Jays clinch playoff berth thanks to Orioles’ lossJays clinch playoff berth thanks to Orioles’ loss
The Toronto Blue Jays clinched a postseason berth Thursday thanks to the Baltimore Orioles’ loss to the Boston Red Sox.
Day: September 29, 2022
Johnson isn’t racing full time anymore, but he’s not retiringJohnson isn’t racing full time anymore, but he’s not retiring
Jimmie Johnson is done being a full-time race car driver, but that doesn’t mean he’s done driving race cars. He’s about to live out his bucket list.
Butterfield Bermuda Championship Partners with Aspen Bermuda Limited to Deliver Impactful Sustainability ProgramButterfield Bermuda Championship Partners with Aspen Bermuda Limited to Deliver Impactful Sustainability Program
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has announced a newfound partnership with Aspen Bermuda Limited for 2022 in their quest to move closer to a more sustainable future for Bermuda’s annual PGA TOUR event. Many new and innovative solutions are being implemented at the tournament this year and thereafter to create an ever-increasingly environmentally friendly event. Mark Pickering, CEO of Aspen Bermuda Limited says “Aspen Bermuda Limited is proud to be the inaugural sustainability partner of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship as we continue our commitment to our local communities”. Plastic is detrimental to Bermuda’s oceans, wildlife, and population. As the harm caused by single-use micro-plastics increases, it becomes a prominent issue that requires close attention from the sporting events industry. Therefore, the Butterfield Bermuda Championship is taking great strides to implement a successful “green” event plan, which is intended to set the sustainability standard of excellence for other sporting events to follow. 2022 Event plans include a vast reduction of single-use plastic passing through Port Royal Golf Course throughout the tournament. Water stations positioned throughout the golf course will enable attendees to re-fill their water bottles with no bottled water available to purchase on-site. Aspen Bermuda Limited will giveaway 500 reusable water bottles daily at the entrance gate to promote single-use plastic awareness. In addition, the volunteer headquarters is reducing plastic waste by providing reusable water bottles to all Butterfield Bermuda Championship volunteers. Concession stands will serve drinks in reusable cups rather than single-use plastic cups. The on-site TAG recycling programme, new in 2022, involves collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works, Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB) and Cerobin. The specially designed Cerobins, placed throughout the golf course, will separate tin, aluminium, and glass from general waste. This separation helps to ensure the TAG items are processed correctly at Bermuda’s local recycling facility. All other regular trash will be disposed of at Tynes Bay, where the incinerator converts waste to energy. Transportation throughout the tournament is an extensive logistical operation. The 2022 championship will move entirely to electric buses to transport its volunteers, spectators, and tournament guests. Tournament staff are using a fleet of electric cars to move around the island in the advanced months of the tournament to reduce the event’s carbon footprint. This year, the Butterfield Bermuda Championship has partnered with Bermuda Sands and Cutter & Buck to produce an environmentally friendly uniform. The polo shirts produced by Bermuda Sands are made from 90% recycled water bottles. Volunteer jackets produced by Cutter & Buck are also made from recyclable materials. 2022 sees the move from paper tickets, pairing guides and course maps to a digital format. All mentioned will be accessible via a smartphone and a QR code, reducing paper waste significantly. A continuing partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB) will help to ensure that areas of Bermuda impacted directly by the tournament are maintained and that the Butterfield Bermuda Championship leaves no trace on the local environment. These areas include the ferry docking station, Whale Bay beach, Munro Beach Cottages beach and Pompano. The tournament staff also partake in beach clean-ups to help maintain the coastline of Bermuda. In addition to this, tournament staff regularly participate in KBB clean-ups to help maintain the beauty of Bermuda, specifically in Southampton and around Port Royal Golf Course. These areas include sections of the railway trail, roadsides and bus stops, the Rockaway ferry dock and various south shore beaches.
Kyrie: ‘Anything’s possible’ for talented SimmonsKyrie: ‘Anything’s possible’ for talented Simmons
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving says “anything’s possible” for a talented and motivated Ben Simmons this season.
Luke Maye’s clutch 2017 game winner, from every angleLuke Maye’s clutch 2017 game winner, from every angle
After Malik Monk’s contested 3 completed a 7-point Kentucky comeback within the span of 39 seconds, UNC’s Theo Pinson found Luke Maye on the perimeter for the game-winner with 0.3 seconds left, continuing the Tar Heels’ title run. Watch the clutch Elite Eight shot from every angle here.
Brandon Matthews honeymooning, contending at Sanderson FarmsBrandon Matthews honeymooning, contending at Sanderson Farms
JACKSON, Miss. – Brandon Matthews does not necessarily enjoy dancing. Last Saturday was an occasion for such activities, though. The TOUR rookie married his college sweetheart Danielle in a ceremony outside Philadelphia – the two met in college at Temple; Danielle, a reporter for the school’s OwlSports Update show, covered Matthews’ first collegiate victory. The off-week brought an opportune time for nuptials, with the first dance set to Dave Matthews Band’s “You and Me” ballad. “He hates dancing, and we were going to take a dance lesson, but both of our schedules are crazy, so we weren’t able to,” Danielle laughed. “So we just went with it, and the crowd seemed to like it.” “For me, I think it was a 10 out of 10,” Brandon added. “10 out of 10,” Danielle confirmed. The wedding vibes carried into this week’s Sanderson Farms Championship, where the newlyweds arrived on a honeymoon of sorts. Matthews opened in 5-under 67 at the Country Club of Jackson for a share of the morning-wave lead in just his second TOUR start as a member. There’s only one chance for a debut competitive round as a newlywed, and Matthews delivered. “Just a big smile on my face, watching him do what he loves,” Danielle said on a crisp Thursday afternoon, “on our honeymoon.” The journey has made the destination all the sweeter. Matthews earned his first TOUR card via the 2022 Korn Ferry Tour Regular Season, highlighted by a victory at the Astara Golf Championship presented by Mastercard in Bogota in February. Matthews, long regarded as one of the game’s longest hitters, faced adversity early in his career – largely brought on by injury – before finding his groove. The Pennsylvania native developed his power from a young age, where he would tee up a driver with his sole focus on carrying a creek, then move back a few yards upon succeeding. This developed an instinctive power move that has carried to his professional career; Matthews ranked No. 4 on the 2022 Korn Ferry Tour in driving distance. He ranked No. 2 in the category as a Korn Ferry Tour rookie in 2018 behind only Cameron Champ, then finished the 2019 season atop the list. That trying 2019 season provoked a vicious cycle of injuries and bad habits, though. He fell into a rut and eventually lost his card. Ever the optimist, with a consistent appreciation for the opportunity to play professional golf for a living, Matthews fought his way back. He gained notoriety for his grace after missing a putt to extend a playoff on PGA TOUR Latinoamerica in fall 2019. A fan with Down syndrome yelled during his birdie try, but rather than cast blame, Matthews tracked down the fan post-round and spent some time with him. “Some things in life are just bigger than golf,” Matthews said at the time. He returned to PGA TOUR Latinoamerica and didn’t miss a beat, finishing atop the 2020-21 Order of Merit to earn full 2022 Korn Ferry Tour status. He concluded his time on that circuit in dramatic fashion. At the Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance, Matthews drove the green on the 432-yard, par-4 18th at Victoria National GC – 368 yards on a direct line – needing eagle to make the cut. He just missed, but the golf world had been put on notice. Matthews’ prodigious game was soon to hit the biggest stage. “It’s a superpower,” fellow Korn Ferry Tour graduate Philip Knowles said of Matthews’ length off the tee. “You can’t teach that kind of stuff.” Matthews might not say the same about his dancing ability – aside from on his wedding night, that is – but in his interactions with Danielle after the opening round at the Sanderson Farms Championship, the honeymoon vibe was alive and well. His first month as a TOUR pro brings similar sentiments. “I love doing this for a living,” Matthews said Thursday at the Country Club of Jackson. “I’m fortunate enough to do it for a living. Every day I get to play golf in competition for a living is pretty special to me, and I’m very fortunate to do it. “I consider myself one of the luckiest guys in the world to be able to do this for a living, because I love it so much.” And he sports a 67.00 stroke average as a married man. “I told her when I walked off,” Matthews laughed, “we should have gotten married sooner.”
Highway patrol: Garrett drove at ‘unsafe speed’Highway patrol: Garrett drove at ‘unsafe speed’
Browns star Myles Garrett was issued a citation for “failure to control his motor vehicle” in the wake of Monday’s single car-crash, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Source: Tagovailoa expected to play vs. BengalsSource: Tagovailoa expected to play vs. Bengals
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has made positive strides throughout the week and is expected to play against the Bengals on Thursday night, a source told ESPN.
MLB Power Rankings: Who’s No. 1 heading into the postseason?MLB Power Rankings: Who’s No. 1 heading into the postseason?
There are seven days left to play in the regular season — and some of the top teams on our list are still battling for crucial playoff positioning.
From Tagovailoa-Waddle to Burrow-Chase, college chemistry paying off for six QB-receiver duos in the NFLFrom Tagovailoa-Waddle to Burrow-Chase, college chemistry paying off for six QB-receiver duos in the NFL
Reunited in the pros, QB Joe Burrow and WR Ja’Marr Chase reached the Super Bowl their first season together. It’s a recipe other teams hope to follow.