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Scotsman
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Scottish golf club honours long-serving PGA pro in an unusual way
16th at Uphall has been named 'Gordon Law' in recognition of his 35 years at West Lothian club Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A well-known Scottish PGA professional has had a hole named after him in recognition of his 35-year service at one golf club. The 16th at Uphall Golf Club in West Lothian will now be known simply as 'Gordon Law' after the man who was widely known as 'Mr Uphall'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In his time flying the flag for the club, Law won the Scottish PGA Championship, Northern Open and PGA Professional Championship. He also played in the PGA Cup on three occasions and made the cut in the 125th Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes in 1996 as a qualifier. Gordon Law left Uphall Golf Club earlier this year after serving as the club's first PGA professional for 35 years | Contributed At one time, the 'Lawman' held the course record at no less than seven venues at a time when the Tartan Tour's leading lights included record money-winner Colin Gillies, who passed away recently. Law decided it was time to take a well-deserved break earlier this year and now his legacy at Uphall will be remembered by both members and visitors alike. 'Without Gordon in charge, the club would not have been able to organise some of the most amazing events we have held over the years, such as his well-known Pro Days and invitational Silloths,' said the club in an email to members. 'During several of these Pro Days, Gordon would host the renowned 'nearest the pin at 16 with a left-handed club` after a few beers! Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Off the course, Gordon's influence, passion, and commitment to our club were critical to the construction of our new clubhouse after the old one was destroyed by a fire in 2021. He put together and chaired the project team that resulted in the amazing new building we have today. 'The club committee thought that these accomplishments and efforts should now be acknowledged as a token of appreciation and, so the decision to rename our iconic 16th hole was taken following a number of conversations and recommendations. 'It will now be known as 'Gordon Law', This has been included on our new tee sign and will be on our new scorecards.' The 16th hole at Uphall will now be known simply as 'Gordon Law' | Contributed Law was Uphall's first professional, with his big shoes having been filled by Sam Craigon, who has been put in place by Craig Donnelly Golf. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'When I sent Gordon a picture of the tee sign, his response was very typical of him and his sense of humour,' said the club's match secretary, Stephen Jamieson.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Two 3-game gauntlets highlight make-or-break stretches of the Eagles' 2025 season
Believe it or not, it hasn't even been four months since the Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl 59. Much has happened since then. We've seen another NFL Scouting Combine and another round of Pro Days and Top 30 Visits. Free agency's frenzy came and went. The Birds added a ten-man draft class and a couple of handfuls of undrafted rookie free agents at the end of April. Advertisement Rookie minicamp is over and done with. Organized team activities come at the end of May and the beginning of June. We've known who the Eagles' opponents will be during the 2025-26 NFL season for a while. Now, we know all of the dates and times of those matchups. Two tough stretches will tell the tale of the 2025-26 Eagles regular-season campaign. We've been teased with some early information about a handful of Philly's games. As promised, Wednesday's schedule release painted the entire picture. Every game is important. No opponent can be taken for granted, and even though three tough challenges vs. the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, and Los Angeles Rams come in as many weeks to start the season, there will be time to rebound and refocus regardless of what happens. Advertisement Two stretches, however, will write Philly's finish and set them up for an all-important postseason run: Weeks 10-12 and Weeks 16-18. Week 10 - Week 12 Green Bay Packers (AWAY) - November 10, 8:15 pm EST Detroit Lions (HOME) - November 16, 8:20 pm EST Dallas Cowboys (AWAY) - November 23, 4:25 pm EST Philly's bye week came after four games in 2024, but it came late this time. The Birds get a break to relax and recover in Week 9. Then, things get tricky. They play two of their next three games on the road. They face the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions in consecutive primetime matchups. That Monday Football affair vs. The Pack could get ugly. In Week 12, they get their second date with Dallas, this time in Arlington. Philly has lost seven of the past eight meetings with their hated rivals there. Fortunately, the win came during the most recent meeting, so the tide could turn. Week 16 - Week 18 Washington Commanders (AWAY) - December 20, 4:30 or 8:00 pm EST Buffalo Bills (AWAY) - December 28, 4:25 pm EST Washington Commanders (HOME) - TBD Advertisement Four of the Eagles' final five games last season were at home. The road game was their only loss during that stretch, one vs. the Washington Commanders. That turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Philly refocused and wouldn't lose again in their final six games. Four came during the postseason. One of those games was against those same Commanders in the NFC Championship Game. Three of the Eagles' final five games will be played on the road this time. Two clashes have been with those pesky Washington Commanders, sandwiching a road game vs. the defending AFC East-champion Buffalo Bills. Pay close attention to Philly's performance. The Commanders represent their biggest roadblock to repeating as NFC East champions. These final three games could determine divisional superiority. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Two season-defining stretches may determine the Eagles' course in 2025
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Two 3-game gauntlets highlight make-or-break stretches of the Eagles' 2025 season
Two 3-game gauntlets highlight make-or-break stretches of the Eagles' 2025 season Six games may tell the tale during the Eagles' 2025 regular season. Believe it or not, it hasn't even been four months since the Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl 59. Much has happened since then. We've seen another NFL Scouting Combine and another round of Pro Days and Top 30 Visits. Free agency's frenzy came and went. The Birds added a ten-man draft class and a couple of handfuls of undrafted rookie free agents at the end of April. Rookie minicamp is over and done with. Organized team activities come at the end of May and the beginning of June. We've known who the Eagles' opponents will be during the 2025-26 NFL season for a while. Now, we know all of the dates and times of those matchups. Two tough stretches will tell the tale of the 2025-26 Eagles regular-season campaign. We've been teased with some early information about a handful of Philly's games. As promised, Wednesday's schedule release painted the entire picture. Every game is important. No opponent can be taken for granted, and even though three tough challenges vs. the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, and Los Angeles Rams come in as many weeks to start the season, there will be time to rebound and refocus regardless of what happens. Two stretches, however, will write Philly's finish and set them up for an all-important postseason run: Weeks 10-12 and Weeks 16-18. Week 10 - Week 12 Green Bay Packers (AWAY) - November 10, 8:15 pm EST Detroit Lions (HOME) - November 16, 8:20 pm EST Dallas Cowboys (AWAY) - November 23, 4:25 pm EST Philly's bye week came after four games in 2024, but it came late this time. The Birds get a break to relax and recover in Week 9. Then, things get tricky. They play two of their next three games on the road. They face the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions in consecutive primetime matchups. That Monday Football affair vs. The Pack could get ugly. In Week 12, they get their second date with Dallas, this time in Arlington. Philly has lost seven of the past eight meetings with their hated rivals there. Fortunately, the win came during the most recent meeting, so the tide could turn. Week 16 - Week 18 Washington Commanders (AWAY) - December 20, 4:30 or 8:00 pm EST Buffalo Bills (AWAY) - December 28, 4:25 pm EST Washington Commanders (HOME) - TBD Four of the Eagles' final five games last season were at home. The road game was their only loss during that stretch, one vs. the Washington Commanders. That turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Philly refocused and wouldn't lose again in their final six games. Four came during the postseason. One of those games was against those same Commanders in the NFC Championship Game. Three of the Eagles' final five games will be played on the road this time. Two clashes have been with those pesky Washington Commanders, sandwiching a road game vs. the defending AFC East-champion Buffalo Bills. Pay close attention to Philly's performance. The Commanders represent their biggest roadblock to repeating as NFC East champions. These final three games could determine divisional superiority.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ranking Miami Dolphins' Top 14 recorded 40-yard dash times. Here are the fastest Fins.
MIAMI GARDENS - The Miami Dolphins are arguably the NFL's fastest team. Everyone knows Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and De'Von Achane have posted blazing 40-yard dash times, dating back to their NFL Scouting Combine or Pro Days. Advertisement But there are some other speedsters on this roster. "If they're fast," coach Mike McDaniel has said, "that's cool." Who are the fastest Miami Dolphins? WR Tyreek Hill 4.29 (Pro Day) Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Nov. 19, 2023. Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) breaks free for a 76-yard touchdown run against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, October 8, 2023. WR 4.32 Monaray Baldwin (Pro Day) Monaray Baldwin #4 of Baylor Bears runs with the ball during the first half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Lubbock, Texas. Dolphins 2025 UDFAs: Miami undrafted free agent results WR Jaylen Waddle 4.37 (School) Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) catches a pass over New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Dec. 17, 2023. RB Jaylen Wright 4.38 (Combine) Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright (RB30) during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports WR Dee Eskridge 4.39 (Pro Day) Nov 3, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Dee Eskridge (82) runs back a kick off against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images CB Ethan Bonner 4.39 (Pro Day) Miami Dolphins cornerback Ethan Bonner (38) at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 in Jacksonville, Fla. Sep 9, 2023; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver A.J. Henning (8) scores on a three-yard touchdown run in the second half against the University of Texas El Paso Miners at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports CB Jalen Ramsey 4.41 (Combine) S Ashtyn Davis 4.41 (Pro Day) Jan 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets safety Ashtyn Davis (21) celebrates his interception with teammates during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images CB Cam Smith 4.43 (Combine) Miami Dolphins cornerback Cam Smith (24) during an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Brennan Asplen/Miami Dolphins via AP) CB Storm Duck 4.43 (Combine) Aug 23, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Ryan Miller (81) receives a pass for a touchdown defended by Miami Dolphins cornerback Storm Duck (36) in the second quarter during preseason at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Jan 16, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs middle linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (50) reacts before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC Wild Card playoff football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports WR Malik Washington 4.47 (Combine) Oct 28, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Malik Washington (4) runs with the football ahead of Miami Hurricanes cornerback Te'Cory Couch (0) during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Miami Dolphins schedule: Opponents, difficulty, ranking opposing QBs Advertisement NFL Free Agents: Miami Dolphins' 25 players who will be UFAs after 2025 NFL Draft 2025: Miami Dolphins: Top 5 veterans impacted by decisions This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins' fastest 40-yard dash times: Top 14 players
USA Today
06-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
One obvious NFL-ready trait for each Eagles 2025 draft pick
One obvious NFL-ready trait for each Eagles 2025 draft pick It has been nearly three months since the confetti fell. The Philadelphia Eagles have since hosted their second victory parade. Then came another NFL Scouting Combine, Pro Days, and Top 30 visits, which led to another NFL Draft. Many in the football world continue to admire Howie Roseman's exceptional talent, and rightfully so. He entered the most recent NFL draft with eight draft picks. As expected, "Howie things" unfolded, involving trades and other strategic moves. In the end, he worked his magic, resulting in a ten-player draft class and an additional fifth-round pick for next April. Smoke cleared. Dust settled, and time has flown again. In a snap, we've already placed a bow on another rookie minicamp. It's hard to contain the excitement because every time we check these guys out, we fall more in love with their potential. Dare we say it? Howie has taught yet another masterclass. Each Eagles 2025 draftee's most elite trait Jihaad Campbell may prove to be one of the 15 best players in this draft class once we dive headfirst into the regular season. Ty Robinson tips the scales at 288 pounds, yet he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.83 seconds. We could spend the next three months breaking down film and intangibles (and we will), but for now, to tide you over, here's what we're hearing is each 2025 Eagles draftee's most NFL-ready trait. Jihaad Campbell, EDGE/Linebacker Round 1, Pick 31 - Best asset: VersatilityWe've beaten this discussion to death. We've done so for good reason. This young man is an athletic freak. Is he an edge rusher who plays the linebacker position or vice versa? He claims to be both and simply describes himself as 'a football player'.You know what? That's a spot-on assessment! Andrew Mukuba, Safety Round 2, Pick 64 - Best asset: Coverage instinctsAndrew Mukuba isn't going to bring the wood like C.J. Gardner-Johnson used to, but C.J. can't cover like this 2024 Third-Team All-SEC nod either. Both have a knack for making plays and forcing turnovers, and that's going to endear this young man to the City of Brotherly Love very quickly. Ty Robinson, Defensive Tackle Round 4, Pick 111 - Best assets: High motor and physicalityTy Robinson doesn't just hit people. He runs over and through them. He won't take plays off, and that will quickly win the hearts of Eagles fans and the city he plays in. His violent nature as a pass rusher and how he finishes tackles will transform game days into an all-out Valentine's Day session. We repeat, just in case you missed the announcement. Birds fans are going to love this kid! Mac McWilliams, Cornerback Round 5, Pick 145 - Best asset: Short-area athleticismGo ahead and slot this young man as the favorite to win the backup slot corner position behind Cooper DeJean. At five-foot-ten and 191 pounds, it's hard to imagine him playing on the outside. He possesses decent speed, having run a 4.41-second 40-yard dash. He changes direction well. He breaks on the ball quickly. This isn't the guy you want in bump-and-run coverage, as he's a better zone than man corner, but he guards well enough and isn't scared to stick his head in on physical tackles. Smael Mondon, LB Round 5, Pick 161 - Best asset: Big-game readyYet another find from Philly's farm system in Athens, Smael Mondon won't be phased by playing in the bright lights of Lincoln Financial Field. He's battle-tested, which is essential as we expect the Birds to continue playing deep into the playoffs. If you're looking for other elite traits, here are a few. He pursues with the best of them. He plays well as a cover LB, but more so in zone coverages, although he's also an above-average man-to-man cover backer. Drew Kendall, Center/Guard Round 5, Pick 168 - Best asset: FootworkDrew Kendall isn't going to wow you or anyone else athletically. That's okay because the cerebral part of his game will make you fall in love with him. He understands what he's supposed to do as a run blocker, though he seems more of a mauler than a road-grader. His understanding of body control will make any dance instructor proud. His knowledge of angles will please his former geometry teachers. Kyle McCord, Quarterback Round 6, Pick 181 - Best asset: Pocket presenceOne of those phrases that sometimes attaches itself to quarterbacks that we can't stand hearing is 'he holds onto the ball too long'. We won't have to express that concern about Kyle McCord very often. He's closer to Tanner McKee than Jalen Hurts and Dorian Thompson-Robinson athletically, but he also feels where blitzes are coming from. He buys time well. Poise and confidence are among his other impressive traits. He played in pass-heavy offenses at Ohio State and Syracuse. Still, his final season at the collegiate level proved he wasn't as inconsistent as we had seen during his time with the Buckeyes. That bodes well for him moving forward because, at the risk of sounding disrespectful, his weaponry with the Orange wasn't as elite as he had in Columbus. Myles Hinton, Offensive Tackle Round 6, Pick 191 - Best asset: Fluid despite a huge frame Myles Hinton plays well in a phone booth but can get out in space and make things happen during running plays, thanks to his athleticism. His father was a former NFL All-Pro tackle, so if nepotism works as it should, the Birds may have a refined reserve that they can unbox in an emergency. Cameron Williams, Offensive Tackle Round 6, Pick 207 - Best asset: Prototypical NFL sizeWilliams weighs 317 pounds and stands 6 feet 6 inches. He has desirable physical traits, but he will need Jeff Stoutland to help him achieve them. That's okay. That's why NFL teams employ position coaches. Stoutland U has a nice pupil here. He can, at times, give ground to more powerful defenders. Footwork could be better, but he has shown some ability as a pass protector and seems careful when clearing alleyways on running downs. Antwaun Powell-Ryland, EDGE/Outside Linebacker Round 6, Pick 209 - Best asset: Pass rushing We could discuss Antwaun Powell-Ryland's ability as a pass rusher until the cows come home. No, wait. We've already done that. Oh well... How about another discussion? He plays with proper pad level and drives blockers back into the quarterback they're supposed to protect. He uses his hands well. His array of moves makes him relatively unpredictable. He isn't the speediest guy we've seen on tape, but he has still managed to tally 25.5 sacks over the past two seasons. If that translates well to Vic Fangio's defense, watch out!
