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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Monday Leaderboard: Scottie Scheffler is a generational star
Welcome to the Monday Leaderboard, where we run down the weekend's top stories in the wonderful world of golf. Grab an Arnold Palmer, pull up a chair and get comfortable with what the next 10 years are going to look like … Scheffler goes back-to-back at Jack's place It's about time to start reckoning with the generational greatness of Scottie Scheffler, and next week's U.S. Open seems like an ideal opportunity. Before that, though, let's take a moment to note that he's on yet another of his periodic heaters that show just how freaking far ahead of the rest of his generation this dude is. Scheffler won Sunday at the Memorial, defending his title at Jack Nicklaus' Muirfield Village and claiming his third victory in his last four starts. And, like he's done so often before, he won by a comfortable margin, handily smoking the field by four strokes. Advertisement You see a lot of cutesy tweets that 'Scottie is inevitable,' a reference to a line spoken by the supervillain Thanos in 'Avengers: Endgame.' However — MCU nerd alert here — Thanos immediately lost everything after saying those words, and it sure doesn't look like Scheffler's losing anything anytime soon. (Plus, Thanos only took out half his competition; Scheffler wipes 'em all out. Scottie Scheffler: Better villain than Thanos, is what we're saying.) Through the first quarter of the season, talk focused on how Rory McIlroy could – and finally did – claim the career grand slam after 10 years of trying. Now Scheffler can do the same thing before football season is here. Sure, he needs to win a couple more tournaments, but would you bet against him? Scottie Scheffler and Jack Nicklaus, a couple dudes good at golf. (Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) (Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Maja Stark slams the door at U.S. Women's Open Like Scheffler, Maja Stark entered Sunday with a one-stroke lead on the field. And like Scheffler, Stark didn't let anyone get close enough to scare her as she rolled to a convincing victory at Erin Hills. Stark finished bogey-bogey, but that was more than enough to win by two strokes and claim her first major championship. (Via X) Julia Lopez Ramirez had a more cinematic final hole, ending up in the scoring tent as part of a triple-bogey that sent her plummeting from a top-10 finish all the way down to T19. Monday: Golf's longest day returns We're a week out from the U.S. Open, and that means it's time for dozens of players — including some big names — to take one last swing at qualifying for America's tournament. Final qualifying takes place at 10 sites across the country on Monday, a marathon now known as 'Golf's Longest Day.' Each site will have one or a few spots available, and players vying for those spots include former and future major winners. Big names in the hunt include major winners like Zach Johnson, Graeme McDowell, Padraig Harrington and Jason Dufner, as well as 2024 Masters low amateur Neal Shipley and 21-year-old phenom Luke Clanton. A lot of dreams will be realized — and a whole lot more will be crushed — on Monday. Ben Griffin gets up and close with the fans Ben Griffin has been one of the best non-Rory/Scottie stories of the early 2025 season, and with good reason. He walked away from the game a few years ago, but he's caught fire since and already won twice this season. He's putting himself into serious Ryder Cup consideration, and he kept pace with Scheffler all the way through the Memorial before a late double-bogey submarined his last chances. But along the way on Sunday, he at least did get the chance to get to know one of his fans a little better after popping a shot off the fan's back. (Not quite sure why the guy felt the need to take off his shirt, but maybe with those pecs, the answer is self-explanatory.) Rickie Fowler is headed back to the Open In golf, you've got to maximize your opportunities at every turn, and Rickie Fowler did exactly that this weekend at Muirfield. He received a sponsor's exemption into the Memorial, and proceeded to finish T7 at 1-under, nine strokes behind Scheffler. That was enough to get Fowler into the 153rd Open Championship, thanks to the space the oldest major offers to the highest-finishing non-exempt player. Fowler made it by the narrowest of margins; he and Brandt Snedeker tied, but Fowler got the nod because of his better world ranking. Fowler won't have long to celebrate his exemption; he's scheduled to attempt to qualify his way into the U.S. Open on Monday. Still, after a year in which he didn't even qualify for the Masters and missed the cut at the PGA, another shot at major glory has to feel like a step forward. The Mulligan: Another Scheffler blowout You know, you can be the world's greatest golfer, you can win a tournament and pocket a few million bucks for four days' work, and you're still gonna have to change a diaper or two: It's about all we have in common with Scottie anymore. Coming up: PGA Tour: RBC Canadian Open (Ontario); LPGA: ShopRite LPGA Classic (New Jersey); PGA Tour Champions: American Family Insurance Championship (Wisconsin); LIV: LIV Golf Virginia.
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Marvel's Evangeline Lilly says she had ‘hole punctured into face' after fainting
The Canadian actress and author, who is known for her roles in TV series Lost and Marvel films Ant-Man (2015) and Avengers: Endgame (2019), shared photos online that showed a scab above her top lip and marks on her nose and chin. In an Instagram post, she said: 'I fainted at the beach. And fell face first into a boulder. A post shared by Evangeline Lilly (@evangelinelillyofficial) 'At the hospital, the nurses and doctor went straight into action, more determined to find the cause of my blackout than to stitch up the hole punctured into my face by the rock.' The 45-year-old said in a Substack post that she had had fainting spells 'since I was a little girl' which had been put down to hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar. She also said that she had 'blacked out' on the way to the hospital, as well as on the beach. Lilly has also starred in films including comedy White Chicks and two Hobbit films – The Desolation Of Smaug (2013) and The Battle Of The Five Armies (2014).
RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Evangeline Lilly reveals facial damage after fainting
Marvel star Evangeline Lilly has revealed an image of her wounded face, recounting that she had a "hole punctured into my face" after she fainted and "fell face first into a boulder". The Canadian actress and author, who is known for her roles in TV series Lost and Marvel films Ant-Man (2015) and Avengers: Endgame (2019), shared photos online that showed a scab above her top lip and marks on her nose and chin. In an Instagram post, she said: "I fainted at the beach. And fell face first into a boulder. "At the hospital, the nurses and doctor went straight into action, more determined to find the cause of my blackout than to stitch up the hole punctured into my face by the rock." The 45-year-old said in a Substack post that she had had fainting spells "since I was a little girl" which had been put down to hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar. She also said that she had "blacked out" on the way to the hospital, as well as on the beach. Lilly has also starred in films including comedy White Chicks and two Hobbit films - The Desolation Of Smaug (2013) and The Battle Of The Five Armies (2014).
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Chris Hemsworth's Thor tribute fuels MCU exit rumors ahead of ‘Avengers: Doomsday'
Chris Hemsworth has shared a video tribute reflecting on his 15-year run as Thor, prompting speculation that his time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe may be nearing its end. The video, titled 'Thank You! The Legacy of Thor,' was released shortly after Marvel confirmed Hemsworth will return as the God of Thunder in Avengers: Doomsday. The tribute includes a mix of scenes from Hemsworth's appearances across the MCU, including all four Thor films and ensemble titles like Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. It also features behind-the-scenes footage and personal reflections from the actor. 'Playing Thor has been one of the greatest honors of my life,' Hemsworth wrote in a message accompanying the video. 'For the last 15 years I've held Mjolnir and then Stormbreaker as the God of Thunder, but what made it truly special… was sharing it with all of you... Next up, Doomsday!' While the post does not confirm an exit, its tone has led many fans to believe Hemsworth may be preparing to conclude his role. The actor previously indicated that any future appearance as Thor might need to serve as a conclusion to the character's story. 'I feel like we'd probably have to close the book if I ever did it again... You have this birth of a hero, the journey of a hero, then the death of a hero... am I at that stage? Who knows?' he said in an earlier interview. Marvel Studios has not commented on whether Avengers: Doomsday will be Hemsworth's final appearance, though speculation has also centered around whether Thor might return for Avengers: Secret Wars, currently set for release in 2027. Both films have recently faced delays. Avengers: Doomsday is now scheduled for December 18, 2026, and Avengers: Secret Wars is slated for December 17, 2027. The Russo brothers, who directed previous major MCU titles including Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, are set to return to direct both projects.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chris Evans skipped Cannes Film Festival for one heartwarming reason
Chris Evans has always been a family man. On Sunday, the "Captain America" star, 43, explained why he skipped out on attending the Cannes Film Festival to promote his upcoming film "Honey Don't!" - and the reason is heartwarming. "I wish I could've been with my incredible cast and filmmakers at Cannes, but it was my mother's 70th birthday and there are just some things you can't miss," he wrote on his Instagram story, alongside a cast photo including Margaret Qualley and Aubrey Plaza. "Congrats everyone!" Marvel's Chris Evans Ditched Los Angeles For His Mental Health Evans, who is one of four children, has always been vocal about the importance of family, "In my own life, I have a deep connection with my family and the value of those bonds," he told Esquire in 2017. '"I've always loved stories about people who put their families before themselves. It's such a noble endeavor. You can't choose your family, as opposed to friends." Read On The Fox News App Like What You're Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News After wrapping production on Marvel Cinematic Universe's "Avengers: Endgame," where he portrayed the beloved Captain America, Evans spoke about moving from L.A. to his hometown of New England in an effort to prioritize his mental health. It "takes me back to a place when life was not just simpler - that's too reductive - but to a time where I was more pure, I guess; where my ego and my insecurities weren't such a dominant force that I had to push against," he told GQ Magazine in 2023. Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter Evans said that anxiety nearly altered the trajectory of his career and his role as Captain America. The actor was "apprehensive about taking the role initially," revealing he actually said no before saying yes. "I remember in my late 20s having a real shift in how I felt on set, how I felt promoting films: a little more anxiety, a little more uncertainty. You always end up questioning, 'Is this what I should be doing?'" "I just wasn't sure if I was moving closer to myself or further away. And something inside me kept saying that I was getting further away— that something about this industry wasn't healthy."Original article source: Chris Evans skipped Cannes Film Festival for one heartwarming reason
