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Fashion Value Chain
12-08-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
TELEPHONE YARN: Blending Tradition and Sustainability in Embroidery Threads
Ankit Jain, Managing Director TELEPHONE YARN, Neelam Thread Pvt. Ltd. TELEPHONE YARN, the flagship brand of Neelam Thread Pvt. Ltd., is a pioneer in India's embroidery thread industry since 1979. Renowned for its 'Telephone' brand, the company manufactures premium Viscose Rayon and Polyester embroidery threads in over 2,000 color shades, serving fashion designers, exporters, and home décor brands across India and global markets. The management team combines tradition and innovation: Ankit Jain, Managing Director, leads the company's growth, focusing on industry trends and sustainability initiatives such as eco-friendly and FSC-certified threads, while Amit Jain, Director, oversees dyeing and production, ensuring consistent quality and operational excellence. With a production capacity of 700 tonnes annually, TELEPHONE YARN is committed to timely delivery, superior quality, and environmental responsibility, strengthening its reputation as a trusted partner for leading designers and exporters worldwide. Recently, the TVC Media team had the privilege to talk to Ankit Jain about how the company continues to balance its rich legacy with cutting-edge innovations and a robust vision for sustainability. Neelam Thread Pvt. Ltd. has grown significantly since its inception in 1979. What core values and business principles have been central to maintaining your leadership in the embroidery thread market over the decades? Neelam Thread's growth and market leadership since 46 years are driven by core values of quality, innovation, and customer-centricity. A commitment to superior thread quality ensures reliability and trust among global and domestic clients. Continuous innovation in products and processes keeps the brand ahead of industry trends. The company's focus on building strong relationships with employees and clients and adapting to their needs has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner in the embroidery thread industry. Legacy with Vision: While upholding the values set by our founder late Shri Stander Kumar Jain, we continuously modernise operations and product lines to stay relevant in a fast-changing fashion ecosystem. Commitment to Quality: Our threads are known for durability, precision, and consistent performance across applications, ensuring consistency, strength, and finish that meet global standards. Customer-Centric Approach: We prioritise client needs by offering customised shades, fast service, and dependable support. Innovation & Adaptability: We stay ahead by continuously exploring new materials and sustainable solutions to meet evolving fashion trends, whether it's introducing spun poly for matte embroidery or developing recycled threads. Ethical Business Practices, Integrity & Trust: Transparency, honesty, and long-term partnerships are central to our way of working. These principles have enabled us to remain a trusted name for over four decades. As the industry evolves, how is Neelam Thread responding to the increasing demand for eco-friendly, sustainable threads, and how have your initiatives, like solar energy and OEKO-TEX certification, impacted your business and customer relationships? Yes, there is a significant and growing demand for sustainable products and production methods globally, including in India. Many brands now ask for specific sustainability certifications to ensure transparency and credibility: FSC certification, Global Recycled Standard (GRS), and OEKO-TEX Standard 100. These certifications help brands meet both regulatory standards and consumer expectations. We are actively responding to the growing demand for sustainable solutions by integrating sustainable practices across our operations: Sustainable Product Development: We have introduced FSC-certified viscose embroidery thread and are soon to launch GRS-certified polyester embroidery threads without compromising on quality or performance, aligning with the needs of conscious fashion brands. Clean Energy Adoption: Our investment in solar energy has reduced our carbon footprint, reinforcing our commitment to environmental responsibility. OEKO-TEX Certification: Our threads are OEKO-TEX certified, assuring customers that our products are free from harmful substances. These initiatives have strengthened our credibility with leading designers and exporters who prioritize sustainability. They not only enhance customer trust but also position Telephone Thread as a forward-thinking, responsible brand in a competitive market. SUSTAINABILITY AT TELEPHONE THREAD Our commitment to the environment is deeply ingrained in our business philosophy. We take various measures to minimize resource wastage and invest in eco-friendly infrastructure. We've implemented multiple sustainable practices in our production: ETP Plant: Installed an Effluent Treatment Plant to treat and reuse wastewater, reducing water pollution. Gas-Based Boilers: Shifted from coal to gas-based boilers to cut carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency. Oeko Tex certified yarn and Eco-Friendly Dyes. Efficient Resource Use: Optimized processes to reduce waste, water, and energy use across operations. Our company office in Delhi runs on 100 % Solar energy and 100 % LED lights. We are having Oeko Tex certifications for our products in product class I (including baby articles). Minimizing waste through better production planning and the reuse of leftover threads. Working with certified partners (FSC, OEKO-TEX) to ensure sustainable input and process. Raw material pricing and availability pose major challenges for manufacturers, especially with recent price hikes in viscose and polyester. What strategies have you found effective in managing these cost pressures and ensuring uninterrupted production? To manage raw material cost fluctuations and ensure uninterrupted production, we have adopted a balanced approach: Customer-Centric Pricing Despite fluctuations in viscose and polyester costs, we strive to offer stable pricing to our clients through planned procurement and efficient production practices. We adapt quickly to demand patterns and prioritize high-moving shades and qualities to ensure timely deliveries without disruption. Continuous improvements in production efficiency, dyeing processes, and waste reduction help us control internal costs without compromising on quality. Product Diversification Offering multiple thread types and finishes allows us to cater to a wider market and reduce our dependency on any single material. Innovation and technology are key drivers in manufacturing. Could you share how investments in high-tech dyeing plants and automation have revolutionised your production process and product quality? Our modern dyeing setup allows precise control over shades and consistency, reducing reworks and ensuring quicker turnaround times—something our clients value deeply. Automated winding, rewinding, and packing systems ensure uniform tension, finish, and precision in every tube/cone, enhancing customer satisfaction and brand reliability. With real-time monitoring and process optimization, we've significantly improved production speed, reduced wastage, and ensured uninterrupted supply—even during peak demands. With your vast shade card and the addition of new colour options, how do you anticipate and respond to changing fashion trends and the requirements of buying houses, exporters, and designers? As Telephone thread, we stay closely connected to the pulse of the fashion industry to anticipate and respond to evolving trends. We actively engage with designers, exporters, and buying houses to understand their seasonal requirements, while also tracking global fashion forecasts and participating in key textile exhibitions. This allows us to stay ahead of colour trends and design expectations. Our in-house colour lab enables quick shade development and precise colour matching, allowing us to respond rapidly to client needs. Beyond this, we are deeply invested in research and innovation, and also experiments with special-effect threads like ombré, metallic blends, and matte textures to align with evolving design preferences. Trilobal polyester and spun polyester threads are gaining traction, especially for their matt finish and cost-effectiveness. How is Neelam Thread balancing its focus between the traditional viscose segment and these emerging categories? Viscose rayon has been the cornerstone of our product line for over 40 years, valued for its luxurious sheen and soft texture. In response to rising demand for cost-effective and durable alternatives, we introduced trilobal polyester threads in 2001—ideal for high-speed embroidery and vibrant finishes. Similarly, with the increasing preference for matte-finish embroidery in recent years, we launched spun polyester threads in 2016 under the brand name 'Worldwide' to meet the needs of modern fashion and export markets. Each of these threads serves a distinct purpose, and by offering all three, we provide our clients with a versatile and complete solution tailored to various design aesthetics and application requirements. Exports and international presence are increasingly important. What challenges has Neelam Thread faced in expanding its global footprint, and what steps are you taking to further strengthen your overseas business? While our primary focus has been the domestic market, we must honestly admit that we have not actively explored exports until now. However, with growing interest from international buyers and the evolving global demand for quality threads, we are now strategically preparing to enter the export space in a focused and structured manner. Building a global presence comes with its own set of challenges, including understanding diverse market needs, meeting international compliance standards, and creating a reliable distribution network. To prepare for this, we are strengthening product certifications like Sedex, Higg, etc, and aligning our shade range with global fashion trends. Participation in global textile events and enhancing our digital presence are part of our strategy to increase visibility. With a strong foundation built over four decades in the domestic market, we are confident in taking 'TELEPHONE' Thread to a global audience with the same commitment to quality, service, and innovation. What are your strategic goals for the next five years in terms of product innovation, sustainable practices, and market expansion, and where do you see the greatest opportunities for Neelam Thread Pvt. Ltd. in the future? In the next five years, we are focused on driving growth through product innovation, sustainable practices, and strategic market expansion. On the innovation front, we aim to diversify our portfolio with new-age embroidery threads such as textured finishes, multi-effect threads, and customized solutions for high-speed industrial machines. We have introduced FSC-certified Viscose embroidery threads and are working on GRS-certified recycled polyester yarn. Key sustainable features: FSC-Certified Viscose Threads: Made from wood pulp sourced from responsibly managed forests. GRS-Certified Recycled Polyester Threads: Made from post-consumer plastic waste (like PET bottles). Reduced carbon footprint compared to virgin polyester. These threads offer the same strength and sheen as regular threads but with a much lower environmental impact. Sustainability will continue to be a core area of focus. We plan to scale up our range of recycled threads and adopt more eco-efficient dyeing technologies, while further expanding the use of solar power and reducing water and chemical usage across our processes. From a market perspective, our key goal is to establish a strong footprint in exports. While we've built a trusted brand in the Indian market over four decades, we see significant potential in catering to international fashion and apparel manufacturers. Targeting New Customers: We plan to target more global fashion brands and expand our presence in ethnic and traditional garment manufacturers. Direct-to-Consumer (D2C): Exploring e-commerce platforms to sell our threads directly to smaller businesses and individual artisans. B2B Market: Exploring partnerships with larger apparel exporters and corporate clients for bulk thread supplies. We're also looking to deepen collaborations with premium Indian designers, corporate brands, and buying houses by offering faster turnaround, customised shade development. Invest in our people: we are committed to ensuring that they are ready to face the market, technological, and cultural changes of the next decade. We will achieve this by reinforcing skills development and increasing the number of experts we have in key growth areas. The future for Neelam Thread lies in combining tradition with transformation—bringing high-quality, responsibly made threads to both domestic and global stages.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Everybody's just whispering in each other's ears': Travis Kelce compares early Taylor Swift romance to high school gossip
From a friendship bracelet to a media frenzy- Travis Kelce's love play turned into the NFL's sweetest headline (Image credits: IG/X) Before they were the internet's favorite couple, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were just a rumor spiraling out of control. As NFL fans and Swifties decoded every move, Kelce found himself caught in a storm of headlines he never saw coming. The Kansas City Chiefs star finally opened up about how it all began—and how the media turned whispers into wildfire. Now, his take on the viral chaos is turning heads again. The romance that launched a million theories In 2023, long before their relationship was confirmed, speculation about Kelce and Swift had already reached fever pitch. Fans latched onto the smallest details—from game appearances to podcast mentions—fueling a media frenzy that stretched far beyond the NFL. For Kelce, it was like watching a story unfold that he had little control over. It all began when he attended her Eras Tour concert in Kansas City and tried to gift her a bracelet with his number. That simple gesture sparked countless theories, with sports and pop culture media running wild. The Swift-Kelce connection became one of the most talked-about stories of the year—without either of them confirming a thing. How Travis Kelce watched the rumors take off Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, Kelce finally addressed the viral swirl. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tennis takes over in July Tennis TV Watch Now Undo 'It's like that old school game called 'Telephone'—nobody really knows what's going on. Everybody's just whispering in each other's ears and hearing some random stuff,' he said, summing up the chaos perfectly. He clarified that while the bracelet move was intentional, what followed wasn't exactly in his control. 'I threw the ball in her court,' Kelce said, referencing his subtle approach to catching her attention. Despite his laid-back attitude, the media noise grew louder with each passing day, morphing the story into something far bigger than it was. Kelce's cool reaction won the internet Rather than push back, Kelce leaned into the moment with humor and honesty—traits that only increased his appeal. His podcast New Heights, co-hosted with brother Jason Kelce, became a go-to spot for cryptic insights and playful teases. He never overshared, but gave fans just enough to stay hooked. Soon, the 'Traylor' effect wasn't just about gossip—it started influencing NFL viewership numbers, boosting crossover fanbases, and redefining how athletes engage with mainstream culture. Kelce, once known purely for his game-day stats, became a cultural icon—without even trying too hard. Also read: ESPN analyst Mina Kimes slams coach rankings, backs Sean McDermott after shocking PFF snub FAQs Q.1 What is Travis Kelce's net worth in 2025? As of 2025, Travis Kelce's net worth is estimated around $90 million. Q.2 How did Travis Kelce try to connect with Taylor Swift? He made a bold but playful move during her 2023 Eras Tour show by attempting to give her a friendship bracelet with his phone number. Q.3 What is Travis Kelce's podcast called? He co-hosts New Heights with his brother Jason Kelce, where they discuss football, family life, and trending topics with wit and charm. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
New York Post
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
WNBA star DeWanna Bonner confronted columnist Christine Brennan after she asked DiJonai Carrington about Caitlin Clark incident
DeWanna Bonner confronted USA TODAY columnist Christine Brennan with the same message four times during last year's WNBA playoffs, according to a new book. After Brennan asked Sun forward DiJonai Carrington if she had intentionally hit rookie sensation Caitlin Clark in the eye while defending a pass and then laughed about it with teammate Marina Mabrey after the fact — as social media had begun to speculate through interpretations of videos — Bonner took offense on Carrington's behalf. In an excerpt from her upcoming book 'On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women's Sports' published Sunday by CNN, Brennan tells the behind-the-scenes story of Sept. 24, 2024 during an off day of the Sun-Fever playoff series. 4 DeWanna Bonner (24) and DiJonai Carrington (21) with the Sun last season. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Just a couple of minutes after Carrington's interview session was over and she walked away, I was standing near the other reporters at the side of the court when her teammate DeWanna Bonner walked toward me. 'You disrespected my teammate,' she said. I put out my hand and tried to introduce myself, but Bonner did not want to shake it. 'You attacked my teammate,' she said. I motioned to my phone in my hand. 'Can I tell you what I said? I was happy to show her the video I had just taken of Carrington's answers to my questions. I again tried to introduce myself since Bonner and I had never met, but Bonner wanted no part of that. 'You attacked my teammate,' she said again. I tried to introduce myself once more. 'I asked her a question to give her a chance to respond to a controversy.' 'You disrespected my teammate,' Bonner said again, walking away. Bonner never raised her voice, nor did I. 4 USA Today columnist Christine Brennan. Getty Images Brennan's questions and Carrington's indignant denials became news at the time. News of the interview and Bonner's more private reaction to it both quickly reached a WNBA official. 'Your questions were fine,' the official told Brennan, per the book. 'Unfortunately, most of our players have zero idea what real media exposure is. They don't know what real coverage is, they have been shielded at college and then they come to the WNBA not knowing what real questions are. Frankly, our players just don't get it.' Tensions spilled into the next day — before Game 2 of the series — when Carrington accused Brennan and two other journalists of 'talking sh—' about NaLyssa Smith of the Fever. Carrington and Smith are partners but were playing head-to-head in the series. 4 Caitlin Clark goes down after getting hit in the eye during a WNBA playoff game against the Sun on Sept. 22, 2024. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A Sun communications manager and Mabrey pulled Carrington away as she accused Brennan of saying Smith is 'a bad teammate.' As word traveled around the arena in what was described as 'a bad game of 'Telephone,' Smith challenged Brennan. 'Do you have something to say to me?' she asked. When Brennan said nothing negative was said, Smith accused her of lying. By the end of the week, the WNBA Players Association had issued a statement: 'To unprofessional members of the media like Christine Brennan: You are not fooling anyone. That so-called interview in the name of journalism was a blatant attempt to bait a professional athlete into participating in a narrative that is false and designed to fuel racist, homophobic, and misogynistic vitriol on social media. You cannot hide behind your tenure.' 4 DiJonai Carrington (21) defends Caitlin Clark (22) during a Sun-Fever WNBA playoff game on Sept. 22, 2024. NBAE via Getty Images USA Today responded with a statement defending Brennan's interview and journalistic reputation 'as advocate for women and athletes.' In the months since the incident, Carrington was traded from the Sun to the Wings and Bonner was signed by the Fever to team with Clark. Bonner has since been released by the Fever after nine games and remains a free agent.
Metro
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Eye-popping music videos today's kids will never understand
Music videos used to stop time. They were culture defining, career-making moments. Iconic music videos would dominate conversations in the school playgrounds, whether it was rehearsing PSY's Gangnam Style with your friends or pinning your curls with Diet Coke cans like Lady Gaga. Nowadays they drop at midnight, trend on TikTok for 24 hours, then vanish into the depths of the algorithm. So here are seven iconic music videos that kids today just wouldn't understand… You either rehearsed this iconic dance, or you weren't trying hard enough. This wasn't just a music video, it was a movement – anything Beyoncé touched became a worldwide phenomenon. TikTok trends wish they could relate to the viral choreography that turned bedrooms into dance floors. Kids today will never understand how a black-and-white leotard and a glove could shape the music industry. Gen Alpha will never experience the nine minutes of pure cinematic chaos that is the Telephone music video. This mini movie will go down in history for its plot, fashion, and dare I say is one of the best collaborations of the 2010s. This was not just a casual YouTube video drop, this was a premiere. The short-film ended with the iconic duo racing through the desert as the screen reads 'To be continued…' Update: we are still waiting girls! In true Britney fashion, this video went viral before viral was a thing. The sweat. The snake. The stage. This video was pure pop rebellion, but Miss Spears did not stop at the video and continued to rebel through her infamous 2001 VMAs performance. Slave 4 U was the epitome of how raw and unfiltered celebrities were in noughties music videos. Kids these days will never grasp the pre-Instagram video sensations – it made headlines not hashtags. Yes it became a meme, but Wrecking Ball was a huge turning point for Miley Cyrus' image. She quite literally smashed her Disney image in real time by swinging naked on a wrecking ball. The bleach blonde buzz, the nudity, the award-show performances – this music video was responsible for putting Hannah Montana 6-feet under and introducing the world to the new version of Miley. Kids today might have a giggle watching this back, but anyone who was there knows the cultural earthquake that this video caused. Katy Perry's California Gurls wasn't just a music video, it was a combination of a pure sugar rush mixed with the ultimate pop princess anthem. From laying naked, kicking her feet on a cloud to spraying whipped cream out of her iconic sparkly red bikini, kids today will never understand having this video on repeat at girly sleepovers. As if California Gurls wasn't legendary enough, Snoop Dogg also featured in it sporting a candy-covered suit. It wasn't just a song; it was a full-on mood. A sugary escapism that defined early 2010s pop and made everyone want to be a sun-kissed California girl. The Baby music video highlighted the true duality of Justin Bieber, with it being the most disliked and viewed YouTube video at the time of its release. Set in a bowling alley turned nightclub, with Ludacris rapping about his first love, it wasn't just a video, it was a global teen takeover. Justin's swept fringe and purple get-up caused teenage girls around the world to come down with Bieber fever. Baby was a cultural paradox that only the 2010s could birth…Gen Alpha could never. Only Justin Timberlake would entice everyone into MTV by releasing the ultimate early-2000s breakup anthem with the most dramatic, moody, cinematic music video to exist. More Trending The infamous video took place in a rain-soaked mansion, with an obvious Britney Spears lookalike making an appearance. We all aspire to be Justin's level of petty. Justin managed to turn his personal pain into pop gold, and everyone went crazy for it. You really had to be there. Music videos weren't just background visuals, they defined 2010s pop culture. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Justin Bieber changes his name in bizarre move on Instagram MORE: Orlando Bloom in cosy reunion with Kim Kardashian after 'split' from Katy Perry MORE: Glastonbury DJ reveals the surprise pop acts she's been told will perform
Los Angeles Times
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani will pitch tonight against Padres
From Benjamin Royer: The long-anticipated wait is over — Shohei Ohtani is ready to pitch. The Dodgers announced after Sunday's 5-4 win over the Giants that Ohtani will make his Dodgers pitching debut Monday against the San Diego Padres. He will start, but will begin his pitching return as an opener, likely throwing just an inning or two. 'It's very exciting,' said manager Dave Roberts, before the team revealed his Monday start. 'I think that for me, I'm still a baseball fan first. I really am. The anticipation here for the game is, man, it's going to be bananas when it happens. There's been a lot of anticipation. I think we've done it the right way as far as kind of our process.' For Ohtani, it's been a long road back to pitching. He signed with the Dodgers on a 10-year, $700-million contract before the 2024 season — a value representing not just his MVP-level bat, but his potential Cy Young Award-level pitching. He underwent Tommy John surgery in September 2023, only hitting in his first season with the Dodgers. He tallied unprecedented numbers at the plate (.310 batting average, league-high 54 home runs, 130 RBI and 59 stolen bases). In recent weeks, Ohtani ramped up his throwing program, facing live hitters a handful of times. Continue reading here ———— Fifteen minutes before first pitch on Sunday, Giants catcher Logan Porter trotted in from the visitor's bullpen. He'd usually be accompanied by the starting pitcher, which was set to be left-hander Kyle Harrison. Instead, Porter stood on the first-base line for the national anthem, turned to his left and whispered to his teammates. As they all received the information from Porter — reminiscent of the children's game 'Telephone' — other Giants teammates likely learned one-by-one that Harrison had been traded. 'It was crazy,' Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman said. 'You don't expect a trade like that this time of year and just getting the pitching change at the last minute.' The odd scene at Dodger Stadium was because of a reported blockbuster trade that involved the Boston Red Sox sending infielder Rafael Devers to the Giants in exchange for Harrison, right-hander Jordan Hicks and two prospects — a move that further bolsters the talent in the L.A.-San Francisco rivalry. San Francisco manager Bob Melvin was forced to turn to long reliever Sean Hjelle, who rapidly warmed up for the start, against a Dodgers offense that had scored 11 runs Saturday night. It was more of the same from the Dodgers' offense in a 5-4 victory Sunday. The top of the order manufactured a run via an Andy Pages sacrifice fly in the first inning. Edman hit a solo home run — his 10th — in the second. Pages put a cherry on top in the fifth after Shohei Ohtani (three for three, one walk) and Mookie Betts set the table with singles. Continue reading here Nezza says she sang national anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium against team's wishes Dodgers box score MLB scores MLB standings All Times Pacific NBA FINALS Oklahoma City vs. Indiana Indiana 111, at Oklahoma City 110 (box score, story)at Oklahoma City 123, Indiana 107 (box score, story)at Indiana 116, Oklahoma City 107 (box score, story)Oklahoma City 111, at Indiana 104 (box score, story)Monday at Oklahoma City, 5:30 p.m., ABCThursday at Indiana, 5:30 p.m., ABCSunday at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m., ABC* *if necessary Gary Sánchez hit a seventh-inning grand slam, Ramón Urías and Jordan Westburg also homered, and the Baltimore Orioles completed a three-game sweep with a 11-2 victory Sunday over the Angels. Cade Povich earned his first victory since April 24 as Baltimore secured its third sweep of the season, all in its last five series. The Orioles (30-40) are within 10 games of .500 for the first time since they were 15-25. Nolan Schanuel homered for the Angels. Continue reading here Angels box score MLB scores MLB standings The U.S. hopes a blowout win over the world's 100th-ranked team can start to lessen the pessimism created by the Americans' longest losing streak since 2007. Malik Tillman scored twice and Diego Luna had a pair of assists in a 5-0 rout of Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday in the Americans' CONCACAF Gold Cup opener. 'Really important I think to cut a little bit this — I don't say negativity, but, yes ... but it's really important now to start the competition with a good feeling,' U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said. Victory in the Group D opener ended a four-game losing streak and came after days of controversy over Christian Pulisic's desire to rest during the Gold Cup and Pochettino not including the star in a pair of pre-tournament friendlies the attacker offered to play in. Continue reading here Paris Saint-Germain hopes Champions League title will help it expand its brand J.J. Spaun turned a sloppy mess of a U.S. Open at wet and nasty Oakmont into a thing of beauty at the end Sunday with two stunning shots that carried him to his first major championship. First came his driver on the 314-yard 17th hole onto the green that led to a birdie that gave him the lead. Needing two putts from 65 feet on the 18th to win, he finished his storybook Open by holing the longest putt all week at Oakmont for birdie and a two-over 72. That made him the only player to finish under par at one-under 279. It gave him a two-shot victory over Robert MacIntyre of Scotland. And it made the 36-year-old San Dimas native a major champion in only his second U.S. Open. Continue reading here U.S. Open leaderboard Men's College World Series schedule All times Pacific STANLEY CUP FINAL Edmonton vs. Floridaat Edmonton 4, Florida 3 (OT) (summary, story)Florida 5, at Edmonton 4 (2 OT) (summary, story)at Florida 6, Edmonton 1 (summary, story)Edmonton 5, at Florida 4 (OT) (summary, story)Florida 5, at Edmonton 2 (summary, story)Tuesday at Florida, 5 p.m., TNTFriday at Edmonton, 5 p.m., TNT* * If necessary 1927 — Tommy Armour wins the U.S. Open with a three-stroke victory over Harry Cooper in a playoff. 1946 — Lloyd Mangrum edges Byron Nelson and Vic Ghezzi to win the U.S. Open by one stroke in a 36-hole playoff. 1951 — Ben Hogan captures the U.S. Open for the second straight year with a two-stroke comeback victory over Clayton Heafner. 1956 — Cary Middlecoff wins the U.S. Open by one stroke over Ben Hogan and Julius Boros. 1968 — Lee Trevino becomes the first golfer to play all four rounds of the U.S. Open under par as he beats Jack Nicklaus by four strokes. 1974 — Hale Irwin beats Forrest Fezler by two strokes to win the U.S. Open. In what becomes known as the 'Massacre at Winged Foot,' not a single player breaks par in the first round. Irwin's 7-over 278 is the second-highest score since World War II — Julius Boros was 9-over in 1963. 1975 — NBA Milwaukee Bucks trade Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Walt Wesley to the Lakers for 4 players. 1985 — Andy North wins the U.S. Open by one stroke over Taiwan's Tze-chung Chen, Canada's Dave Barr and Zimbabwe's Denis Watson. 1985 — Willie Banks of USA sets triple jump record (58 feet 11 inches) in Indianapolis. 1993 — Michael Jordan scores 55 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 111-105 victory and a 3-1 lead over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals. 1996 — 50th NBA Championship: Chicago Bulls beat Seattle Supersonics, 4 games to 2; the Bulls' 4th title in 6 years. 1998 — The Detroit Red Wings become the first team to win consecutive Stanley Cups since Pittsburgh in 1992, completing a sweep of Washington with a 4-1 win behind two goals by Doug Brown. It's the fourth straight NHL finals sweep, a first in major pro sports history. 1999 — Maurice Greene smashes the 100-meter world record at 9.79 seconds, breaking the previous mark of 9.84 set by Donovan Bailey at the 1996 Olympics. 2002 — A runaway winner again in the U.S. Open, Tiger Woods becomes the first player since Jack Nicklaus in 1972 to capture the first two major championships of the year with a three-stroke victory at Bethpage (N.Y.) Black. 2006 — Tiger Woods returns from his longest layoff by making his earliest departure at a major, missing the cut in a Grand Slam tournament for the first time as a pro. Woods, with rounds of 76-76, misses the cut at the U.S. Open by three strokes. 2008 — Tiger Woods wins the U.S. Open in a 19-hole playoff over Rocco Mediate, his 14th career major. 2013 — Justin Rose captures his first major championship and becomes the first Englishman in 43 years to win the U.S. Open. Rose shoots a closing 70 at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. for a 1-over 281 total and two-shot victory over Phil Mickelson and Jason Day. 2013 — Greg Biffle gives Ford a milestone victory with his second straight Sprint Cup win at Michigan International Speedway. It's the 1,000th victory for Ford Motor Company across NASCAR's three national series — Cup, Nationwide and Truck. 2015 — The Golden State Warriors win their first NBA championship since 1975, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-97 in Game 6. Stephen Curry and Finals MVP Andre Iguodala each score 25 points for the Warriors, who won the final three games after Cleveland had taken a 2-1 lead. 2016 — LeBron James scores 41 points, Kyrie Irving adds 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors 115-101 to even an unpredictable series and force a decisive Game 7. 2018 — Video Assist Referee (VAR) technology used for the first time in a World Cup soccer match. 2022 — NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors beat Boston Celtics, 103-90 for a 4-2 series win; Warriors' 4th title in 8 years; MVP: Stephen Curry. 1916 — Tom Hughes of the Boston Braves pitched a no-hitter in a 2-0 win over Pittsburgh Pirates. 1938 — Jimmie Foxx didn't get a chance to hit as the St. Louis Browns walked him six straight times. The Boston Red Sox won anyway, 12-8. 1953 — The St. Louis Browns beat New York 3-1 to break the Yankees' 18-game winning streak and end their 14-game losing streak. 1957 — Relief pitcher Dixie Howell hit two home runs in the 3 2-3 innings he pitched to lead the Chicago White Sox to an 8-6 victory in the second game of a doubleheader against the Washington Senators. 1971 — The Oakland Athletics hit five solo home runs in a 5-1 win over the Washington Senators. Mike Epstein and Joe Rudi had a pair homers and Dave Duncan one. Epstein's home runs came in his first two at-bats to give him homers in four straight at-bats over two games. 1978 — After three ninth-inning near misses, Tom Seaver threw the first no-hitter of his 12-year career as the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0. 1991 — Otis Nixon of Atlanta stole six bases against Montreal to set a modern National League record and tie the major league record set by Eddie Collins of the Philadelphia A's in 1912. Montreal won the game 7-6. 1992 — Boston's Mark Reardon became baseball's all-time save leader when he closed out a 1-0 win over the New York Yankees. Reardon logged his 342nd save to pass Rollie Fingers. 1993 — Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners hits his 100th home run in Seattle's 6 - 1 victory over Kansas City to become the fourth-youngest to hit the century mark. Only Mel Ott, Eddie Mathews and Tony Conigliaro did it faster than the 23-year-old Griffey. 2001 — John Olerud went 4-for-5 and hit for the cycle as Seattle beat the San Diego Padres 9-2. He hit a homer in the ninth to complete the cycle. 2009 — The San Diego Padres set a major league record with their 12th straight loss in interleague play when they fell 5-0 to Seattle. 2014 — Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, winner of eight National League batting titles, passes away from cancer of the salivary gland at 54. 2015 — Brock Holt became the first Boston player to hit for the cycle since 1996 and the Red Sox slugged their way out to a 9-4 victory over Atlanta. 2015 — Manny Machado and Chris Parmelee each hit two of an Orioles-record eight home runs, and Baltimore pounded woeful Philadelphia 19-3. The eight home runs were the most by the Orioles since their move from St. Louis in 1954. 2019 — An authentic Babe Ruth New York Yankees jersey from 1928-30 sets a record for a piece of baseball memorabilia as it sells for $5.64 million at auction. 2019 — The Padres and Rockies set a record for most combined runs in a four-game series with a total of 92, breaking the previous record of 88 set in 1929 between the Brooklyn Robins and Phillies. Compiled by the Associated Press That concludes today's newsletter. If you have any feedback, ideas for improvement or things you'd like to see, email me at To get this newsletter in your inbox, click here.
