Ko, Ji share lead entering last round on LPGAKo, Ji share lead entering last round on LPGA
Lydia Ko and Eun-Hee Ji share the lead at the winners-only LPGA Tour season opener in Florida.
Day: January 19, 2019
Adam Hadwin chases second PGA TOUR title at Desert ClassicAdam Hadwin chases second PGA TOUR title at Desert Classic
LA QUINTA, Calif. – Canadians flock to the California desert this time of year to escape the cold and snow. Hadwin comes here to chase PGA TOUR titles. He’s in contention at the Desert Classic for a fourth consecutive year after shooting 65 on Saturday at PGA West’s Nicklaus Tournament Course. It continues an incredible stretch for Hadwin at this event. He has finished no worse than sixth at this event in the past three years. He is 20 under par this week, matching his career-low with a 54-hole score of 196 (65-66-65). He was bogey-free Saturday after missing just two fairways and two greens. “I don’t want to say ho-hum, because golf can never really quite be like that, but it was as stress-free as possible,� he said. “A couple putts went in on the back nine and here I am having a chance again on Sunday.� Ever since the Desert Classic went to its current configuration of courses – PGA West’s Stadium and Nicklaus Tournament courses and La Quinta Country Club – in 2016, Hadwin has started the final round within three shots of the lead. He was the 54-hole leader in 2017 after shooting 59 at La Quinta Country Club but shot 72 in the final round, matching his highest score at this event. He is 79 under in his past 15 rounds at the Desert Classic. Ten of those rounds are 67 or lower. On Saturday, Hadwin was just 1 under par for the first six holes, but birdied half of his remaining holes. “I was playing one of the easier golf courses, so I knew I had to keep the pedal down,� Hadwin said. “And, again, it was kind of a slow-ish start, but I’ve done that the first three rounds now and then just kind of caught fire midway.� He is seeking his second TOUR win and a second consecutive appearance in the Presidents Cup. He won the Valspar Championship in 2017 and played for the International Team later that year at Liberty National. “When you get up into a position near the top of the leaderboard, nerves kick in and adrenaline an all that, so it’s just a matter of controlling that,� he said. “So far, through three rounds I’ve been doing a good job of it.�
Bryant tweaks St. Louis; Yadi snaps backBryant tweaks St. Louis; Yadi snaps back
Cubs star Kris Bryant stoked one of baseball’s longest-running rivalries on Friday with comments about the rival Cardinals’ home city.
Eagles follow through on promise, give Nick Foles $1 million bonus before he leavesEagles follow through on promise, give Nick Foles $1 million bonus before he leaves
Nick Foles might be leaving the Philadelphia Eagles, but the team is still going to send him off on a high note. The Eagles followed through on a promise to give Foles a $1 million bonus after he came up just short of an incentive, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. Foles was due a $1 million incentive if the Eagles made the playoffs and he played 33 percent of the team’s snaps.
Eagles do the right thing, give Foles his $1M bonusEagles do the right thing, give Foles his $1M bonus
There’s normally no rounding up when a player falls just short of a threshold for a bonus. Nick Foles is not a normal case.
Bryant takes jab at playing in St. LouisBryant takes jab at playing in St. Louis
Cubs star Kris Bryant stoked one of baseball’s longest-running rivalries on Friday with comments about the rival Cardinals’ home city.
Cubs’ quips draw ire of Cards’ Molina: ‘Losers’Cubs’ quips draw ire of Cards’ Molina: ‘Losers’
Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina took exception to quips about St. Louis by Cubs star Kris Bryant and Ryan Dempster, saying only “stupid players and losers” make fun of other cities.
Sale open to signing extension with Red SoxSale open to signing extension with Red Sox
Chris Sale’s impending contract situation is worth keeping an eye on as MLB’s hot stove stays cold.
Chris Sale open to signing extension with Boston ahead of contract seasonChris Sale open to signing extension with Boston ahead of contract season
Chris Sale’s impending contract situation is worth keeping an eye on as MLB’s hot stove stays cold.
Goal for Lakers: Keep Harden ‘anything under 50’Goal for Lakers: Keep Harden ‘anything under 50’
The Lakers, without LeBron James and Rajon Rondo, want to keep Houston’s James Harden to under 50 points. He has scored 30-plus points in 18 straight games, including 50 or more in three.