Scottie Scheffler's 64 sets a daunting target at the British Open
Scottie Scheffler had no idea what was coming his way Friday in the British Open. He warmed up in a short-sleeved shirt. The umbrella was out when he walked off the first green.
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Spain cruise into women's Euros semis with 2-0 win over Switzerland
BERN :Spain forward Athenea del Castillo came off the bench to open the scoring and Claudia Pina added a superb second as they beat hosts Switzerland 2-0 on Friday to reach the women's Euro semi-finals, where they will face France or Germany.
Shane Lowry penalized at Open after ball appears to move - ESPN
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Ireland's Shane Lowry was assessed a two-stroke penalty following his second round at the Open Championship on Friday after the broadcast video feed appeared to show his ball moving slightly when he took a practice swing in the rough on the 12th hole.
Scottie Scheffler with a 64 takes lead at Open Championship - ESPN
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The rain pounded Royal Portrush right when Scottie Scheffler poured in a birdie putt on his first hole Friday in the Open Championship. No matter. Nothing stopped the world's No. 1 player on his way to a 7-under 64 to build a one-shot lead going into the weekend.
WNBA players standing firm after 'wasted' CBA talks with league - ESPN
INDIANAPOLIS — The day after talking with commissioner Cathy Engelbert and ownership representatives, WNBA players here for All-Star weekend characterized the meeting as a «missed opportunity.» But they also expressed hope for more constructive discussions as both parties work toward a new collective bargaining agreement.
Leave extended for Guardians' Luis Ortiz amid betting probe - ESPN
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz will remain on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31, while an investigation by Major League Baseball continues into unusual betting detected on individual pitches thrown by the right-hander.
Why hole No. 1 is playing a big part in this year's Open Championship - ESPN
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Congratulations, J.J. Spaun, you've made it to the Open Championship for the first time in your career. Here's the first hole at Royal Portrush — there's out of bounds on both sides. Make sure you hit it straight.
I didn't do anything different, says DeChambeau after huge turnaround
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland :Bryson DeChambeau said he was ready to go home after a horror round of 78 at the British Open on Thursday but, after drawing on his dad's mantra of never giving up, he roared back with a fabulous six-under par 65 on Friday to boost his hopes of making the cut.