Holmes and Lowry share lead as Fleetwood and Westwood push
Ireland’s Shane Lowry proved master of the Dunluce links for the second successive day to move into a share of the halfway lead with American J.B. Holmes at the British Open on Friday.
Smith only Aussie to make Open cut as Scott and Day head home
Quiet Australian achiever Cameron Smith was the lone bright spot on a poor day for a proud golf nation, sneaking within two strokes of halfway leaders Shane Lowry and J.B. Holmes at the British Open on Friday.
Yankees’ Boone suspended 1 game for umpire rant
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount for his rant at home plate umpire Brennan Miller during Thursday’s afternoon game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Lowry is the unexpected Irishman with chance at Portrush
Ireland’s Shane Lowry grabbed a share of the lead at the British Open after carding a second consecutive round of 67 giving himself a chance of redeeming his 2016 meltdown at the U.S. Open.
Alaphilippe is Tour favorite, says Thomas
Defending champion Geraint Thomas labeled Julian Alaphilippe the Tour de France favorite after the Frenchman extended his overall lead with a stunning victory in Friday’s individual time trial.
Toronto FC looks to add to Dynamo’s road woes
While Toronto FC has reason to feel good about its current form, the Houston Dynamo are again looking for any way to produce a win.
Union acquires GK Bendik while opening international slot
The Philadelphia Union moved to solidify their spot atop the MLS’s Eastern Conference, acquiring veteran goalkeeper Joe Bendik on Friday in a trade with the Columbus Crew for a second-round draft pick in 2020.
Union face Fire looking to shake off ugly loss
Coming off their worst performance of the season, the Philadelphia Union look to re-establish themselves as the Eastern Conference’s top team when they play host to the Chicago Fire on Saturday.
Caddie chemistry helping Westwood mount a charge
Lee Westwood admits his caddie knows little about golf but that’s alright because the person carrying his bag around the Royal Portrush links is his girlfriend Helen Storey.
Reports: Smyly set to sign with Phillies
Free agent lefthander Drew Smyly will sign with the Philadelphia Phillies and likely join the starting rotation, according to multiple reports.
