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McIlroy prepares to 'stomach' LIV Golf players at Wentworth

https://ift.tt/p6zKwq5 Rory McIlroy set the tone for a contentious week at Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship when he contemplated 18 players from Saudi-funded LIV Golf who have entered the European tour's flagship event. In his news conference Sunday after winning the FedEx Cup, McIlroy was talking about why he doesn't mind when he is looked upon as the PGA Tour's strongest supporter as it tries to cope with LIV Golf. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/9pGJrTY

Giants cut Webb, Bachman - Jones, Saquon among 10 captains

https://ift.tt/p6zKwq5 The New York Giants said good-byes to a lot of players for now as the team reached its 53-man roster list Tuesday. There weren't any major srprises in the 20 moves that featured third-string quarterback Davis Webb and receiver Alex Bachman being cut. Both had good camps in Brian Daboll's first preseason season as coach. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/IOGLZlK

Saints waive six as they start cut to 53 players

https://ift.tt/9KbSNMa The Saints have gotten the ball rolling on their final roster cuts of the summer. The team announced that they have waived six players off of the roster. They are defensive back Brian Allen, defensive tackle Josh Black, tackle Derrick Kelly, cornerback Quenton Meeks, running back Abram Smith, and tackle Khalique Washington. Allen, Kelly, and [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://sports.yahoo.com/saints-waive-six-start-cut-202845625.html?src=rss

Raiders put Brandon Parker on IR, make other cuts

https://ift.tt/9KbSNMa The Raiders have started whittling their roster down to 53 players. The team announced five moves on Sunday that leave them with 75 players ahead of Tuesday afternoon’s deadline to make all of their cuts. The most notable move saw right tackle Brandon Parker go on injured reserve. Parker started 13 games last year, but [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/0aEhwsm

LIV joins lawsuit against PGA Tour as 4 players drop off

https://ift.tt/eET1L2G Saudi-funded LIV Golf has joined the antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour in an amended complaint in which four players have removed their names. The four who withdrew their names are Carlos Ortiz, Abraham Ancer, Pat Perez and Jason Kokrak. The amended complaint was filed Friday afternoon in the U.S. District Court in Northern California. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/7ukS85z

Will the 49ers actually keep Jimmy Garoppolo through Week One?

https://ift.tt/eET1L2G Since Kyle Shanahan arrived as coach and John Lynch was hired as G.M., the 49ers have built a great team. But they’ve made plenty of questionable decisions at the most important position on the roster. From not evaluating Patrick Mahomes in 2017 (Shanahan was waiting for Kirk Cousins a year later) to trading for Jimmy [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/02XsBOT

Daytona qualifying canceled due to inclement weather; lineups set by rule book

https://ift.tt/cu0yae9 Friday’s qualifying sessions at Daytona International Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series were canceled due to inclement weather. The fields for both series were set in accordance with the NASCAR Rule Book. RELATED: Cup starting lineup | Xfinity starting lineup Kyle Larson will start on the pole in the No. 5 […] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/XMWLlRq

Report: All options are on the table for Raiders OL Alex Leatherwood

https://ift.tt/qMNE4Ln The Raiders could soon be parting ways with tackle Alex Leatherwood. Via Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, all options are on the table for Leatherwood, the 17th overall pick in the 2021 draft. Those options include leaving him at tackle, moving him to guard, trading him, or cutting him. Cutting him would be [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2jPIF7a

Nolensville in the Little League World Series: Live game updates vs. Honolulu

https://ift.tt/Cmyt4Nu Follow for live updates of Nolensville's game against Honolulu in the Little League World Series on Wednesday. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/ROpHZ2n

Tiger and Rory Launch TMRW Sports, Announce New Golf League

https://ift.tt/dFTJPCx Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are starting a new tech-focused venture around sports, media and entertainment, TMRW Sports, pronounced “Tomorrow Sports.” Former Golf Channel president Mike McCarley is also a founder and will serve as CEO. “For the last few years off the course, I’ve been focused on helping to lead golf into its digital […] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/1VYEd3f

Shaquem Griffin announces retirement

https://ift.tt/dFTJPCx Linebacker Shaquem Griffin’s journey to the NFL after having his left hand amputated was an inspirational one, but his time as a professional football player has come to an end. Griffin announced his retirement in a piece he wrote for The Players Tribune on Wednesday. Griffin made headlines while playing at UCF because he had [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/vdNCtgZ

Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson collide in battle for Watkins Glen win

https://ift.tt/b9IakVB WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Chase Elliott had little to say after winning his first NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Championship on Sunday afternoon at Watkins Glen International. The two-time track winner was muscled out of the lead in Turn 1 by Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson on the final restart with five laps to go. […] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/pcC9mdW

White Sox-Guardians rained out, makeup game on Sept. 15

https://ift.tt/kfWhvCw The AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox had their Sunday game postponed due to unplayable field conditions caused by early morning rain. Cleveland has played an MLB-high 10 doubleheaders. Four of Chicago’s five postponements in 2022 have been against Cleveland. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/SD2CreZ

Usyk vs. Joshua 2 Live Stream: How to Watch the Boxing Fight Online

https://ift.tt/x3SwMC1 It isn’t just the big UFC 278 fight that’s happening tonight: boxing fans are in for a titanic rematch this weekend, with Anthony Joshua looking to reclaim the unified heavyweight championship from Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk beat Joshua by unanimous decision this past September, stripping Joshua of the WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles. Both fighters are at the top of their game — Usyk is undefeated and Joshua has lost just twice — making the duo’s rematch one of the year’s biggest boxing even from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/owNI2Fl

Jed York: We’re happy to keep Jimmy Garoppolo

https://ift.tt/4IsmNX8 Jimmy Garoppolo remains on the 49ers’ roster . . . for now. The 49ers gave the quarterback the opportunity to find a trade partner, and crickets have followed. Garoppolo is working out on his own at the team facility as he bides his time waiting for his next opportunity. Any interested team surely is biding [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/J4b6S8a

Here’s what the Yankees can do about Aaron Hicks while waiting for Harrison Bader to get healthy

https://ift.tt/ezAOofr All Aaron Hicks could do Monday night was wear it. He heard the boos, which were reminiscent of the ones that became Joey Gallo’s walk-up and exit music. The Yankees center fielder understands the frustration. He feels it. “I’m out there trying to compete and help this team win, obviously. It’s not nice to hear boos, but, when you’re having the season the way that I am, that’s kind of the way ... from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/QaTJiuh

Petty GMS signs Noah Gragson for full-time Cup Series ride in No. 42

https://ift.tt/uHQRp8V STATESVILLE, N.C. — Petty GMS Motorsports announced the final piece of its 2023 driver lineup Wednesday, promoting Noah Gragson to the NASCAR Cup Series full-time in the No. 42 Chevrolet and signing him to a multiyear deal. Gragson was presented during a news conference at the Petty GMS shop and arrives after four full seasons […] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/biOx6N4

Harvick win complicates NASCAR playoff spots in final weeks

https://ift.tt/WfdzOmD NASCAR just got more interesting down the stretch. Kevin Harvick won his first Cup race in nearly two years at Michigan International Speedway over the weekend — a result that could mean a driver who has a win getting knocked out of the playoffs. “It creates a big bubble," Harvick said Sunday. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/apGf4VJ

Bruno Lage furious with Jesse Marsch after Leeds stage another comeback

https://ift.tt/1WhETiP There were fireworks in the technical area after the final whistle when Leeds’s new-look team completed their comeback victory. Before embarking on a lap of honour, Jesse Marsch received an earful from Wolves manager Bruno Lage, who was furious at a comment from his counterpart earlier in the game. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/1MxGOl2

Clay Holmes’ recent struggles show Yankees have to consider options for closing games

https://ift.tt/1WhETiP ST. LOUIS — The frustrating thing for the Yankees Friday night is Clay Holmes was starting to look like himself again. The closer who was dominant in the first half of the season has now allowed runs to score in back-to-back appearances and blown the lead in four of his last 10 appearances. Friday night, however, he seemed to have the command of his sinker back only to get burned by Paul ... from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/6JlOkCy

Phillies release SS Gregorius, activate SS Segura from IL

https://ift.tt/6vpXcAS The Philadelphia Phillies released veteran shortstop Didi Gregorius on Thursday as part of a flurry of moves before the opener of a four-game series against Washington. Philadelphia also activated infielder Jean Segura from the 60-day injured list and right-hander Kyle Gibson from the bereavement list. Right-hander Noah Syndergaard and center fielder Brandon Marsh reported to the team after they were acquired in a pair of trades on Tuesday. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/fId9GpZ

Begay hears LIV questions -- here's how he answers

https://ift.tt/6vpXcAS Aug. 3—SANTA ANA PUEBLO — Whether Notah Begay III is waiting for a flight, or in line at a burger joint, or at the checkout counter at a shoe store or even after the TV camera lights go out, he'll get asked about LIV Golf. People want to know Begay's take, as he is an analyst for the Golf Channel and NBC Sports, as well as a four-time PGA Tour winner who was once a top-20 player in the world. ... from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/gsSp6Rb

Saints first-round pick Trevor Penning kicked out of practice for fighting

https://ift.tt/5ov3hl0 Saints rookie offensive tackle Trevor Penning was kicked out of practice today for fighting, the third consecutive day that Penning has been in a skirmish with a Saints defensive player on the practice field. After today’s battle, Penning and defensive lineman Malcolm Roach were both sent to the locker room. On Monday, Penning reportedly fought [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/Un6f0NR

Castellanos HR after overturned call, Phils beat Braves 3-1

https://ift.tt/5ov3hl0 Nick Castellanos hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth after an inning-ending double play was reversed, sending the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. “That's an example that all the little things are just as important as the big things,” Castellanos said. After getting blown out 13-1 in the opener of the two-game series between NL East rivals, the Phillies looked to be down to their final three outs when J.T. Realmuto grounded into what was ruled a double play with the Braves nursing a 1-0 lead. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/aKo73vQ

Column: Temptation of Saudi cash at LIV is in prize fund

https://ift.tt/5ov3hl0 Pat Perez said having a chance to be part of the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series was like winning the lottery. Perez didn't mince words — he rarely does — when explaining his reason for joining. Perez made his debut at Pumpkin Ridge last month. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/hazZW9T