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Cardinals' Gannon studies 19th century to see if team can capitalize on 2023 momentum

Jul. 24, 2024 18:25 PM EDT

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Following a couple years of fairly brutal performances on the football field, the Arizona Cardinals started to look like a halfway decent NFL franchise toward the end of last season. One might say the Cardinals gained some momentum heading into 2024. ...

Analysis: Xander Schauffele is now in the conversation with Scheffler for best year in golf

Jul. 23, 2024 11:00 AM EDT

TROON, Scotland (AP) — Xander Schauffele is the British Open champion, and the PGA Tour must be thrilled. The FedEx Cup is as meaningful as ever, a three-tournament stretch in August that could go a long way toward deciding who gets the players' vote for PGA Tour player of the...

Schauffele moves into elite category with 2 majors in 2 months

Jul. 22, 2024 06:03 AM EDT

TROON, Scotland (AP) — The only company Xander Schauffele kept at the start of the season was his name mentioned among the best players who had yet to win a major. He had a key miss at Carnoustie that cost him a chance at the 2018 British Open. He was a runner-up the following year...

Xander the Great! Schauffele wins the British Open for his 2nd major this year

Jul. 21, 2024 19:09 PM EDT

TROON, Scotland (AP) — Xander Schauffele went from the most nerve-wracking putt of his career to the coolest walk toward an 18th green he ever imagined. He won a nail-biter at the PGA Championship in May. He delivered a masterpiece Sunday in the British Open. Two different...

Billy Horschel laments mistakes at Troon and tips cap to champion Xander Schauffele

Jul. 21, 2024 17:36 PM EDT

TROON, Scotland (AP) — Billy Horschel turned his cap around but not his fortunes in majors. The 37-year-old American led the British Open by one shot going into Sunday's final round at Royal Troon, but it was compatriot Xander Schauffele who captured the claret jug. ...

Justin Rose 'choking back tears' after Xander Schauffele surges to British Open title

Jul. 21, 2024 15:43 PM EDT

TROON, Scotland (AP) — It felt like a must-have putt for Justin Rose as he tried to keep pace with Xander Schauffele on No. 12 at Royal Troon on Sunday. Rose kneeled for a closer peek and stepped to the ball. The 21-footer looked good and the crowd was ready to erupt. It caught the...

British Open '24: How to watch the final round, the favorites and more about golf's oldest event

Jul. 20, 2024 17:39 PM EDT

TROON, Scotland (AP) — Here's a look at the British Open going into the last round at Royal Troon. Golf's oldest championship is at this century-old links of Royal Troon for the 10th time. This is golf's final major championship of the year. Here's what you need to know: How to...

Horschel leads British Open on wild day of rain and big numbers at Royal Troon

Jul. 20, 2024 17:18 PM EDT

TROON, Scotland (AP) — The British Open brought a final two hours of the worst weather to the world's best players, and Billy Horschel was up for the fight. Horschel flipped his cap around to keep rain from dripping off the bill. He played in short sleeves in a biting chill to...

Hutsby goes from working in a pro shop to a dream start in British Open

Jul. 18, 2024 17:37 PM EDT

TROON, Scotland (AP) — Just hearing his name announced on the first tee of the British Open, with the claret jug on display, would have been enough for Sam Hutsby to feel he was living a dream. Imagine standing on the tee at the eighth hole Thursday at Royal Troon tied for the...

Tiger Woods in danger of missing cut at British Open again after 8-over 79 at Royal Troon

Jul. 18, 2024 16:08 PM EDT

TROON, Scotland (AP) — Hands on his hips, Tiger Woods looked like a commuter whose train was late. Woods had sent his drive near the ScotRail line that runs along the 11th hole at Royal Troon. It summed up his opening round at the British Open. The 15-time major...