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Yahoo
3 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Phil Mickelson Has Strong Comments on LIV Golf Amid PGA Tour Season
Phil Mickelson Has Strong Comments on LIV Golf Amid PGA Tour Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Phil Mickelson, now 54, has enjoyed an extraordinary career with 57 professional victories, including 45 on the PGA Tour, which ties him for eighth all-time. He also has won six major championships. But in many ways, his decision to join LIV Golf may be the most significant pivot in his professional life. Advertisement The former Arizona State Sun Devils standout turned pro in 1992 and remains one of the sport's most influential voices. He embraced the LIV Golf format and continues to be one of its strongest advocates. In a recent interview with Golf Digest's Jamie Kennedy, Mickelson shared passionate thoughts on the state of LIV Golf and its progress. "Phil was asked yesterday about his current assessment of where LIV Golf is," Kennedy posted. "Here's his full 2.5 minute answer." When asked about his assessment of the LIV Golf landscape, Mickelson didn't hold back. 'I think that LIV has made some incredible strides in getting to where we want this to be. It will get there. I don't know the exact timeline. That is, we want all the best players in the world to be able to compete against each other more often and on a global scale.' Advertisement He continued, contrasting LIV with the traditional PGA Tour model he followed for decades: 'The model I was part of for decades just didn't allow for that. We rarely played each other. We never had elevated events. Outside of the majors, we didn't all compete against each other. And we couldn't move the tour internationally. That's frustrating—for sponsors, for fans who are paying for events and television coverage and don't know what they're getting. When fans don't get to see the best players, that's tough. LIV's model is what the sport needs to succeed.' Mickelson pointed to recent events as proof that LIV is setting the right course: 'We saw it even at last week's signature event. Players will do what's best for them unless contractually obligated, just like in the NFL or MLB. That model, when brought to LIV, has helped make professional golf a global sport.' Phil Mickelson at the Masters Tournament.© Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Mickelson will compete in the upcoming U.S. Open, which marks the fifth and final year of the exemption he earned when he won the 2021 PGA Championship. It could be his last opportunity to complete the career Grand Slam, as the U.S. Open is the only major he hasn't won. Advertisement His recent record at the U.S. Open has been rough. He has missed the cut three years in a row. The last time he made the cut was in 2021, when he tied for 62nd. His best shot came in 2013, when he tied for second — the most recent of six runner-up finishes at the event. Whether he can add one more legendary moment to his Hall of Fame career remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: Mickelson is betting big on LIV, and he's not looking back. Related: Scottie Scheffler Earns New Nickname After 16th PGA Tour Win Related: Rory McIlroy Sends Strong Message to Scottie Scheffler After 16th PGA Tour Win This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Longhorns' Will Stone is guest speaker at 2024-25 Austin Area High School Sports Awards
Texas Longhorns place kicker Will Stone (15) kicks off in the fourth quarter as the Texas Longhorns play the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Peach Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 1, 2025. The 2024-25 Austin Area High School Sports Awards, Presented by Thomas J. Henry Law, are happy to announce Texas Longhorns kicker Will Stone as the guest speaker for its live show on June 6 at The Long Center: Dell Hall. Entering his senor season this fall, Stone has played in 43 games so far in his career, mostly on kickoffs. Advertisement This past season, he kicked off 98 times for 6,236 yards, with a career-high 56 touchbacks. The Austin Area High School Sports Awards, Presented by Thomas J. Henry Law, is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards program. He also handled extra point duties in Texas' national semifinal game against Ohio State, going 2-for-2. Stone is a native of Austin and a graduate of Regents High School, where he was an all-state selection. The 2024-25 Austin Area High School Sports Awards, Presented by Thomas J. Henry Law, are part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards program. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be obtained here. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: Will Stone is guest speaker at Austin Area High School Sports Awards
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Even oddsmakers can't decide who is the favorite to win the Big 12
Even oddsmakers can't decide who is the favorite to win the Big 12 It appears that even the oddsmakers don't know which way to lean when it comes to the eventual Big 12 champion in the upcoming college football season. Some experts are leaning toward the Arizona State Sun Devils to repeat as champions, while others have gone the route of tabbing Kansas State, Baylor, BYU, or Texas Tech as the favorite to win the conference and secure a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff. Depending on which sportsbook you view, you could get a different answer. This isn't to say there are no good teams in the Big 12, this could be setting us up for a very competitive season in the conference. BetMGM's Big 12 Champion Odds FanDuel's Big 12 Champion Odds Arizona State Sun Devils (+600) Kansas State Wildcats (+600) Texas Tech Red Raiders (+600) Baylor Bears (+650) Utah Utes (+650) BYU Cougars (+950) DraftKings' Big 12 Champion Odds Arizona State Sun Devils (+500) Kansas State Wildcats (+500) BYU Cougars (+700) Texas Tech Red Raiders (+700) Baylor Bears (+800) Utah Utes (+800) No matter which way you dissect it, it seems pretty clear in the eyes of the oddsmakers, the Big 12 might be in for a wild ride between any of these six teams listed among the best chances to win the conference. Or perhaps one of the teams down the list is poised to make a run at the title. Either way, I can't wait to watch it all unfold.
Newsweek
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Cleveland Browns could make shocking Shedeur Sanders decision before 2025 season
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Shedeur Sanders was projected to be a first-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft by almost every mock draft. Some analysts had Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart ahead of Sanders, but most evaluators had the Colorado passer as the second quarterback off the board behind Miami's Cam Ward. TEMPE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 07: Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes watches from the sidelines during the second half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium... TEMPE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 07: Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes watches from the sidelines during the second half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium on October 07, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona. The Buffaloes defeated the Sun Devils 27-24. MoreInstead, Sanders fell all the way to the fifth round before the Cleveland Browns ended his fall. Interestingly, though, the Browns selected quarterback Dillon Gabriel just two rounds earlier. Now, Sanders joins a quarterback room that includes Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Deshaun Watson, and Gabriel. But there's a possibility that Sanders doesn't even make the final roster. "Sanders landed in a place where he's no sure thing to even make the roster, given that he'll likely open training camp fourth on the depth behind Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel. (Deshaun Watson is also on the roster but currently rehabbing an Achilles injury.) But he says he's willing to do whatever it takes to earn a roster spot," Pro Football Talk's Michael Davis wrote. Additionally, general manager Andrew Berry made comments that imply he thinks Gabriel is a better prospect than Sanders. "We talk oftentimes about quarterback being the most important position in the sport," Berry told ESPN. "We obviously spent a lot of time with Shedeur throughout the process. He's highly accurate, can play well from the pocket, very productive college career. And we felt like it wasn't necessarily the plan going into the weekend to select two quarterbacks, but we do believe in best player available, we do believe in positional value. We didn't necessarily expect him to be available in the fifth round. So, we love adding competition to every position room and adding him to compete with guys that are already in there, we felt like that was the appropriate thing to do." Watson is recovering from an Achilles injury and likely won't factor into the competition. Flacco is currently projected to start, while Pickett is the backup and Gabriel is the third-stringer. This means Sanders is starting as the fourth-stringer and the team would find it easier to cut a fifth-rounder than a third-rounder like Gabriel or a player they just traded for like Pickett. The odds aren't in Sanders' favor, but much could chage this summer once practice starts. Either way, it will be fascinating to watch the Browns' quarterback battle this summer.
USA Today
25-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Arizona State Sun Devils win total predictions, futures, over/under and odds
2025 Arizona State Sun Devils win total predictions, futures, over/under and odds The Arizona State Sun Devils have the highest projected win total in the Big 12 in 2025 (8.5), with +118 odds to go over that total. Arizona State futures: win total over/under, odds College football odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 8:24 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Over/Under: 8.5 8.5 Over Payout: +118 +118 Under Payout: -144 Arizona State splits - last season Arizona State fell to Texas 39-31 in the Peach Bowl - Quarterfinal after finishing 11-3 in the regular season. As underdogs, the Sun Devils went 4-3. But when favored they won every game (7-0). The Sun Devils got things done when playing as the favorites last season, holding a 6-0 record when favored by seven points or fewer, and 1-0 when favored by more than seven points. Watch College Football on Fubo!
