Former Rams Pro Bowl RB Jon Arnett dies at 85Former Rams Pro Bowl RB Jon Arnett dies at 85
Jon Arnett was the No. 1 overall pick by the Rams in the 1957 NFL draft.
Day: January 19, 2021
Falcons name Saints’ Terry Fontenot as general managerFalcons name Saints’ Terry Fontenot as general manager
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons named Terry Fontenot, who has spent 16 seasons with division rival New Orleans, the team’s general manager on Tuesday.
Packers, Buccaneers to face off in NFC Championship GamePackers, Buccaneers to face off in NFC Championship Game
FOX Sports lead NFL game analyst Troy Aikman previews the matchup on ‘Fox & Friends.'
Falcons agree to terms with Terry Fontenot for GM positionFalcons agree to terms with Terry Fontenot for GM position
The Atlanta Falcons have named a new general manager, hiring the vice president of the New Orleans Saints, Terry Fontenot, to fill the vacancy left by Thomas Dimitroff back in October.
The next phase of Phil Mickelson and other important things happening in golfThe next phase of Phil Mickelson and other important things happening in golf
Phil Mickelson, who 30 years ago won on the PGA Tour as an amateur, begins his 2021 season this week. So what is fair to expect? Plus, making sense of Bryson DeChambeau and more.
Pat Perez: How picking out a pair of Jordans from the bin led to my friendship with ‘His Airness'Pat Perez: How picking out a pair of Jordans from the bin led to my friendship with ‘His Airness'
Editor's note: Pat Perez, who earned the first of his three PGA TOUR titles at the 2009 American Express, details his friendship with Michael Jordan in this first-person diary. Back when I was in junior high, everyone wanted the Jumpman IV's but there was no chance we could afford a new pair of Jordans back in the day. A guy I knew had thrown a pair of old ones out at school. I saw them in the can, grabbed them out, tried them on—perfect fit. I brought them home, cleaned them up and officially had my first pair of Jordans; the iconic white and cement-gray combo everyone wanted. RELATED: Perez’s Air Jordan obsession To go from that moment three decades ago, to having a wall of shoes and Michael Jordan's number in my phone—it never gets old and will never be taken for granted. MJ reached out to congratulate me after I won the CIMB Classic in Malaysia in 2017 and having won twice in the calendar year, at 41 years old after a major shoulder surgery, I just went all-in—never knowing if I'd get the chance again. He said to let him know if I ever needed anything, so I immediately asked for some shoes. The floodgates opened and within a year, I was a part of the Jordan team. I actually met MJ through a mutual friend some years back and would see him in passing, but going to Monaco with the other brand ambassadors a few summers ago was where things went next level. Just being in that setting with all those guys and getting some one-on-one time with #23, it was surreal. I try not to bother him much, but to be able to text with him and for him to actually respond right away, my younger self would never believe me if I went back in time and explained everything that's happened these past few years. That trip to Monaco was as one-in-a-lifetime as it gets; just sitting out on the deck, smoking cigars and sipping tequila with the legend, every aspect of that trip and experience was just mind-blowing. Even better is the fact MJ couldn't be nicer, cooler and welcoming. Sometimes you meet your heroes and it's a letdown. This has been the complete opposite. I started collecting Jordans once I got on the PGA TOUR and could actually afford to do so, especially when places like Flight Club started popping up and the secondary-market became a thing, making it easier to track down older models which I was really into. Out the gate, I started by collecting the ones MJ made famous during his playing days and it just grew from there. It really is an insane hobby if you stop and think about it, and we've literally had to renovate my office a second time now to make more space for the shoes. It's a beautiful sea of Jordans in there. I haven't done an official count recently but there's probably well over 1,000 pairs of Jordans at this point and it keeps growing as the Jumpman crew keeps sending more and more gear through my association with them. I can barely keep up. Every time that delivery truck is barreling up the street, I'm like a kid at Christmas. Even cooler is the fact my wife, Ashley is so supportive of this hobby. She thinks it's the coolest thing ever, the fact I went from being a kid who grabbed a pair of shoes out of the trash to now being a brand ambassador for Jordan and acquaintances with the icon whose name is on the shoe. We watched "The Last Dance" series together recently and I think it really helped her understand just how globally massive MJ and his brand truly are. One of my special pair I have is the Jordan IV “Wahlburgers” which mean a lot to me. Mark Wahlberg (actor) surprised me with the Wahlburgers shoe a couple years back when I was in Los Angeles for The Genesis Invitational. He invited us over for dinner and dropped those on me which was mind-blowing as those are super rare. I've also gotten my hands on all the Travis Scott shoes which I really dig as the retro "Flu Game" shoes released a few years back. Nothing means more than the Cement IV golf shoes the team made for me, though. Talk about a full circle moment; my first beat-up pair now in a custom golf shoe and there are only two pairs in the world. I still can't get over it. People have asked how the Cement IV golf shoes came to be and it's crazy how nonchalant the entire experience went down. I was sitting next to Mike and playing poker in Monaco when he went outside for a cigar and invited me to grab my tequila and to come with. The 11 had just come out and I'd mentioned how great that would look in a golf shoe, while reiterating my love for the IV, to which he said, "Well then just make the IV." I asked what he meant and it told me to just talk to Gentry (Humphrey; VP Jordan Footwear) and to "get it done". I couldn't track Gentry down fast enough and before I knew it, the ball was in motion and within weeks two pairs of Cement IV golf shoes were sent to the house. It's literally that easy when you a legend's blessing and he green lights it with the guy behind the guy. I've also got a cool relationship with Bill Murray (actor, comedian). Getting to know Bill over the years was definitely surreal. I first met him back in 2003 and he busted my balls about my finish at Pebble Beach the year before and things just sort of grew from there. We'd see each other over the years, but around 2015 when things were getting off the ground with William Murray Golf, he invited me on board and I've been with the brand ever since. It's a natural fit as I love all the gear, as well as the Murray brothers' attempts to make golf more laid-back, fun and accessible. As close as we've gotten through the brand, it's still a trip when you're playing with him at Pebble, standing in the middle of a fairway and you realize you're paired up with Carl Spackler, "Big Ern" McCracken or Dr. Peter Venkman. It really makes you appreciate how crazy this whole ride has been the past couple of decades. Never saw this day coming when I was dumper-diving for a pair of used kicks.
Jets should be all-in on Texans’ Deshaun Watson, but reality could stand in wayJets should be all-in on Texans’ Deshaun Watson, but reality could stand in way
Should the disgruntled Texans quarterback be on the move, it would be borderline negligent for the Jets to pass. But would the feeling be mutual?
Our latest MLB offseason buzz: Second baseman market after LeMahieu, NL DH waiting game and moreOur latest MLB offseason buzz: Second baseman market after LeMahieu, NL DH waiting game and more
Where could teams needing second-base help turn next? How is universal designated hitter indecision holding up free agency? Here’s what we’re hearing.
Expert Picks: The American ExpressExpert Picks: The American Express
How it works: Each week, our experts from PGATOUR.COM will make their selections in PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf. Each lineup consists of four starters and two bench players that can be rotated after each round. Adding to the challenge is that every golfer can be used only three times per each of four Segments. The first fantasy golf game to utilize live ShotLink data, PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf allows you to see scores update live during competition. Aside from the experts below, Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton breaks down the field at this year’s The American Express in his edition of the Power Rankings. For more fantasy, check out Rookie Watch, Qualifiers and Reshuffle. THINK YOU’RE BETTER THAN OUR EXPERTS? The PGA TOUR Experts league is once again open to the public. You can play our free fantasy game and see how you measure up against our experts below. Joining the league is simple. Just click here to sign up or log in. Once you create your team, click the “Leagues” tab and search for “PGA TOUR Experts.” After that? Pick your players and start talking smack. Want to represent the fans against our experts? SEASON SEGMENT As of January 26, 2021, PGATOUR.COM will no longer support Livefyre commenting on our website. We invite you to join the conversation by following and interacting with Rob Bolton on Twitter (@RobBoltonGolf) and PGA TOUR Twitter, Facebook and Instagram channels. If you have any feedback or questions, please reach out to us via the Contact Us page."
PGA TOUR and AGA align to educate fans on responsible gamingPGA TOUR and AGA align to educate fans on responsible gaming
The PGA TOUR joined the American Gaming Association (AGA) as the newest Have A Game Plan.® Bet Responsibly public service campaign partner to educate golf fans on responsible sports betting. As part of the campaign, the TOUR will develop content that encourages its fans to "Know When to Lay Up" and bet responsibly. The co-branded responsible gaming content will appear on social and digital platforms along with public service announcements that will air on PGA TOUR Radio. "A key pillar of the PGA TOUR's sports betting strategy is responsible gaming and ensuring our fans are equipped with the appropriate resources so they are properly prepared and educated," said Scott Warfield, VP of Gaming at the PGA TOUR. "By aligning with the American Gaming Association in support of its Have A Game Plan campaign we're able to align our efforts and provide a consistent message focused on responsible gaming." The TOUR joins NASCAR and the National Hockey League (NHL) as league partners in the campaign, which focuses on the fundamentals of responsible sports betting: setting a budget and sticking to it, keeping betting social, knowing the odds, and playing with trusted, regulated operators. Monumental Sports & Entertainment and the Vegas Golden Knights have also committed inventory in support of the campaign. "The AGA is thrilled welcome the PGA TOUR to our growing responsible sports betting campaign," said Casey Clark, AGA Senior Vice President, Strategic Communications. "As legal sports betting continues to expand in both availability and popularity, it is imperative that responsible gaming education keeps pace. Today's announcement is a testament to the TOUR's thoughtful approach to sports betting and marks an important step in continuing to engage all industry stakeholders in our shared responsibility to educate fans on safely and responsibly betting on sports." Launched in 2019, the AGA's Have A Game Plan campaign provides consumers with a state-by-state guide on where to find legal operators, spotlights the basics of sports betting, and raises awareness on signs of problem gambling. This partnership is the latest in a string of progressive and industry-leading sports betting initiatives by the TOUR. Following the Supreme Court's decision that overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018, the TOUR instituted a robust integrity program in collaboration with Genius Sports and later that year announced a global partnership with IMG ARENA to license its official, live scoring data to betting operators all over the world. The TOUR's official sports betting partners include BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, and PointsBet, and the organization continues to evolve its innovative GolfBet partnership with The Action Network. The TOUR is also a platinum member of the National Council on Problem Gambling.