New York Post

TROON, Scotland — Tuesday marked exactly 30 days since Rory McIlroy missed those two short putts on the final three holes at Pinehurst, allowing the U.S. Open to slip through his hands.

The pain was evident on his ashen face as he staggered, dazed, off the 18th hole on his way into the scoring tent.

And it was even more apparent as the tires of his courtesy SUV tore through the parking lot gravel moments after Bryson DeChambeau seized the moment and the win that McIlroy had ruefully left behind.



In the aftermath of perhaps the most devastating defeat of his career, which...

The ‘liberating’ place where Rory McIlroy got over his US Open heartbreak

TROON, Scotland — In the aftermath of Rory McIlroy’s painful loss at the U.S. Open, the Northern Irishman received a plethora of encouraging texts and voice mails from family, friends, even the media. Among them was one from Tiger Woods, who reached out a few days afterward. “I...

British Open 2024: Rory McIlroy changed his phone number, leading to an awkward slight of Tiger Woods

Sporting News

Rory McIlroy received a nice text from Tiger Woods, offering words of encouragement — but he didn't realize it was the 15-time major champion.

Rory McIlroy admits he 'blanked Tiger Woods' after changing phone number following U.S. Open meltdown

The Mirror US

Amanda Balionis congratulated Robert MacIntyre's impressive win at the Scottish Open, the same tournament Rory McIlroy finished tied for fourth in after a month away from golf

Amanda Balionis reacts to Robert MacIntyre overcoming Rory McIlroy demons

Good Tuesday morning, TSFers. I am to Tuesdays what Garfield is to Mondays, so fetch me some lasagna. The Olympics start in 10 days. The Premier League season in just over a month. The NFL season in a month and a half (the preseason starts in two weeks). The sporting calendar is relentless.

Tuesday Cannon Fodder: relentless

Virginia State

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Virginia soap fans, if you have been watching The Bold and the Beautiful recently, you have heard Will Spencer's name mentioned quite a bit. Soap Opera Digest has revealed that the character will soon be back on screen portrayed by Crew Morrow.

The Bold and the Beautiful Breaking News: Josh Morrow's son Crew Morrow is the new Will Spencer

One of the marquee events of every Summer Olympics is the men’s 100-meter dash. In addition to the gold medal, the winner is also crowned the unofficial but famously coveted “World’s Fastest Man.” The likes of Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis, Maurice Greene, and Usain Bolt have all etched their names as the greatest sprinters in track and field history.

Why the men’s 100-meter final is truly wide open at Paris Olympics 2024

Boston, MA

Jaylen Brown is having himself a month. After insinuating that he was left off the Team USA roster because of his criticism of Nike, the Celtics star decided to watch a little Summer League action in Vegas when he was filmed court side with WNBA players Angel Reese and Kysre Gondrezick.

Jaylen Brown got caught slamming Bronny James, and backtracked immediately on Twitter

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. You never know what events will transpire in a major championship, let alone The Open, which...

Tiger Woods playing well among 3 Bold Predictions for The Open at Royal Troon

TROON, Scotland – In the aftermath of his crushing loss in the U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy received messages of support from Michael Jordan and Rafael Nadal. Tiger Woods chimed in, too. Woods revealed Tuesday that he texted McIlroy about a week after McIlroy threw away a two-shot lead with...

Tiger Woods reveals text message to Rory McIlroy as well as Tiger’s toughest defeat

Los Angeles, CA

In a night where it was seemingly wise to expect the unexpected, it was Teoscar Hernández from the Los Angeles Dodgers who wound up becoming MLB's Home Run Derby champion for 2024. Indeed, just one season after his good buddy Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the Derby, Hernández joined his pal in the pantheon of Derby winners by hitting a grand total of 49 homers on the night.

Teoscar Hernández wins dramatic 2024 MLB Home Run Derby

J. Souza

A recent post on the r/Cruise subreddit has sparked a heated debate about poolside etiquette. The story, dubbed "Towelgate" by some commenters, centers around a seemingly simple disagreement over a lounge chair on the Celebrity Apex.

Cruise Ship Lounge Chair Showdown: Passenger vs.
Entitled Chair Saver Sparks Debate

Irish Star

Tiger Woods has opened up on his text message to Rory McIlroy after his US Open collapse as he said 'we've all been there as champions'

Rory McIlroy receives crucial support from Tiger Woods after US Open setback with text message admission

Team USA women’s water polo got a new hype man, and it comes with the most unlikely Olympic team up imaginable. Flavor Flav got in the water with the team this week to experience what playing water polo was like, and dropped plenty of YEAAAH BOYYY’s for good measure.

Flavor Flav being an ambassador for U.S. women’s water polo wasn’t on our bingo card

USA TODAY

The 152nd British Open gets underway on Thursday at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland. Tiger Woods will play with Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay.

2024 British Open tee times: When do Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy tee off?

CBS Sports

Scheffler has officially opened as the favorite at all four major championships in 2024

2024 British Open odds, picks: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy clear favorites to win, Bryson DeChambeau next

ClutchPoints

It has been a month since Rory McIlroy suffered one of the most painful defeats of his pro career during the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst. Some of his high-profile friends from the sports realm tried to reach out to him to offer consoling messages following his loss to Bryson DeChambeau. The Northern Irishman missed […]
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Why Rory McIlroy saw texts from Michael Jordan, not Tiger Woods, after U.S. Open

The Golf Central crew discusses the pressure on Rory McIlroy to perform at the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon after a devastating loss at the 2024 U.S. Open and a fourth place finish at the Scottish Open.

'Clock is ticking' for McIlroy at The Open

A fan at the Tour de France has been arrested, with potential further legal action pending after he waited at the end of Stage 15 to throw potato chips in the face of cyclists crossing the line. The man, seen clearly in TV footage of the race, was wearing a...

Tour de France fan arrested for throwing potato chips at cyclists

Rory McIlroy has opened up on his heartbreak at the US Open earlier this summer as he admitted that he let victory slip through his grasp at Pinehurst No.2 on the 18th hole

Rory McIlroy admits to one major that still haunts him more than U.S. Open heartbreak

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Rory McIlroy reveals he ‘blanked’ Tiger Woods after U.S. Open heartbreak

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...

Rory McIlroy reveals he ‘blanked’ Tiger Woods after U.S. Open heartbreak

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