After Ryder Cup flop, Mickelson says he’s done with ‘brutal’ rough
Phil Mickelson failed to record a single point for the United States in their lopsided Ryder Cup defeat to Europe last weekend and the American says he no longer has any interest in playing courses that feature “brutal rough”.
Mavs turn to former pro gambler’s deep analytics
A former professional gambler who spent years refining his research and analytics for his work has been hired as the Dallas Mavericks’ director of quantitative research and development, according to an ESPN report.
Rookie Straka fires 63, takes Safeway Open lead
Rookie Sepp Straka birdied the final three holes to post a bogey-free, 9-under-par 63 in the opening round of the Safeway Open on Thursday in Napa, Calif.
Mickelson surprised by good form in PGA Tour opener
Phil Mickelson put his disappointing Ryder Cup performance behind him and surprised himself by shooting a seven-under-par 65 in the first round of the Safeway Open in Napa, California on Thursday.
NBA notebook: Irving says he’ll extend Boston stay
Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving said Thursday that he plans to remain with the team following the upcoming season.
College football notebook: Texas Tech QB Bowman out of hospital
Texas Tech quarterback Alan Bowman is expected to rejoin the Red Raiders, one day after being released from the hospital, coach Kliff Kingsbury said.
After blowing lead, Brewers top Rockies in NLDS opener
Christian Yelich worked a walk, took second on a wild pitch, third on an infield out and scored on Mike Moustakas’ two-out, two-strike, walk-off single in the 10th inning Thursday night, lifting the host Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-2 win over the Colorado…
MLB notebook: Yanks tab Happ for Game 1 vs. Red Sox
The New York Yankees will counter ace left-hander Chris Sale with a southpaw of their own, sending J.A. Happ to the mound against the Red Sox for Game 1 of the teams’ American League Division Series on Friday night at Fenway Park in Boston.
NFL notebook: Edelman returns to Pats
The New England Patriots officially activated wide receiver Julian Edelman from the suspended list ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Sponsors EA and Nike say concerned about Ronaldo rape claims
(The Oct. 4 story was refiled to remove an extraneous paragraph on Nike not responding to request to confirm statement)
