The 2015 MVP is soon to be done in D.C. Or is he? Either way, Washington has work to do this winter — and beyond — in the superstar’s walk year.
Lewis Hamilton and Conor McGregor donned their most stylish finery as they enjoyed themselves at the British Fashion Awards 2017, at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Daniel Ricciardo will prioritise car performance above all else when it comes to negotiating his next contract in Formula One.
CHICAGO — Grant Thornton LLP and the PGA TOUR have established dual five-year partnership agreements: one as a Proud Partner of THE PLAYERS Championship; and a second as an Official Marketing Partner of the PGA TOUR. In addition, Grant Thornton has signed a separate partnership with professional golfer Rickie Fowler, who won THE PLAYERS in 2015 and clinched another victory this past weekend at the Hero World Challenge. The partnerships with the PGA TOUR and THE PLAYERS will provide Grant Thornton with premier positioning during THE PLAYERS telecast on the Golf Channel and NBC – alongside Morgan Stanley and Optum, as the three exclusive Proud Partners. Grant Thornton will have a broad presence on the course and through hospitality venues when the championship is held at TPC Sawgrass the week of May 7-13, 2018. The firm will extend the partnership nationally at select PGA TOUR events. “Grant Thornton is the kind of acclaimed organization that aligns with the vision and values of the PGA TOUR and THE PLAYERS Championship,� said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan. “Moreover, as a Proud Partner of THE PLAYERS, Grant Thornton will help support the continued growth and charitable impact of the event as we strive to present a showcase of excellence for players, guests and fans from around the world.� Teaming with Rickie Fowler Grant Thornton has also signed a partnership with Rickie Fowler, the seventh-ranked golfer in the world. Fowler, who is known for his thoughtful and innovative approach on and off the course, will be sporting Grant Thornton’s logo on his right chest in all competitive rounds on the PGA TOUR, and in other professional appearances – beginning in 2018. He is scheduled to appear in the firm’s national advertising campaign next year. “Rickie Fowler is one of the most respected and transformational athletes in the world today, not to mention the game of golf,� said Mike McGuire, chief executive officer of Grant Thornton LLP. “Nobody is better at challenging convention and being transformational.� According to John Harmeling, chief marketing officer at Grant Thornton: “In chorus with our sponsorships of the PGA TOUR and THE PLAYERS Championship, Rickie is a perfect fit for our ‘Status Go’ brand positioning – challenging the status quo in a forward-thinking, modern, and difference-making way.� Fowler echoes this sentiment, saying that “Grant Thornton is a leader in professional services; I’m really drawn to the firm’s ‘Status Go’ approach. It lets them work for clients in an unexpected way to solve problems, stand out and win.� For more information on Grant Thornton and its three golf partnerships, visit www.grantthornton.com/about-us/golf.aspx
THE OVERVIEW By Cameron Morfit, PGATOUR.COM Word to the wise in 2018: Keep an eye on Bryson DeChambeau, especially at the Masters. The 2015 U.S. Amateur and NCAA individual champion struggled at the beginning of last season, when he made just three cuts in his first 10 starts and experimented with side-saddle putting. Things began to improve when his father, John, received a long-awaited kidney transplant just before the Valspar Championship in March, and DeChambeau briefly rallied. Then he missed eight straight cuts through the U.S. Open. Maybe it wasn’t such a great idea to play with the same length shaft in every club. Maybe DeChambeau wasn’t crazy like a fox. Maybe he was just crazy.  TOP 30 PLAYERS TO WATCH IN 2018: We’ll countdown our list with one new player each day in December. Click here for the published players. MORE: Top 30 explanation and schedule But a T26 at the Travelers Championship broke the streak, followed by two top-20s and his emotional win at the John Deere Classic. Told that the late Payne Stewart, who like DeChambeau went to SMU, also got his first TOUR win at the Deere, DeChambeau broke down. So it hasn’t come easy. But now that his quirky approach has been validated, and his father is healthy, DeChambeau, the so-called “Mad Scientist,â€� can dedicate his considerable mental energies entirely to his game. He keeps track of his stats, paying special attention to Strokes Gained: Tee to Green, where he says, “I’m used to seeing it at plus 3 or 4.â€� As for the Masters, DeChambeau missed it last year but looked very comfortable at Augusta National in 2016, at least through 35 holes. He was 3-under and looking like he might be in the final pairing with leader Jordan Spieth the next day. Alas, DeChambeau hit his drive into a holly bush and made a triple-bogey 7 on the finishing hole. He eventually finished T21. That was then. This is now. Don’t bet against DeChambeau figuring it out. Click here to follow Cameron on Twitter FEDEXCUP 2017-18 position: 38 Playoff appearances: 1 TOUR Championship appearances: 0 Best result: 49th (2017) BY THE NUMBERS INSIGHTS FROM OUR INSIDERS PGATOUR.COM’s Insiders offer their expert views on what to expect from Bryson DeChambeau in 2018. TOUR INSIDER by Ben Everill When you spend time with this guy, sometimes you don’t know whether he’s pulling your leg or if the avalanche of information he’s feeding you is legitimate. But here’s the thing – he believes every thing he says. And he can make you believe it to. To DeChambeau, golf is melding the worlds of science and art and he’s dedicated to the pursuit of perfection. I was not a believer at first, but I saw first-hand what he could do when he won the John Deere Classic. Now I’m onboard. His approach is clearly not for everyone, but it works for him, and that makes it right. Click here to follow Ben on Twitter FANTASY INSIDER by Rob Bolton He presented more inspiration as a compelling, feel-good story going about it his own way than he does a fantasy investment on a weekly basis. However, he’s already taken aim at that narrative with a superb start this fall. The second-year PGA TOUR member knows exactly who he is at just 24 years of age, so gamers need to keep up. With essentially a free season in which to explore even further (because he’s fully exempt through 2018-19), the former physics major at SMU could deke everyone and stick with what works. Because it does. This lifts him into position as a dangerous contrarian in DFS. Click here to follow Rob on Twitter EQUIPMENT INSIDER by Jonathan Wall Currently testing Cobra’s latest King F8 lineup for 2018. Already has F8+ driver dialed-in. Added a single-length version of Cobra’s King utility iron to the top of his King Forged One Length set just before his win at the John Deere Classic. Sik putter has a Matrix U11-PO prototype graphite shaft that, according to DeChambeau, delivers an optimal feel and consistent roll. Click here to follow Jonathan on Twitter STYLE INSIDER by Greg Monteforte Not many players on the PGA TOUR have a signature look, but DeChambeau’s old-school Hogan cap has made him one of the most recognizable players out there. Not since Payne Stewart has a player rocked this style of lid as effectively as Bryson has. Look for him to continue his juxtaposition of styles as he pairs athletic apparel and footwear with this vintage cap. Click here to follow Greg on Twitter
Though the college basketball season is less than four weeks old, a pecking order already has formed at the top of the Big Ten Conference. Michigan State (No. 3), Minnesota (No. 14) and Purdue (No. 21) are in this week’s Associated Press Top 25. No other Big Ten school is in the list of schools receiving votes.
Share Facebook Tweet Pinterest Email Another potential opportunity has opened up for ousted Red Bull and Toro Rosso driver Daniil Kvyat. The Russian driver was dropped from the energy drink’s racing squad but is reportedly in talks with “at least two” Formula E teams. But Kvyat could be
Warriors star Kevin Durant was critical of the officials’ decision but was regretful for the sequence that led to his ejection Monday night. Pelicans big man DeMarcus Cousins was also tossed but did not speak to media after the game.
Dave McMenamin ESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate Follow on Twitter CHICAGO – Nearly an hour before the bulk of his teammates arrived at the United Center
J.J. Watt is confident he’ll return to the field for the Houston Texans next season, feeling good as he recovers from a broken leg. Watt, who broke his left leg on Oct. 8, began walking without the help of crutches last week and is looking forward to the next steps in his rehabilitation. The defensive
