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Things sound to be off to a good start between New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones and one of his new offensive targets, Juju Smith-Schuster.
Jones said that he and Smith-Schuster meshed quickly and he talked to reporters about how Smith-Schuster — fresh off of drawing a Super Bowl-winning hold — has become a team leader.
“I think JuJu’s done a great job, also from a leadership standpoint,” Jones said according to NESN. “Coming in, that’s someone who adds veteran leadership from different places.

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Muirfield Village Golf Club leaves a sour taste in Justin Thomas and these top PGA Tour names’ mouths after missing the cut at The Memorial.
The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club is one of the events that will make golfers question everything about their game. Jack Nicklaus made this course challenging to give these PGA Tour players something to consider when playing it.
After the first two days at the 48th Memorial, some of the more popular players in golf are packing their bags and heading home.

It’s no secret that a torn ACL is widely considered among the worst possible injuries in sports, with a recovery timeline that can extend over a year. But, while many athletes have had their careers derailed by the ailment, Duke baseball’s MJ Metz has done everything but let the dreaded diagnosis slow him down.
Metz, one of the Blue Devils’ top sluggers, appeared to be gone for the season after tearing his ACL in an 8–7 loss to N.C. State in the ACC Tournament on May 23.

New York Mets superstar pitcher Max Scherzer is not shy about his displeasure with MLB’s new pitch clock.
Scherzer, like many pitchers, is committed to a consistent routine before starts or in between innings.
He’s also known for his relatively prickly demeanor on the mound. And his numerous run ins with umpires this season.
READ: MAX SCHERZER EJECTED IN 4TH INNING AFTER STICKY SUBSTANCE CHECK
All of those factors boiled over in a recent start, with Scherzer describing how the clock can sometimes go too far.

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, or HISA, is recommending that Churchill Downs suspend all races until further notice.
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) owns the track and has decided to follow this recommendation, according to an HISA press release.
In a press release, the HISA said that it gave this recommendation to CDI. They said this was so they could continue to investigate conditions at the track. The initial investigation was a joint one between HISA, CDI, and the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

AL MUROOJ, Saudi Arabia — Phil Mickelson looks on during a practice round prior to the PIF Saudi International at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on February 01, 2023. | Photo by Luke Walker/WME IMG/WME IMG via Getty Images
Golf Channel’s Eamon Lynch harshly criticized LIV Golf’s Phil Mickelson, who continues to chirp LIV dissenters on social media.
Phil Mickelson continues to be in the news, and not for his performance on the golf course.

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith rarely backs down from a chance to debate in the world of sports. And with one of the most popular analysts reportedly looking for a new network, Smith seems open to potentially joining forces.
During an episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show on Friday, Smith floated the idea of pairing up with NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe on ESPN’s First Take.

The opposing team, Dallas United, has withdrawn from the competition.

Adam Silver alluded to a harsh penalty for the Grizzlies star, and if he cannot change in its wake, there’s a much worse outcome.

“We have a plan. We have an appetite to be a national conference in our makeup from coast to coast,” Yormark said.