Tiger Woods finished first in the PGA Tour’s inaugural Player Impact Program standings, beating out Phil Mickelson for an $8 million bonus as part of a program to reward golfers for their popularity. Mickelson will still collect a $6 million bonus for finishing second. The PGA Tour announced the results in a memo to membership. The PIP
Talks have come to a halt after the MLBPA unanimously rejected the league’s final offer before its Tuesday deadline. Major issues such as the competitive balance tax thresholds, the minimum salary, and the size of a new pre-arbitration bonus pool left the sides too far apart to meet the deadline. Despite some progress in more than 16 hours
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, 33-year-old point guard Isaiah Thomas is returning to the NBA again, and is expected to sign a 10-day deal with the Charlotte Hornets. Thomas last played in the NBA earlier this season, making brief stops with both the Lakers and the Mavericks. In five total games played, he made one start and
On Monday, the International Ice Hockey Federation (“IIHF”) announced that Russia and ally Belarus are banned from its events “until further notice” in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The ruling affects seven tournaments, including the men’s world championships in May in Finland, and Russia will be barred from
Miami Marlins CEO and shareholder Derek Jeter announced a surprise departure from the organization on Monday after 4 1/2 years. Jeter said in a statement: “Through hard work, trust and accountability, we transformed every aspect of the franchise, reshaping the work force and developing a long-term strategic plan for success. That said, the
Sepp Straka overcame a five-shot deficit Sunday and became the first Austrian to win on the PGA Tour with his victory at the Honda Classic at PGA National Resort. Straka birdied three of the last five holes, leaving his 46-foot eagle putt on the 18th hole inches short after he reached the par-5 final hole in two. Straka defeated 2019 British
Scott McLaughlin earned his first career victory Sunday in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. McLaughlin drove his No. 3 Team Penske Chevrolet from the pole to victory by .5095 of a second over reigning series champion Alex Palou. New Zealand native McLaughlin made his series debut at this event in 2020 after winning three straight
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported “progress was minimal” during Thursday’s meetings between Major League Baseball and the players association, as the league-implemented lockout continues. With just four days remaining until the league’s deadline for reaching a deal before regular-season games will be canceled, Passan
Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has agreed to a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. Bieniemy’s contract expired at the end of the 2021–22 season and he was viewed as a top candidate for a head coaching position, but instead will be back in Kansas City on another one-year contract. The 52-year-old Bieniemy has interviewed
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. took to Instagram on Wednesday to provide an update on his successful knee surgery, and share photos with his newborn son, Zydn. Beckham tore the ACL in his left knee in the second quarter of the Rams’ Super Bowl LVI win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Feb. 13 in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams
