Jack Milko Jack Milko has been playing golf since he was five years old. He has yet to record a hole-in-one, but he did secure an M.A. in Sports Journalism from St. Bonaventure University. Two-time major champion John Daly has withdrawn from The Open Championship at Royal Troon. He cited...

John Daly withdraws from The Open, citing injury after another brutal round

Round One of The Open Championship saw a wide variety of scores. Shane Lowry carded a masterful 5-under 66 in brutal conditions. Justin Thomas shot 3-under, but plenty of others shot in the high 70s. The afternoon wave had much better weather than the morning groups. However, American golf fans...

Eye-opening carnage at The Open leaves players struggling, fans drooling during 1st round

Welcome to Playing Through’s morning ritual — Golf Talk Today. Each morning the crew will discuss various elements throughout the PGA Tour, LPGA, LIV Golf, and more. Royal Troon has flexed its muscles and challenged the world’s best players thanks to the blustery conditions. Only 17 players finished under par on day one of The Open Championship.

Golf Talk Today: Best players in the world produce shockingly high scores at The Open

Jack Milko Jack Milko has been playing golf since he was five years old. He has yet to record a hole-in-one, but he did secure an M.A. in Sports Journalism from St. Bonaventure University. Shane Lowry’s second round at The Open almost went off the rails. On Royal Troon’s...

Shane Lowry rallies from Railway disaster, remains level-headed to take 36-hole Open lead

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Newcastle CEO Darren Eales provided an update on the club’s transfer strategy, the situation involving Eddie Howe's potential exit to manage the Three Lions, and the club goals ahead of next season, and The Athletic’s Chris Waugh reported on it adding a few intel nuggets of his own.

Newcastle CEO Darren Eales discusses Eddie Howe, transfers, club goals

Chicago, IL

Caleb Williams has finally signed his rookie contract with the Chicago Bears. What took so long? Williams’ representatives were reportedly making some unprecedented requests for his contract before he put his name on the dotted line. Williams was still participating in rookie and team activities, but he hadn’t signed...

Caleb Williams asked Bears to pay him as an LLC

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Navigating North Carolina's Rules on Sleeping in Your Car. As night falls and exhaustion sets in during a long drive, the urge to pull over for a quick nap becomes strong. However, travelers on North Carolina’s highways should be aware that a roadside snooze might come with legal complications.

Is It Illegal To Sleep At A North Carolina Rest Area, Here is What You Need to Know

Tampa, FL

The combat sports world is abuzz with anticipation as the highly-anticipated showdown between social media sensation-turned boxer, Jake Paul, and former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) standout — and current Bareknuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) superstar — Mike Perry, goes down tonight (Sat., July 20, 2024) from inside Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., streaming live on DAZN pay-per-view (PPV).

Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry: Tale of the Tape

Raleigh, NC

A popular chocolate factory in Raleigh, Videri Chocolate Factory, has been named among the top 10 chocolate shops in the country. Videri ranked No. 6 in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the second consecutive year, moving up from ninth place in 2023.

North Carolina chocolate company named one of the best chocolate shops across the US

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Asheville, NC

Thanks to Yahoo's comprehensive assessment, they have obtained a list detailing the worst fast-food chains in America. Surprisingly, North Carolina seems to have three locations for the number one spot holder.

North Carolina Hosts Three of America's Worst Fast-Food Chains, According to Yahoo

The Japanese Olympic Team announced a bombshell one week before the opening ceremony of the Paris games. Shoko Miyata, captain of the women’s gymnastics team and the No. 1 gymnast in the country is being sent home for smoking ... cigarettes. Miyata accepted the punishment. Her coach, Mutsumi Hirada...

Japan’s Olympic gymnastics captain sent home from Paris for smoking cigarettes

Every year, we get a breakout offensive or defensive coordinator that shoots to the top of every moribund franchise’s want list as a head coaching candidate. In 2022, then-Ravens’ defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald flipped a Ravens’ defense around that led to him getting a head coaching job after the 2023 season. Houston Texans OC Bobby Slowik graduated from the school of Kyle Shanahan and turned a baseless offense with a rookie QB into one of the most fun offenses we saw in the NFL last year.

6 NFL assistant coaches who will be household names after this season

Philadelphia, PA

In the first half of the 2023 NFL season, it looked for all the world that the Philadelphia Eagles were headed back to another deep playoff run, and perhaps another Super Bowl. The sting of losing Super Bowl LVII to the Kansas City Chiefs in an agonizingly close fashion (38-35, with the winning field goal coming with eight seconds left in the game) was supposed to push this impressively talented team over the top.

5 things the Eagles need to do to unleash Jalen Hurts again

The Open Championship has given fans plenty of carnage to look at the past two days. Despite the nasty weather and high scores, plenty of sharp outfits still existed. With the fourth and final major here, it is only fitting to present the best-dressed golfers at the tournament's midway point. To make this week extra special, we also included the five worst-dressed.

Introducing Justin Rose and 5 best, 5 worst dressed golfers in The Open field

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Now Euro 2024 has finished, our collective attention returns to Reading FC and the T-word. Not transfers, but takeover. Whenever it happens, I think we’ll see celebrations at Blue Collar Corner akin to England’s wins at the Euros!. Yet, some Royals fans aren’t happy with the idea of...

If Not Rob Couhig, Then Who Do You Want To Own Reading?

Los Angeles, CA

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An anonymous L.A. influencer is turning everyone's lightly-awkward exchange—when a food service worker flips over their iPad so you can fill in the tip percentage— into some of the most controversial content on social media right now. And today, we talked to them about it.

Meet the L.A. Influencer Who Is Trying to Get Famous By Never Tipping at Restaurants and Bars

Jacksonville, FL

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Our area might be the best place in the country to retreat to an island, judging from a survey released this week. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated the Golden Isles in Georgia — consisting of Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, Sea Island and St. Simons Island — as the best island in the continental U.S.

Two local islands rated the best in continental US

LeBron James is a special kind of talent. Whenever he decides to retire, there’s no doubt he’ll be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, leaving his imprint on the game. With his skill set, it’s tough for opponents to match up with him one-on-one, but that hasn’t stopped many of his rivals throughout his career from reverting to bothersome tactics. The King attracts pests and on the court that’s brought a ton of beef.

Everybody has beef with LeBron

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Patrick Cantlay surprisingly pulls out of PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic

Jack Milko Jack Milko has been playing golf since he was five years old. He has yet to record a hole-in-one, but he did secure an...

Patrick Cantlay surprisingly pulls out of PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic

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