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Who needs late Solheim Cup push for Europe at AIG Women's Open?
Listen, so the Solheim Cup is just around the corner and Europe's captain Anna Nordqvist is still deciding on her final team. It's a huge night for players who've been on the bubble, trying to make a case for themselves at the AIG Women's Open.
We're talking about the last chance for these ladies to make a statement, to show Nordqvist they belong on that team. It's not just about the golf, it's about the mental toughness and the ability to perform under pressure.
The competition's fierce, and every shot counts. Players are going to have to dig deep and find a way to separate themselves from the pack. It's a big moment for a lot of these women.
The stakes are high, but the reward is worth it – a spot on Team Europe and the chance to compete against the best in the world. This is what it's all about.
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Leonard Williams, Cooper Kupp make case for grass fields
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The NFLPA's P.R. push for grass fields should focus less on making a broad-brush effort to shame the owners into choosing a better surface and more on getting specific teams to flip. That effort, as previously explained, should start with the Seahawks, who are in the process of getting a new owner.
On Tuesday, a pair of Seattle veterans made the case for grass during training-camp press conferences.
Defensive lineman Leonard Williams was asked whether seeing temporary grass at Lumen Field for the World Cup made him wish the grass would remain permanently.
"For sure," Williams told reporters,
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Amazon Prime Video, Rogers announce 12-year deal for NHL broadcasts in Canada
Prime Video and Rogers Communications announced a 12-year sublicensing agreement on Tuesday that will see the streamer become the new home of Wednesday night regular-season national NHL games in Canada.
Per the announcement, Prime Video will exclusively broadcast Wednesday night national NHL games in English and French, starting with the 2026-2027 season.
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TMZ posts Tony Romo OWI arrest, sobriety test body cam videos
Tony Romo and CBS Sports were probably hoping that the news of his OWI arrest would start to recede from the public consciousness at this point. Unfortunately for them, footage of police approaching the NFL commentator’s car and the subsequent sobriety test has hit the internet.
Romo was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated after reportedly performing poorly on standardized field sobriety tests. He was subsequently booked on a first-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge and released.
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Saquon Barkley wants to be remembered for more than backward hurdle
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Saquon Barkley's backward hurdle from 2024 immediately became one of the best plays in NFL history. The too-good-to-be-true move even made its way onto Madden 25.
As good as it was, Barkley doesn't want to be known for it.
“When I got to the locker room and got to see the play, I realized I was able to do something pretty cool,” Barkley told Chris Bumbaca of USA Today. “It’s something. It’s a play I’ll never forget.
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Geno Smith "hates" the fact that he created a potential "distraction" for Jets
Quarterback Geno Smith is back with the Jets. In the first offseason of his second tenure with the team, Smith was involved in an incident that sparked an on-again, off-again police investigation. (The probe is currently off.)
On Tuesday, in his first press conference since the situation unfolded, Smith expressed regret for creating an off-field issue for his team.
"I really hate the fact that something I was a part of could’ve been a distraction for this team, my teammates and this organization because a lot of hard work has been put in," Smith said, via Rich Cimini of ESPN.
"A lot of guys ha
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry filming upcoming drama series
Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup was his “last World Cup” before Portugal lost to eventual champion Spain in the Round of 16. Despite appearing in a record six World Cups, the Portugal captain and all-time men’s leading international goalscorer never came close to capturing an elusive World Cup trophy.
So, Ronaldo is setting his sights on winning an Emmy instead.
British tabloid The Sun was first to report Ronaldo, 41, as an executive producer and star of a forthcoming scripted drama series, Day 1s.
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Bodycam video of Tony Romo arrest is released
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The video from the arrest of former Cowboys quarterback and CBS analyst Tony Romo has emerged.
TMZ has obtained and published bodycam video and audio from both his initial traffic stop and his field sobriety test.
The first video shows his initial traffic stop. After Romo is told that he needs to submit to a field sobriety test, Romo repeatedly asks if he can call his lawyer. The deputy repeatedly tells Romo he can't.
He then appears to proceed with the call.
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C.J. Gardner-Johnson dismisses idea Joe Brady told him to shut down locker room livestream
Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is livestreaming his 10-Day Subathon, a Twitch stream from training camp. On the first day, Bills head coach Joe Brady shut it down after a brief appearance by quarterback Josh Allen. Brady told Gardner-Johnson to be mindful of the locker room and his teammates. Gardner-Johnson claims Brady never said he couldn't stream, just to be mindful of the space. He's since moved his stream to his dorm room, where he's been setting the record straight and denying any issues with his new teammates.
Gardner-Johnson says Bills general manager Brandon Beane didn't care about the livestream, and if any teammates are bothered, they should just stay out of his way. He's not alone in his streaming endeavors - teammate Dion Dawkins also appeared on his stream before going live on his own. Gardner-Johnson's main focus is winning the Super Bowl with the Bills, a goal he achieved with the Eagles in 2024.
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Jemele Hill defends Ryan Clark over ESPN departure reaction: ‘I knew exactly what he was going through’
Jemele Hill is standing by Ryan Clark after his departure from ESPN. She knows exactly what he's going through, having been in a similar situation herself. Hill spent two days with Clark and says she understands why he's upset. Clark was a rising star at ESPN, known for his work on various shows, but was let go in a way that he felt was unfair. Hill points out that Clark had to work hard to build his profile, unlike some other big-name athletes. She says it's not just about a job, but about representing a community and feeling like you've let them down when you're gone. Hill and Clark's situation is relatable to many in their community, where making it to a certain level is seen as a collective achievement.