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Oct 27, 2024, 06:10 AM ETINZAI CITY, Japan — Nico Echavarria claimed the Zozo Championship for his second PGA Tour victory, shooting 3-under 67 on Sunday to win by a shot over Max Greyserman and Justin Thomas.Echavarria, a Colombian who played at the University of Arkansas, birdied two of the final three holes, including the 18th, to add to the title he won last year at the Puerto Rico Open.He finished at 20-under 260 at the Narashino Country Club, located about 50 miles from central Tokyo to set the course record, topping the 261 Tiger Woods shot in winning in…
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has called for the NBA to allow a return to fighting amongst players. Mazzulla is well known across the league for his terrific one-liners, outside the box thought process and being a general basketball sicko, so it was no surprise to see him come out with something like this. The 36-year-old is the youngest coach in the NBA and his fresh ideas, coupled with a witty delivery, have made him a fan favourite both in Boston and throughout the country. Mazzulla told Boston’s 98.5 The Sports Hub that his dream rule change would be…
Ben Askren knows what Francis Ngannou is going through. Earlier this month, Ngannou made his PFL debut, knocking out Renan Ferreira at PFL Superfights: Battle of the Giants in his first MMA fight since leaving the UFC last year. Ngannou’s return reignited discussion about his UFC exit, which in turn led UFC CEO Dana White to repeatedly bash his former heavyweight champion, saying Ngannou is “full of shit,” that left because he didn’t want to fight Jon Jones, and questioning Ngannou’s character. It was a full blown attack on Ngannou, one that Askren knows all too well. “Dana spent years…
Erika Pelaez, Leah Shackley Launch Into College Careers at NC State The 2024-25 college season began with the NC State women saying goodbye to two of their three most valuable swimmers from last season. Katharine Berkoff, the winner of three NCAA titles in the 100 backstroke, completed her fifth year of eligibility before winning individual bronze and relay gold medals at the Paris Olympics, while Abby Arens chose to transfer to Texas for her fifth year of eligibility. This season, the only returning individual NCAA scorers for the Wolfpack woman are Kennedy Noble, the runnerup in the 200-yard event at…
USA Cycling will launch a five-race Junior Gravel National Series in 2025 in partnership with Life Time, SBT GRVL presented by Wahoo, and Valley of Tears, exclusively for riders ages 15 to 18.Riders must start in three of the five events for series scoring in four categories – men and women competing separately in 15-16 and 17-18 age groups. Four riders will then be crowned as overall winners, in their respective age category, and receive invitations to a USA Cycling Junior Talent Identification Camp in October 2025.”We are working closely with event organizers and industry partners to build a foundation…
Fall Report Mark Etheridge – October 30, 2024 HATTIESBURG, Miss – Walking into Pete Taylor Park for the Black and Gold Series opener, there was a table in the concourse with printed rosters. This is the new reality in college baseball, where even the most ardent supporters don’t know their own players from season to season. Everyone needs a roster because there are often more newcomers than returning ones.And while Southern Miss still has 17 newcomers, the other 23 are returnees. And among the newcomers, 13 of the 17 are freshmen. News of the transfer portal candy shop apparently hasn’t…
A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size Four years ago Rob Valetini was encouraged to demand the ball and increase his work-rate after struggling to make a dent on the international stage. Now, the 26-year-old has won his second straight John Eales Medal.Nine months after he was crowned the Wallabies’ best player from the disappointing World Cup campaign, the back-rower once again was celebrated with rugby’s most prestigious medal around his neck.Valetini edged out back-row teammates Fraser McReight and Harry Wilson for the medal after starring across the nine Tests to…
Footballers are a competitive bunch. The will to win is rarely ever consigned to the pitch.So when Manchester United strikers Diego Forlan and Ruud van Nistelrooy faced each other on a tennis court at Nike’s HQ in Portland during a 2003 pre-season tour, there was tension.Sir Alex Ferguson and their United team-mates were watching. Fergie had apparently put money on Forlan winning the pre-training tie-break tussle.”Everyone wanted to see who was going to win. I had all the pressure,” remembers 45-year-old Forlan, who is gearing up for a professional tennis debut in his native Uruguay next month.”Ruud played a lot…
By Dan Morley ARTUR Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol have handily cleared out the light-heavyweight division, cementing themselves levels above the rest of their generation. Ultimately, it was Beterbiev who prevailed in their clash for undisputed supremacy, yet the fight was so competitive and intriguing that an immediate rematch will be just as hard to call a victor. Beterbiev’s victory has crowned an undisputed light-heavyweight champion for the first time in 25 years. This historic moment allows us to look back on the great light-heavyweight champions in history who paved the way for this clash to mean so much. In truth,…
Spain is to host the Ryder Cup for the second time in the history of the biennial matches after it emerged that Camiral Golf & Wellness, the Costa Brava resort formerly known as PGA Catalunya, has been chosen to host the event in 2031. Although an official announcement is expected in the new few days, sources have confirmed that the venue, which has hosted numerous European Tour events over the years, including Final Qualifying School, is the preferred choice to host the matches in seven years’ time. The resort, which is located 10 miles from the city of Girona on…