Day: August 6, 2017

Jaguars release oft-injured safety Sample, sign JohnsonJaguars release oft-injured safety Sample, sign Johnson

The Jacksonville Jaguars have released oft-injured safety James Sample, a fourth-round draft pick in 2015. The Jaguars parted ways with Sample on Sunday, after he missed two practices with an apparent injury. The team signed journeyman Jeron Johnson to fill Sample’s roster spot. Sample, who played

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Spieth closes with 68, says Rory is ‘guy to beat’ at PGASpieth closes with 68, says Rory is ‘guy to beat’ at PGA

AKRON, Ohio – After dramatic victories in each of his last two starts, Jordan Spieth had a pretty stress-free finale at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. Spieth closed with a 2-under 68 at Firestone Country Club, playing alongside Matt Kuchar just two weeks after their memorable duel at Royal Birkdale. It left him at 4 under for the week and outside the top 10, but Spieth managed to find a silver lining. “I had a chance to do something special today, but after nine holes that was done,� Spieth said. “It was kind of nice playing a little relaxed golf. But I do miss the heat of things, and that’s the goal is to get back in the heat by Saturday, Sunday next week.� While Spieth’s work in Akron didn’t

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Yin, Ernst picked for Solheim team; Creamer left outYin, Ernst picked for Solheim team; Creamer left out

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – The U.S. and European Solheim Cup teams will re-engage their intensifying rivalry with some fresh new faces in the mix. American captain Juli Inkster announced Austin Ernst and rookie Angel Yin as her two picks Sunday to fill out her 12-player roster. They will join Danielle Kang as first-time Solheim Cup participants. European captain Annika Sorenstam announced LPGA rookies Madelene Sagstrom of Sweden and Emily Pedersen of the Netherlands as two of her four picks. They joined Solheim Cup veterans Anna Nordqvist of Sweden and Caroline Masson of Germany as captain’s picks. One-third of Sorenstam’s team will be playing a Solheim Cup for the first time, and they will do it

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