When Joe Thornton speaks, the San Jose Sharks listenWhen Joe Thornton speaks, the San Jose Sharks listen
The elder statesman of the Sharks still has a big voice in the dressing room. We go inside his impact on the team’s 2019 playoff run.
Day: May 2, 2019
In letter to NFL, lawyer for Chiefs’ Hill disputes abuseIn letter to NFL, lawyer for Chiefs’ Hill disputes abuse
The attorney for Tyreek Hill sent a letter to the NFL on Thursday disputing child-abuse claims made by the wide receiver’s fiancee, offering a point-by-point response to a secret recording of the couple that was made public last week. In the four-page letter, a copy of which was obtained by The
Indians will pay for not spending in offseasonIndians will pay for not spending in offseason
Cleveland’s decision to fill holes with cheap options could come back to bite the franchise after losing ace Corey Kluber to an arm fracture.
2019 Kentucky Derby preview: With Omaha Beach out, field is wide open2019 Kentucky Derby preview: With Omaha Beach out, field is wide open
With a scouting report on every horse in the field, we’ve got everything you need to know for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.
Patrick Reed puts struggles behind him with bogey-free 67 at Wells Fargo ChampionshipPatrick Reed puts struggles behind him with bogey-free 67 at Wells Fargo Championship
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – It wasn’t long ago that Patrick Reed was struggling to break par and seeking advice from a new swing coach. His struggles may be behind him. Reed played a solid round at one of the PGA TOUR’s most difficult courses to share the early lead at the Wells Fargo Championship. Reed hit 14 greens en route to a 4-under 67 at Quail Hollow Club. He was tied for the lead with Martin Laird, Nick Taylor and Adam Schenk after the morning wave ended. Reed is now 7 under in his past two rounds on the PGA TOUR. He closed his Masters defense with a 69 that was his first sub-70 round of the week. Reed was 17 over par in the six rounds preceding Masters Sunday. That stretch started with a final-round 78 at THE PLAYERS Championship. He shot 77-75 in his next start, the Valspar Championship, and was spotted working with swing coach David Leadbetter on the range. Reed’s wife, Justine, contacted Leadbetter after the first round at Innisbrook to help her husband sort out a swing that had grown excessively long. Reed also works with his longtime swing coach, Kevin Kirk. “At the top of my swing, I was getting a little long and kind of disconnected,â€� he said. “We’re just trying to feel like it stays a little shorter and a little bit more connected, and feel like it’s a little bit stronger at the top.â€� This is Reed’s first individual tournament since the Masters, where he was 1 over par after 54 holes. He finished T36 after his final-round 69. He and partner Patrick Cantlay missed the cut at last week’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Related: Featured Groups, tee times | Rose looks to rebound | The harsh lessons of losing can pay big dividends | Tiger’s inspiring message to Varner’s friend | Best-selling books gains popularity on TOUR Reed was bogey-free Thursday. He missed just one green on his front nine and made the turn in 35 after making birdie on the par-5 15th. He added birdies on Nos. 3, 7 and 8. The last birdie came on a 22-foot putt, his longest of the day. He didn’t make a putt longer than 3 feet on the front nine, then started his second nine by making an 18-footer for par. That was the only other putt he made from outside 10 feet. His strong ball-striking meant he didn’t need to lean on his putter. He wielded it well when necessary, gaining 2.9 strokes on the green. He was 3 for 4 on attempts from 5-10 feet. “When you’re hitting the ball well, it frees up the putter,â€� Reed said. “When you happen to miss a green, because you know how you’re hitting it, you’re a little bit more fresh.â€� Strong ball-striking is a necessity at Quail Hollow. Reed has had success here recently. He finished in the top-10 in his last two appearance here, including a runner-up at the 2017 PGA Championship. Reed has led after just one round since winning last year’s Masters, though. That was in the first round of the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions. He is 66th in this season’s FedExCup thanks to six consecutive top-25s to start the season. His last top-25 in a stroke-play event came in February’s World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship. Things may be looking up after Thursday’s round, though. “I kind of got out of my way,â€� Reed said. “I stopped thinking about the golf swing and just started swinging the golf club and played golf shots.â€�
Inside the pressure-packed job of an NBA refInside the pressure-packed job of an NBA ref
The divide between players and officials has been on display in the Warriors-Rockets series, which is something nobody wants.
Inside the NBA’s officiating matrix with referee guru Monty McCutchenInside the NBA’s officiating matrix with referee guru Monty McCutchen
Several themes ran through our discussion, none more than the constant battle against public perception to ensure the game McCutchen loves remains impartial.
Deciphering Hill’s rebuttal to child-abuse claimsDeciphering Hill’s rebuttal to child-abuse claims
Tyreek Hill issued a letter to the NFL refuting some of the contents of the explosive audio recordings released last week. Here’s what we know about the situation today.
9 tips to get ready for the 2019 NCAA College Basketball Academy9 tips to get ready for the 2019 NCAA College Basketball Academy
The opportunity for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to be seen by college coaches during the July 23-28 evaluation period is available — as long as student-athletes register by Sunday, May 5. Yes, it’s that easy to at least have a chance to be in the pool of up to 2400 prospective
Every sports figure awarded the Presidential Medal of FreedomEvery sports figure awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Tiger Woods will become the 33rd sports figure presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor bestowed upon a civilian. Here’s the full list of the sports figures who have been honored.