Harmon doesn’t know what’s in my head, says McIlroy
Rory McIlroy shrugged off criticism from TV analyst Butch Harmon after launching his title challenge at the 147th British Open with a confidence-boosting two-under-par 69 on Thursday.
Clemson coach Brownell lands six-year, $15 million deal
Clemson basketball coach Brad Brownell received a new six-year, $15 million contract on Thursday after guiding the Tigers to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament last season.
Bears top pick Smith absent as veterans report
First-round pick Roquan Smith was absent Thursday when the Chicago Bears reported to training camp.
Sky targeted by hostile fans on L’Alpe d’Huez climb
Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome found himself physically targeted by an angry spectator on Thursday as Team Sky’s historic day at l’Alpe d’Huez was overshadowed by boos directed at both him and brilliant stage winner Geraint Thomas.
Rahm raid pays off as swashbuckling Spaniard opens with 69
Swashbuckling Spaniard Jon Rahm took the bull by the horns on Thursday, defying popular convention on the bone-hard British Open links by smashing the driver as far as he could on the way to an opening 69.
Lost Vegas in frantic last-gasp Carnoustie dash
Venezuela’s Jhonattan Vegas starred in his own “horror movie” on Thursday, arriving at the British Open with barely an hour to spare for his 1031 (0931 GMT) tee time after a nightmare journey.
Spieth stumbles in first round after ‘brain fart’
They say the key to a good score around Carnoustie is to make your birdies on the first 14 holes then hang on.
Bumper payday for Hamilton with new Mercedes deal
Four-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton ended months of speculation about his future on Thursday by signing a new deal keeping him at Mercedes until the end of 2020.
Cycling: Thomas extends Tour lead amid unsavory scenes at l’Alpe d’Huez
Geraint Thomas became the first man to win up l’Alpe d’Huez with the yellow jersey on his shoulders on Thursday as he extended his Tour de France overall lead amid unsavory scenes while sparking fresh questions about the Team Sky leadership. Thomas,…
Report: Falcons tell wide receiver Jones no new deal coming
Julio Jones has been informed the Atlanta Falcons are not in position to address his contract in 2018.
