Leaderboard: Round 1 of QBE ShootoutLeaderboard: Round 1 of QBE Shootout
Tony Finau and Lexi Thompson got off to a good start in the scramble format of the 54-hole event, but they have some work to do to catch the leaders.
Day: December 8, 2017
Report: Rory McIlroy will continue to use friend Harry Diamond as caddie in 2018Report: Rory McIlroy will continue to use friend Harry Diamond as caddie in 2018
For the second straight day, there is news out of Rory McIlroy’s camp. Yesterday, he committed to the Honda Classic, and now there is a report in The Guardian that McIlroy will keep long-time mate Harry Diamond as his caddie for 2018. Harry Diamond will remain Rory McIlroy’s caddie into the 2018 season, the Guardian can reveal, closing the door on one of the most lucrative and courted positions in the game. McIlroy started using Diamond at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in August after he fired longtime caddie J.P. Fitzgerald and kept Diamond on through the end of the season. There was much fervor about the position as McIlroy said it was up in the air and he was taking applications, but that
Coveted 2-way phenom Ohtani picks AngelsCoveted 2-way phenom Ohtani picks Angels
In perhaps the coup of the winter, the Angels have emerged as the winner of the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes. Ohtani’s agent, Nez Balelo of CAA Baseball, released a statement on Friday revealing that the Japanese two-way phenom has chosen to join the Angels following a wild courtship from all 30 Major League teams.
Stanton rejects Cards deal; other options openStanton rejects Cards deal; other options open
Giancarlo Stanton is keeping all of his options open, and the reigning National League Most Valuable Player Award winner has not ruled out either the Giants or Cardinals from trade consideration, a source told MLB.com.
Sources: Kawhi pushes possible return to Tue.Sources: Kawhi pushes possible return to Tue.
Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard will sit out at least one more game and is hoping to make his season debut against the Mavericks on Tuesday, sources told ESPN.
Follow live: Warriors look to sweep six-game road tripFollow live: Warriors look to sweep six-game road trip
The depleted Warriors will again lean on Kevin Durant when they face Detroit.
Longines Hong Kong International Races Friday Track WorksLongines Hong Kong International Races Friday Track Works
Photos and comments for 12 of the international horses on Friday morning at Sha Tin Racecourse prepping for the Longines Hong Kong International Races on Sunday.
LA Angels win sweepstakes to sign ‘Japan’s Babe Ruth’ Shohei OhtaniLA Angels win sweepstakes to sign ‘Japan’s Babe Ruth’ Shohei Ohtani
LA Angels fend off a host of MLB rivals to land prized two-way superstar. ‘He felt a strong connection with the Angels,’ says 23-year-old’s agent. Japanese superstar Shohei Omani will sign with the Los Angeles Angels.
California wildfire engulfs barns, killing horsesCalifornia wildfire engulfs barns, killing horses
About 25 racehorses stabled at the San Luis Rey training center were killed as a wildfire in Southern California engulfed eight barns Thursday.