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- Telegraph
Lions player ratings v First Nations & Pasifika XV: Blair Kinghorn and Henry Pollock struggle
The British and Irish Lions just about maintained their 100 per cent record in Australia as they hung on to beat the First Nations and Pasifika XV 24-19 at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Tuesday. Andy Farrell's team were unimpressive in the final midweek fixture of the tour as they prepare for the second Test on Saturday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Here is Telegraph Sport 's analysis of who put their hand up for a Test start and who took a step back. Give your opinion with our thumbs up/thumbs down voting tool.
New Straits Times
a day ago
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- New Straits Times
Report: European captain Luke Donald agrees to Ryder Cup rules change
LONDON: The 2025 Ryder Cup is getting off to a congenial start. According to a report by Telegraph Sport yesterday, Team Europe captain Luke Donald has agreed to extricate his counterpart Keegan Bradley from a potentially sticky situation. It was assumed that when Bradley was named Team USA captain, he would serve in the traditional manner. However, the 39-year-old has all but assured himself a spot inside the ropes -- complete with clubs and caddie -- given his brilliant play in 2025. However, the Ryder Cup rules state that only the captain is permitted to provide advice to players during the competition. Should Bradley be competing in a session, he would not be able to communicate with the squad. But Donald agreed to change the rule to allow one of the American vice-captains to assume Bradley's advisory duties. "Keegan can only change the overarching contract with Luke and Ryder Cup Europe's approval," a source told Telegraph Sport. "The contract between the teams includes things like how many vice-captains a team can have, etc. That is used year on year and captains rarely change that. But Keegan went to Luke with this clause and Luke generously agreed." The USA vice-captains are Jim Furyk, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson, Brandt Snedeker and Gary Woodland. Furyk, the team captain in the 2018 European win in Paris, could be equipped to assume the role. Bradley was the 2011 PGA Champion, then won only twice on the PGA Tour over the next 10-plus years. But he captured the BMW Championship during the 2024 FedEx Cup playoffs, then won his second Travelers Championship title in three years one month ago. He stands 10th in the U.S. Ryder Cup standings (the top six automatically qualify), but his World ranking has risen to No. 7. With other prominent American players like Patrick Cantlay and Jordan Speith slumping and the selections coming in four weeks, Bradley seems preparing to put himself on the team. The last playing captain for Team USA in a Ryder Cup was Arnold Palmer in 1963. The 2026 Ryder Cup takes place at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y. from Sept. 26-28. Team Europe is attempting to become the first away side to win (or retain) the cup in 13 years. They rallied for a 14.5-13.5 win at Medinah (Ill.) in 2012. — REUTERS
Straits Times
a day ago
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- Straits Times
European captain Luke Donald agrees to Ryder Cup rules change for US skipper Keegan Bradley
US golfer Keegan Bradley watching his drive from the second tee during practice ahead of the British Open at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 16, 2025. NEW YORK – The 2025 Ryder Cup is getting off to a congenial start. According to a report by Telegraph Sport on July 21, Team Europe captain Luke Donald has agreed to extricate his counterpart Keegan Bradley from a potentially sticky situation. It was assumed that when Bradley was named Team USA captain, he would serve in the traditional manner. However, the 39-year-old has all but assured himself a spot inside the ropes – complete with clubs and caddie – given his brilliant play in 2025. But Ryder Cup rules state that only the captain is permitted to provide advice to players during the competition. Should Bradley be competing in a session, he would not be able to communicate with the squad. But Donald agreed to change the rule to allow one of the American vice-captains to assume Bradley's advisory duties. 'Keegan can only change the overarching contract with Luke and Ryder Cup Europe's approval,' a source told Telegraph Sport. 'The contract between the teams includes things like how many vice-captains a team can have, etc. That is used year on year and captains rarely change that. But Keegan went to Luke with this clause and Luke generously agreed.' Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Singaporeans aged 21 to 59 can claim $600 SG60 vouchers from July 22 Singapore Miscalculation of MOH subsidies and grants led to $7m in overpayments, $2m in shortfalls Singapore Changi Airport handles 17.5 million passengers in Q2 2025 Singapore 2 charged over alleged involvement in posting of bail for man who subsequently absconded Singapore Teen charged after allegedly selling vaporisers, advertising e-cigarettes on WhatsApp Life Having a workout partner could be the secret to sticking to your fitness goals Singapore 2,500 turtles seized in India and sent back to S'pore, put down humanely after salmonella detected Singapore Ports and planes: The 2 Singapore firms helping to keep the world moving The USA vice-captains are Jim Furyk, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson, Brandt Snedeker and Gary Woodland. Furyk, the team captain in the 2018 European win in Paris, could be equipped to assume the role. Bradley was the 2011 PGA champion, then won only twice on the PGA Tour over the next 10-plus years. But he captured the BMW Championship during the 2024 FedEx Cup play-offs, before winning won his second Travelers Championship title in three years in June. He stands 10th in the US Ryder Cup standings (the top six automatically qualify), but his world ranking has risen to No. 7. With other prominent American players like Patrick Cantlay and Jordan Spieth slumping and the selections coming in four weeks, Bradley seems preparing to put himself on the team. The last playing captain for Team USA in a Ryder Cup was Arnold Palmer in 1963. The 2025 Ryder Cup takes place at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York, from Sept 26-28. Team Europe are attempting to retain the cup and become the first away side to win it in 13 years. They rallied for a 14.5-13.5 win at Medinah (No. 3) in 2012. Separately, Tiger Woods, who has missed the 2025 season with a ruptured left Achilles tendon, walked around Brook Hollow Golf Club on July 21 watching his son Charlie compete at the US Junior Amateur. Woods, a 15-time Major champion, underwent surgery in March. There has been no timetable for his return to competition, with this appearance the first hint at his fitness. His son fired an 11-over 81 in the first round of the US Golf Association event at Dallas, with two birdies, five bogeys and four double-bogeys to share 242nd place. Woods, who turns 50 in December, withdrew from February's Genesis Invitational, saying he was not ready to compete in the wake of his mother Kultida's death. He has not competed since missing the cut in last July's British Open at Royal Troon. A three-time US Junior Amateur winner from 1991-1993, he has won 82 career PGA Tour titles, level with Sam Snead for the all-time record. The US Junior Amateur features 36 holes of stroke play for a field of 264 players over two courses on July 21 and 22, with the field cut to the top 64 players, who will compete in match play to determine a champion. REUTERS, AFP
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2 days ago
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Report: Luke Donald agrees to Ryder Cup rule change, helping Keegan Bradley's path as playing captain
A recent rule change has further paved the way for Keegan Bradley to be a playing captain for the U.S. squad in the 2025 Ryder Cup. Telegraph Sport reported Monday that Team Europe and captain Luke Donald have agreed to a rule change in the captain's agreement that will allow one of Bradley's assistants to act as a de facto captain if Bradley is playing during a session. 'Keegan can only change the overarching contract with Luke and Ryder Cup Europe's approval,' a source told Telegraph Sport. 'The contract between the teams includes things like how many vice-captains a team can have, etc. That is used year on year and captains rarely change that. But Keegan went to Luke with this clause and Luke generously agreed. We don't want any bad blood between the camps.' Only the captain is allowed to give advice to players in the Ryder Cup, such as what clubs to hit on a par 3 or where to aim in a fairway. But as Bradley, who looks set to become the first Ryder Cup playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963, continues to plan to play, he's making adjustments to allow his assistants to step in if he is on the course. The report suggests Jim Furyk, who was Team USA's captain in 2018 during a defeat in Paris, would step up into the role of captain when Bradley is playing. Bradley sits 10th in the U.S. Ryder Cup standings with four weeks to go until the top six earn automatic selections on the team. While it's unlikely Bradley rises that far, his recent form suggests he's one of the 12 best Americans to take on Bethpage Black come September in New York. Now, a change in the rules further paves the way for him to be a playing captain. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Ryder Cup 2025: Rule change assists Keegan Bradley as playing captain
NBC Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Report: Luke Donald accepts Keegan Bradley's addendum to Ryder Cup captain's agreement
Keegan Bradley appears to be paving his way to be the first Ryder Cup playing captain in over 60 years. According to a report by Telegraph Sport, Bradley recently asked European captain Luke Donald about inserting a clause into the captain's agreement that would allow Bradley to designate one of his assistant captains as the acting captain during sessions in which Bradley competes. This is important, the report notes, because only captains are allowed to give advice to competitors during play. Donald reportedly accepted the terms of the addendum. 'Keegan can only change the overarching contract with Luke and Ryder Cup Europe's approval,' a source told Telegraph Sport. 'The contract between the teams includes things like how many vice-captains a team can have, etc. That is used year on year and captains rarely change that. But Keegan went to Luke with this clause and Luke generously agreed. We don't want any bad blood between the camps.' Bradley is currently No. 10 in U.S. points and has recently changed his tune about becoming the first playing captain since Arnold Palmer at the 1963 Ryder Cup. 'I will play if I feel like it will help the team,' Bradley said last month after winning the Travelers Championship.
