Browns DT arrested, allegedly assaulted officerBrowns DT arrested, allegedly assaulted officer
Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell was arrested Monday in Florida on charges that include battery on a police officer and public exposure.
Day: January 18, 2022
Prost leaves Alpine, says team has ‘no respect’Prost leaves Alpine, says team has ‘no respect’
Alain Prost has accused the Alpine F1 Team of having “no respect” after his departure was leaked before being made official.
DII men’s basketball rankings: Wild week leads to shakeup in Power 10DII men’s basketball rankings: Wild week leads to shakeup in Power 10
Five losses in the previous DII men’s basketball Power 10 rankings leads to a bit of a new look this week. Two teams — Cal State San Marcos and Upper Iowa — make their first-ever appearance in the Power 10.
Men’s college basketball rankings: 10 teams that are surging right now, according to Andy KatzMen’s college basketball rankings: 10 teams that are surging right now, according to Andy Katz
Here are 10 teams that are on the rise right now in men’s college basketball, starting with Oregon.
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. Aside from the experts below, Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton breaks down the field at this year’s The American Express in this week’s edition of the Power Rankings. For more fantasy, check out Rookie Ranking, 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 a team, click the “LEAGUES” tab. Then click on “FEATURED,” and then on the PGA TOUR Experts league that populates. SEASON SEGMENT
Comparing the putters of Hideki Matsuyama and his hero, Tiger WoodsComparing the putters of Hideki Matsuyama and his hero, Tiger Woods
At first glance, the Scotty Cameron GSS putters that Hideki Matsuyama and Tiger Woods use are quite similar. If you can’t tell the difference, we don’t blame you. They’re both Scotty Cameron Newport 2 models, they’re both made from high-end German stainless steel and they both have the players’ names stamped on the back bumpers. Both putters have a winning history, too. Scotty Cameron tour rep Drew Page said Matsuyama has used the Timeless Newport 2 GSS 350-gram putter for seven of his eight PGA TOUR victories (his Masters victory is the lone exception). The putter’s first win came at the 2014 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, and the most recent was at last week’s Sony Open. Woods’ Newport 2 GSS putter, even more impressively, has been in the bag for 14 of his 15 major championship victories (minus the 1997 Masters). The putter’s first major win came at the 1999 PGA Championship, and most recently was used by Woods in his win at the 2019 Masters. A closer look at both putters, however, shows a few subtle differences, aside from merely cosmetics. First off, Woods’ putter has a single dot on the topline, whereas Matsuyama’s has a straight line on the back flange. This alteration is simply based on player preference, and for everyday golfers, it’s important to find the right sightline for your setup. There’s another, even subtler difference between the putters, though. For that, let’s look to the face. The face of Woods’ putter is milled and then made completely smooth, while Matsuyama’s still has hints of milling marks. In the construction of golf clubs, milling machines help to enhance precision and ensure that the build matches the exact design intent. Also, many modern putters intentionally have deep milling marks on their faces to influence sound and feel. All things being equal, deeper milling marks will generally produce a softer feel and quieter sound than shallow millings or flat faces. Keeping that in mind, it may seem the faces of Woods’ and Matsuyama’s putters are drastically different. Actually, though, Matsuyama’s milling marks are made purposely shallow to produce a louder sound and more feedback, similar to Woods’ smooth-faced design. “(Matsuyama) likes very light milling on his putter, where you can just see the mill marks on it,” said Page, who works closely with Matsuyama on his putter. “He likes a louder hit on his putters, so that’s why it’s not quite a smooth face like Tiger’s, but you can just see a couple of the mill marks. That’s so you can hear that pop, that feedback. That’s what he likes.” Therefore, although the faces of Woods’ and Matsuyama’s putters may seem different on the surface, they actually have a similar effect. Even the differences aren’t so different. Looking at both putters, in general, one could reasonably assume that Matsuyama’s putter was inspired by Woods’ putter. While Matsuyama hasn’t spoken on the matter himself, Page’s insights reveal that the assumption may not be too far off base. Matsuyama has never hidden his admiration for the 82-time TOUR winner. “He always loves looking at Tiger’s putter, or asking about Tiger’s putters,” Page said. “I’m sure that stems from him as a kid, and everybody growing up watching Tiger. And he loves Scotty Cameron putters. He’s always asking about Tiger’s putters, and I see him looking at it.” Of course, if you pay attention to golf equipment on the PGA TOUR, you know Matsuyama is much more prone to tinker with his putters than Woods. It’s not uncommon to see Matsuyama show up to the practice rounds of a PGA TOUR event with five different putters in the bag to test. Some weeks, he actually does switch to a new putter for competition, but most of the time he goes back to old faithful when the tournament starts. “It’s his most trusted putter that he’s found,” Page told GolfWRX. “It’s the one that’s always suited his eye. … It’s really just the shape of the head. It’s got a high toe on it. And, if you notice, he always likes to have the toe off the ground just a little bit. Obviously, he likes to tinker with other stuff, but he always goes back to that putter. It feels the most comfortable for him. Other than the Masters victory, everything else has been won with that Timeless GSS.” Despite Matsuyama’s putter being nearly a decade old, it may have looked brand new at the 2022 Sony Open. That’s because Matsuyama gave it a proverbial facelift during the off-season. Scotty Cameron refinished Matsuyama’s putter because, according to Page, it was “starting to look a little sloppy for his liking.” And maybe that’s the biggest difference between Matsuyama’s Scotty Cameron putter and Woods’ version. In all its glory, Woods’ putter of 20-plus years continues to have chipped paint, dents all over, and wear marks on the direct center of the face. Matsuyama’s flatstick, on the other hand, is looking fresh off the milling machine. While Matsuyama may show up to his next PGA TOUR event with a slew of putters to test, history shows he’ll probably use the Scotty Cameron Timeless GSS 350 putter.
How colleges in the United States are heavily represented at the Latin America Amateur ChampionshipHow colleges in the United States are heavily represented at the Latin America Amateur Championship
More than 50 United States colleges will be represented at the Latin America Amateur Championship, including five players from Arkansas. All arrive with the same goal: a spot in the Masters.
How to watch the Latin America Amateur Championship on ESPN networksHow to watch the Latin America Amateur Championship on ESPN networks
The Latin America Amateur Championship has a spot in the Masters riding on it. Here’s how you can watch this week on ESPN’s family of networks.
Rams roll as Stafford nabs elusive 1st playoff winRams roll as Stafford nabs elusive 1st playoff win
Matthew Stafford outplayed Cardinals counterpart Kyler Murray, and the Rams are moving on.
Irving ‘rooted’ in vaccine stance despite KD injuryIrving ‘rooted’ in vaccine stance despite KD injury
Nets guard Kyrie Irving made clear Monday that his stance regarding the COVID-19 vaccine will not change in the wake of Kevin Durant’s knee injury that is expected to sideline him for four to six weeks.