Rodgers no-shows Packers OTAs amid trade dramaRodgers no-shows Packers OTAs amid trade drama
Aaron Rodgers sent another signal to the Packers that he’s reached his breaking point, skipping the OTAs that he’s historically participated in.
Day: May 24, 2021
Fritz Pollard Alliance calls for NFL to investigate Eugene Chung’s discrimination claimFritz Pollard Alliance calls for NFL to investigate Eugene Chung’s discrimination claim
Chung was allegedly told during a job interview with a team that he was ‘not the right minority.’
Source: QB Rodgers not at Packers OTAsSource: QB Rodgers not at Packers OTAs
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was not among the group of players who reported to Lambeau Field on Monday for the start of organized team activities, a source told ESPN.
NFL says it’ll review Chung’s discrimination claimNFL says it’ll review Chung’s discrimination claim
The NFL says it will review allegations made by Eugene Chung that one team told him he was “not the right minority” while interviewing for a job.
Can Phil Mickelson win some more and other big lessons learned at the PGA ChampionshipCan Phil Mickelson win some more and other big lessons learned at the PGA Championship
Next up, the one missing piece from Phil Mickelson’s major puzzle. Could he be a factor there, too? And is Rickie Fowler back? And should we be worried about Rory McIlroy again, and Dustin Johnson? The PGA answered some questions and left us with others.
NBA Mock Draft 4.0: A new name at No. 1NBA Mock Draft 4.0: A new name at No. 1
Jalen Green, who bypassed college for the G League, has the potential to be a franchise-changing player and may be in the mix for the top spot.
Kenny Mayne’s final ‘SportsCenter’ will have Aaron Rodgers, Sue Bird, Marshawn Lynch as guestsKenny Mayne’s final ‘SportsCenter’ will have Aaron Rodgers, Sue Bird, Marshawn Lynch as guests
Kenny Mayne’s leaves ESPN officially Monday night after his final 11 p.m. “SportsCenter.” Aaron Rodgers, Marshawn Lynch and Sue Bird will be guests.
A broken club led to a last-minute change for Phil Mickelson at the PGA ChampionshipA broken club led to a last-minute change for Phil Mickelson at the PGA Championship
Phil Mickelson created history at the 2021 PGA Championship, becoming the oldest major winner ever amid an unforgettable scene on the 72nd hole. The 50-year-old’s equipment set up at Kiawah Island included a new Callaway Epic Speed Triple Diamond driver with just 5.5 degrees of loft, but it was far from smooth sailing for Mickelson’s equipment throughout the week. He had not one, but two, clubs crack at Kiawah Island, including one that became unplayable as he was preparing for his final-round tee time. “You can’t swing it as hard as I hit it and not expect them to crack,” Mickelson joked in Sunday’s post-victory press conference. “It happens. In fact, if it doesn’t happen, you start to question the manufacturer, hey, aren’t we making this as hot as we can?” The first club to go was Mickelson’s 11.5-degree TaylorMade Original One “Mini Driver,” which he uses as a 2-wood. It caved in during the third round. “Little things happen, but (Saturday), I hit a couple of squirrelly shots on 12 and 13 and the face on my 2-wood flattened,” Mickelson said. “Fortunately, I had a backup head and swapped it out and hit it great today.” Mickelson’s 2-iron was the next club to go, but it was not as easy of a fix. And it happened minutes before his final-round tee time. He had his Callaway X Forged UT 2-iron in the bag all week until the clubface cracked during Sunday’s warm-up session, necessitating a change to Mickelson’s equipment setup. Tim Mickelson, Phil’s brother and caddie, noticed the crack after Phil put the club back in the bag. In lieu of the 2-iron, Phil decided to swap in a Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero 4-wood with 16.5 degrees of lost. Mickelson hadn’t practiced with the 4-wood since Tuesday, but he used it off the tee several times Sunday, including his tee shots on Nos. 3 and 4 “Fortunately I had a 4-wood that’s a very comparable club to that 1-iron distance-wise and I was able to use that club effectively,” Mickelson said. “I hit that club very well. It’s just one of those things that happens and you just have to be prepared for it, which is why I bring backup clubs out here.” Needless to say, the preparation paid off as Mickelson was the man holding the 27-pound Wanamaker Trophy at day’s end.
A broken club led to a last-minute change for Phil Mickelson at the PGA ChampionshipA broken club led to a last-minute change for Phil Mickelson at the PGA Championship
Phil Mickelson created history at the 2021 PGA Championship, becoming the oldest major winner ever amid an unforgettable scene on the 72nd hole. The 50-year-old’s equipment set up at Kiawah Island included a new Callaway Epic Speed Triple Diamond driver with just 5.5 degrees of loft, but it was far from smooth sailing for Mickelson’s equipment throughout the week. He had not one, but two, clubs crack at Kiawah Island, including one that became unplayable as he was preparing for his final-round tee time. “You can’t swing it as hard as I hit it and not expect them to crack,” Mickelson joked in Sunday’s post-victory press conference. “It happens. In fact, if it doesn’t happen, you start to question the manufacturer, hey, aren’t we making this as hot as we can?” The first club to go was Mickelson’s 11.5-degree TaylorMade Original One “Mini Driver,” which he uses as a 2-wood. It caved in during the third round. “Little things happen, but (Saturday), I hit a couple of squirrelly shots on 12 and 13 and the face on my 2-wood flattened,” Mickelson said. “Fortunately, I had a backup head and swapped it out and hit it great today.” Mickelson’s 2-iron was the next club to go, but it was not as easy of a fix. And it happened minutes before his final-round tee time. He had his Callaway X Forged UT 2-iron in the bag all week until the clubface cracked during Sunday’s warm-up session, necessitating a change to Mickelson’s equipment setup. Tim Mickelson, Phil’s brother and caddie, noticed the crack after Phil put the club back in the bag. In lieu of the 2-iron, Phil decided to swap in a Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero 4-wood with 16.5 degrees of lost. Mickelson hadn’t practiced with the 4-wood since Tuesday, but he used it off the tee several times Sunday, including his tee shots on Nos. 3 and 4 “Fortunately I had a 4-wood that’s a very comparable club to that 1-iron distance-wise and I was able to use that club effectively,” Mickelson said. “I hit that club very well. It’s just one of those things that happens and you just have to be prepared for it, which is why I bring backup clubs out here.” Needless to say, the preparation paid off as Mickelson was the man holding the 27-pound Wanamaker Trophy at day’s end.
NBA playoffs debate: The good, bad and ugly from the eight Game 1sNBA playoffs debate: The good, bad and ugly from the eight Game 1s
Every Game 1 is in the books. What outcomes and performances were most surprising? Which team is facing a must-win Game 2? Our NBA experts examine a thrilling weekend.