Golf's oldest championship, the British Open , gets underway at Royal Birkdale today. Kuchar's bogey-free 5-under 65 not only gives him a share of the lead, it's the lowest score he's ever shot in 153 career rounds in his major career. [Full Article...]
The player going through the motions on the front nine Thursday looked nothing like the victor of four major championships, including this very Open. It was a fine return to the big stage for Poulter, who had not appeared at a major since the Masters previous year and had to settle for a role as a television commentator at the Open 12 months ago while sidelined through injury. [Full Article...]
It took him to one under but three bogeys around the turn dragged him back and he goes into the weekend at two over. Spieth was at 6-under 134. Kuchar, a strapping 39-year-old who has never won a major, produced a mixed bag of a round with four bogeys and three birdies and endured a particularly disappointing finish, dropping shots at two of the last three holes. [Full Article...]
However, if they do acquire Rose , the team's total luxury tax bill would increase to $78.2 million. For teams looking to improve, it's hard to buy in on a point guard who hasn't been part of a winning team for a while. Even just limiting his baggage to the on-the-court variety, Rose's game hasn't aged well in the modern game. As for Clark, he could help the Lakers' outside shooting... [Full Article...]
Tom Thibodeau, entering his second season as the Wolves' basketball boss and head coach, traded for star shooting guard Jimmy Butler this offseason and then signed point guard Jeff Teague , power forward Taj Gibson and, most recently, shooting guard Jamal Crawford . [Full Article...]
Irving made the request last week to owner Dan Gilbert , said the people who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team is not commenting on the star's demands. "Does he go to Cavs without Kyrie & LBJ gone in 2018?" The potential return for any deal involving Irving is uncertain, given that many players of his caliber either have already been dealt or simply aren't available. [Full Article...]
Three-time Tour victor Froome leads by just 18 seconds from Italian national champion Fabio Aru, 23 seconds from Frenchman Romain Bardet and 29 seconds from Colombian Rigoberto Uran - the closest the Tour has ever been at this stage. "I wasn't going to take risks in the corners", said Froome, 32. AG2R's Romain Bardet is 22 seconds behind Froome, while Team Cannondale - Drapac's Rigobert... [Full Article...]
I was lucky enough to get off to that great start but conditions got a little worse on the back nine. The 2014 Open champion at Hoylake built on his strong finish to his opening round on Thursday, when he shot a one-over 71, to fire a 68 that put him safely in the clubhouse at one under par. [Full Article...]