British Open is golf's final major of 2026
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — The oldest championship in golf is now the last major of the year. The British Open dates to 1860 and returns this year to Royal Birkdale, and it's already different from anything the world's best players have seen this year. The links course along the ...
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Scheffler hits reset SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Scottie Scheffler had to figure out what to do with himself after missing the cut in the Scottish Open for the first time in four years. But it's not all bad. It has given the world's No. 1 player a chance to hit the reset button. And it ...
Michigan AD acknowledges buyout talks
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel on Tuesday addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has had conversations about a potential buyout. "I think I've been fired by social media three times in my ...
Jordan Walker rallies to win Home Run Derby
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing. The picture of Cardinals cool, Walker chased down Kyle Schwarber, shut up a rambunctious Philly ...
Greene gains starting spot for AL All-Stars
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber of the host Philadelphia Phillies will lead off for the National League in tonight's All-Star Game as the replacement for designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, who is skipping the showcase to have a knee procedure ahead of the season's second half. Detroit ...