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All pitching arms are different, and in the case of Stanford left-hander Quinn Mathews, so is his brain.
Remember, Stanford is in Silicon Valley in northern California. People are just techno smarter there, unless, of course, you are former Stanford chemical engineering major Elizabeth Holmes. She began an 11-year prison sentence in Bryan, Texas, on May 30 for defrauding investors of hundreds of millions of dollars via her “magic” blood testing company Theranos that was supposed to change the medical world.

In his first interview since the backstage brawl with his colleagues that led to his suspension, AEW wrestler CM Punk said he regrets how he handled the situation and has apologized to CEO and president Tony Khan. 
During a press conference following the All Out pay-per-view in September, Punk took aim at AEW wrestlers and executive vice presidents Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), alleging that they had leaked inaccurate information to the media. (Punk called them “irresponsible people who call themselves EVPs and couldn’t f-–ing manage a Target.

The United States Soccer Federation officially re-named Gregg Berhalter as the USMNT coach on Friday, following a search. Berhalter coached the team in the World Cup last year, but his contract expired not long after, opening the door for a coaching search.
However, despite a lengthy process and an investigation into an incident off the field involving Berhalter, U.S. Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker decided that Berhalter was the right person to lead the team when the United States hosts the World Cup in 2026.

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Lee Westwood called out the Telegraph reporter citing ‘inaccuracies’ on his fees and why he is banned from the Senior Open Championship.
After the news broke that Lee Westwood could not play in the Senior Open Championship, the former No. 1 player called out the Telegraph author for ‘inaccuracies’ in an article that no longer exists.
He decided to call out James Corrigan on Twitter in a pretty public manner, which caused James Corrigan to quickly make some changes.
Westwood blasted Corrigan, saying much of his reporting was incorrect.

Keyontae Johnson could have given up and taken a hefty insurance payout after collapsing and missing 20 months. Instead, he bet on himself.

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The Los Angeles Country Club yielded plenty of birdies as it also produced some record-low scores at the U.S. Open.
The first round of the 2023 U.S. Open was a record-setting day. Not only was it a record-setting day for players, but also for the course itself.
The first-round scoring average at Los Angeles Country Club was 71.33, per Elias Sports Bureau. That mark shattered the previous record of 72.29, set at Baltusrol during the 1993 U.S. Open.
Thursday also marked the first time the entire U.S. Open field broke 80 during the opening round.

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died after a high-speed crash that occurred in the Tour de Suisse on Thursday. He was 26 years old. Bahrain Victorious, his cycling team, confirmed Mäder’s death in an official statement.
“On Friday 16th June, following a very serious crash during stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse, Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained. Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

The 123rd U.S. Open continues at Los Angeles Country Club. Here’s a live look at what is happening in the second round.

LOS ANGELES — Matthew Fitzpatrick of England smiles during a practice round prior to the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at The Los Angeles Country Club on June 14, 2023. | Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images
The Englishman, Matthew Fitzpatrick, recorded a hole-in-one on the par-3 15th, sending the Los Angeles crowd into a frenzy.
Fitzmagic has struck again at the U.S. Open.
Matthew Fitzpatrick, the reigning U.S. Open champion, recorded a hole-in-one on the par-3 15th hole at the Los Angeles Country Club on Friday—the first ace of his PGA Tour career.

When addressing potential discipline for Ja Morant earlier this month, commissioner Adam Silver was asked whether he believed the NBA went far enough in March, when the league suspended Morant for eight games after video surfaced of the Grizzlies guard brandishing a firearm at a Denver nightclub. Less than two months later Morant was at it again, this time in a moving car in Memphis, livestreaming with a handgun raised in the air.
“I guess in hindsight, I don’t know,” Silver said.