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Irish Independent
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Bertram Allen part of determined effort to secure medal as Ireland show jumpers finish fourth
Clear rounds from senior championship debutant Seamus Hughes-Kennedy and Darragh Kenny helped Michael Blake's outfit finish on a total of 12.39 faults, an agonising 4.2 faults off Germany and bronze. Gold in the team class went to Belgium, who began the day in third. Gilles Thomas sealed the deal with a raised fist before his horse, Ermitage Kalone, had touched the ground after clearing the last. They finished on 5.61 faults, with overnight leaders Great Britain taking silver, on 7.96. In the end, the Green Jackets needed more mistakes from the leading three nations, having jumped from seventh to fourth after the first of the two Nations Cup rounds on Thursday. The margins are tiny at this rarefied level but there were positives everywhere, with Denis Lynch and Kenny fulfilling their end of the bargain as the wise heads of the team with four clear rounds between them, while 22-year-old whizz kid Hughes-Kennedy flourished in his first major championships, as did his ten-year-old horse. Meanwhile, Bertram Allen, a member of the last Irish team to win gold at the Europeans along with Lynch in Gothenburg in 2017 when he was only 22, clearly has a talented performer on his hands in the shape of Ballywalter Stables' Qonquest de Rigo. Just nine, the gelding only had one fence down in each of three rounds and is sure to benefit from the experience. Lynch and Vistogrand, the twelve-year-old he owns under the Tipperary's Finest stallion banner, justified their eleventh hour elevation to the team with two clears in the opening rounds. The Tipperary pilot, a selector of the under-age squads that took the European Youth Championships by storm one week earlier, was so close to adding a third, but a slight rub at the middle part of the gold-colour triple combination toppled the top plank and left him with four faults and a personal tally of 6.32, which dropped him to 24th individually. That heaped the pressure on Hughes-Kennedy, who like Lynch had been flawless to this juncture despite being at the very opposite end of the scale in terms of experience. ADVERTISEMENT The scion of an esteemed Irish equestrian family has been pinpointed as a star of the future for some time but has been making waves in Nations Cups and Grands Prix in recent months, jumping a double clear as Ireland won in La Baule. The Kilkenny native stamped himself firmly as an athlete capable of campaigning at the very highest level, making light of the enormity of the round with the horse he has produced since Rocky was three. It was a stunning effort by horse and rider. Qonquest illustrated all his scope under Allen but unfortunately had the same obstacle as Vistogrand down. He recovered well under the expert guidance of his Wexford navigator to limit the damage. A clear was needed from Kenny and Eddy Blue to have any chance of making the podium and the Offaly Olympian duly obliged with his 13-year-old partner never even looking like touching a rail. That cemented fourth and Blake hailed the efforts of his riders and their support staff. 'You would love to win a medal and that's what we came here for but I am so proud of the riders for the efforts they put in and the rounds they jumped,' he said. 'They all did a really good job. Obviously, what Seamus has done and the whole story of how his uncles bred the horse, his mother owns it and he has produced it while he is only a young man himself is incredible. 'You always knew he had talent but I just wanted to introduce him gradually but there comes a time when you have to give them their head. When they're ready they're ready! Huge credit must go to Ger O'Neill, who took him under his wing and he has really benefited from that. 'But all four riders did a good job and I do think Bertram's horse will come on a lot for the experience. Major championships are very hard for nine-year-olds. He will have learned a lot from that. 'Apart from the riders, I want to thank the owners, the grooms, the vets and all the support staff. It wouldn't happen without them and while they might not get the profile and the headlines, their efforts are truly appreciated. 'And I want to thank Horse Sport Ireland too, who give us everything we need and continue to be a great support as we compete at the highest level around the world.'
Forbes
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Here's What's On The Menu At Minor League Ballparks This Summer
Minor League ballparks are stepping up their food game with bold, regional flavors and photo-worthy ... More creations designed to wow fans and tickle their taste buds. Last season, Minor League Baseball (MiLB) drew more than 30 million fans across its 120 teams all over the United States. From Triple-A parks in big cities to Low-A gems tucked into small towns, the growing crowds signal more than just a love for the game. It's a hunger for the experience, and that includes what's being served up in the stands. Of course, when it comes to ballpark eats, everyone has their go-to. For some, it's all about sticking with the classics, like an ice-cold beer in one hand and a perfectly charred hot dog in the other. But plenty of fans show up ready to explore the wilder side of concessions, chasing down deep-fried experiments, regional specialties, or outrageous sweets that practically beg to be photographed before the first bite. And this year, teams aren't holding back. Whether it's a six-foot-long monster dog stacked with pulled pork, mac and cheese, and jalapeños, a towering stack of loaded fried green tomatoes, or ice cream nachos drizzled with caramel and chocolate, MiLB food is going full throttle. Here's what's being served up at concession stands this summer. Augusta GreenJackets, SRP Park—Augusta, Georgia Loaded Fried Green Tomatoes Loaded Fried Green Tomatoes This tower of crispy fried green tomatoes is loaded like your favorite nachos—smoky bacon, melted cheese, and a tangy drizzle. St. Paul Saints, CHS Field—St. Paul, Minnesota The Land of 10,000 Calories Land-of-10000-Calories This six-foot-long monster dog is an edible spectacle, stacked with smoked pulled pork, creamy mac and cheese, crispy bacon, BBQ sauce, and spicy jalapeños, plus a mountain of signature fries, a side of jalapeño poppers, and four 20-ounce drinks to wash it all down. Designed to feed a squad (or one ambitious fan with no fear), it's part tailgate, part food dare, all legend in the making. Hub City Spartanburgers, Fifth Third Park—Spartanburg, South Carolina Deep Fried Pizza Deep Fried Pizza Oozy mozzarella and pepperoni are sealed inside golden, crispy dough and topped with a spoonful of marinara and a parmesan confetti. The Spartanburger The Spartanburger This stacked tribute to South Carolina is loaded with local beef, homemade pimento cheese, crispy fried green tomatoes, and onion crunch between the buns. It's a totally over-the-top treat. Midland RockHounds, Momentum Bank Ballpark—Midland, Texas Buffalo Chicken Fries Buffalo Chicken Fries Hot sauce lovers, this one's got your name on it. Spicy, crunchy chicken strips sit on a mountain of fries, cooled only slightly by a generous blue cheese drizzle. And in true Texas fashion, it's all served in a souvenir helmet. Baseball Blues Cocktail If summer had a flavor, it might taste like this: Malibu, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and a splash of Sprite topped off with a cherry or orange slice for a tropical touch. It's bubbly, beachy, and dangerously sippable. Albuquerque Isotopes, Rio Grande Credit Union Field—Albuquerque, New Mexico The Ballpark Sandwich The Ballpark Sandwich A pretzel bun is the base for smoked brisket dressed in mustard sauce, hot dog "bacon" (yes, that's a thing), and a smattering of pickles, onions, and beer nuts. It's a mix of sweet, tangy, crunchy chaos. Ice Cream Nachos Ice Cream Nachos This is a fun twist on your traditional melted cheese-drenched nachos: cinnamon-sugar dusted wafers as "chips," scoops of soft-serve, chocolate and caramel sauces, sprinkles, and whipped cream. Birmingham Barons, Regions Field—Birmingham, Alabama The Dugout This cheesesteak is blanketed with cheese and served on a bed of crushed Doritos. Iowa Cubs, Principal Park—Des Moines, Iowa Chicago Dog (Windy City Night Only) This Windy City homage features mustard, relish, tomatoes, sport peppers, onions, celery salt, and a pickle spear on a poppy seed bun. It's everything you want in a classic, without booking a flight to O'Hare. Hickory Crawdads, LP Frans Stadium—Hickory, North Carolina Carolina Slaw Dog Carolina Slaw Dog Creamy coleslaw is the star here, adding cool crunch to a snappy sausage and taking a hot dog from simple to sublime. Memphis Redbirds, AutoZone Park—Memphis, Tennessee Memphis Dog Memphis Dog This supercharged hotdog is swaddled in bacon, slathered in Memphis-style barbecue sauce, and finished with a sprinkle of sharp cheddar and chopped onions. Columbus Clingstones, Synovus Park—Columbus, Georgia Peach Cobbler Custard Creamy vanilla custard meets warm, spiced peaches in a dessert that feels both nostalgic and decadent. Bonus: it's a collab with local favorite Whit's Custard. Lansing Lugnuts, Jackson Field—Lansing, Michigan Tater Tot Flight Tator Tot Flight Three styles of tots in one tray. Go classic, bacon-and-cheese-loaded, or smothered in a mystery sauce that changes by the night. It's like a choose-your-own-adventure for potatoes. Harrisburg Senators, FNB Field—Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken and Waffles Crispy chicken tenders, fluffy waffles, and a choice of pepper gravy or hot honey. It's your brunch fave—ballpark-style—with just enough heat to wake you up after the seventh-inning stretch.
Newsweek
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Scottie Scheffler: Where He Ranks All-Time after PGA Championship Win
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. Scottie Scheffler entered this week's PGA Championship in search of his third career major championship. Scheffler has already won two Green Jackets, winning the Masters in 2022 and 2024. After not having his best stuff at the Quail Hollow Club the first two rounds, he turned it on Saturday. Scheffler's epic finish, going 5-under over his final five holes, included the daunting 'Green Mile' stretch of 16 through 18. That built him a three-shot lead entering Sunday's final round. Midway through his final 18, Scheffler was struggling. Meanwhile, Jon Rahm had clawed his way back into a tie for the lead. It appeared as though golf fans were going to be treated to a dramatic finish. Instead, Rahm faltered down the stretch while Scheffler went back to work. He ultimately won by five shots, ahead of Bryson DeChambeau, Davis Riley and Harris English. At just 28 years old, Scheffler now has three major titles and is halfway to the career grand slam. But his prowess on the golf course goes well beyond Augusta National and Quail Hollow. So, with this win in his pocket, it had us wondering where he should rank historically? NASSAU, BAHAMAS - DECEMBER 08: Tiger Woods of the United States congratulates Scottie Scheffler of the United States after the final round of the Hero World Challenge 2024 at Albany Golf Course on December 08,... NASSAU, BAHAMAS - DECEMBER 08: Tiger Woods of the United States congratulates Scottie Scheffler of the United States after the final round of the Hero World Challenge 2024 at Albany Golf Course on December 08, 2024 in Nassau, Bahamas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) More Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Scottie Scheffler Legend Continues to Grow Let's be clear from the start. The arrow is pointing up and he has the chance to go down in history as one of the greatest golfers ever. But right now, it would be blasphemy to even contemplate placing Scheffler anywhere near the top. Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are atop nearly everyone's list. You can pick the order you want. Then there is obviously a host of others that are currently above reproach. Namely, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Bobby Jones, Gary Player, and Seve Ballesteros. There is even another group of golfers that are still undoubtedly a cut above, including Gene Sarazen, Walter Hagen, Tom Watson, Nick Faldo, and even Phil Mickelson. I know, I know, I have Lefty pretty high. But let's not forget that before his controversial move to LIV Golf, Mickelson won six majors and is the oldest to ever win a major. So, that is 13 players that you cannot make a serious argument that Scheffler belongs above, yet. But from there, it is game on. CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 18: Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates with the Wanamaker Trophy, wife, Meredith Scheffler, and son, Bennett Scheffler, after winning the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club... CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 18: Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates with the Wanamaker Trophy, wife, Meredith Scheffler, and son, Bennett Scheffler, after winning the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 18, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) More Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Scheffler Might Sneak Inside Top 15 Among active players, Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka have five majors. Ernie Els has four. There are others in that area. But when we are at this point in the list, you have to look at much more than just major championships. Consistency is key, and that is where Scheffler excels. The Ridgewood, New Jersey native moved to the top spot in the Official World Golf Rankings exactly two years ago, on May 23, 2023. Since that time, he has remained atop the OWGR for 104 consecutive weeks. Only Tiger Woods has a longer streak in history. Well technically he did it twice, with one stretch lasting 281 weeks and another at 264. But that's Tiger, who is obviously in another stratosphere. Nevertheless, Scheffler's accomplishment stands on its own. Last year, he had one of the most dominant seasons on the PGA Tour anyone has ever seen. He made all 19 cuts on Tour, finishing in the top 10 in 16 of them. Of those, he won seven against stacked fields. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 14: Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo... AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 14: Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by) More Getty Images/Andrew Redington He wasn't winning the John Doe championship against unfamiliar competition. He won the Arnold Palmer, the PLAYERS, the Masters, RBC Heritage, and the Memorial. All of those are Signature Events with elite competition. He added an Olympic Gold Medal and the Tour Championship, then topped it off with a victory at Hero World Challenge. That is enough for a player to make a Hall of Fame career on, and he did it in one year. Even the numbers back up his greatness. The previous season, Scheffler averaged 2.614 strokes gained tee-to-green, which ranked second all-time behind Woods' 2006 season (2.982). He is already considered one of the best ball-strikers the game has ever seen. The PGA Tour recently dropped a video of Tiger Woods fawning over Scheffler's game. Game recognizes game. All of this to say that I have Scottie Scheffler sneaking inside my top 15 players of all-time. More Golf: Bryson DeChambeau's 7-Words for Scottie Scheffler at PGA Championship, Revealed
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
First Responders Night at SRP Park honoring Deputy Brandon Sikes
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC. (WJBF) – It was First Responders Night at tonight's Green Jackets game. I was there where, before the first pitch, they held a moment of silence for fallen Columbia County Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Sikes. 'The North Augusta Public Safety is going to have its color guard out as they walk on the field to salute the flag and honor America and as we do that and finish that up we will have a moment of silence on the tragedy that happened a few weeks ago in Columbia County,' said Brandon Greene, General Manager, Augusta GreenJackets. The GreenJackets auctioned off two jerseys signed by the entire team and other raffle items given by different businesses in the community. 'It was a no-brainer, yeah, we can help,' said Justin Rousseau, Volunteer with Fire K' There's a way for us to do it, and partnering with local businesses was a done deal. We were able to bring a bunch of great items out here, and at the end of the night, we expect a big return to go to the families.' All the proceeds from the raffle, the live auction, and all Budweiser sold from the left-field bar will be donated to support the families of Sikes and Deputy Gavin White, who was also shot on April 26th. It's all made possible through a Non-Profit called Fire K. 'First partnership and it's been good to come alongside people that are like minded in the community, 'said Phillip Weathers, President and Founder, Fire K. 'Justins been doing this for over a year with North Augusta Public Safety and being able to come along beside them and help with something that's as important as helping these families can't think of a more worthy cause.' Baseball fans are happy to come out and support the first responders in our area. 'I'm a retired Firefighter myself, so you know I'm a first responder in that capacity, and it's great to be honored, and it's great to honor other first responders,' said Mike Taylor, Baseball Fan. Fans say it's the least they can do to honor and appreciate all the first responders do for us. 'They do a really tough job every day, and any little bit of support we can give them is great,' said Heather Tucker, Baseball Fan. 'It's important that the people who do this every day know that public and the people who live here are behind them.,' said Dick Tucker, Baseball fan. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Scottie Scheffler pulls away late, wins 2025 PGA Championship for third career major
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One year ago, Scottie Scheffler was stuffed in the back of a squad car, charged with multiple crimes and stretched for his second-round tee time at the PGA Championship in a jail cell. Along with a mug shot in an orange jumpsuit that became a popular Halloween costume, Scheffler has two Green Jackets and now owns the Green Mile at Quail Hollow Club. One year later, Scheffler took no prisoners in closing in even-par 71 to win the 107th PGA Championship by five strokes over Bryson DeChambeau, Harris English and Davis Riley on Sunday and collect his third major championship. Advertisement The world No. 1 went from locked up to locked in and at the tender age of 28 he joined Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus as just the third player to win three career majors and 15 PGA Tour titles. Scheffler built a three-stroke lead heading into the final round with a dazzling 65 on Saturday, including playing the last five holes in 5 under. 'He's in a spot where it would be shocking if he didn't win today,' the 2024 PGA champion Xander Schauffele said. Jon Rahm made things interesting after tying for the lead What seemed to be an inevitable coronation ceremony in the Queen City as Scheffler stretched his lead to five strokes on the front nine got interesting as Rahm birdied three holes in a five-hole stretch. With Scheffler fighting his swing, missing left off several tees, he made bogeys at Nos. 6 and 9 and Rahm caught him with a birdie at 11. But Scheffler straightened out his driver and converted birdies at Nos. 10, 14 and 15. He played the latter two holes in a combined 9 under for the week, four better than DeChambeau and six better than Rahm. Advertisement Rahm showed why the Green Mile, the nickname for the three finishing holes, is so feared. The two-time major winner made bogey at 16 and then rinsed his tee shot at 17. He finished with consecutive double bogeys, signing for 2-over 73. Suddenly Scheffler's lead had grown to five. Scottie Scheffler tees off on the 15th hole during the final round of the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club. Two weeks earlier Scheffler won the CJ Cup Byron Nelson by eight strokes for his first victory of the season. Consider that since 1970, only one player ever won consecutive Tour starts both by at least 5 strokes. Tiger Woods did that twice – at the 2000 Memorial Tournament (won by 5) and U.S. Open (won by 15) and the 2007 Tour Championship (won by 8) and 2008 Buick Invitational (won by 8). 'Sometimes he makes the competition look like he's just playing around with us, you know what I mean, which isn't easy to do,' said Jason Day, a former world No. 1. Advertisement English, who shot a final-round best of 65, tied for second with DeChambeau, who said falling short will only make the fire in his belly glow stronger. Scheffler finished with a 72-hole total of 11-under 273. 'Golf is kind of an endless pursuit of getting the best out of yourself,' he said on Wednesday. Scheffler made birdie or eagle after a bogey or worse six out of 10 times this week, the best rate in the field, and that as much as anything is why his name now is etched on the Wanamaker Trophy. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Scottie Scheffler wins 2025 PGA Championship for third career major
