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Rory McIlroy has made the surprise decision to skip next week’s inaugural $20 million Cadillac Championship, marking the second consecutive PGA Tour Signature Event the world number two has opted to miss. The tournament, which returns the PGA Tour to Trump National Doral’s famed Blue Monster in Miami for the first time in a decade, will feature…

Stephen A. Smith knows how to start a debate. This time, the ESPN personality took aim at golf, saying he does not consider golfers to be athletes. According to reports, Smith argued on SiriusXM that golfers may be highly skilled, but walking a course for four days does not automatically make someone an athlete. (Fox…

The Cleveland Cavaliers were ready to take a 3-0 lead, but the Toronto Raptors had different plans in Game 3. The Raptors were impressive, as they won the game 126-104 with Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett scoring 33 points apiece. While they lost Game 3, Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers are ready to bounce back….

Ryder Cup organisers have defended the sharp rise in ticket prices for the 2027 event at Adare Manor, despite criticism over what some fans have described as an excessive increase. General admission prices for the three matchdays in Ireland have climbed to record levels for a European Ryder Cup. Tickets now cost €499, or about…

Mark Fulcher, the long-time caddie of Justin Rose, has strongly criticised the pricing for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, describing the cost of attendance as excessive and disappointing for ordinary supporters. Fulcher, known widely in golf circles as “Fooch”, reacted after organisers confirmed that matchday tickets for the event in Ireland will be…

There is almost nothing that LeBron James could achieve in the NBA’s biggest accolades. He has nothing else to prove other than his prowess at this age. Still, James continues to keep the league guessing, and the uncertainty has fuelled fresh talk about where his final chapter might unfold. With his current deal nearing its…

Bryson DeChambeau has offered fresh insight into his LIV Golf future, making clear he intends to find a way forward for as long as the breakaway circuit remains in place. In an exclusive interview with Flushing It, the Crushers GC captain made a remark that is bound to attract attention, saying: “As long as LIV is…

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump’s relationship has reportedly come under pressure following his DUI charge after a car crash last month, with sources claiming the pair have now taken steps to shield themselves. According to reports, Woods and Trump have become increasingly “paranoid” about leaks and have dismissed members of their staff in the aftermath…

Matt Fitzpatrick maintained his impressive early-season form by claiming victory at the RBC Heritage, but the wider golf conversation remains heavily focused on LIV Golf, with Bryson DeChambeau reportedly weighing up a possible return to the PGA Tour. Fitzpatrick edged out Scottie Scheffler in a dramatic playoff to secure his second win of the season….

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers took a 2-0 series lead over the Toronto Raptors. On April 20, 2026, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, Mitchell was at the center of the Cavaliers’ commanding Game 2 win, reacting after a made basket during the second half of the first-round matchup in the…