Smith, a 42-year-old homebuilder from Idaho, shot 2 under to earn the seventh seed for match play, nearly two decades after he turned pro out of Duke.
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Rory McIlroy chats with Kira K. Dixon about his mindset after three weeks off ahead of the BMW Championship and his excitement around the European Ryder Cup team.
Chris Simms and Stugotz debate which version of Aaron Rodgers the Steelers will get in 2025, discussing why the veteran quarterback must get preseason reps ahead of Week 1.
Joe Prince-Wright, Nick Mendola, and Andy Edwards make their 2025-26 Premier League season predictions, including who will win the title, Champions League qualification, and more.
Natalie Esquire and Khristina Williams explore how injuries have “disrupted” the Liberty’s chemistry and if Emma Meesseman can get the job done until Breanna Stewart returns.
NFL
Wide receiver Bub Means won’t be returning to the Saints’ active roster this season.
The 49ers need some healthy bodies at wide receiver, and they’ve found one in Malik Turner.
The Chargers signed cornerback Nehemiah Shelton, the team announced Wednesday.
Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is still with the Falcons entering 2025 despite being surpassed on the depth chart by Michael Penix Jr.
Premier League
We made it, everybody! The Premier League is back and we’re buzzing in anticipation of what promises to be a scintillating season of football in England.
Drew Dinsick and Jay Croucher believe Liverpool are “vulnerable” as the favorite to win the Premier League in back-to-back years and share why Arsenal have the tools to make a run at the title.
Joe Prince-Wright, Nick Mendola and Andy Edwards preview the Matchweek 1 blockbuster between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Joe Prince-Wright, Nick Mendola, and Andy Edwards make their predictions on which players will be the best summer signings across the Premier League this season.
NBA
LeBron James and Austin Reaves are likely free agents, but will they leave Los Angeles?
New owner Bill Chisholm will be the team’s governor, despite Grousbeck having previously said he would remain in that role.
Beal will have a key role with the Clippers, stepping into Norman Powell’s spot. The Clippers will be good, but are they contenders?
The NBA returns to NBC and debuts on Peacock on Oct. 21 with Thunder vs. Rockets and Warriors vs. Lakers in an opening night doubleheader.
Golf
The uneasy nights are already beginning for Keegan Bradley, who admitted that he’s caught himself in bed thinking about everything from the golf balls players use to potential pairings.
Ryan Lavner and Rex Hoggard dive into key storylines ahead of LIV Golf’s final regular-season event this weekend, including Joaquin Niemann’s outlook and several golfers who are in danger of being relegated.
Rory McIlroy said Wednesday he’s already turned down the opportunity “straight away” to serve as a future playing captain.
Where do Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy stand as the betting favorites entering the second FedExCup playoff event?
The Oklahoma State junior fired a 4-under 66 Tuesday at Olympic Club’s Lake Course to capture medalist honors at the 125th U.S. Amateur.
Keegan Bradley has the support of key players and the opportunity to become the first playing captain in the Ryder Cup since Arnold Palmer in 1963 at East Lake. And it’s all because of Jack Nicklaus.
Motor Sports
Don’t get overly excited, Jett Lawrence still has minus odds with two rounds remaining.
Denny Hamlin seeks to score his sixth Cup win at Richmond this weekend, but teammate Chase Briscoe will among the challengers.
It’s the only NASCAR race weekend of the season for the 0.75-mile oval.
Chase Sexton injured his shoulder in Moto 2 of the Ironman National and will focus on being 100 percent for the playoffs
Rotoworld
Lawrence Jackson Jr. explains what James Cook’s extension with the Bills means for his fantasy outlook.
Lawrence Jackson Jr. reports on Darnell Mooney’s shoulder injury, what it could mean for the Atlanta Falcons.
Lawrence Jackson Jr. examines the fantasy outlook for the Los Angeles Chargers backfield as OC Greg Roman said the team will rotate through running backs in their Week 1 matchup vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.
Breaking down a 12-team PPR mock draft in preparation for 2025 fantasy football drafts.
What happened to Corbin Carroll’s stolen bases?
The Fantasy Football Happy Hour crew highlight two sleepers from the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, discussing why Colts TE Tyler Warren and Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka each have a chance to be fantasy darlings.
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Before the Bills and running back James Cook agreed to terms on a new deal, the Rams and running back Kyren Williams negotiated a second contract.
The Titans have claimed linebacker Brian Asamoah off waivers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Bills running back James Cook signed a contract extension with the Bills on Wednesday and Kyren Williams landed one with the Rams recently, so no one would fault any other running backs looking for second contracts for keeping an eye on the deals those players agreed to this summer.
Lions linebacker Grant Stuard said about his team’s joint practices with the Dolphins that he questions “if they practice how we practice.”
Dolphins linebacker Chop Robinson provided his team with a scare Wednesday when he needed a cart to get off the field during a joint practice with the Lions.