Bryson DeChambeau pounded a 354-yard drive that flew onto the green — on a par-4 — on Sunday at the Ryder Cup. He then rolled in the eagle putt against Europe’s Sergio Garcia.
Vikings running back Dalvin Cook received hours of treatment on his sprained ankle Saturday, but going into pregame warm-ups it was considered “unlikely” that he would play Sunday against the Seahawks, a source told ESPN.
Cowboys right tackle La’el Collins attempted to bribe a drug-test collector, sources told ESPN, which was one of the reasons for his five-game suspension.
Bears quarterback Andy Dalton, who is out Sunday against the Browns because of a knee injury, could miss an additional week or two, league sources told ESPN.
Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson, who is questionable for Sunday due to a rib injury, is not expected to play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Greg Norman once said “Happiness is a long walk with a putter.” Bryson DeChambeau had to be especially ecstatic on the first hole of his Sunday singles match at Whistling Straits, then. He started his showdown with Sergio Garcia by adding another memorable tee shot to his Ryder Cup performance, driving the opening hole at Whistling Straits with a 354-yard blast. DeChambeau flexed his biceps for the crowd after he was introduced for the match, then held his long, arm-lock putter aloft as he walked off the tee. He then knocked in the 41-foot eagle putt to win the opening hole. There were some concerns that DeChambeau’s preparations for next week’s World Long Drive Championship would hamper his Ryder Cup performance. Images on social-media of DeChambeau’s calloused hands made some wonder if he was properly focused on the intercontinental competition with Europe. He revealed in his pre-tournament press conference that those images were taken before the FedExCup Playoffs, however. “Leading up into (the Ryder Cup), I’ve put full force focus into this event, and I think part of hitting it far is some of why I am so successful and how I could utilize my length on this golf course to potential advantage,” DeChambeau said. It has given him an advantage, indeed, and has sent a message that next week’s foray into long-drive competition is more than just a publicity stunt. DeChambeau made waves earlier this week when he hit a 417-yard blast in Friday’s Four-balls match that left him with just 72 yards to the hole on the serpentine, par-5 fifth hole. For comparison, his partner, Scottie Scheffler, had 274 yards remaining and World No. 1 Jon Rahm was left with a 253-yard second shot after a 336-yard drive. DeChambeau took advantage of the blast, wedging to 5 feet and making the eagle putt to tie the match. DeChambeau also nearly drove the 10th green and was greenside after his tee shot on the par-4 13th in that match. DeChambeau and Scheffler tied that match after Tyrrell Hatton birdied the last hole. After Sunday’s opening tee shot, DeChambeau’s driver is in a class with Ian Poulter’s putter as two of the most impressive clubs in Ryder Cup history.
Fresh off his 10th Ryder Cup appearance, Sergio Garcia returns to defend his Sanderson Farms Championship title as the 2021-22 FedExCup season resumes in Mississippi.a. FIELD NOTES: Garcia is the lone Ryder Cup participant in the field. His win last year at the Country Club of Jackson was his first TOUR triumph since the 2017 Masters… Zach Johnson, who was a vice captain on Steve Stricker’s squad, will also tee it up… Matthew Wolff returns to action. This is his first event of the season… Reigning PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year Will Zalatoris will tee it up in Jackson after finishing T11 in the season-opening Fortinet Championship… Past FedExCup champions Brandt Snedeker and Bill Haas are in the field in Mississippi… Major winners in the field include Garcia, Keegan Bradley, Jimmy Walker, Gary Woodland, and Lucas Glover… Sponsor exemptions include past U.S. Amateur winner Andy Ogletree (who is returning from hip surgery and is a native Mississipian), former college star Davis Thompson, and another Mississippi native, LSU freshman Cohen Trolio, who lost to Ogletree in an all-Mississippi semifinal match in the 2019 U.S. Amateur. Trolio was a finalist in this year’s U.S. Junior Amateur, as well. FEDEXCUP: Winner receives 500 FedExCup points. COURSE: Country Club of Jackson, par 72, 7,461 yards. The Mississippi gem – utilizing the Dogwood and Azalea nines – will host the Sanderson Farms Championship for the eighth time. John Fought redesigned 18 of the 27 holes on the property in 2008, incorporating Donald Ross design elements like small, tricky greens. The club dates to 1914. STORYLINES: Six of the past eight winners of the Sanderson Farms Championship were first-time TOUR winners… There are eight past champions in the field looking for more Mississippi magic… Five Mississippians are in the field, including 2021 Korn Ferry Tour graduates Davis Riley, Hayden Buckley, and Chad Ramey… The average winning score from the last five seasons is 19 under. Going low will be a premium in Mississippi. 72-HOLE RECORD: 263, Dan Halldorson (1986 at Hattiesburg GC). CC of Jackson record: 267, Cameron Champ (2018) 18-HOLE RECORD: 18-HOLE RECORD: 61, Keith Clearwater (2nd round, 1996 at Annandale GC). CC of Jackson record: 62, Roberto Castro (1st round, 2015). LAST TIME: Sergio Garcia held off a hard-charging Peter Malnati to win for the 11th time on the PGA TOUR. Garcia finished at 19 under after a 5-under 67 in the final round, and won by one over Malnati, who shot 63 in the final round. Garcia was 2 under through his first three holes but made bogeys on Nos. 6 and 8. He added an eagle on the par-5 14th and dropped a birdie on the 72nd hole after sticking his approach shot to 2 feet. Malnati’s 63 was his career-best round at the time. He finished nearly two hours prior to Garcia and was waiting for a potential playoff until Garcia’s birdie on the 72nd hole. J.T. Poston, who started the final round in a three-way tie for the lead with Garcia and Cameron Davis, finished in third at 16 under. Davis shot an even-par 72 in the final round and was T6 alongside five others. Henrik Norlander and Keegan Bradley finished T4. HOW TO FOLLOW Television: Thursday-Sunday: 4 p.m.-7 p.m. ET (Golf Channel), times subject to change. PGA TOUR LIVE: Thursday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. (Featured Groups). Saturday-Sunday, 9:30 a.m.- 7 p.m. (Featured Groups), times subject to change. Radio: Thursday-Friday, 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 2 p.m.-7 p.m. (PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM and PGATOUR.com/liveaudio).
Jackson, tied for the NFL lead with 19 interceptions since 2018, needs two against the Saints to join Mike Haynes on an impressive Patriots list.
