Golf
Ryder Cup captains begin mapping out their wildcard strategies
Both captains are weighing form, course fit and team chemistry ahead of the qualification deadline.
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NBA
Thunder’s young core keeps rewriting the franchise record book
Oklahoma City is winning with one of the youngest rotations in the league, and the numbers suggest it is no fluke.
NFL
Bills’ secondary rebuild pays off with a turnover surge
Buffalo’s revamped defensive backfield has forced multiple takeaways in five straight games.
MLB
Braves’ young arms give Atlanta a rotation built for the long haul
Atlanta has turned to homegrown pitching after injuries, and the rookies are delivering quality starts.
NHL
Avalanche speed overwhelms opponents in the neutral zone
Colorado’s transition game is producing odd-man rushes at a rate unmatched across the league.
MLS
Columbus Crew’s passing patterns keep MLS defenses guessing
Columbus remains one of the league’s most fluid attacking teams, rotating positions constantly in possession.
Tennis
Grand Slam schedule debate returns after another late-night finish
A match finishing after 3 a.m. has renewed calls for changes to night-session scheduling at the majors.
Volleyball
Club volleyball: Champions League pools take shape after qualifying
The final qualifiers have been decided, completing the line-up for the men’s and women’s Champions League pools.
Boxing
Middleweight prospects headline a packed card next month
Three unbeaten middleweights will fight on the same card, giving fans a look at the future of the division.
UFC
Welterweight contender makes the case for a title shot
After a dominant decision win, the contender says the championship is the only fight that makes sense.
Golf
LIV Golf and the PGA Tour edge toward a long-awaited agreement
Talks between the tours have progressed, though key details on player eligibility remain unresolved.
NBA
Nuggets’ altitude advantage shows up again in fourth-quarter surges
Denver keeps pulling away late at home, and visiting coaches are adjusting rotations to cope with the thin air.
NFL
Lions turn fourth-down aggression into a weekly weapon
Detroit keeps going for it on fourth down, and the analytics-driven approach is producing points and wins.