Tag: Championship
Celtics can now begin thinking about NBA championship
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum celebrates after Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Celtics won 105-102.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy) INDIANAPOLIS — The Boston Celtics completed one quest Monday night by returning to the NBA Finals. Now, they’ll chase an even bigger goal,…
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Dutch Darts Championship: Michael van Gerwen falls in semi-finals as Josh Rock wins first European Tour title | Darts News
Michael van Gerwen was unable to rebound from Premier League disappointment by winning the Dutch Darts Championship as he suffered a semi-final exit at a tournament won by Josh Rock. Van Gerwen was thumped 10-5 by Luke Humphries in the Premier League semi-finals on Thursday as his hopes of a third straight title in that…
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England’s Richard Bland wins PGA Championship on senior major debut | Golf News
England’s Richard Bland won on his senior major debut with an eight-under final round securing the LIV Golf player the Senior PGA Championship. Bland, 51, finished on 18 under for the event at Harbor Shores in Michigan – three strokes clear of Australia’s Richard Green – with an eagle at the par-five 15th seeing him…
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Scottie Scheffler’s arraignment date pushed back after arrest during PGA Championship | Golf News
Scottie Scheffler’s arraignment date has been pushed back to Monday June 3 following his arrest during the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. Scheffler was originally supposed to be arraigned on Tuesday May 21 at 9am ET (2pm BST) but the date was changed on Monday. In a statement on Monday, Jefferson County Attorney Mike…
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Sky Sports Golf podcast: What next for Xander Schauffele after PGA Championship win over Bryson DeChambeau? | Golf News
Xander Schauffele returned to the winner’s circle with a one-shot victory at the PGA Championship, but could his history-making success lead to more major titles? Schauffele silenced questions over his ability to close out tournaments by carding a brilliant five-under 66 during the final day at Valhalla, with a birdie on the 72nd hole enough…
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PGA Championship: Xander Schauffele says Scottie Scheffler’s still the man to beat despite first major win at Valhalla | Golf News
Xander Schauffele said that his repeated close-calls in majors added “fuel to my fire” as he finally claimed a maiden victory at the PGA Championship in Valhalla on Sunday. Schauffele had 12 top-10 finishes in majors before his triumph this week, where he equalled the record low round in men’s major golf (62) on day…
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PGA Championship: Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa share lead as Shane Lowry matches major record at Valhalla | Golf News
Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa hold a share of the lead after a gripping third round at the PGA Championship, where Shane Lowry made history and a host of players moved into major contention. Schauffele birdied his last two holes to close a second successive 68 at Valhalla Golf Club and move to 15 under…
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County Championship: Nathan Lyon gets better of Ben Stokes | Gloucestershire rack up record first-class total | Cricket News
Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon came out on top if his latest duel with England Test captain Ben Stokes to give Lancashire the upper hand against Durham at Blackpool. The pair have engaged in several compelling arm-wrestles in the Ashes through the years and another clash was the headline attraction on day two of this Vitality…
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PGA Championship: Tiger Woods rues mistakes and lack of tournament prep after major missed cut at Valhalla | Golf News
Tiger Woods admitted that improvements are needed in all areas of his game heading into the rest of the major season after missing the cut at the PGA Championship. Woods, making his first appearance since finishing last of those making it through to the weekend at The Masters last month, experienced a bogey-bogey finish to…
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PGA Championship: Xander Schauffele leads with Scottie Scheffler chasing despite pre-round arrest at Valhalla | Golf News
Xander Schauffele sits top of the leaderboard after an extraordinary Friday at the PGA Championship, where Scottie Scheffler remains in contention despite being arrested ahead of his second round. Schauffele, who matched the lowest round in a men’s major and carded the first 62 in PGA Championship history on the opening day, added a three-under…
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