(Photo credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports) The reduced FedEx Cup Playoff field this season has proven to be a windfall for the Wyndham Championship. With only 70 players qualifying for next week's FedEx St. Jude Championship, the regular-season finale has heightened drama this year. Previously an event many of the marquee players skippedto rest up for a playoff run, there are several big-name players in this week's fiel
(Photo credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports) The BC Lions thrashed the Winnipeg Blue Bombers earlier this season in convincing fashion. The rematch between the top two teams in the West Division is Thursday when the Lions (6-1) return to Winnipeg to face the revenge-seeking Blue Bombers (5-2). The memory of the easy BC win -- 30-6 on June 22 -- is certainly on the minds of both teams. It is especially clear for Winnipeg, w
(Photo credit: Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports) The Padres scratched Joe Musgrove from Wednesday's scheduled start due to right shoulder soreness and could miss more than six days. The Padres did send left-hander Tim Hill (finger sprain) to the injured list amid a bevy of moves, while catcher Brent Sullivan was optioned to Triple-A El Paso and right-hander Brent Honeywell was designated for assignment. Newly-acquired first
Heading into the Canada versus Australia Women's World Cup match on July 31, I thought about who I should cheer for. As a proud Canadian and supporter of our women's team, the answer seems obvious.
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New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday that the 51st GST Council meeting 28 per cent GST on online gaming and casinos is expected to be implemented from October 1. "It (28 per cent GST on online gamingcasinos) is expected to be implemented from 1st October," Nirmala Sitharaman said. The 51st GST Council meeting was held on Wednesday. It was presided by Union Finance
Mumbai (Maharashtra)[India], August 3 (ANI): India's batting unit impressed collectively, helping the visitors to a huge 200-run win over the West Indies in the third and series-deciding ODI at Trinidad on Tuesday. The openers Ishan Kishan (77 runs, 64b, 8x4, 3x6) and Shubman Gill (85 runs, 92b, 11x4) put on 143 in only 19.4 overs before stand-in skipper Hardik Pandya (70 not out, 52b, 4x4, 5x6) and Sanju Samson (51 runs,
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Ace Indian striker Sunil Chhetri, considered as one of the greatest footballers produced in the country, turned 39 on Thursday. After representing City Club Delhi in his youth from 2001-02, Chhetri made his debut as a professional for Mohun Bagan in 2002. He stayed with the club till 2005, scoring eight goals in 18 matches. Later on in his career, he would play for JCT (2005-08), East Be
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 3 (ANI): The long wait is almost over as the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 is all set to commence on Thursday with thousands of hockey fans waiting to soak up the exciting and intriguing moments during the 10-day extravaganza at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore, which last witnessed an international match in 2007. The anticipation is evident with fans gathering at
Spa [Belgium], August 3 (ANI): In the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, Alpine F1 team driver Pierre Gasly finished in the 11th position. In a recent interview, he revealed that it hasn't been the smoothest season. According to the Formula 1 website Pierre Gasly said,"It hasn't been the smoothest season and I think no one is pleased with the performance, but I wish them the very best for their future. Obviously, there have be
(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports) Falcons owner Arthur Blank put some pep in the step of second-year quarterback Desmond Ridder this week. Blank publicly endorsed Ridder and head coach Arthur Smith said on Wednesday that the four starts at quarterback made the former third-round draft pick in 2022 helped the team chart the course ahead with confidence. "There's no unknown anymore," Smith said. Ridder is the
(Photo credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports) Aided greatly by two errors, the host Washington Nationals scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to earn a 3-2 over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon. Brewers All-Star closer Devin Williams inherited a 2-1 lead to start the final inning but never recorded an out. An error by first baseman Carlos Santana let the first batter reach base. Dominic Smith singl
Darin Gantt
SPARTANBURG - As Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson was recovering from his torn Achilles, there were days he needed to hear a few words from another high-level athlete who had suffered the same injury.
The same was true for new assistant defensive backs coach DeAngelo Hall when he tore his as a player, and the voice on the other end of his phone was Kobe Bryant.
The messages for Hall and
CHARLOTTE - Get ready for Fan Fest, Panthers fans.
A night of football, fireworks, and fun awaits at this year's annual Fan Fest presented by Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) at Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday.
Tickets are $5 each and are available on Panthers.com and Ticketmaster. Proceeds from Fan Fest ticket sales benefit Carolina Panthers Charities and its ongoing mission to serve communities acr
Darin Gantt
SPARTANBURG - It wasn't perfect, and they'll go inside and pick it apart later today when they watch the film and find plenty of flaws.
But at first glance, the work Bryce Young and the first offense did in the first red zone work of camp was good.
Other than an interception to Keith Taylor Jr. in the final period of the day, Young was sharp throughout.
"Yeah, I thought Bryce had a
Augusta Stone
SPARTANBURG - Deion Jones has familiarity with the Panthers. He just hadn't been on this side before.
That changed Tuesday, when the former Atlanta Falcon suited up in blue and went through his first training camp practice at Wofford.
"(It was) always a good game in Atlanta and out here," Jones said of his Panthers-Falcons memories. "Looking forward to the rivalries of the NFC South, ge
(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) Zach Short drove in three runs with a double and a single Wednesday as the visiting Detroit Tigers held on to defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 for a split of a two-game series. Riley Greene and Jake Rogers hit solo home runs and Javier Baez had an RBI single for the Tigers, who entered on a run of six losses in their previous seven games. Detroit starter Eduardo Rodriguez (
Clifton Brown
Kyle Hamilton was the first safety selected in the 2022 draft, and many NFL scouts predicted he would become a star.
After a rocky start to his rookie season, Hamilton played his best football in November, December and January, blossoming as a versatile safety who matched up with slot receivers, defended the run, and roamed the secondary as a reliable pass defender.
Hamilton will be a f
Clifton Brown
Nelson Agholor is entering his ninth NFL season and won Super Bowl LII in 2018 with the Eagles, so he knows a good team when he sees one.
It's early in training camp and the Ravens have plenty of work to do. But from the moment the veteran wide receiver visited Baltimore and signed as a free agent in March, Agholor has believed that this year's team can accomplish something special.
"It
by Ryan Mink & Garrett Downing
Mink: This is an under-the-radar training camp competition. As of now, I'd put Tyler Huntley in the lead, but it's obviously still ongoing. Huntley has taken most of the second-team snaps and been on the rise.
Snoop has been Jackson's backup for the past two years, and has a 3-6 record as a starter, including last season's playoff loss. Huntley has posted a 7
(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports) Ronald Acuna Jr. and Austin Riley each hit a three-run home run and Matt Olson added his National League-leading 37th homer to pace the Atlanta Braves in a 12-5 win over the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday in the deciding game of a three-game series. The three home runs, which gave Atlanta six for the series, increased their major league-best total to 206. Acuna was
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): The Durand Cup has been a breeding ground for new talent and many of India's finest footballers have made a name for themselves with exploits in this competition. In recent years, teams have used the Durand Cup to test their best budding talents ahead of the league season and the youngsters have taken their chances with both hands, as per the Indian Super League (ISL) press release. Supe
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): The Durand Cup 2023 will offer a chance for Indian Super League (ISL) teams to assess themselves before the upcoming ISL season begins. Chennaiyin FC and Hyderabad FC, two ISL sides with a new management in charge, will be looking to make the most of the tournament. Chennaiyin FC, quarter-finalists in the previous Durand Cup edition, have brought back head coach Owen Coyle, who has alrea
Massachusetts [US], August 2 (ANI): Engineers are always looking for new materials with combinations of desirable properties. For instance, a material that is both incredibly strong and lightweight may be utilised to reduce fuel consumption in cars and airplanes, while a porous, biomechanically friendly material could be helpful for bone implants. Cellular metamaterials- artificial structures composed of units, or cells,
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): Former Indian batter Mohammed Kaif opined that the India's ongoing tour of West Indies was taken lightly, as it witnessed a lot of experimentation and chances given to youngsters, especially in the ODI leg of the tour and judgements about the team should be made from the Asia Cup, where they should field their best playing XI. India won the ODI series against West Indies by 2-1. A lot of
Jim Wyatt
NASHVILLE - We're a week into training camp.
The Titans have held five open practices so far, and on Wednesday the team is scheduled for a walk-through.
During a quick break, I'm going to roll out ten things I've noticed so far.
-Rookie quarterback Will Levis is getting better. I thought Levis had his best day as a Titan on Monday, when he completed four straight pass