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Golf young tames Old Course to take the lead at the Open Clubhouse
Cameron Young carded an opening round eight-under 64 to take the early clubhouse lead at Thursday’s 150th British Open while Claret Jug favorite Rory McIlroy was on the attack as golfers attacked a defenseless Old Course. Leading up to the final Major of the season, there had been concerns that calm winds and firm, fast conditions would leave the old layout vulnerable to low scores, and that’s exactly what happened when the early starters took full advantage.
The Russian basketball boss defends Brittney Griner in the drug trial
A Russian basketball club director testified in support of US star Brittney Griner on Thursday in her third appearance before a Russian court on drug-related offenses that carry a possible prison sentence of up to 10 years. Defender Maria Blagovolina said the head of the UMMC Yekaterinburg club Maxim Ryabkov testified to her good character during the hearing, which was closed to reporters.
Athletics Omanyala optimistic about competing in world championships despite delayed visa
Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala said he was “certain” he would compete at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, despite receiving his visa to enter the United States less than 24 hours before the event.
Omanyala, who is on the entry list for the 100 meters, initially announced that he would not compete due to delays in applying for a visa.
MLB recap: Shohei Ohtani fans 12 as Angels skid
Shohei Ohtani gave up a run while hitting 12 on the hill in six innings, had a two-run triple on the plate and led the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-1 win over the Houston Astros Ohtani (9-4) has been almost unbeatable of late, going 6-0 in his last six starts with a 0.45 ERA. When the Astros hit a run in the fourth inning on Wednesday, Ohtani’s scoreless innings streak (runs earned) ended at 31 2/3 innings.
Golf-McIlroy ready to fumble after quick start
Rory McIlroy was a happy man after starting his bid for a second British Open title with a straight 66 in the first round at St Andrews on Thursday. The world no.
Cycling-Pidcock wins the Alpe d’Huez stage of the Tour de France while Vingegaard retains the yellow card
Britain’s Tom Pidcock won stage 12 of the Tour de France on Thursday, a 165.1km alpine trek between Briançon and L’Alpe d’Huez. The Ineos Grenadiers rider prevailed from the day’s breakaway with an attack with 3.3km to go on the final climb, an effort of 13.8km at an average gradient of 8.1%.
Golf champion Morikawa goes off the pace with a putter after a bad day
Reigning champion Collin Morikawa described his first round at St Andrews as a blur after struggling with his putter in a level par 72 at Thursday’s Open. The 25-year-old Californian, who ran a masterclass in iron precision and clutch putting to win at Sandwich a year ago, never really picked up momentum as he slid off the early pace.
Hockey-Hockey Canada reopens investigation into allegations of sexual assault
Hockey Canada announced Thursday it was reopening an investigation into alleged sexual assaults by some members of the country’s 2018 world junior team as part of a plan to eliminate a “culture of toxic behavior” within the sport. Any of the players in question who do not participate in the investigation, which is being conducted by an independent third party, will be banned from all Hockey Canada activities and programs effective immediately, the national governing body said.
Tennis Serena Williams plays in Toronto in August
Serena Williams has decided to compete in Toronto next month after returning to action at Wimbledon two weeks ago after a year without competition, tournament organizers announced on Thursday. Williams, who was eliminated in the first round of Wimbledon for the second straight year this year, opted to use her protected rank to play in the main draw of the National Bank Open on June 6 for the first time since her run to the 2019 final. to participate until August 15th.
Golf ‘Let it go dude’, Mickelson plays down the LIV switch
Phil Mickelson and Ian Poulter, two of the biggest names to join the rebellious LIV Golf Invitational Series, played down suggestions they had received a hostile reception in the first round of the British Open on Thursday. Brit Poulter was booed at the first tee before hitting a three under par 69 and Mickelson was unfazed by his decision not to attend the pre-tournament Champions’ dinner.
(With agency contributions.)