Columbus, OH

Rory McIlroy's favourite Olympic sport is dressage. At least that is what he wrote on a whiteboard as he posed for a photograph ahead of the men's golf tournament. McIlroy was asked to write down the nation he is representing, his nickname, his favourite Olympic sport and his goals for Paris 2024.

Rory McIlroy's admission before Olympics causes a stir: "This has to be a bit"

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GUYANCOURT, France (Reuters) -Japan's Hideki Matsuyama grabbed an early lead in the men's Olympic golf tournament with a bogey-free opening round, but defending champion Xander Schauffele of the United States was close behind as he brought his sparkling form to Paris.

Olympics-Golf-Flawless Matsuyama leads, Schauffele close behind

Golf, FL

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Aaron Wise lines up his putt on the third hole during the second round of the Honda Classic golf tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) One of the most important skills in learning how to play golf is being able to read putts...

Here are the three things every golfer needs to do to read a putt correctly

Rory McIlroy was spotted watching the tennis at the Olympics with his wife Erica Stoll before going for gold with Ireland. McIlroy, Erica and his European Ryder Cup teammate Shane Lowry watched Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Rafa Nadal lose to the American pairing of Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram in the men's tennis doubles quarterfinals on Wednesday.

Picture of Rory McIlroy and wife Erica at the Olympics draws mixed reaction

TheStreet

The Irish golf pro has won every Major except The Masters, but that hasn’t stopped Nike from signing him onto some of their biggest endorsement deals since Tiger Woods. Here's what Mcllroy is worth and how much he makes.

Rory McIlroy's net worth: How much the PGA star & Nike spokesperson makes on the links

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Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

Rory McIlroy told a reporter it was "none of your business" why he was teeing it up on the famous Old Course at St Andrews just three days before the start of the Olympic Golf Tournament at Le Golf National in Paris. McIlroy, 35, rocked up at the Home of...

Rory McIlroy tells journalist 'none of your business' where he was ahead of Olympics

Sports Illustrated

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will play with Rory McIlroy on Thursday and Friday at Le Golf National.

Here Are Tee Times for the First Two Rounds of the Men's Olympic Golf Tournament

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Jon Rahm has urged the International Golf Federation to change the qualifying criteria and format of the Olympic Golf Tournament. Rahm, 29, made his feelings be known ahead of this week's 2024 Olympic Golf Tournament at Le Golf National in Paris. The Spaniard has arrived on French soil fresh off...

Jon Rahm calls for urgent changes made to Olympic Golf Tournament

Sporting News

Here is everything you need to know about the men's golf competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including TV and streaming options for each day of the tournament.

Olympics men's golf schedule: TV channels, live streams, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy tee times at 2024 Paris Games

The Independent

Golf resumes its peculiar relationship with the Olympics as the men’s event begins at Paris 2024. There appears to be more star players than ever before; Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy are all set to contend for the gold medal.LIVE! Follow all the action and medal updates from Paris 2024While Team GB includes Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Fitzpatrick across four rounds at Le Golf National, which hosted the 2018 Ryder Cup and a famous European victory.Scheffler is the favourite, as the world's No.1 ranked player for some time, but Schauffele, the defending gold medalist from Tokyo and a...

Olympics 2024: Golf tee times and schedule for Rounds 1-2 including Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood

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Have you ever wondered if your home mirrors your true self? Just like people present their best selves on social media, our homes can showcase our personalities and lifestyles. Does your home reflect who you are? I hope so because this will make you the most comfortable.

Decluttering | Does Your Home Reflect Who You Are

Austin, TX

AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 27: Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his shot from the first tee in his finals match against Kevin Kisner of the United States on the final day of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club on March 27, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

2024 Paris Olympics men’s golf tournament format, cut rules and day-by-day games

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 30: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates with the winners trophy on the 18th green after the final round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 30, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) While...

Here’s how much Olympic golf gold medalists could be paid by their country

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Why is Rory McIlroy not wearing a hat at the 2024 Paris Olympics golf tournament?

Rory McIlroy is not wearing a hat during the 2024 Paris Olympics men's golf tournament, and it's become quite a hot topic, particularly on the heels...

Why is Rory McIlroy not wearing a hat at the 2024 Paris Olympics golf tournament?

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