FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Everyone wanted to see the first shot. The last one told the story better.
Justin Thomas needed to make a 5-foot putt on the 15th green to keep the biggest match of Friday morning going at the Ryder Cup. But that putt — like so many others — skimmed the edge.
Thomas slumped his shoulders and headed over to shake hands with Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton after the European team’s 4-and-3 win over the U.S. power pairing of Thomas and Bryson DeChambeau.
A match that was supposed to build momentum did just that — but for Europe, not the United States.
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Manchester United signs a young English prodigy
Manchester United is on the verge of securing one of the most promising goalkeepers of his generation. At just 15 years old, Charlie Hardy is set to leave Derby County, where he spent nearly a decade, to join the Red Devils’ academy. The England U16 international personally made his departure official in an emotional Instagram post, where he thanked his coaches and former teammates for their role in his development. “After almost a decade at Derby County, the time has now come to write a new chapter.
Barcelona manager to hand reduced role to player after disappointing performances
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is set to hand a reduced role to one of his players after remaining unimpressed with their performances. While the German manager praised his team for their comeback against Real Oviedo, one of his players did little for their credit with the German coach.
The Blaugrana came from behind in the first half to beat Oviedo 3-1 with second half goals from Robert Lewandowski, Eric Garcia and Ronald Araujo.
Shedeur Sanders might want to keep his mouth shut and focus on just playing football.
Yet, that’s not what’s happening.
Sanders is buried on the depth chart for the Cleveland Browns after slipping all the way to the fifth round in the NFL Draft.
It looks like it might be a long time before he sees the field. Well, that is unless you ask Shedeur Sanders.
ESPN Cleveland tweeted a video Thursday afternoon of Shedeur declaring that he’s “capable of doing better” than the “quarterback play” people are seeing in the league.
Robert Saleh has a lot on his plate now: Overcoming the loss of Nick Bosa, keeping the San Francisco 49ers defense among the league’s best units, and, oh yeah, keeping upcoming opponent, the Jacksonville Jaguars, from stealing his defensive signals on Sunday.
Because, Saleh says, the Jaguars are great at it.
During his weekly meeting with reporters on Thursday, Saleh dropped this little nugget when he was asked his thoughts on the surging 2-1 Jaguars and their offense, led by head coach Liam Coen:
“Jacksonville, this is a very young but talented group,” Saleh said.
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Winning tickets to a Nashville Predators game is as easy as kissing a catfish.
On Sept. 27, the Predators are hosting a “catfish kissing” event at Odie’s Bar in Nashville. From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the first 10 fans to kiss a live catfish at the bar’s catfish kissing booth will receive tickets to Nashville’s opening night against Columbus on Oct. 9.
Additionally, all fans who kiss a catfish during the event will be entered to win a 2025-26 Predators team signed jersey.
Rival watch: Barcelona new signing set to miss Real Madrid clash after injury
In exactly a month, Real Madrid play hosts to bitter rivals FC Barcelona in the first El Clasico of the 2025/26 season – the first of the Xabi Alonso era.
Leading up to the match, both teams are dealing with injury issues.
Los Blancos are set to be without Trent Alexander-Arnold and Antonio Rudiger for the game while the current La Liga champions had lost Gavi for the game.
The Pittsburgh Steelers arrived in Dublin, Ireland, Early Friday morning ahead of this week’s showdown against the Minnesota Vikings. The two teams will square off at Croke Park on Sunday in Dublin. Head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the media early on Friday morning from Ireland and said the team has no plans to do a walkthrough on the turn at Croke Park.
According to Tomlin, it’s unnecessary since the conditions are the same for both teams. Croke Park uses a hybrid turf that is grown off-site and laid at the stadium as needed for events and then recycled afterward.
James Pearce: Liverpool star’s future is ‘unclear’ after recent talks
Konate Contract Talks Highlight Liverpool’s Defensive Concerns
Liverpool’s defensive depth has again come under scrutiny, with James Pearce of The Athletic providing insight into the future of Ibrahima Konate. The French centre-back, now 26, finds himself in the final year of his deal at Anfield, and the uncertainty surrounding his situation could shape the club’s season.
Pearce described Konate as “more important to Liverpool than ever but his future remains unclear.