The Cowboys’ togetherness and toughness are being questioned. Is that who they really are, or just a narrative? Either way, it falls on Mike McCarthy to right the ship.
Three weeks away from the NBA draft, it’s time to speculate what moves teams at the top of the board could pull off. And yes, some of them might seem crazy.
As part of a Masters unlike any other, ESPN’s College GameDay will set up on the grounds of Augusta National Golf Club.
Jerry Jones became curt during his weekly radio appearance when asked if the Cowboys have a leadership problem amid all the injuries the team has had to attempt to overcome this season.
After dealing with a concussion and a hamstring injury this season, Bucs WR Chris Godwin broke his index finger against the Raiders and will have surgery Tuesday, sources confirmed to ESPN.
With back-to-back weeks of invitational fields in the rear-view mirror, the PGA TOUR heads to Southampton, Bermuda and Port Royal Golf Course for the second edition of the Bermuda Championship. Brendon Todd buried his demons in this event last year as he closed with 62 to win by four. His first victory on TOUR since 2014 officially cured him of “the Yips”. The proof was winning the following week at Mayakoba and then taking fourth at RSM the week after. Todd will lead the field of 132 as they will attack 6,828 yards (Par-71) of breezy, coastal golf designed by Robert Trent Jones. The top 65 and ties will play the weekend. With only one hole over 517 yards on the card and the Bermuda/Zoysia rough sitting at only two inches, it is not a mystery why 30 players were double digits under-par last year. RELATED: Power Rankings | Expert Picks The major defense of any coastal track is Mother Nature and the wind will blow this week. I’d expect the TifEagle greens, which at 6,000 square feet on average are hardly enormous, to run quietly this week as the wind is forecast to blow. Only 19 acres of fairway suggest very tight landing areas and 88 bunkers will provide deterrence off the tee and into the greens. Water will be in play on five of the holes. Last year, the inaugural event was played opposite the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai. This season, it is a stand-alone event with the winner earning $720,000 of the $4 million prize pool PLUS earning a trip to the Sentry Tournament of Champions, the 2021 Masters and THE PLAYERS Championship, just to name a few. As always, there is PLENTY to play for each week on TOUR and most of these guys will be rested and ready to go. Only Todd and K.H. Lee played in the invitational events over the last two weeks. The PGA Grand Slam of Golf was held on this track from 2009 thru 2014. The only participant from that run of events in the field this week is Stewart Cink. Recent Winner Recent Winners & Notables Inaugural Event 2019: Brendon Todd (-24) Shot a career-best 62 (co-low round of the week) to win by four. … Played in the final pairing with 54-hole leader Harry Higgs (2nd). … First-ever official event in Bermuda. … Led the field in Par-3 scoring and T1 Par-4 scoring. … Top five Fairways, GIR, Scrambling, Birdie-or-Better Percentage and Bogey Avoidance. … 27 birdies led the field. … Zero 3-putts. … 51st in Driving Distance. … Posted 63 in Round 2. … MC in four of the five events leading in but was T28 the week before in Houston. Notables: Higgs (not entered) was bogey free thru 36 holes and led the field in scrambling (22 of 23) for his best career finish. … Brian Gay (T3) posted his last top 10 on TOUR here with all four rounds in the 60s and was T4 Birdies (24). … Hank Lebioda also joined the podium as he closed with 63 and was top five in Putting Average. … Aaron Wise (T3) circled 20 birdies and two eagles and was T3 GIR. … Fabian Gomez (7th) co-led the field in GIR and made led the field with FOUR eagles. … Ryan Armour (T8) was third in birdies (25). … David Hearn (T8) was second in Fairways. … Wes Roach (T8) opened with 63 and was second in Putting Average. … Cut was 2-under (140). … 22 bogey-free rounds. … Only more eagles made at TPC Summerlin, TPC Boston and Muirfield Village Golf Club. Other Top Finishes: T11 Bo Hoag (posted two rounds of 64) T11 Russell Knox (opened with 64, T1 GIR) T11 Josh Teater (15-under last 54 holes) T15 Kramer Hickok (2nd, Scrambling) T15 Denny McCarthy (T9, Putting) T18 Rafael Campos T18 Scott Stallings T24 Beau Hossler (2nd birdies, 26) T24 Rob Oppenheim (opened with 64) T24 D.J. Trahan (T7, Fairways) Key stat leaders Top golfers in each statistic on the 2019-2020 PGA TOUR are listed only if they are scheduled to compete this week. Players in BOLD below deserve deeper inspection. Ball-Striking 4 Doc Redman 6 Jhonattan Vegas 9 Harold Varner III 10 Emiliano Grillo 11 Josh Teater 11 Chesson Hadley 15 Adam Schenk 15 Will Gordon 17 Henrik Norlander 20 Aaron Wise 26 Kyle Stanley 26 D.J. Trahan 29 Seamus Power 30 Doug Ghim Greens in Regulation 2 Kyle Stanley 3 Aaron Wise 4 Will Gordon 7 Josh Teater 7 Emiliano Grillo 12 Doc Redman 13 Henrik Norlander 15 Harold Varner III 16 Pat Perez 19 Jhonattan Vegas 20 Chesson Hadley 21 Nick Watney 23 Russell Knox 24 Chris Baker 25 Joseph Bramlett 26 Bo Hoag 27 Brice Garnett 28 Cameron Tringale 30 Cameron Percy Bogey Avoidance 6 Brice Garnett 9 Cameron Tringale 11 Russell Knox 13 Tim Wilkinson 14 Ben Martin 20 Adam Schenk 22 Pat Perez 23 Brendon Todd 27 Mark Anderson 27 Scott Stallings 29 Harold Varner III 30 Cameron Percy
The Patriots are sitting at 2-4 and face a tough task in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills, which leads Peter King to discuss why New England needs to focus on a deep rebuild, while Mike Florio isn’t quite ready to call the end of a dynasty.
There are lessons to be learned each week, but not always X’s and O’s. Winfield Sr., a 14-year NFL vet, has been his son’s secret weapon all season.
Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, announced today the 2020 Masters Tournament, scheduled for Nov. 9-15, will provide an expansive slate of content across multiple platforms, including ESPN's College GameDay airing live from Augusta National on Saturday, Nov. 14. "Given the circumstances brought about by the pandemic, the delivery of quality content is as important as ever to the storytelling of the Masters Tournament," said Ridley. "While we will dearly miss our patrons at Augusta National this fall, we are excited to showcase what promises to be a truly memorable Masters in a variety of ways for viewers around the world." One such way is the addition of College GameDay, which is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. - Noon before the live CBS broadcast of the third round. The studio will be staged overlooking Ike's Pond and the 9th green of the Par 3 course. "When exploring ways to showcase a fall Masters, we were drawn to the concept of hosting College GameDay at Augusta National to introduce the Tournament to a new audience and provide even more anticipation and excitement to the event," Ridley continued. "We appreciate the collaboration with ESPN, our longtime broadcast partner, for this first-of-its-kind opportunity." In addition, the global television audience of the Masters will experience new and enhanced views of the unique November Tournament, as Augusta National has worked with CBS Sports to showcase distinctive angles and shots from around the course. Throughout the week, live coverage of the Masters will be broadcast to more than 200 countries and territories. The American Forces Network will also broadcast the event to U.S. military installations throughout the world. In the United States, live coverage of Tournament play will begin Thursday, Nov. 12, from 1-5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and continue at the same times Friday, Nov. 13. CBS will again provide weekend coverage on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 1-5 p.m. ET, before airing the final round from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15. The Par 3 Contest, which is traditionally played on the Wednesday prior to the Masters Tournament and broadcast by ESPN, has been canceled. "The fun and excitement of watching Masters competitors with their friends and family is what makes the Par 3 Contest such a special part of Masters week," stated Ridley. "We know that experience could not have been replicated without guests and patrons at Augusta National, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to bring back this signature tradition." For the fourth consecutive year, the Masters will air a live 4K broadcast of the Tournament in the United States, featuring action from Amen Corner - the 11th, 12th and 13th holes of Augusta National - as well as the 15th and 16th holes. During Tournament week, Masters Digital will feature exclusive live video, scoring, interactive player tracking, groupings, video highlights, in-depth Tournament news coverage and more. The site will also feature a new live feed in November, highlighting the action from the 4th, 5th and 6th holes. Featured hole coverage will also be available on ESPN+. Building upon the Emmy Award-winning "Every Shot, Every Hole" technology from 2019, Masters Digital will unveil the "My Group" feature for the 2020 Tournament. Similar to a personally tailored Featured Group, "My Group" allows fans from around the world to build a personalized feed of every shot from their favorite players, ensuring they won't miss any of the action during the Tournament. In an effort to share the latest news from the Tournament, the Masters has launched a free daily email newsletter for fans. Delivered directly to their inbox from Augusta National, this newsletter will provide fans with exclusive content and highlights of the day's action, while also helping them plan their viewing schedule for the day ahead. Returning in 2020 is the official Masters podcast “Fore Please! Now Driving…” which invites patrons and fans to follow along as host Marty Smith explores Tournament storylines and visits with notable guests across sport, entertainment and pop culture. Episodes will be published daily from this year's Masters Tournament. For iPhone®, iPad® and Android phones, the Masters Tournament will release free apps designed to complement the television broadcast or to be used independently to follow Tournament action. Golf fans can also stay informed of Tournament news by following @TheMasters on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. On Snapchat, the Masters will feature a new augmented reality experience on the platform, allowing users to scan the iconic Masters logo and bring it to life inside the Snapchat app, using Snapchat’s Marker Technology, where Masters fans can use their Snapchat camera to unlock unique virtual experiences. The 84th Masters is set to begin on Thursday, November 12 with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player acting as Honorary Starters. Tee times will be announced at a later date, but players will be scheduled to start off the first and 10th tees in two waves the first two rounds.
