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Rai delighted to emulate 'idol' Tiger as hard work pays off
Aaron Rai was delighted to see his hard work pay off as he followed "idol" Tiger Woods in becoming a winner of the PGA Championship.Rai's three-stroke victory at Aronimink Golf Club made him just the second Englishman to claim the title at this major and the first in over a century, after Jim Barnes, who triumphed in 1916 and 1919.
Caitlin Clark drops 21 points and 10 assists after WNBA used Raven Johnson in Fever promo graphics
The WNBA’s marketing department might want to log off for a while.Just days after choosing Fever rookie Raven Johnson over generational superstar Caitlin Clark to front the promotional graphics for Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Storm, Indiana took the court and let the box score settle the discourse.CAITLIN CLARK MAKES WNBA HISTORY AFTER LEAGUE CORRECTS STAT SHEET AHEAD OF FEVER VS STORM MATCHUPIndiana secured a commanding 89-78 victory over Seattle, though the real story unfolded in the...
Watch: Preity Zinta’s tense chat with Shreyas, Ponting’s dejected look sum up PBKS collapse
Punjab Kings suffered their sixth consecutive loss in IPL 2026 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This defeat has severely impacted their playoff chances. Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a playoff spot with a strong performance. Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged the match was lost early in the powerplay. The team's confidence appears shaken as their early season dominance has vanished.
PGA Championship mailbag: Submit your question for Brody Miller now
Aaron Rai is your new PGA Champion, having won at Aronimink Golf Club outside of Philadelphia on Sunday. It is Rai’s first major championship, and truly a breakthrough moment for the 31-year-old Englishman. But he’s only one story from this week, which has been … chaotic. Garrick Higgo was on time, but late. Jon Rahm’s frustration landed a divot on a volunteer. Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut and peeled out of town in his Bentley. More than 40 players were in contention at one point or another....
Aaron Rai's shock win at the PGA Championship. Plus: Rory lets one get away
Golf Briefing ⛳ | This is The Athletic’s daily newsletter for the 2026 PGA Championship. Sign up here to receive the Golf Briefing directly in your inbox.Good evening! Thanks for sticking with us throughout this PGA Championship. Alex will get us started, and Gabby will be along from Aronimink Golf Club in a few moments. Final results:1. Aaron Rai (-9) T-2. Jon Rahm (-6) T-2. Alex Smalley (-6) T-4. Justin Thomas (-5) T-4. Ludvig Åberg (-5) T-4. Matti Schmid (-5)Advertisement
NASCAR All-Star Race takeaways: Denny Hamlin wins, and will Dover be a one-off?
DOVER, Del. — The format may have been head-scratching, and a series of wrecks sidelined several likely contenders, but Denny Hamlin demonstrated once again why he is among NASCAR’s very best by winning the All-Star Race on Sunday at Dover Motor Speedway.After starting the race on the pole, Hamlin largely dominated the opening segment until Bubba Wallace passed him for the lead following a late restart. Then, in a second segment that forced him to drop to the back due to the All-Star Race’s mand...
Roki Sasaki strikes out 8 in his best MLB start: 'The confidence is showing'
ANAHEIM, Calif. — For Roki Sasaki and the Los Angeles Dodgers, process and progression have been the priority this season — even when results didn’t show much of either.It hasn’t made for the smoothest path for the 24-year-old right-hander, who entered this season arguably under more scrutiny than any player on the Dodgers’ roster. After his ERA ballooned over 6.00 in April, the Dodgers appeared to have a difficult decision regarding whether Sasaki should remain in the rotation. But the Dodgers...
French football match descends into chaos as furious Nantes fans breach security, storm pitch
It took just 22 minutes for shocking chaos to erupt at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday.A French football match descended into a terrifying riot, forcing players to flee for their lives. The Ligue 1 clash between FC Nantes and Toulouse FC was abruptly abandoned.WATCH:A massive mob of hooded ultras breached stadium security, stormed the pitch and turned the arena into a war zone. The score was tied at 0-0 when the stadium erupted in violence.Dozens of furious Nantes supporters were angry over...
As Twins' Royce Lewis continues to struggle, minor-league reset might be needed: Thoughts
MINNEAPOLIS — The reset button could be coming for Royce Lewis.The Minnesota Twins third baseman’s pronounced struggles continued Sunday afternoon with three more strikeouts before he was removed for a pinch hitter late in a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field.Striking out more than ever in his career, Lewis is hitting only .133/189/.191 with 25 whiffs in 68 at-bats since coming off the injured list April 21. Those struggles have continued even after the Twins gave Lewis two d...
Sky's Rickea Jackson exits game with knee injury, will not return
Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson suffered a knee injury in the first half against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, the team announced.The third-year player went down with 5:24 to play in the second quarter, and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. The Sky were trailing 30-27 at the time of the injury, which occurred after Jackson bumped a Lynx defender and landed awkwardly on her left leg on the next step.Advertisement
McIlroy rues three holes that derailed 'realistic' late major title push
Scottie Scheffler admitted his putting performance at the PGA Championship was a ‘bitter pill to swallow’, as he and Rory McIlroy failed to put pressure on Aaron Rai during the closing holes of his major victory.
James Tedesco returns to Blues for 2026 State of Origin series opener
NSW coach Laurie Daley names six debutants for game 1Reece Walsh omitted from new-look Queensland squad James Tedesco’s State of Origin exile is over with the Sydney Roosters captain seeing off Dylan Edwards to reclaim his crown as New South Wales’s premier fullback for the 27 May series opener in Sydney.Picking between Edwards, who started all three games of last year’s losing series, was the hardest selection call Blues coach Laurie Daley had to make. But the form of the 33-year-old Tedesco,...
'Sooryavanshi hasn’t continued as much as we’d like': RR coach on conversion issues
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is electrifying IPL 2026 with his aggressive opening batting for Rajasthan Royals. He has set a new record for most sixes by an Indian in a single IPL season with 43. Coach Kumar Sangakkara emphasizes the youngster's impact and natural approach, focusing on his fearless intent over conversion rates.
Messi rolls back years with a mind-blowing assist in Inter Miami’s 2-0 win
Lionel Messi might be 39, but he is producing moments like a man in his mid 20s again.This is not an exaggeration.The Inter Miami CF superstar delivered yet another masterclass performance in a 2 to 0 win over the Portland Timbers, scoring once and producing a stunning assist that completely stole the show.Messi assists, Berterame finishes. Wow. What a run. pic.twitter.com/RGsxFTcVS9— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 17, 2026 Messi’s latest goal took his unbelievable career tally to 910 goals, w...
Defending champ Álex Palou wins Indy 500 pole position to continue dominance
If anyone can figure out a way to stop Álex Palou, they’ve yet to prove it.The remarkable 29-year-old Spaniard demonstrated just the latest example of his jaw-dropping speed on Sunday, winning pole position for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 — where he is the defending winner.Palou, who drives for Chip Ganassi Racing, seems to win everything in IndyCar these days. Not only is he the current points leader, but he is also a four-time series champion — including the last three in a row.A...
Rai claims maiden major with incredible PGA Championship win
Highlights from the final round of the PGA Championship as Aaron Rai claimed a maiden major title with victory at Aronimink Golf Club.
Yankees takeaways: David Bednar isn't himself, and there's no quick fix
NEW YORK — New York Yankees closer David Bednar, who has spent much of this season walking a tightrope, fell off Sunday — and it put in bold print another problem in manager Aaron Boone’s already wobbly bullpen.Bednar squandered a three-run, ninth-inning lead, allowing the New York Mets to win 7-6 in 10 innings and prevail in the first Subway Series of the season, at Citi Field.“It’s unacceptable,” he said. “Especially in that spot.”Advertisement
Aaron Rai WINS the PGA Championship: Wolverhampton-born outsider stuns golf's heavyweights to take home £2.76m jackpot and become first Englishman to win trophy in 107 YEARS
Aaron Rai WINS the PGA Championship: Wolverhampton-born outsider stuns golf's heavyweights to take home £2.76m jackpot and become first Englishman to win trophy in 107 YEARSBy RIATH AL-SAMARRAI, CHIEF SPORTS FEATURE WRITER Published: 23:48, 17 May 2026 | Updated: 01:03, 18 May 2026 e-mail 82 View comments
International rugby star is left heartbroken as marriage to his childhood sweetheart collapses - and wife moves in with his close friend
International rugby star is left heartbroken as marriage to his childhood sweetheart collapses - and wife moves in with his close friendDo YOU have a story? Email tips@dailymail.comSee more Daily Mail on Google – save us as a Preferred Source By SOPHIE CARLIN, REPORTER Published: 00:59, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 00:59, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Aaron Rai becomes first Englishman to win US PGA Championship since 1919
Aaron Rai becomes first Englishman to win US PGA Championship since 1919