Category: Sports - Page 2
Michigan named true freshman Bryce Underwood its Week 1 starting quarterback, a rare move the program hasn’t made since 2009. The 18-year-old flipped from LSU to the Wolverines last fall and arrives with a 38-game high school winning streak and two state titles. Coaches praise his obsessive preparation and leadership. A September trip to Oklahoma will quickly test the choice.
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Tommy Fleetwood and Patrick Cantlay are tied at 16-under heading into the final round at East Lake, three clear of the field. Fleetwood shot 66 and seeks his first PGA Tour win after years of close calls. Cantlay posted 64 to join him. Scottie Scheffler sits four back, chasing a rare FedExCup repeat. A midseason rule change scrapped starting strokes, making it straight stroke play for $10 million.
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Coco Gauff, fresh off a French Open win, previewed her US Open 2025 push and called competing in New York the proudest moment of her career. She credited Serena and Venus Williams and Althea Gibson as core influences, reflecting on their impact on her identity and path. With the home crowd behind her, she starts as a top contender to add a second US Open singles title.
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A $100 million season-ending prize now defines the PGA Tour. The FedEx Cup grew from a $35 million pool in 2007 to $100 million, with a major format shift in 2025. Money is split across three stages to reward season-long form and playoff performance. Tommy Fleetwood was the first Tour Championship winner under the new system. The runner-up payout now tops what champions earned a few years ago.
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Rick Macci, the ex-coach of Serena Williams, dismissed backlash over Iga Swiatek’s Cincinnati Open schedule as 'petty.' Critics targeted Swiatek’s consistent early match slots. Swiatek, however, powered to the final unscathed, sparking debate on fairness in tennis scheduling.
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Bayern Munich hosts Tottenham Hotspur on August 7, 2025, for a pre-season friendly, live on SPURSPLAY, FC Bayern TV PLUS, and Magenta Sport. Key players include Harry Kane for Bayern and João Palhinha for Spurs. Both clubs are testing new signings and tactical tweaks ahead of major competitive matches.
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Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei was hospitalized after a serious head collision during a tense draw with Columbus Crew but remained conscious and later recovered at home. The emotional incident capped off a difficult week for the team, who also faced fresh and lingering injuries in their squad.
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The Tampa Bay Rays kicked off their lengthy road trip with a rough 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Jo Adell’s early homer set the tone, while starter Yusei Kikuchi kept the Rays' bats quiet. Adrian Houser gave up 11 hits in a tough debut for Tampa Bay, whose road troubles persist.
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Club América defeated Minnesota United in an electric Leagues Cup match, coming back from behind three times to force a 3-3 draw, before sealing an 8-7 penalty shootout win. Late drama and standout performances defined the encounter, leaving both teams with vital points in the group stage.
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Marcus Stroman's time with the Yankees ended after injuries and inconsistent performances. The team cleared his contract to make way for new pitchers at the trade deadline, absorbing his $18 million salary. Stroman, now a free agent, is eligible to sign with another team for a prorated minimum.
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