The Associated Press

TROON, Scotland (AP) — So much for the British Open being one last stand for Rory McIlroy in the majors this year. His best hope now is getting beyond one more day. And he has company from U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau. The protagonists from Pinehurst No. 2 were...

McIlroy, DeChambeau stumble badly out of the gates at British Open

New York Post

Tiger Woods has been there.

The 15-time major champion recalled the text he sent to his longtime friend, Rory McIlroy, after the Northern Irishman’s collapse at the U.S. Open last month, when Bryson DeChambeau defeated him by one stroke at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina.  

“I just sent him a nice text and that was it,” Woods said Tuesday ahead of the British Open, which begins Thursday at Royal Troon. “I waited a week before I sent it. 

“I just wanted to let it calm down… I sent him a nice text and I think he played last week and now he’s...

What Tiger Woods told Rory McIlroy after US Open disaster

Sports Illustrated

Woods waited a week before reaching out to his friend.

Tiger Woods Revealed the Nice Text He Sent Rory McIlroy After U.S. Open Loss

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. Tiger Woods had it going early, then the train completely fell off the tracks during the...

Tiger Woods stymied by Royal Troon, posts disastrous 1st round at Open Championship

Golf365

Justin Thomas has revealed how he came to change his putter ahead of the Scottish Open.

Justin Thomas explains inspiration behind switch to Scotty Cameron ‘Proto’ putter

Perhaps the biggest storyline heading into The Open Championship, which began on Thursday morning, is the looming drought in majors for star PGA Tour golfer Rory McIlroy. And according to European golfing legend Colin Montgomerie, McIlroy may not be able to ever win a major again, in large part thanks to his collapse at the U.S. Open this year.

European golf legend expects Rory McIlroy to be ‘haunted for life’

United Airlines has apologized to Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis after an incident that led him to be handcuffed and removed from a flight. Davis said that when he tapped a flight attendant’s arm to get his attention, the flight attendant accused Davis of hitting him, and that when the plane landed law enforcement got on board, handcuffed him and removed him because of the flight attendant’s accusation. Now United has released a statement acknowledging that Davis was mistreated.

United Airlines apologizes to Terrell Davis, removes flight attendant after incident

Las Vegas, NV

LAS VEGAS — Oakland Athletics executive Sandy Dean told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority on Thursday that the club does not expect to spend the entire $380 million in public money allocated to build a new stadium in Las Vegas. Dean said the A’s plan to spend $350 million...

A’s exec tells Las Vegas officials the club plans to leave $30 million in public money on the table

SYLVANIA, Ohio — Hye-Jin Choi birdied her final two holes late Thursday afternoon for a 7-under 64 and a one-stroke lead in the Dana Open for Children. Choi had seven birdies in the bogey-free round at Highland Meadows, finishing with the birdies on the par-3 eighth and par-4 ninth. She putted well after struggling a day earlier in the pro-am round.

Hye-Jin Choi shoots 64 to take a one-shot lead in the LPGA’s Dana Open

CBS Sports

Two of the best players in the world were not immune to the difficult scoring conditions in the first round of The Open

2024 British Open scores: Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau shockingly eject early coming off strong U.S. Opens

Jason Weigandt and Jason Thomas chat with Clinton Fowler about the riders on the bubble for the final spots to make it in the SMX playoffs and the dark horse contenders in 450.

SMX playoffs drawing near with riders on bubble

The Mirror US

Bryson DeChambeau was widely expected to be in contention for victory at The Open Championship but he made a dreadful start at Royal Troon and was quick to blame his clubs and golf balls

Bryson DeChambeau blames 'equipment' as Open hopes hang by a thread

Bryson DeChambeau said earlier this week that the back nine at Royal Troon had some teeth. The front nine seemed to take that personally. DeChambeau, who just a few weeks ago won the U.S. Open at Pinehurst, put himself well off the pace Thursday morning at The Open by going out in 6-over 42 with four bogeys, a double bogey and no birdies. He hit just three of Royal Troon’s greens and four fairways, battling a two-way miss in a wind that was the complete opposite of the forecast, coming in and off the right for the usually easier starting stretch.

Bryson DeChambeau backs up with disastrous opening nine at Royal Troon

The Raiders will celebrate their 65th season with a logo designed to commemorate the franchise’s history and celebrate its legacy. “The logo stands as a testament to resilience and tradition in the world of professional sports,” the team said in a statement. “Since their inception in 1960, the Raiders have carved out a storied legacy, becoming synonymous with passion, grit, and an unwavering Commitment to Excellence. Over the decades, the Silver & Black has thrilled fans with countless memorable moments – from historic victories to iconic plays to three Super Bowl championships – that have left an indelible mark on the sport. Beyond the gridiron, the Raiders have fostered a tight-knit community, uniting fans from all walks of life under the banner of Raider Nation.”

Raiders unveil logo to celebrate their 65th season

Fans of the CBS crime procedural NCIS are more than familiar with the lovable chief medical examiner Jimmy Palmer, played by the actor Brian Dietzen. While he’s seen countless deaths as his character on the show, Dietzen revealed he had a close call of his own after a stroke back in 2020 and almost died.

Brian Dietzen’s stroke explained

On links ground is where golf began, and as the stories go, it started with players using crooked sticks to knock pebbles toward a target — we sure have come a very long way since then. Now golf is played with clubs designed using 3D modeling and artificial intelligence, but somewhere in between lived steel shafts and persimmon woods, and it was during this era that golf truly came into its own.

How far would Bryson DeChambeau hit a persimmon? He found out on the range at Royal Troon

TROON, Scotland — An estimated 250,000 golf fans will pour into Royal Troon to watch the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods at the British Open. The Kelly family might have the best vantage point, though, when the 152nd edition begins Thursday. “Blackrock House” sits in the middle of the championship course and has views of five holes.

A house with best views of British Open is up for sale. It’s in the middle of the Royal Troon course

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Ben Silverman birdied seven of his last nine holes and scored 19 points to take the lead Thursday in the Barracuda Championship, the only PGA Tour event that uses the modified Stableford scoring system. Silverman had 10 birdies and a bogey on Tahoe Mountain Club’s tree-lined...

Canadian Ben Silverman leads PGA Tour’s Barracuda Championship

Adam Scott found himself hitting different clubs around Royal Troon on Thursday morning than what he’d practiced with. Competitors arrived for their opening rounds at this 152nd Open Championship and were greeted with a different wind. After blowing mainly from the northwest and west during the practice days, the wind changed direction on Thursday morning, coming from the south and even briefly from the southeast. As a result, the usually easier front nine played into a consistent 10-15 mph fan.

Here’s how the wind has ‘completely changed’ Royal Troon on Day 1 of Open

TROON, Scotland — No one wants to withdraw at a major championship, but sometimes there’s no alternative. That looked to be the case for France’s Romain Langasque on Thursday at the British Open—at least judging from the expression on his face the moment he said enough was enough.

British Open 2024: Tour pro follows up 84-yard drive with skulled chip and colorful WD

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Thursday’s Open mic: Best quotes from Justin Thomas, Tyrrell Hatton and Co.

Justin Thomas (-3) “I feel like everything has been turning the right way, and I’ve been working on the right things. Just like I said, I...

Thursday’s Open mic: Best quotes from Justin Thomas, Tyrrell Hatton and Co.

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