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Rory McIlroy ‘right there’ despite disappointing second round at Quail Hollow
The Holywood star carded a second nine of 31 en route to an opening round of 66 and a share of the lead on 5 under par with American Joel Dahmen . He added a 40-foot birdie putt at the penultimate hole en route to an eight-under-par 63 that matched his career-low round on the PGA Tour. [Full Article...]
Guelph's McPhee out as GM for Vegas
Taking his place is Assistant GM Kelly McCrimmon , who was being actively pursued by the Edmonton Oilers who are searching for their new general manager. Also believed to have been high on Oilers Entertainment Group chief executive officer Bob Nicholson's wish list has been long-time Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland, who kicked himself upstairs recently to allow Steve Yzerman to replace him. [Full Article...]
Yankees forging backup plan as James Paxton hits IL
But they perservered, and Schoop delivered a big RBI single in the eighth Saturday in a 7-3 win over NY. Maybin played a pivotal role in keeping the game close for the Yankees in the half inning prior, timing his leap perfectly and throwing his glove over the fence to rob second baseman Jonathan Schoop of a three-run home run . [Full Article...]
Noah Syndergaard single-handedly wins game with pitching, solo homer
Whit Merrifield became the third player with a two-triple game this season for the Royals, who lead the major leagues with 17 in 32 games. With 52 home runs in 29 games, the Twins have powered their way to or near the top of the league in several hitting categories. [Full Article...]
Steelers' Ryan Shazier dances at his wedding
Then after the wedding ceremony, Shazier danced alongside his wife, family and friends. Shazier was rushed to a University of Cincinnati hospital on December 4, 2017, after a tackling attempt against the Cincinnati Bengals left him struggling to move. [Full Article...]
Siakam listed as doubtful for Game 4 with calf contusion
Pascal's current reputation as one of the NBA's most improved players feels like a bit of understatement once you consider the monster stat lines he's contributed in the postseason: 23.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game in the 2019 NBA Playoffs. [Full Article...]
Ipswich Town v Leeds United: Whites duo doubtful for Portman Road clash
He donated $2.5million (£1.9m) to his former club Newell's Old Boys a year ago to help them construct their latest training facility, because he felt the club had the biggest impact on his career and that he owed them a debt. The draw meant Leeds' Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United secured promotion. "I know it's hard when you come back after an injury to try and recapture that form straight away... [Full Article...]
UNSTOPPABLE JERKS: 'Canes sweep past Islanders into conference final
It's an unheard-of luxury for a team that had less than 44 hours between its double-overtime Game 7 win at the Washington Capitals and the beginning of the second round in Brooklyn. I feel like it's tough for other teams to come here now. "We couldn't get ahead of ourselves". And it's clear now, in the aftermath of Friday's 5-2 win in Game 4, they were prepared to take advantage of their first opp... [Full Article...]