By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Shinnecock Hills was a lot bigger than Graeme McDowell expected. But not too big. McDowell was among those who began preparing Sunday for the U.S. Open on a course where golf first was played in 1891, and where the U.S. Open was last played 14 years…… More
By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — The U.S. Open prefers to be looked upon as the ultimate test in golf, which can be an invitation for trouble. Mike Davis knows that as well as anyone. He was at Shinnecock Hills early Sunday morning in 2004 — two years before he took over…… More
Vaughn McClureESPN Staff Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — A play still eats at Steve Sarkisian. It’s not the one most people would think. The Atlanta Falcons‘ offensive coordinator pointed to last October’s 23-17 home defeat to the Buffalo Bills, when the Falcons lost receivers Julio Jones and Mohamed Sanu midway through the game. The final…… More
By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — A capsule look at 10 top contenders for the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills on June 14-17 (listed in predicted order of finish): RORY MCILROY Age: 29. Country: Northern Ireland. World ranking: 6. Worldwide victories: 22. Majors: US Open (2011), British Open (2014), PGA Championship (2012,…… More
WASHINGTON (AP) — Whichever team wins the NBA championship, President Donald Trump says he won’t be inviting them to the White House. LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors have both said their teams have no interest in a visit. Trump told reporters on Friday: “I didn’t invite…… More
By BERNIE WILSON, AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Johnny Wholestaff did a tremendous job for the San Diego Padres against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Wholestaff, of course, is a reference to when a team needs to tap its bullpen to get through all 27 outs. Matt Strahm and four fellow relievers came through…… More
#75 – Eddie Murray On the field, Eddie Murray was fantastic! He was Rookie of the Year, an 8x All-Star, 3x Gold Glove, 8x All Star, hit over 500 home runs, plated almost 2,000 runs, and has been described as the 5th best overall first baseman in history! Off the field, he had a reputation…… More
#76 – John Smoltz It’s tough to top Atlanta Braves Pitcher John Smoltz because he’s done just about EVERYTHING a pitcher can do! Cy Young award? Check. World Series Winner? Check. 15-4 Post Season lifetime record? Check! Add in his 8 All Star awards, a Silver Slugger award, and a NLCS MVP…check, check, and CHECK!…… More
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Ricardo Allen‘s approach hasn’t changed. The Atlanta Falcons free safety still aims to be the first player at the facility every day. He still tries to lead the sprints during offseason workouts. He still studies film weekly as if he’s preparing for the next opponent, even with the regular season months…… More
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (AP) — Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz is making his mark in a new sport. Golf. The 51-year-old Smoltz qualified for the U.S. Senior Open on Thursday, emerging from a three-man playoff to take the final spot. Three places were up for grabs in the 18-hole qualifier at Planterra Ridge Golf…… More
