Tua cannot afford a sophomore slump in MiamiTua cannot afford a sophomore slump in Miami
Tua Tagovailoa was OK in his first year. But he wasn’t as good as fellow rookies Justin Herbert or Joe Burrow. He’ll need to take a big step forward in Year 2.
Day: July 19, 2021
‘It’s all up in the air’: How MLB All-Stars are dealing with trade deadline uncertainty‘It’s all up in the air’: How MLB All-Stars are dealing with trade deadline uncertainty
For stars on struggling teams, July is a pivotal month when they find out whether or not they’re staying put. Here’s how they deal with being in the dark.
NHL draft week news and rumors: Expansion buzz, trade candidates, moreNHL draft week news and rumors: Expansion buzz, trade candidates, more
The next two weeks will be one of the wildest in memory, with an expansion draft, entry draft and free agency. Here are the most intriguing rumors we’re hearing.
World Wide Technology named Mayakoba title sponsor through 2027World Wide Technology named Mayakoba title sponsor through 2027
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Today Mayakoba and the PGA TOUR introduced World Wide Technology, a $13 billion technology solutions provider, as title sponsor for the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba in a seven-year partnership that extends through 2027. The 15th annual event, hosted at El Camaleón Golf Club at Mayakoba on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, will be held November 1-7, 2021, with Norway’s Viktor Hovland expected to defend his 2020 title. Hovland, who will represent Norway in the 2020 Summer Olympics, claimed his second career PGA TOUR victory last December in Mexico with a birdie on the 72nd hole. “The global expansion and resulting positive impact of the PGA TOUR makes Mayakoba a natural fit for WWT,” said Jim Kavanaugh, CEO and co-founder of WWT. “At WWT, we do whatever it takes to create the best possible technology experiences and business outcomes for customers and communities around the world. We are proud to support the tournament as it showcases top golf talent while also inspiring leadership and opportunity through the expansion of youth golf in Mexico and Latin America.” In 2007, Mayakoba made history as the PGA TOUR’s first official full-field event held outside the United States or Canada. The tournament is a pioneer for the sport of golf in Mexico and Latin America and has opened the door for Tours such as PGA TOUR Latinoamérica and multiple professional golf events held annually throughout the region. “We are excited to partner with World Wide Technology as we continue to foster the growth of golf in Mexico and Latin America through the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba and its charitable initiatives,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan. “The World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba broke new ground as the first PGA TOUR event in Mexico in 2007, and we look forward to properly celebrating this new partnership and the 15th anniversary of the event come November.” This year’s World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba, a FedExCup Regular Season event, will again bring the world’s top golfers to Mexico’s most important tourist destination to experience the warm hospitality and natural beauty of the Mexican Caribbean. Since its inception, the growth of golf in Mexico and creating a positive charitable impact on the community have been key objectives for the event and Mayakoba as a destination. This growth recently manifested itself on the PGA TOUR as Guadalajara’s Carlos Ortiz became only the third player from Mexico to win on the PGA TOUR at the 2020 Vivint Houston Open. Ortiz joins Victor Regalado and Cesar Sanudo as winners hailing from Mexico. In its history, a total of 25 different Mexican players have competed in the PGA TOUR’s event at Mayakoba, and thousands of Mexican youth have been introduced to the sport of golf through the tournament’s community golf development program, Golf PARa Todos. More than $3 million has been generated for local, national and international charities focused on a variety of issues, including education, environmental sustainability and health and wellness for young people. “We are honored to have hosted the PGA TOUR since 2007 and we couldn’t be happier with this partnership with World Wide Technology that assures the continued positive impact of our event,” said Borja Escalada, CEO of RLH Properties. “Fifteen years ago, we made a great investment in golf and sport with which RLH shares many values. And the sponsorship of World Wide Technology, as well as the support of all our sponsors and supporters across Mexico and Latin America, make me confident that the best is yet to come. We look forward to continue supporting the development of this great sport in Mexico and the region as well as to hosting World Wide Technology at beautiful Mayakoba and celebrating many more years of PGA TOUR golf at Mayakoba.” All four rounds of the 2021 World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba will be carried live on Golf Channel in the United States and on Golf Channel Latin America and GOLFTV in Mexico and Latin America.
Avie’s Flatter prevails in the Connaught Cup (G2)Avie’s Flatter prevails in the Connaught Cup (G2)
Sunday at Woodbine, favorite Avie’s Flatter hung on by a head to win the Connaught Cup (G2) over Olympic Runner with Proven Strategies third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Seamus Power wins Barbasol Championship on sixth playoff hole for first TOUR titleSeamus Power wins Barbasol Championship on sixth playoff hole for first TOUR title
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. — Seamus Power won the Barbasol Championship on Sunday for his first PGA TOUR victory, beating J.T. Poston with a tap-in par on the sixth hole of a playoff. RELATED: Collin Morikawa smashes history at The 149th Open | Leaderboard Poston drove into the water that lines the right side of the par-4 18th at Keene Trace and made a bogey on the final extra hole. Power hit the fairway, played his second to 12 feet and two-putted for the victory. Power birdied the par-3 16th and the 18th in regulation for a 5-under 67, with the 34-year-old Irishman posting at 21-under 267 while Poston was squandering the lead behind him. Poston had a double bogey on the par-5 15th after driving an inch out of bounds to the left, and followed with a three-putt bogey on the par-3 16th. He parred the final two holes for 70. On the first extra hole, Power holed an 18-foot birdie chip from the collar of the 18th green and Poston matched him with a 10-foot putt. They matched pars on the next four holes, on No. 18 again, then twice on the par-3 17th, and again on 18. The 28-year-old Poston missed a chance for his second PGA TOUR title. He won the 2019 Wyndham Championship in his home state of North Carolina. Anirban Lahiri and Sam Ryder finished a stroke out of the playoff, each shooting 65. James Hahn followed a career-best 60 with a 70 to tie for fifth at 19 under with Patrick Rodgers (67), Henrik Norlander (67), Ryan Armour (68), Mito Pereira (67) and Luke List (71). Hahn bogeyed the final two holes.
Fan who hit Verdugo banned by MLB for lifeFan who hit Verdugo banned by MLB for life
The fan who hit Boston Red Sox left fielder Alex Verdugo with a baseball thrown from the Yankee Stadium stands has been banned for life from attending major league games.
Express Train on track in the San Diego Handicap (G2)Express Train on track in the San Diego Handicap (G2)
Saturday at Del Mar, Express Train held off Tripoli by a half length to win the San Diego Handicap (G2) for older horses with favorite Royal Ship third. Also on the card, Ippodamia’s Girl won the Osunitas Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Almirola shocks playoff landscape with win in N.H.Almirola shocks playoff landscape with win in N.H.
Aric Almirola, who entered Sunday winless and 27th in points, now has a seat at the NASCAR Cup Series playoff table after his victory.
Fan who hit Verdugo banned from all MLB parksFan who hit Verdugo banned from all MLB parks
The fan who hit Boston Red Sox left fielder Alex Verdugo with a baseball thrown from the Yankee Stadium stands has been banned for life from attending major league games.