Matt Fitzpatrick revels in his new-found status as one of golf’s big hitters
Matt Fitzpatrick revelled in his new-found status as one of golf’s big hitters as he played his way into contention for the second major in succession.
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Scottie Scheffler claims share of US Open lead as Brookline turns ‘nasty’
World number one Scottie Scheffler claimed a share of the early clubhouse lead as Brookline turned “nasty” on day two of the 122nd US Open.
LIV Golf's 15 US Open players combine for 53-over on day 1
Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson and 2021 US Amateur champion James Piot led 15 LIV Golf Series players by cracking par in Thursday's first round of the US Open.
SA's MJ Daffue shares second spot at US Open
Canada's Adam Hadwin birdied five of the last six holes on the front nine to seize a one-stroke lead after Thursday's first round of the US Open.
US Open begins with Rahm, McIlroy set for early charge
Defending champion Jon Rahm and four-time major winner Rory McIlroy were poised for early charges as the 122nd US Open began Thursday with the PGA Tour-LIV Golf divide a major sub-plot.
Manchester City to launch Premier League title defense at West Ham
LONDON: Manchester City will begin the defense of their Premier League title at West Ham while Liverpool travel to Fulham on the opening weekend of the season. The 2022/23 fixtures, published on Thursday, give new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag an opening test at Old Trafford against Brighton, who hammered United 4-0 last month. Nottingham Forest’s first match in the top flight for 23 years will be at Newcastle. Pep Guardiola’s City will start their bid for a fifth title in six seasons at the London Stadium on Sunday, August 7, after all their rivals have begun their campaigns. Frank Lampard, whose Everton side narrowly escaped relegation, comes up against his former employers Chelsea on the previous evening. For the second season running Arsenal have the honor of kicking-off the new campaign with a short trip to Crystal Palace on Friday, August 5. Liverpool and City renew their rivalry at Anfield in mid-October, after a midweek Champions League tie, with the return fixture scheduled for the start of April. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is unlikely to be impressed with their fixture allocation in conjunction with their European commitments. Their three away matches following Champions League group games are against Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham. The traditional “Big Six” have been kept apart on the final weekend before the mid-season break for the World Cup in Qatar, the weekend of November 12/13. Following the resumption of the campaign on December 26, Leeds host City and United welcome Forest. City head to Brentford on the final day of the season, with Liverpool away at Southampton.
2022 WAFF Women’s Futsal Championship to kick off in Jeddah
The 2022 West Asian Football Federation Women’s Futsal Championship is set to kick off on Thursday at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.
Mental toughness of golfers will get a workout at US Open
The mental fortitude of the world's finest golfers will be tested by unrelenting challenges and moments of adversity when the 122nd US Open starts Thursday at The Country Club.