Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1, fired a stellar three-under-par 67 to launch himself into contention for a second major title of the year.
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‘They’ve made their bed’: Rory McIlroy becomes unabashed leader of PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf ahead of US Open
In the LIV Golf debate, McIlroy mustered a gallant and full-throated defense of the PGA Tour and the meaning and value of competition.
Phil Mickelson fails to answer when asked to explain his Saudi decision to 9/11 families | Opinion
Not surprisingly, Mickelson was asked at the US Open about his decision to go into business with Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Legendary USWNT goalkeeper Briana Scurry pushes for greater soccer diversity, recalls World Cup heroics
Briana Scurry, the trailblazing 1999 Women’s World Cup soccer goalkeeper, has helped lead the way for many changes for girls and women in sports.
Phil Mickelson is taking the blood money and running to the Saudis | Opinion
Phil Mickelson say he will play in this week’s LIV Golf tournament in London, joining the universally-criticized LIV Golf league.
Why won’t golf’s leaders ban Dustin Johnson and others for bolting to Saudi event? | Opinion
The game’s leaders were given the PR equivalent of a two-foot putt when it was announced several stars are going to play in the first Saudi event.
‘It’s not an experiment:’ Katie Ledecky is swimming faster with age after making this big change
Katie Ledecky, the three-time Olympian, was at the White House Wednesday with other members of Team USA, and looking forward to the Paris Games.
Still no ruling on Russia’s controversial figure skating medal from Beijing Olympics. Why? | Opinion
There has been no movement on the Kamila Valieva investigation, and therefore no decision on how that affects the medals in the team medal event.
U.S. Olympic Committee joins efforts to get WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russia
The USOPC offered support to organizations trying to assist Brittney Griner, detained in Russia on allegation of carrying cannabis oil in her luggage
US Olympic medalist, renowned figure skating coach suspended over physical, emotional misconduct
Peter Oppergard, who allegedly threw hot water and coffee at skaters on multiple occasions, has been suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport.