those competing at the 106th edition t


Usyk crowned undisputed heavyweight world champion with win over Fury

The Ukrainian is the first lineal champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.


Police report reveals details of Scottie Scheffler’s arrest as bus crash victim identified

Police report reveals details of Scottie Scheffler’s arrest as bus crash victim identified - Scheffler faces one Class C felony, which carries a five to 10 year prison term and fines up to $10,000


Ruthless Blues hammer Highlanders in Auckland

The Blues have hammered the Highlanders at Eden Park.


Tiger Woods blames one big factor for missing the cut at PGA Championship

Ultimately, the legendary golfer knows precisely why the two rounds were such a struggle for him.


Erik ten Hag in tug of war between two clubs as both believe he will soon face Man Utd axe

Erik ten Hag is looking for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to show his commitment by offering a new contract - but so far there have been no talks about an extension


Sainz: Ferrari F1 upgrade expectations "completely out of reality"

Carlos Sainz says his Ferrari Formula 1 team's upgrade package for Imola "worked exactly as we expected", calming down the "out of reality" expectations in Italy.


Tsunoda's Imola speed shows Red Bull is right to wait on Perez's F1 future

Red Bull is clear that Sergio Perez holds his Formula 1 destiny post-2024, but his contrasting Imola fortunes so far compared to stable-mate Yuki Tsunoda show why it's waiting.


Scottie Scheffler says ‘stretching in a jail cell was a first’ after arrest at PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler says ‘stretching in a jail cell was a first’ after arrest at PGA Championship - The world number one said one officer had jokingly offered him ‘the full [prison] experience’ and gave him a sandwich as he waited behind bars


'Remember all that he has given to our game': All Blacks great Going dies, aged 80

The proud Northlander redefined halfback play.


Thiago Silva says Chelsea flops would have ROCKS thrown at them in Brazil in brutal parting shot

Thiago Silva will leave Chelsea at the end of the Premier League season and admits their efforts this term haven't been good enough - which would result in a huge backlash back in Brazil


Chelsea agree £56m transfer deal after blowing Barcelona and Bayern Munich out of water

Chelsea are finalising the finer details of an agreement with Palmeiras for 17-year-old Brazilian starlet Estevao Willian, who would not join the Blues until after his 18th birthday


Fourth club enters race for Man Utd's Mason Greenwood as double transfer deal on cards

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has spent the 2023-24 campaign on loan at Getafe, but is now expected to leave Old Trafford permanently over the summer


Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders’ playoff hopes all but gone with reigning champions’ 10th defeat of 2024

The seven-time reigning champions appear certain to miss the playoffs.


All Blacks legend Sid Going remembered by teammate as 'real hero'

When Sir Bryan Williams first saw Sid Going on the field, he was just a schoolboy. The pair would go on to make history together.


Roberto De Zerbi sees potential new role denied after Brighton exit announcement

Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that he'll leave Brighton but a switch to Bayern Munich appears to be off the cards after the German club's chief spoke out against a move


Who won the Preakness Stakes in 2024? Full results, finish order & highlights from the race

Did Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan win the second leg of the Triple Crown, or did a competitor rise to take the prize?


Supercars Perth: Mostert ends Ford's victory drought

Chaz Mostert has taken his maiden win of the 2024 Supercars season after a dominant drive at Wanneroo Raceway in Western Australia.


Crusaders' playoff hopes hang by thread, after penalty try costs dearly against Brumbies

The defending champions need a lot of things to fall their way in the next two weeks.


Klitschko and Shevchenko laud 'historical' win for Ukrainian Usyk

Usyk, who hails from Ukraine, was crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after a gruelling battle in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. Two judges scored the bout 115-113 and 114-113 in Usyk's favour.


Following Phil Foden’s Win, Questions Raised Against FWA Player of the Year Award for Kevin De Bruyne Snub by Ex-Chelsea Star

Manchester City fans have been on cloud nine, with Phil Foden bagging the FWA Player of the Year Award. However, there is a section of fans who have yet to come to terms with the decision. Many fans believe Foden isn’t even the best player at City, which makes the award just for show. While […] The post Following Phil Foden’s Win, Questions Raised Against FWA Player of the Year Award for Kevin De Bruyne Snub by Ex-Chelsea Star appeared first on...


'That's football': Phoenix coach reflects on devastating end to historic A-League season

Giancarlo Italiano sees the silver linings in his team's heartbreaking semi-final defeat at heaving Sky Stadium.


Pep Guardiola's decisive answer when asked whether he'll remain Man City manager for 2024-25 season as Cityzens close in on fourth-straight Premier League title

Pep Guardiola has insisted he will still manage Manchester City next season even if they win a fourth successive Premier League title on Sunday.


What's behind the penalty confusion after Imola's chaotic F3 sprint?

Confusion reigned in the Formula 3 sprint race at Imola with top three Noel Leon, Oliver Goethe and Tim Tramnitz perplexed by the penalties and investigations surrounding them.


'Bad's been really destructive': Kiwi Fox hopes fun is answer to uneven form at Valhalla

Compatriot Kazuma Kobori will make his Major debut at the PGA Championship.


Makeshift Hurricanes hold off Moana Pasifika to retake Super Rugby Pacific lead

The team from the capital sneak past the tabletopping Blues, who will face Highlanders on Saturday.


Another offer for Jose Mourinho! Two clubs in talks to hire ex-Chelsea and Man Utd coach ahead of next season

Turkish side Besiktas have joined Fenerbahce in the race to sign Jose Mourinho as their next manager.


Indy 500: Power leads Penske 1-2-3 with 233.758mph qualifying run

Will Power led an early Team Penske sweep after the initial qualifying attempts through the running order for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500.


Who is Scottie Scheffler, the golfer charged with assault outside tournament?

Who is Scottie Scheffler, the golfer charged with assault outside tournament? - Golfer is known by fans as a family man who regularly discusses his Christian faith and loved ones


Big bets landed as Poukawa wins maiden debut

A roundup of the week's racing.


'Sort it out, mate': All Blacks prop challenges Invercargill Mayor over stalled stadium repairs

Prop Ethan de Groot is a man of few words - until it comes to his beloved Rugby Park.


Tyson Fury enters the ring ahead of fight against Usyk

Tyson Fury enters the ring ahead of fight against Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh. The pair meet in Saudi Arabia's capital city this Saturday, May 18 for a shot at becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion.


Fury vs Usyk: Joseph Parker to keep keen eye on undisputed title fight; how to watch in NZ

The heavyweight titles haven't been unified since Lennox Lewis did so in 2000.


Fans Furious With CBS Broadcast Of PGA Championship

For the first two days of the PGA Championship, ESPN had nearly flawless coverage with very few commercials. Fast forward to Saturday afternoon, though and CBS is ruining that trend. Fans noticed early on during CBS' broadcast coverage that the network couldn't help but take a ridiculous amount of ...


Kiwi Nyika remains undefeated with statement win on Fury v Usyk undercard

The Hamiltonian extended his unbeaten professional streak to nine in Saudi Arabia.


Black Ferns v Canada: Injury forces lone change for NZ rugby side in second Pacific Four test

Rugby: A familiar lineup will take to the pitch against Canada in Christchurch on Sunday.


Harry Kane sees ANOTHER trophy chance slip through fingers on final day of Bundesliga

Bayern Munich's forgettable season ended with a defeat and left them third in the Bundesliga - which means they and Harry Kane won't feature in the German Super Cup in a matter of months


NRL: NZ Warriors v Penrith Panthers at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium - Live

Join us at 3:50pm, as an injury-plagued Auckland outfit try to upset the three-time defending champions.


Marcus Rashford told he needs to get away from Erik ten Hag for sake of his career

Marcus Rashford has been linked with a move away from Manchester United having struggled for form, scoring just eight goals in all competitions this season


Extra-time heartbreak, as Phoenix fall short of first A-League final against Victory

The Wellingtonians could not cap a recordbreaking season in front of their biggest-ever crowd.


Indoor sports centre ‘dead in water’ without council support

Indoor centre could host multiple sports and boost local economy.


'Lit up people's hearts': Tributes flow after death of legendary All Blacks halfback Going

'Super Sid' played 29 tests for New Zealand between 1967-77.


Top-ranked Korda takes LPGA lead at Liberty National

World number one Nelly Korda fired a flawless seven-under par 65 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead over hard-charging Australian Hannah Green at the LPGA Mizuho Americas Open. Green, meanwhile, had nine birdies in a nine-under par 63 that put her alone in second on 11-under 205.


Tyson Fury set to be stripped of world title immediately if he beats Oleksandr Usyk

Fury and Usyk clash tonight for all four heavyweight world titles - but with a mandatory challenge due, they won't hold on to them for long


Unbeaten Pulse suffer another major injury, with Silver Ferns shooter Walmsley sidelined

The ANZ Premiership leaders must dig deep again, after losing their third international star.


Boxing fans forced to pay £25 to watch Fury v Usyk on pay-per-view

Furious boxing fans have labelled the lack of radio coverage for the Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk fight a 'tradegy' as supporters are forced to cough up £25 to watch the clash on pay-per-view.


Kiwi Ramsden smashes national 1500m mark, Stedman strikes para gold

Maia Ramsden's performance was still eight-hundredths of a second outside Paris Olympics qualifying.


Tottenham ready to sell five stars as Ange Postecoglou identifies two transfer priorities

Ange Postecoglou is planning to make notable changes to his Tottenham squad in the summer transfer window and his budget will be supplemented by a series of first-team player sales