Like many young Russian hockey players, Nikita Kucherov grew up following Alex Ovechkin’s career, hoping to someday become a prolific scorer and maybe even compete against his countryman in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The 24-year-old Tampa Bay Lightning winger has spent five seasons fulfilling the
This was supposed to be great, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in the same group at The Players Championship. It turned out to be anything but.
Orioles starter Chris Tillman couldn’t find the plate early in Thursday night’s rubber game against the Royals. And when Tillman did, loud noises followed, such as catcher Salvador Perez’s opposite-field grand slam that gave the Royals a quick 4-0 lead.
Nobody in the day’s marquee group finished under par as TPC Sawgrass got more difficult as the day went.
The Yankees, winners of 17 of the last 18, look to extend their lead in the AL East with a sweep against Boston.
Six players, including Dustin Johnson and Matt Kuchar, shot 6-under to take the lead at TPC Sawgrass, while Tiger Woods sits at even par.
