Michigan’s Dickinson added to Wooden watch listMichigan’s Dickinson added to Wooden watch list
Michigan’s Hunter Dickinson, Pittsburgh’s Justin Champagnie and Houston’s Quentin Grimes have been added to the Wooden Award watch list.
Day: February 1, 2021
How Dustin Pedroia made a career out of rising above his scouting reportHow Dustin Pedroia made a career out of rising above his scouting report
Five-foot-nine baseball players aren’t supposed to play the way Pedroia did. Here’s how he became an MVP and what it means for future hitters of his stature.
Fun-loving Higgs is serious about getting his first TOUR winFun-loving Higgs is serious about getting his first TOUR win
Harry Higgs grew up in Kansas City, but he has never been a Chiefs fan. He inherited Philadelphia Eagles fandom from his parents. While Higgs was in middle school, a rabid Dallas Cowboys fan moved next door. Hence the ‘flag match' was born. Each year around Thanksgiving, Higgs and the neighbor would square off in an 18-hole match-play game. The loser would fly the opposing team's flag for a week. "Our neighbor wanted to compete with Harry on the golf course, but he's like, ‘I can't take money from an 11-year-old kid,'" recalled Mike Higgs, Harry's father. "As Harry improved, negotiations would start in September or October, on how many strokes the neighbor would get. Harry never liked the Cowboy flag on the front of our house. "These guys played a flag match for 15 or 16 years in a row." As a second-year PGA TOUR professional, Higgs has quickly established himself as one of the TOUR's most fun-loving pros. His re-creation of the ‘Dreams Challenge' social media phenomenon, singing Fleetwood Mac's hit ‘Dreams' while riding in a golf cart and drinking cranberry juice, garnered millions of views across social media. He ‘rode the bull' after driving the green at the par-4 17th at last year's Waste Management Phoenix Open, then drained the lengthy eagle putt. He'll provide quick-witted commentary on any topic from haircuts to hangovers. The 29-year-old SMU alum also possesses a burning desire to ascend into the upper echelon of TOUR pros. After earning his first TOUR card via the Korn Ferry Tour in 2019, he finished No. 55 in the FedExCup standings as a rookie. He began his sophomore TOUR campaign with a runner-up at the Safeway Open and currently ranks 35th in the FedExCup. As Higgs gains confidence on TOUR, he continues to effectively blend a charismatic personality with an undeniable passion for improvement - cultivated throughout life, from the days of the flag match.
Brady will ‘definitely consider’ playing past 45Brady will ‘definitely consider’ playing past 45
As 43-year-old Tom Brady prepares for his record 10th Super Bowl and first since joining Tampa Bay this past offseason, he said he’s already considering surpassing his previous goal and playing beyond age 45.
Packers GM on Rodgers: He’s our QB, our leaderPackers GM on Rodgers: He’s our QB, our leader
Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said he doesn’t feel the need to reassure Aaron Rodgers that he will be their quarterback in 2021 and beyond, but then used Monday’s news conference to reiterate their commitment to him.
Ex-Seahawks OT Wheeler enters not guilty pleaEx-Seahawks OT Wheeler enters not guilty plea
Former Seahawks offensive lineman Chad Wheeler pleaded not guilty Monday to criminal charges of first-degree domestic violence assault, domestic violence unlawful imprisonment and resisting arrest.
Have Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce gotten better since burning Bucs in Week 12?Have Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce gotten better since burning Bucs in Week 12?
Kelce and Hill complement each other well, having accounted for 79% of the Chiefs' receiving yards, 68% of the receptions and 63% of the targets in the playoffs so far.
Why the Patrick Mahomes-to-Kelce connection is the best of its timeWhy the Patrick Mahomes-to-Kelce connection is the best of its time
The K.C. combo brings backyard football to the NFL with friendship, talent, chemistry and smarts.
Hamlin, FedEx sign extensions with Joe GibbsHamlin, FedEx sign extensions with Joe Gibbs
Denny Hamlin has 44 Cup Series wins and is going for his third-straight Daytona 500 win in 2021.
After 45 winding years, Arians on biggest stageAfter 45 winding years, Arians on biggest stage
It took Bruce Arians a long, long time to get to where he is now: coaching the Super Bowl after 11 jobs over 45 years in the trade.