The tears flowed as Angela Stanford soaked up one last walk off the 18th at the Amundi Evian Championship. Tournament director Jacques Bungert was there with a bouquet of flowers. It’s safe to say that no one will likely ever again have a major championship resume quite like Stanford’s, who played in an LPGA record…
Sarah Schmelzel, who was an LPGA rookie in 2019, played collegiate golf at the University of South Carolina. Over that offseason, she began working with swing instructor Chris Mayson, who helps a number of players on tour including Alison Lee. Schmelzel, born in 1994, grew up playing one of the few tree-lined courses in Phoenix,…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday May 9, 2024 Andy Murray is ready to return to the tour after missing time due to a ruptured ankle ligament. The 36-year-old Scot, who turns 37 on May 15, will take his spot in the Geneva draw later this month, in the week before Roland-Garros, as he…
Former NBA star Marc Gasol has officially announced his retirement from professional basketball. NBA insider Shams Charania broke the news, revealing that after 20 seasons, including 13 in the NBA, Gasol has decided to hang up his jersey. Charania’s tweet encapsulated Gasol’s remarkable journey, stating, “After 20 professional seasons and 13 in the NBA, Marc…
Iga Swiatek has joined an illustrious list of WTA legends who have previously won the Player of the Year award for at least two consecutive years. The Polish player was recently crowned the 2023 WTA Player of the Year after another stellar season saw her reign supreme at the summit of women’s tennis. It wasn’t…
4 Harry Maguire’s resurgence into a force in world football has the best feel-good story at Manchester United amid a turbulent season. The defender, who was close to moving to West Ham in January, is now one of the first names on the teamsheet and deservedly so. His proactive defending in November, when United won…
