KAPALUA, Hawaii – At this juncture last year, Justin Thomas was ranked 22nd in the world, he was a winner on the PGA Tour and widely considered one of the game’s promising up-and-coming players. He could quietly go about his business without great distraction and was probably just as focused on the impending NCAA championship game between his beloved Alabama and Clemson as he was his place in the PGA Tour hierarchy. That all began to change on the windswept bluffs of Kapalua. He outdueled Hideki Matsuyama – at the time arguably the hottest player in golf – with back-to-back birdies to close his week and followed that performance with an opening 59 at the Sony Open on his way to his second consecutive
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KAPALUA, Hawaii – At this juncture last year, Justin Thomas was ranked 22nd in the world, he was a winner on the PGA Tour and widely considered one of the game’s promising up-and-coming players. He could quietly go about his business without great distraction and was probably just as focused on the impending NCAA championship…
Key numbers for Sentry Tournament of Champions
A few numbers to digest going into the Sentry Tournament of Champions, the first PGA TOUR event in 2018. 400-yard drives The Plantation Course at Kapalua has yielded the most 400-yard drives of any course on the PGA TOUR. Since 2003, there have been 233 drives of 400-plus yards at the Plantation Course. The next…
Despite trending in different directions, Caps and Penguins given same Stanley Cup odds
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Who is facing a make-or-break 2018 F1 season?
ESPN evaluates which drivers are facing a make-or-break 2018 Formula One season. Click here to read the full article…
Breaking down the best fit for Hosmer
Eric Hosmer was probably the top position player in this open market, but his free agency has lingered into 2018 because of a high price tag, the difficulty of valuing his intangibles and a simple dearth of clubs looking for a first baseman. So, where will Hosmer ultimately land? Let’s address the strongest possibilities. Click…
Top contenders to land free agent Hosmer
Eric Hosmer was probably the top position player in this open market, but his free agency has lingered into 2018 because of a high price tag, the difficulty of valuing his intangibles and a simple dearth of clubs looking for a first baseman. So, where will Hosmer ultimately land? Let’s address the strongest possibilities. Click…
Warriors not keying on Rockets as lone threat
The Rockets may be obsessed with trying to figure out how they can beat Golden State, but the Warriors consider Houston as just one of many challengers. Click here to read the full article…
Thomas, Langer claim GWAA awards
Current FedExCup champion Justin Thomas was named the 2017 Male Player of the Year by the Golf Writers Association of America, while four-time Charles Schwab Cup winner Bernhard Langer was named the Senior Player of the Year, the GWAA announced Thursday. Lexi Thompson was named as the Female Player of the Year after winning twice…
Earning their stripes: How NHL refs stay in shape
Players keep getting bigger, stronger and faster, so referees must be resourceful and regimented to keep up. That means lots of pregame planks and postgame protein shakes instead of fast-food arena fare — and bringing a blender along on road trips. Click here to read the full article…
Not talkin’: Ref turns back on UNC’s Berry
Referee Ted Valentine turned his back on North Carolina’s Joel Berry II when the guard tried to discuss a non-call Wednesday night. Click here to read the full article…
2018 NFL draft QB class primer
Scouting reports, insight from NFL personnel and what’s next — we’ve got it all on the best signal-callers in this year’s draft. Catch up on the most-talked-about class in years. Click here to read the full article…
Buster Olney’s top 10 catchers: Young backstops challenge Posey’s reign
The Giant has long been MLB’s best catcher. But can he fend off stiff competition from rising stars like Gary Sanchez or Willson Contreras this year? Click here to read the full article…