(Photo credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network) Playing Augusta National and playing the course in high winds are vastly different experiences, grasped only by having been there, according to Sergio Garcia. Wind gusts up to 35 mph and rain are in the forecast in Augusta, Ga., and Garcia can only grit his teeth at the thought of what it takes to manage the Masters in unfavorable weather. "There's no doubt with as high a
(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports) Aaron Nola allowed two runs on three hits over six innings as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies edged the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on a rainy Wednesday afternoon. Nola (2-1) struck out three batters and walked three as the Phillies finished their six-game road trip with a 4-2 mark. Matt Strahm, Gregory Soto, Seranthony Dominguez and Jeff Hoffman combined to close out the victo
Ruahei Demant in action against Chiefs Manawa. Photo - Getty Images
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(Photo credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports) The Atlanta Falcons signed free agent defensive lineman James Smith-Williams, the team announced Wednesday. Williams, 26, spent four seasons with Washington, which selected him in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of North Carolina State. He had 22 tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss and eight quarterback hits in 13 games (seven starts) for the Commanders in 20
(Photo credit: William Howard-USA TODAY Sports) Green Bay coach Kevin Borseth announced his retirement on Wednesday after winning 821 games during 37 seasons as a head coach. Borseth, who turns 70 in June, ranks 19th all-time in women's college basketball wins and 16th in Division I victories (596), according to the school. His overall record was 821-316, including 596-218 in Division I games. He coached at Division II
Goran and I decided to stop working together a few days ago Serb is one grand slam away from record for singles player Novak Djokovic has revealed that he has split from coach Goran Ivanisevic. The partnership was hugely successful, with Djokovic enjoying the most dominant period of his career through his early and mid-30s. Ivanisevic became the Serbs main coach in March 2022, having previously worked alongside Djokovics
Australian Open champion faces rematch with Medvedev Azarenka still in contention to win fourth Miami Open title Jannik Sinner eased past Tomas Machac 6-4, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Miami Open on Wednesday where the second seed will face the defending champion Daniil Medvedev. The first set of the match played in humid conditions hinged on a Machac service game at 3-3 where the unseeded Czechs forehand missed it
Fourth seed beats Belarusian 6-4, 0-6, 7-6 (2) Alexander Zverev into mens semi-finals The fourth seed, Elena Rybakina, overcame a second-set meltdown to beat the Belarusian Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 0-6, 7-6 (2) on Thursday and secure a return trip to the Miami Open final. Rybakina, the highest seed remaining in the womens draw, won nearly 82% of her first-serve points but converted only two of her 11 break-point chances en
Jannik Sinner cruised past Tomas Machac 6-4, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Miami Open where the second seed will face the defending champion Daniil Medvedev. The first set of the match played in humid conditions hinged on a Machac service game at 3-3 where the unseeded Czechs forehand missed its target on break point to give Sinner a 4-3 lead. The Italian wrapped up the set with a love hold when Machac was unable to
Top seed and Indian Wells champion shocked in last eight Sometimes simplicity is genius, says Bulgarian victor Carlos Alcarazs hopes for a Sunshine Double came undone in spectacular fashion after the top seed lost 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday to Grigor Dimitrov, who will move on to face Alexander Zverev in the Miami Open semi-finals. Dimitrov, the 11th seed, won 77% of his first-serve points compared to just 56% for Alcaraz. He a
In-form Italian storms past the defending champion 6-1, 6-2 22-year-old has lost only one match so far this season Jannik Sinner produced a stunning performance to demolish the defending champion, Daniil Medvedev, and reach the Miami Open final. It was a rematch of the Australian Open final , which Medvedev led by two sets to love before Sinner battled back to claim his first grand slam title. This was nothing like as clo
Carlos Alcarazs hopes for a Sunshine Double came undone in spectacular fashion after the top seed lost 6-2, 6-4 to Grigor Dimitrov, who will move on to face Alexander Zverev in the Miami Open semi-finals. It was a crushing defeat for Alcaraz, who arrived full of confidence after lifting the Indian Wells title 11 days ago, but fell three wins shy of becoming the first male player to clinch the double since Roger Federer in
American beats Kazakhstans Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 Collins wins biggest title of her career in last year as professional Right at the beginning of the season, Danielle Collins, a former Australian Open runner-up, casually revealed that this would be her final year as a professional tennis player. Unlike many others who struggle to move on, Collins has discussed her decision without anguish. Coming to terms with the end of her c
Jannik Sinner closed off his immaculate early hardcourt season by completely outplaying Grigor Dimitrov, the 11th seed, easily winning 6-3, 6-1 to clinch his second Masters 1000 title at the Miami Open. Sinner now sits at No 1 in the ATP race and he will rise to a new career high of No 2 in the world rankings Jannik Sinner sweeps Grigor Dimitrov aside to win Miami Open Continue reading...
Spaniard has been sidelined by muscle injury since January The only thing I can do is to accept the situation Rafael Nadal has expressed disappointment at being forced to miss the Monte Carlo Masters later this month. Nadal has been off the tour since suffering a muscle injury in Brisbane in January , and the 37-year-old revealed on social media he is still not ready to return to action. Continue reading...
The clay season promises to be one of high level and tight margins. With the Monte Carlo open just around the corner, it will be interesting to see who can hit the ground running ahead of Roland Garros in May. Carlos Alcaraz is the man you would tip ahead of the three ATP 1000 events []
Raducanu, ranked 302, returns for Billie Jean King Cup tie Boulter now inside top 30 and leads GB team against France Emma Raducanu will be welcomed back into Great Britains Billie Jean King Cup team with open arms, according to Katie Boulter. The former US Open champion will play only her second tie for her country this week in France, two years after making her debut against the Czech Republic. Continue reading...
Sumit Nagal of India won his first ever ATP Masters 1000 series match when he defeated Matteo Arnaldi of Italy in three sets, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 at the Monte Carlo Masters. The 26 year old Nagal, ranked world No 93 had to win two qualifying matches to earn a spot in the main round at Monte Carlo. He is the first Indian player in 42 years to qualify for the Monte Carlo main draw Continue reading...
The "Triple Take" continues its look at the 2024 NFL Draft with a more in-depth look at the interior offensive linemen. The Steelers Radio Network trio of Matt Williamson, Dale Lolley and Mike Prisuta give their takes on players beyond the top prospects at the position.
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Wednesday, April 10
Cam Heyward Day: Wednesday was declared 'Cam Heyward Day' in the City of Pittsburgh, honoring the 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year.
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Pittsburgh City Council presented him with a proclamation for his work that has benefited so many in the city.
"I just wan
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The Steelers signed kicker Matthew Wright on Wednesday.
Wright has had multiple stints with the Steelers, after originally signing with the team as an undrafted free agent following the 2019 NFL Draft. He was released prior to the start of the season and spent time in the XFL with the Tampa Bay Vipers.
Wright returned to the Steelers in 2020, signing to the practice squad and then being
O'Reilly said a van of rugby players were shot at in October last year while on their way to a game in Raupunga for a Black Power inter-club challenge match. Photo - Denis O'Reilly
Officials look to English investment and March Madness as inspirations for seven-year push before world rugby comes to town The first US womens rugby union professional league will launch next year, key stakeholders said, vowing to show the commercial value in womens sports is not a moment but a movement, ahead of a 2033 womens World Cup on US soil. The growth of womens sports overall has been fantastic to see, Katherine
(Photo credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports) Five-star recruit Jayden Quaintance, a consensus top-15 recruit in the Class of 2024, requested release from his letter of intent to Kentucky. He would be the second top recruit in the incoming class to decommit from Kentucky since head coach John Calipari's exit for Arkansas, which became official on Wednesday. Extremely young for his grade, Quaintance is only 16 and was t
