Ryder Cup 2016: Winners and Losers from Day 1

Day 1 of the 41st Ryder Cup started with a sweep and ended with an eagle. Team USA’s foursomes exited the morning matches 4-0 on the heels of its two young guns, the balloon of which was soon punctured by the FedEx Cup winner. ESPN golf writer Michael Collins said it best when Team USA’s Patrick Reed hit his tee shot on the first hole: “For the U.S. team it can’t be overstated... 

Ryder Cup 2016: Friday Leaderboard Scores and Highlights

After falling behind 4-0 Friday in morning foursomes, Europe mounted a comeback in afternoon four-balls, but the United States closed out the first day of play in the 2016 Ryder Cup with a 5-3 lead at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota.  The Americans got their pursuit of their first Ryder Cup win since 2008 off to a perfect start in foursomes, but Team Europe made things interesting... 

Ranking the 5 Best Moments of Jenson Button’s Formula 1 Career

Jenson Button will celebrate his 300th Formula One race start in this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix. The Sepang race is set to be the latest phase of the 2009 world champion’s unofficial farewell tour, with Button already deciding to take a sabbatical in 2017 with a view to returning to the grid with McLaren-Honda in 2018. The British driver, one of the most popular in the modern era,... 

Ryder Cup 2016 Scores: Day 1 Live Standings, Results and Highlights

The United States dominated the morning session, but Europe stormed back with a strong afternoon performance on the first day of 2016 Ryder Cup competition. All four points from the morning foursome competition at Hazeltine National Golf Club went to the United States, with the pairs of Jordan Speith/Patrick Reed, Phil Mickelson/Rickie Fowler, Dustin Johnson/Matt Kuchar and Jimmy Walker/Zach Johnson... 

Cesc Fabregas, Hector Bellerin Not in Spain Squad to Face Italy and Albania

Spain manager Julen Lopetegui has left Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas and Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin out of his squad for the team’s upcoming international fixtures.  The 23 players for the matches against Italy and Albania were confirmed via the team’s official Twitter feed on Friday, with no space for Chelsea’s Cesar Azpilicueta or Manchester United playmaker Juan... 

England Receive ‘Our Journey Has Begun’ Postcards from Sam Allardyce After Exit

It has not been a good week for the Football Association after it was forced to let Sam Allardyce go as England manager and allegations were made about widespread corruption in the game it governs and safeguards.   But the governing body has been left further embarrassed after motivational postcards signed by the now-former England boss Allardyce were received by Three Lions players on Thursday,... 

Malaysian F1 Grand Prix 2016 Qualifying: Results, Times from Friday’s Practice

Mercedes drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton topped a practice session each on Friday ahead of the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix.   Rosberg, who leads the championship from his team-mate by eight points after three successive wins, was fastest early in the day at Sepang, although Hamilton rediscovered his form in the second practice stint. There was also a bizarre incident involving Renault’s... 

Men’s Tennis’ Big 4 Are More Vulnerable Than Ever Heading into 2017

When Novak Djokovic announced an elbow injury forced him to withdraw from Beijing’s China Open, it was another sign the World No. 1 is not ready to assume the dominance that destroyed the ATP for five major titles from 2015 through French Open 2016. Add the elbow to the sore left wrist and hurt right shoulder that ultimately factored in his loss at the U.S. Open final. Meanwhile, Wimbledon champion... 

Wayne Rooney Reportedly Will Remain as England Captain

Interim England manager Gareth Southgate has reportedly told Manchester United star Wayne Rooney he will remain the captain of the Three Lions under his watch, according to the Daily Mirror‘s John Cross.  Cross wrote that Southgate called Rooney on Thursday to let him know he will captain the team in the four upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The captain’s armband likely... 

Ryder Cup 2016: Rules, Format and Points System Primer for Golf Tournament

Europe will look to extend its run of dominance over the United States in the 2016 Ryder Cup starting Friday. The European team has captured the coveted international trophy six times in the past seven competitions, including three straight wins dating back to 2010. The Americans have a golden opportunity to bring an end to the drought this weekend, though. Along with getting to compete on home soil,... 

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