Golf: Bethpage is ‘long, very long and extremely long’ – Molinari
Francesco Molinari would be one of the favorites at the PGA Championship on a dry Bethpage Black, but heavy rains have left the Italian wondering whether he will be at a disadvantage.
Take 5: Good bets to win 101st PGA Championship
With a Par 70 course measuring 7,459 yards and featuring gnarly rough, the winner of the 101st PGA Championship at Bethpage Black this week will need to drive the ball long — and straight.
Deloitte CEO Engelbert named WNBA commissioner
Deloitte chief executive Cathy Engelbert has been named the new commissioner of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced on Wednesday.
Braves promoting top 3B prospect Riley
The Atlanta Braves promoted top third base prospect Austin Riley on Wednesday.
Golf: Stricker says U.S. to stick with four Ryder Cup captain’s picks
The United States will retain four wildcard selections for next year’s Ryder Cup, captain Steve Stricker said on Wednesday.
Cycling: Ackermann sprints to second Giro stage win in heavy rain
German champion Pascal Ackermann took his second stage win of the Giro d’Italia in a sprint finish through torrential rain on Wednesday while injured former race winner Tom Dumoulin pulled out.
Soccer: World Cup shines spotlight on gender pay disparity
The players set to light up the Women’s World Cup in France next month may play for big-name clubs like Barcelona, Arsenal and Juventus but, although salaries are improving, they earn a fraction of the money paid to their male counterparts.
Cubs’ Zobrist taking leave during divorce
Ben Zobrist plans to remain on leave from the Chicago Cubs while going through a divorce from professional singer Julianna Zobrist.
Jets fire Maccagnan, name Gase as interim GM
The New York Jets fired general manager Mike Maccagnan on Wednesday and named first-year head coach Adam Gase as the interim GM.
Golf: Spieth not distracted by career grand slam thoughts at PGA Championship
Jordan Spieth says he is not wasting time thinking about completing the career grand slam as he begins a third bid to seal a full set of major titles at this week’s PGA Championship.
