McLaughlin takes pole position in DarwinMcLaughlin takes pole position in Darwin
DJR Team Penske star Scott McLaughlin is now just one pole short of equalling Peter Brock, who sits second of all-time with 57 qualifying wins.
Day: June 15, 2019
Inside the NFL contract that two Steelers won’t signInside the NFL contract that two Steelers won’t sign
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer Close ESPN staff writer Previously a college football reporter for CBSSports.com University of Florida graduate Follow on Twitter PITTSBURGH — Alejandro Villanueva considered walking away from football in 2017. He was 28 years old and beginning business school at Carnegie
Hey, USGA, this U.S. Open is perfect, don’t mess with itHey, USGA, this U.S. Open is perfect, don’t mess with it
The course is gorgeous. The players are happy. The leaderboard is intriguing. It should be a great weekend, as long as the USGA keeps its hands off Pebble Beach.
John Force leads Funny Car qualifying at BristolJohn Force leads Funny Car qualifying at Bristol
John Force topped Funny Car qualifying and Doug Kalitta led in Top Fuel Friday night in the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. The 70-year-old Force is a 16-time season champion.
Career Grand Slam still in reach for Phil MickelsonCareer Grand Slam still in reach for Phil Mickelson
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Phil Mickelson’s dream of a career Grand Slam has survived its first hurdle but the veteran will need an incredible weekend if he is to triumph at the U.S. Open. Mickelson is a former winner at the Masters (2004, 2006, 2010), the Open Championship (2013) and the PGA Championship (2005) but is a six-time runner up at his national championship. He now craves one thing above all others, a U.S. Open title to complete the slam. He would become just the sixth player to win all four events at least once joining Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Having shot an opening 1-over 72 on Thursday, Mickelson needed to play well just to ensure weekend play. He energized the California crowd with a charge into contention during Friday’s second round only to falter late. The 48-year-old was 4-under on the day through 14 holes to get within four of the lead at the time before bogeys on the 15th and 17th holes left him to sign for a 2-under 69 and 1-under total. It leaves him eight shots back from Gary Woodland’s 36-hole lead after his fellow American birdied three of his last five holes to get to 9-under. Any comeback therefore is a tough proposition, yet not impossible. Lou Graham came from 11 shots back at the halfway point to win at Medinah in 1975. Mickelson is no stranger to success on this course having won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am five times, including earlier this season. “I’ve played this course for so many years, and I know how to shoot under par on it,â€� he said following his opening round. Now he has to balance the sense of urgency in trying to win before his best golf is behind him with what will likely be tougher weekend conditions. “Certainly that’s going to be important. But the good news for me is I’m playing really well,â€� Mickelson adds. “It’s the best I’ve played in a long time, certainly since the start of the year. If I’m patient, I’ll get better as the week goes on. The goal is just to get within striking distance for Sunday.â€�
Patrick Beverley talks free agency, possible union with Bulls: ‘I bleed Chicago’Patrick Beverley talks free agency, possible union with Bulls: ‘I bleed Chicago’
Beverley, who is a pending free agent, will listen if his hometown Chicago Bulls come calling.
Vlad Jr. takes fastball off hand; X-rays negativeVlad Jr. takes fastball off hand; X-rays negative
Jays rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Friday night’s game against the Astros with a bruised left hand after he was hit by a pitch in the first inning.
Rory struts into the weekend with a shot at gloryRory struts into the weekend with a shot at glory
Rory McIlroy shook off potential disaster to remain in contention at the U.S. Open. Can he win a major for the first time in five years?
Idaho’s men’s basketball coach Don Verlin fired for possible NCAA violationsIdaho’s men’s basketball coach Don Verlin fired for possible NCAA violations
Idaho is in the market for a new men’s basketball coach. The Vandals’ Don Verlin was fired Friday for possible NCAA violations, the school announced in a press release. Two of those potential violations involved the “illegal participation of a non-coaching staff member in practices and games
Idaho’s men’s basketball coach Don Verlin fired for possible NCAA violationsIdaho’s men’s basketball coach Don Verlin fired for possible NCAA violations
Idaho is in the market for a new men’s basketball coach. The Vandals’ Don Verlin was fired Friday for possible NCAA violations, the school announced in a press release. Two of those potential violations involved the “illegal participation of a non-coaching staff member in practices and games