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Fox News
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Scottie Scheffler wins 2025 Open Championship with dominant final round
There's only one word to describe Scottie Scheffler's performance at the Open Championship over the weekend – dominant. Scheffler wrapped the fourth round with a 68 and added another impressive victory onto his resume. Scheffler won the Open Championship for the first time in his career. The best finish he had previously was tied for seventh last year when the major event was played at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland. This year, Scheffler walked the fairways of Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland and made it seem like another day at the office. He started off behind the pack with a first-round 68 but got into the zone in the second round with a 64. He eight birdies in the second round and it propelled him up the leaderboard. A third-round 67 put him in good contention to win the title. Then, on Sunday, it was more consistent and solid play all around. He finished with five birdies and only one double bogey in the round. He never wavered in the final round and no one really ever came close to catching him. Scheffler has four wins in 2025. He won the Byron Nelson in May and followed that up with a PGA Championship. In June, he held off Ben Griffin at the Memorial. Harris English finished in second place with a 13-under par. He shot a 66 in the final round of the tournament. It was the best finish in the major of his career. Before Sunday, the best finish came in 2013 when he was tied for 15th. Chris Gottrup had an incredible tournament as well, finishing 12-under par. He carded a final-round 66 and finished in third place. LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau may have had a tough time at Royal Portrush but he made a mountainous climb back into the top 10 when his round was finished. He shot a 78 in the first round and was near the bottom of the leaderboard when he entered the second round. However, a 65 in the second round helped him make the cut. He shot a 68 in the third and a 64 in the final round. He gained 24 spots to break into a tie for 10th. The Open Championship is the last major of the season. PGA Tour and LIV Golf stars will now finish up their seasons on their respective tours and look toward the Ryder Cup at the end of September. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Thunder Make History With +1,243 Point Differential, Highest Ever In a Single Season
Thunder Make History With +1,243 Point Differential, Highest Ever In a Single Season originally appeared on Fadeaway World. The Oklahoma City Thunder didn't just win the 2025 NBA championship; they carved their name into the history books with one of the most dominant statistical seasons in NBA history. Over the course of 105 games, spanning the regular season and playoffs, the Thunder outscored their opponents by a staggering 1,243 points, the highest cumulative point differential ever recorded in a single season. Advertisement No team, not the dynastic Warriors, not the juggernaut Bulls, has ever steamrolled opponents quite like this. Their average point differential per game for the entire season was 11.8, placing them fourth all-time behind only the 1971–72 Lakers, 1995–96 Bulls, and 2016–17 Warriors. But if you look strictly at regular-season play, the Thunder sit at the very top, 12.87 points per game, the highest ever recorded in NBA history. That figure alone speaks volumes about how relentless, efficient, and deep this young Thunder squad was throughout the season. OKC's total of 84 wins also places them in elite company. Only the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors (88-18), the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls (87-13), and the 1996-97 Bulls (84-17) have hit that threshold. The Thunder now joins those legends, not just as champions, but as one of the winningest teams in NBA history. Advertisement Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers was the final stamp. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the 2025 league and Finals MVP, put up 29 points and 12 assists as the Thunder defeated Indiana 103-91. His counterpart, Tyrese Haliburton, suffered a devastating Achilles injury just seven minutes into the game, a moment that dramatically shifted the night's tone. But the Thunder remained unfazed. Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams combined for 38 points, once again proving why they are the most dynamic young trio in basketball. The Thunder outscored Indiana 34-20 in the third quarter, turning a tight game into a runaway, and ultimately sealing their first championship in the Oklahoma City era. It was a full-circle moment for a franchise that began its rebuild by trading away superstars, only to find new ones through patience and draft precision. Advertisement OKC also became just the second-youngest team in NBA history to win a title, with an average age of 25.6 years. The Thunder's dominant season, historic point differential, and balanced roster suggest that this may not be a one-time celebration. With a core of Shai, Chet, Jalen, and a war chest of future picks, this could be just the start of a dynasty. From rebuilding to breaking records—the Thunder didn't just win the title. They redefined what dominance looks like in the modern NBA. Related: Ranking The Last 10 NBA Champions After OKC Thunder Win 2025 Title This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
