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United States Ryder Cup Captains Ranked 1-12 Since 1999

United States Ryder Cup Captains Ranked 1-12 Since 1999

A year ago, when Keegan Bradley was asked by the PGA of America to be the captain of the United States Ryder Cup team, it came as a surprise to many, most notably Keegan Bradley. He had never even considered the idea until he received that phone call. But it was not the kind of offer you turn down, especially …

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Winners, losers from New Hampshire Cup playoff race won by Ryan Blaney

Winners, losers from New Hampshire Cup playoff race won by Ryan Blaney

LOUDON, N.H. — A look at the winners and losers from Sunday’s Cup playoff race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway: WINNERS Ryan Blaney — He scored his third win of the season Sunday at New Hampshire. This marks the third consecutive season — and fourth time in five years — that Blaney has won three races in a season. Sunday’s …

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Power Rankings: Ryder Cup – PGA TOUR

Power Rankings: Ryder Cup – PGA TOUR

Buckle up! Then again, what’s the fun of that? If you’re not expecting unbridled enthusiasm to manifest in ways that you didn’t know it could while consuming team golf, then this most certainly is your first Ryder Cup. And if that’s the case, then you are envied by many who wish they could experience their first all over again. Very …

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Ryder Cup off to an emotional start for Team USA

Ryder Cup off to an emotional start for Team USA

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — The Ryder Cup had moments of inspiration in vastly different forms during a quiet Monday start to golf’s most chaotic week. There were tears for the Americans as they gathered on the first tee at sunrise and a strong reminder for Europe as it goes after a rare road win. U.S. captain Keegan Bradley had his …

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This Ryder Cup Format Is Maddening but Tends to Decide the Winner

This Ryder Cup Format Is Maddening but Tends to Decide the Winner

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — J.J. Spaun chuckled at the question, knowing the answer is both special and yet hardly satisfying as it relates to the overall discussion. The U.S. Open champion who also lost in a playoff to Rory McIlroy earlier this year at the Players Championship is a rookie on the U.S. Ryder Cup team. He’s never played in the …

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Laver Cup: Taylor Fritz secures trophy for Team World against Team Europe

Laver Cup: Taylor Fritz secures trophy for Team World against Team Europe

Inspired by Andre Agassi’s livewire courtside presence, Taylor Fritz held his nerve to beat Alexander Zverev and complete a 15-9 victory for Team World against Team Europe in the Laver Cup. Team World led 12-9 going into the penultimate tie between the American and German. With three points for a win, world number three Zverev could have levelled the match, …

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Parent dies at 80, Hockey Hall of Famer won Stanley Cup twice with Flyers

Parent dies at 80, Hockey Hall of Famer won Stanley Cup twice with Flyers

Parent earned trust with two of the greatest seasons ever by an NHL goaltender. From 1973-75 he won 91 games, 24 by shutout, and earned the Vezina Trophy each time. The Flyers became the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup in 1974 and repeated in 1975, with Parent winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP each time. …

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