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Jul 15, 2024, 06:56 PM ETGAINESVILLE, Va. — Lexi Thompson isn’t sure whether this year’s Solheim Cup will be her last as a player, but she showed her commitment to returning the cup to the United States by making an early visit to the demanding venue where the Americans will take on Europe in September.Thompson, who announced at the U.S. Women’s Open in May that this year would be her last playing a full LPGA Tour schedule, is 14th in the Solheim Cup standings, which means she might need to rely on a captain’s pick. But U.S. captain Stacy Lewis…
Cam Payne and the New York Knicks have agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million deal. Payne split his time last season between the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks. In 31 games with the Sixers, Payne averaged 9.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 19.4 minutes. Payne is represented by Jason Glushon.
Diego Lopes wants to re-book his fight with Brian Ortega. The rising featherweight sensation agreed to a short-notice bout with the two-time title challenger for UFC 303 in late June after the card lost Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler, but saw the matchup move up a weight class and then change altogether when Dan Ige stepped in on hours’ notice as his new opponent. Lopes won a decision that night and he’s adamant that Ortega should be his next UFC foe. For that reason, Lopes has decided to dismiss callouts from former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and his former opponent…
Hallowed Hometowns of the United States’ Paris Olympic Swimmers By Charles Hartley, Guest Contributor There’s a beautiful, patriotic, and down-to-Earth song called “Hometown” by Bruce Springsteen. If you’ve ever heard it, you’ll know exactly what I mean. It takes you right back to where you grew up, wherever that was, to what it looked like, what you did there as a kid, how it made you feel. Treat yourself by listening to Bruce capture all of this like only he can: This whole idea of hometowns grabbed me this morning as I researched the hometowns of 48…
Orléans – Saint Amand Montrond 187.3 km Uncomplicated day with some teasing of cross-winds. Take it for what it is, if it happens it happens but I’m not betting any money on it. Estimated finish time: 17:25-17:45 CEST Jean d’Arc of the Day: Jasper Philipsen Ok, this is going to be a complicated week for predictors. Everything is a potential sprint but also a lot of things point to breakaways having a chance. Official Site , Startlist
Coaches Corner Kendall Rogers – July 15, 2024 The Major League Baseball draft is consuming much of our time early this week, but many of you have asked me about candidates for the Liberty head coaching job. In case you didn’t see the news, Liberty head coach Scott Jackson announced late last week that he was resigning to accept another college baseball opportunity after eight seasons with the program. Jackson’s move will be to return to North Carolina as the top assistant — a position he held before becoming the head man for the Flames. Jackson didn’t lead the Flames…
Southampton are considering a move for out of favour Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale according to reports.Ramsdale is expected to leave the Emirates this summer having lost his place to David Raya last season, and Arsenal have now made the Spaniard’s loan move permanent.With Euro 2024 now out of the way the 26-year-old can think about his future and decide what the next best step for his career would be.Southampton consider Ramsdale moveThe England international had been linked with a move to Newcastle earlier in the summer, but that won’t be happening after the Magpies signed Odysseas Vlachodimos from Nottingham Forest.However, The…
The visitors’ pack struggled once again against a dominant New Zealand sideBorthwick has said England has ‘to develop at tighthead’ if they want to progress By Chris Foy Published: 12:41 EDT, 14 July 2024 | Updated: 14:36 EDT, 14 July 2024 Steve Borthwick will launch an urgent mission to fast track the next generation of formidable England props, after scrum trouble here contributed to a 2-0 series loss against New Zealand.Speaking the morning after his side had slipped to a 24-17 defeat at Eden Park, the national coach identified the set piece as an area of significant concern. The visitors’ pack struggled…
Jack Draper, Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans, Britain’s leading three men’s players, have been named in the Davis Cup team for the group stage in Manchester in September.Doubles specialists Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski have also been included in the five-man team.Captain Leon Smith can make up to three changes, meaning Wimbledon men’s doubles champion Henry Patten could feature.”We’ve got a really strong team once again and I’m sure it’s going to be another special week in Manchester,” said Smith.Drawn in Group D, Britain face Finland on 11 September, 2023 runners-up Argentina on 13 September and Canada on 15 September…
By: Sean Crose. WBO and IBF middleweight titlist Zhanibek Alimkhanuly will not be defending his belts against Andrei Mikhailovich Saturday night, as planned. Top Rank has announced that undefeated champion had to be hospitalized on Thursday. The cause? Dehydration. Per Top Rank: “WBO/IBF middleweight world champion Janibek Alimkhanuly was forced to withdraw from Saturday’s title defense against Andrei Mikhailovich at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas after being hospitalized Thursday evening due to dehydration.” Tevin Farmer’s lightweight fight with Raymond Muratalla will now be the main event of the ESPN+ broadcast card. Images: Top Rank