Tom Thibodeau said the Wolves will do their best to accommodate Jimmy Butler’s trade request, but expects the star forward to show up for camp if a deal doesn’t come together soon.
Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is in the starting lineup for Monday night’s Rockies game against the Phillies at Coors Field, set to play for the first time since injuring his right elbow on a dive-and-throw on Aug. 17 against the Dodgers.
A collection of some of the more interesting, notable and/or eyebrow-raising things that were said or done as the NBA’s new fall semester got underway.
Add Jerry Jones’ name to the list of folks who have no idea what constitutes roughing the passer. On Sunday, the Cowboys owner and general manager watched defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford execute what he and millions of fans considered a textbook tackle on Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. “
When Europe last lost the Ryder Cup on home soil, Tiger Woods was 17 years old. That was 1993. As of Sunday, Woods, now 42, is an 80-time winner on the PGA TOUR … and he is, of all things, a captain’s pick for the biennial matches at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, France, a lush landscape southwest of Paris. Talk about depth. World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson is another captain’s pick on the U.S. squad – this is his field-most 14th appearance – but his and Woods’ combined record is a pedestrian 31-37-10. Across the tee box is a formidable foursome of similarly groomed captain’s picks in Paul Casey, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Henrik Stenson. Their collective record in the Ryder Cup is an impressive 41-24-15. Indeed, while the U.S. is defending its 2016 title, Europe has had the Americans’ number in recent editions. It also owns considerable course experience at Le Golf National. The hosts have totaled 72 starts as a group in the Open de France. The 12 representing the U.S. have appeared only three times in the European Tour event. NOTE: In a match-play competition consisting of five sessions over three days, only one of which is Singles on Sunday, and with matchups and momentum determined in real time, the ranking of the players below reflects potential impact and value on the event. Consume the ranking with that in mind. The Albatros Course at Le Golf National is the second European mainland site to host the Ryder Cup (Valderrama, 1997). The par 36-35–71 with three par 5s (Nos. 3, 9 and 14) tips at just 7,183 yards. Along with the experience that the host country has logged at Le Golf National in the Open de France – every European Ryder Cupper has competed in the tournament at least once since it’s hosted the event from 1991-1998, 2000 and 2002-present – the setup neutralizes the primary weapon for which so many of the visitors are associated: the driver. If you ever wondered what it would be like for a match-play competition to be contested at TPC Sawgrass – let’s face it, we all have – then this Ryder Cup is for you. Not unlike Pete Dye’s risk-reward layout in northeast Florida, Le Golf National presents the kind of hero-goat outcome that has defined the PGA TOUR’s flagship stop. Water is in play on 10 holes. Fairways are pinched and the thick rough will demand pause on club selection, particularly in Foursomes. Bentgrass greens will run slower than what most Americans feel regularly, but Thorbjørn Olesen is the only golfer in the field who isn’t a current PGA TOUR member (he was once, though), so there isn’t as great a home-grass advantage as may have been argued in decades past. Like TPC Sawgrass recently, Le Golf National also underwent a two-year renovation that ended in 2015. It included the motivation to maximize on spectator sightlines on the inward nine. Speaking of which, holes 15, 16, 17 and 18 are better known as the Loop of Doom. While that bills as a sideshow for the likes of Travis Pastrana and Robbie Madison at the X Games, another worldwide sporting event will, in fact, be contested at Le Golf National in 2024. The course will be hosting the Summer Olympics. First things first, however. While the result entirely should be attributed to and blamed on the 24 golfers who represent both teams, captains Jim Furyk and Thomas Bjørn naturally will be lauded and criticized more than they deserve, but that each is at the helm embodies the essence of the fight that will occur in earnest. Furyk has wrung more out of a funky swing than most in history. His skin is thick. Bjørn is from Denmark, but he looks like any guy from Dublin to Dnipro with whom you wouldn’t want to tangle. The facial scruff isn’t by accident and he’s been one of the most powerful voices in recent years on the European Tour. What no one who actually will influence what happens can control are the elements. After a gorgeous Friday, cooler air will accompany the dry conditions. It probably will aid in the decision-making because the ball won’t be flying as far, anyway. Further contributing to the challenge will be moderate winds from a generally northerly direction.
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond said he’s been given the “green light” by new coach Dwane Casey to shoot 3-pointers this season.
Our RBs (Saquon Barkley, Kareem Hunt) and primary stack (Matthew Stafford, Kenny Golladay) in last week’s Yahoo daily fantasy football tournament lineup mostly came through, but the rest of the picks left a lot to be desired. As we gear up for NFL DFS Week 4, we’ll look to rebound in GPPs. Our
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Following Sunday’s conclusion of the TOUR Championship and the FedExCup Playoffs, nominees for PGA TOUR Player of the Year and PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year were finalized by the PGA TOUR Player Directors and members of the Player Advisory Council (PAC). The nominees for the Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA TOUR Player of the Year are (alphabetically) Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Francesco Molinari, Justin Rose and Justin Thomas. The nominees for PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year are Austin Cook, Satoshi Kodaira, Keith Mitchell, Joaquin Niemann and Aaron Wise. The Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year awards are determined by a member vote, with PGA TOUR members who played in at least 15 FedExCup events during the 2017-18 season eligible to vote. The voting will close on Monday, October 1, at 5 p.m. ET. The winners will be announced at a later date. Player of the Year nominees Bryson DeChambeau, 25 Clovis, California • Entered 26 events with victories (3) at the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide, THE NORTHERN TRUST and the Dell Technologies Championship. • Finished No. 3 in the FedExCup. • Recorded a total of nine top-10 finishes among 22 made cuts. Dustin Johnson, 34 Jupiter, Florida • Entered 20 events with victories (3) at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, FedEx St. Jude Classic and the RBC Canadian Open. • Finished No. 4 in the FedExCup. • Finished first in Adjusted Scoring Average (68.698). • Recorded a total of 12 top-10 finishes among 19 made cuts. Brooks Koepka, 28 West Palm Beach, Florida • Entered 17 events with victories (2) at the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship. • Finished No. 9 in the FedExCup. • Finished ninth in Adjusted Scoring Average (69.444). • Recorded a total of six top-10 finishes among 15 made cuts. Francesco Molinari, 35 Turin, Italy • Entered 20 events with victories (2) at the Quicken Loans National and The Open Championship. • Finished No. 17 in the FedExCup. • Recorded a total of five top-10 finishes among 17 made cuts. Justin Rose, 38 London, England • Entered 18 events with victories (2) at the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions and the Fort Worth Invitational. • Finished No. 1 in the FedExCup. • Finished second in Adjusted Scoring Average (68.993). • Recorded a total of 11 top-10 finishes among 17 made cuts. Justin Thomas, 25 Louisville, Kentucky • Entered 23 events with victories (3) at THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES, The Honda Classic and the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational. • Finished No. 7 in the FedExCup. • Finished third in Adjusted Scoring Average (69.118). • Recorded a total of 10 top-10 finishes among 21 made cuts. Rookie of the Year nominees Austin Cook, 27 Jonesboro, Arkansas • Entered 29 events with a victory at The RSM Classic. • Finished No. 38 in the FedExCup. • Recorded a total of three top-10 finishes among 24 made cuts. • 2017 graduate of the Web.com Tour. Satoshi Kodaira, 29 Tokyo, Japan • Entered 18 events with a victory at the RBC Heritage. • Finished No. 94 in the FedExCup. • Recorded a total of two top-25 finishes among eight made cuts. Keith Mitchell, 26 Sea Island, Georgia • Entered 29 events with four top-10s among 21 made cuts. • Finished No. 67 in the FedExCup. • 2017 graduate of the Web.com Tour. Joaquin Niemann, 19 Santiago, Chile • Entered 13 events with best result coming at A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier (T5). • Accumulated 489 non-member FedExCup points to earn full status on TOUR for the 2018-19 season. • Recorded a total of four top-10 finishes among nine made cuts. Aaron Wise, 22 Las Vegas, Nevada • Entered 29 events with a victory at the AT&T Byron Nelson. • Finished No. 24 in the FedExCup. • Recorded a total of four top-10 finishes among 16 made cuts. • 2017 graduate of the Web.com Tour.
Chris Peters looks at prospects who will make an NHL impact in 2018-19 as well as their fantasy value.
With the Cardinals’ announcement that Josh Rosen will start Week 4, the top four QBs in the 2018 draft will all start this week.
