Erik Jones gets first career pole in Cup seriesErik Jones gets first career pole in Cup series
Jones, who needs a win over the next three races to make the playoffs, will start first at Bristol.
Day: August 18, 2017
A Falcons locker room that refuses to wallow in Super Bowl disasterA Falcons locker room that refuses to wallow in Super Bowl disaster
A Falcons locker room that refuses to wallow in Super Bowl disaster
McIlroy to defend FedExCup crownMcIlroy to defend FedExCup crown
FedExCup champion Rory McIlroy will attempt to become the first player to win back-to-back season long titles after deciding against resting a rib injury. The Northern Irishman had hinted he might sit out the FedExCup Playoffs after finishing T22 at the PGA Championship last week but has since committed to THE NORTHERN TRUST field to be held August 24-27 at Glen Oaks Club in New York. “I don’t know what I’m going to do,â€� McIlroy had said after his final round at Quail Hollow. “You might not see me until next year. You might see me in a couple of weeks’ time.â€� The four-time major winner had complained of rhomboid spasms and numbness in his left arm, putting the rest of his season in doubt. “I feel like a sense of not duty, but I’ve missed a lot of time already. If I’m capable of playing, I feel like why shouldn’t you,â€� he added. “But then at the same time, if you are not capable of playing at your best, why should you play. It’s a Catch 22.â€� After seeking treatment back home this week he has decided to front up in New York to try to join Tiger Woods as the only two-time FedExCup champion. Woods won in 2007 and 2009 leaving McIlroy with the chance to become the first player to go back-to-back. “I feel like I’m capable and playing well enough to give myself a chance in it,â€� McIlroy said of the FedExCup. He is currently 41st in the standings, a mark that could drop slightly after the Wyndham Championship wraps up this week. McIlroy is the all-time FedExCup Playoffs leader in terms of wins having claimed the Dell Technologies Championship in 2012 and 2016 along with the 2012 BMW Championship and of course last year’s TOUR Championship where he claimed the FedExCup. He won the 2016 FedExCup after starting the Playoffs in 36th position. McIlroy will also retain the services of good friend Harry Diamond as his caddie for the Playoffs.
Inside the Field: THE NORTHERN TRUSTInside the Field: THE NORTHERN TRUST
Top 125 FedExCup Points Hideki Matsuyama Justin Thomas Jordan Spieth Dustin Johnson Rickie Fowler Jon Rahm Brooks Koepka Daniel Berger Kevin Kisner Brian Harman Charley Hoffman Pat Perez Adam Hadwin Marc Leishman Matt Kuchar Brendan Steele Kyle Stanley Paul Casey Russell Henley Charles Howell III Jason Dufner Billy Horschel Gary Woodland Wesley Bryan Tony Finau Jhonattan Vegas Kevin Chappell Francesco Molinari Justin Rose Xander Schauffele Mackenzie Hughes Louis Oosthuizen Bill Haas Hudson Swafford Patrick Reed Webb Simpson Si Woo Kim Zach Johnson Bryson DeChambeau Rory McIlroy Sung Kang Jamie Lovemark Keegan Bradley Cameron Smith Ian Poulter Jason Day Luke List Phil Mickelson Charl Schwartzel James Hahn Sean O’Hair Danny Lee Lucas Glover Martin Laird Kelly Kraft Bud Cauley Chez Reavie Scott Brown Russell Knox Anirban Lahiri Graham DeLaet Patrick Rodgers Grayson Murray Ryan Moore Rod Pampling Chris Stroud Kevin Tway Rafa Cabrera Bello Chad Campbell Stewart Cink Ollie Schniederjans Henrik Stenson Jonas Blixt Patrick Cantlay Robert Streb Jim Herman Morgan Hoffmann J.B. Holmes Kevin Streelman Nick Taylor Cheng Tsung Pan Emiliano Grillo Cody Gribble Branden Grace Whee Kim William McGirt Patton Kizzire Michael Kim Kevin Na Byeong Hun An Chris Kirk J.J. Spaun Robert Garrigus Seung-Yul Noh Jason Kokrak Jimmy Walker Scott Stallings David Lingmerth Ryan Blaum D.A. Points Luke Donald Brandon Hagy Brian Gay Camilo Villegas Steve Stricker Derek Fathauer Bubba Watson Harris English Nick Watney Tyrone Van Aswegen Ben Martin John Huh Blayne Barber Vaughn Taylor Zac Blair David Hearn Richy Werenski Seamus Power Daniel Summerhays Geoff Ogilvy
Cubs, Arrieta spoil Blue Jays’ return to WrigleyCubs, Arrieta spoil Blue Jays’ return to Wrigley
One day after hitting six home runs in a loss, the Cubs needed four run-scoring singles to post a 7-4 Interleague victory on Friday afternoon over the Blue Jays, who were making their first trip to Wrigley Field since 2005.
Seahawks want to see more of Eddie Lacy against VikingsSeahawks want to see more of Eddie Lacy against Vikings
Seahawks want to see more of Eddie Lacy against Vikings
It’s time for Vikings to decide how new pieces fit on offensive lineIt’s time for Vikings to decide how new pieces fit on offensive line
It’s time for Vikings to decide how new pieces fit on offensive line
Kevin Harvick has backyard replica of Augusta holeKevin Harvick has backyard replica of Augusta hole
As far as cool backyards go, Kevin Harvick’s replica of No. 12 at Augusta National is easily near the top. The NASCAR driver and avid recreational golfer loves the iconic course and even played there once a few years ago. It served as the perfect inspiration when he was figuring out what to do with part of his Charlotte, North Carolina home that would benefit everyone, including his now-5-year-old son, Keelan. “It’s a little bit smaller and a little bit out of proportion, but in theory, if you’re just standing back with a quick glance, it definitely looks the same,” Harvick told For The Win on the phone Wednesday from a Mobil 1 Annual Protection event in New York. “So we had a corner of the yard
U.S. sweeps afternoon for 3-point Solheim leadU.S. sweeps afternoon for 3-point Solheim lead
U.S. sweeps afternoon for 3-point Solheim lead
Match recaps: U.S. sweeps Europe in fourballsMatch recaps: U.S. sweeps Europe in fourballs
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Europe stunned the U.S. in the morning foursomes to grab an early 2 1/2 to 1 1/2 lead at the Solheim Cup, but the U.S. rallied in the afternoon for a 5 1/2 to 2 1/2 lead. Here’s a recap of the Day 1 matches. Afternoon fourballs: U.S. 4, Europe 0 MATCH 5: Michelle Wie-Danielle Kang (U.S.) def. Jodi Ewart Shadoff-Madelene Sagstrom (Europe), 3 and 1: Kang was a star on her first day playing in the Solheim Cup. She hit great shot after great shot and drained key putts all over the lot. It was a thing of beauty for the U.S. and she may just play in all five matches. MATCH 6: Lizette Salas-Angel Yin (U.S.) def. Carlota Ciganda-Emily Pedersen (Europe), 6 and 5: An absolute drubbing