Texas A&M-LSU was bonkers in the best wayTexas A&M-LSU was bonkers in the best way
Rivalry weekend brought plenty of drama and surprise, but an otherwise overlooked late-night SEC matchup stole the show with a 7-overtime thriller.
Day: November 25, 2018
LB Foster arrested on domestic violence chargeLB Foster arrested on domestic violence charge
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster was arrested on charges of domestic violence Saturday night at the team hotel in Tampa, Florida, ahead of Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers.
The Upshot: Thomas Pieters, Thomas Detry carry Belgium to win at ISPS Handa Melbourne World Cup of GolfThe Upshot: Thomas Pieters, Thomas Detry carry Belgium to win at ISPS Handa Melbourne World Cup of Golf
MELBOURNE, Australia – Notes and observations from the fourth round of the ISPS Handa Melbourne World Cup of Golf where Belgium won their first World Cup title by three shots. LEADING LIGHTS Thomas Pieters and Thomas Detry admitted they could feel the groundswell of support for the host nation Australia as it got to gut-check time in the World Cup. Starting the day with a significant five-shot lead, Team Belgium knew it would take something special to beat the Aussies at Metropolitan Golf Club. As the locals swarmed around Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith and became more and more vocal in the group ahead, the pair knew a challenge was being issued. But with nerves of steel, the 26-year-old Pieters and 25-year-old Detry met every test and then capped off the win with a final-hole birdie to win by three shots. The final round, 4-under 68 was more than enough to stay ahead of Australia (65) and Mexico (66) – leaving them at 23 under for the week. “You can hear the “oi oi oi” chants going, so you know somebody made a birdie,â€� Pieters said. “We felt the guys coming right behind us and we answered it with a birdie, so I think we handled the situation very well.â€� It is the first win for Belgium in the World Cup. Belgium hadn’t had a result better than fourth since 1955. “Being able to put our name down the list when you see the amount of good players and all the big names that were actually on the Cup, it feels pretty special,â€� Detry said. Pieters burst onto the European Tour scene a few years ago, winning three times in a 12-month span in 2015-16. But he hasn’t been able to maintain the same form since, making this victory extra special. “It feels very good. It’s been a long time since I won and this feels as good as an individual title. I’m very, very happy,â€� Pieters said. “We’ll take a lot of confidence out of this. It’s a shame the season’s over for me now.â€� Detry is yet to win on the European Tour but he’s been knocking on the door with a handful of recent close calls. Pieters now thinks this will change. “His drive down the 18th … that’s a drive of somebody that’s going to win next year, for sure,â€� Pieters said of his partner. “To hit a drive like that, I can tell how much adrenaline was going through his body by how far it went. He’s going to take this forward for sure.â€� NOTABLES AUSTRALIA: Host nation Australia had the local crowds rocking down the back nine at Metropolitan after Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith caught fire and threatened to steal the Cup. But a short putt from 4 feet for birdie on the par-4 16th was pushed wide by Leishman, stalling the huge charge the locals had made. Starting the final round a distant six shots back of Belgium, the Aussies made the turn after four birdies thinking they could certainly make the leaders sweat with a few more. Smith buried birdie putts on the 12th and 13th holes and then, just as hopes looked dashed after Leishman left a bunker shot in the sand, he holed out for another birdie. But it was the last birdie they’d bank. The short miss on 16 sucked the life out of the charge and they would ultimately sign for a 7-under 65 to finish at 20 under. “Obviously that putt on 16 I would like to have made,â€� Leishman said. “I would love to have that again. “But Belgium was clearly the best team all week. When you come up against someone like that, we did what we had to do today to put the pressure on and they were just too good. When you get beat by someone who’s playing that well, there’s not much you can do.â€� MEXICO: It was an impressive couple of weeks in Australia for Abraham Ancer, who won the Australian Open before combining with Roberto Diaz to finish in a tie for second at the World Cup. A final round 6-under 66 on Sunday was highlighted by late birdies on 14, 16 and 17 giving them an outside shot at victory if they could make something happen on the last hole. But Belgium stayed rock solid. The runner-up result represented Mexico’s highest finish in the tournament, besting the seventh-place effort in 1953 from Al Escalante and Juan Neri. USA: Matt Kuchar and Kyle Stanley never really threatened to bring the USA a 25th World Cup title, shooting 66-79-66-68 to finish at 9 under and a tie for 16th. SHOT OF THE DAY QUOTABLES I haven’t heard a roar like that for a very long time. It was awesome. There’s nothing like representing your country on the other side of the world, it’s just amazing. It’s kind of a funny week, the weather was different, total different all the time. A little disadvantage having different balls … that’s why I struggled with the short game a little bit this week. Â
Golden Knights end Dell’s shutout streak in route of SharksGolden Knights end Dell’s shutout streak in route of Sharks
LAS VEGAS — The goalie controversy in San Jose was over in less than 10 minutes. After Aaron Dell pitched shutouts in back-to-back starts, Sharks coach Pete DeBoer called his number for a second straight night in Las Vegas Saturday, fueling talk of a goalie controversy as Martin Jones continues to struggle
Belgium hangs on for 3-stroke win at World Cup of GolfBelgium hangs on for 3-stroke win at World Cup of Golf
MELBOURNE, Australia — Thomas Pieters and Thomas Detry of Belgium had a few anxious moments on the back nine but held on to shoot a 4-under 68 and claim a three-stroke win Sunday at the ISPS Handa Melbourne World Cup, despite a determined late run by Australia and Mexico. Pieters and Detry took a five-stroke lead into the final round of foursomes (alternate shot) at Metropolitan and the lead was reduced by one when Detry missed a nervy three-footer on the par-3 second. But they had an eagle and two birdies on the rest of the front nine and made the turn with their five-stroke advantage intact. Australia’s Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith pulled to within two strokes, thanks to holing out from the bunker for a birdie by Smith and a 12-foot par save on the next hole by Leishman. If there was any doubt, Pieters’ approach to four feet on the 18th set up a final birdie by Detry to give the Belgians a 23-under total of 265 in mostly sunny conditions after some early-morning drizzle. “We were both nervous at times, but to finish with a birdie was special,” Pieters said. Leishman and Smith shot 65. Mexico’s Abraham Ancer, who won last week’s Australian Open, and his partner Roberto Diaz, playing in the last group with Belgium, shot 66 and finished tied with the Australians for second. Defending champions Thorbjorn Olesen and Soren Kjeldsen of Denmark shot a 65 to finish tied for fourth with Canada’s Adam Hadwin and Nick Taylor, who shot 66. They were six strokes behind. Americans Matt Kuchar and Kyle Stanley shot a final-round 68 and finished at 9-under, 14 strokes behind the winners and tied for 16th among the 28 teams.
Sources: Cowboys, Cooper yet to talk extensionSources: Cowboys, Cooper yet to talk extension
While the Cowboys and Amari Cooper have yet to discuss a contract extension, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the sides do expect to begin talks after the season.
Humboldt survivors honored in ColoradoHumboldt survivors honored in Colorado
Former Broncos teammates Ryan Straschnitzki and Jacob Wassermann were there for the ceremonial puck drop Saturday night.
Playoff bound: Notre Dame punches CFP ticketPlayoff bound: Notre Dame punches CFP ticket
The No. 3 Fighting Irish came back to beat rival USC, finishing a 12-0 season and earning the season’s first College Football Playoff berth.
Laine first with 5 goals since ’11; fan scores bigLaine first with 5 goals since ’11; fan scores big
Patrik Laine scored five goals Saturday in the Winnipeg Jets’ 8-4 victory at St. Louis, earning one fan $1 million thanks to a “Score & Win” contest put on by Sobeys/Safeway.
Laine first with 5 goals since ’11; $1M goes to fanLaine first with 5 goals since ’11; $1M goes to fan
Patrik Laine scored five goals Saturday in the Winnipeg Jets’ 8-4 victory at St. Louis, earning one fan $1 million thanks to a “Score & Win” contest put on by Sobeys/Safeway.