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Scotsman
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Connor Graham comes through 'stressful' match in Amateur Championship
Leading qualifier wins at 21st hole after delay to his opening match in Kent Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Blairgowrie's Connor Graham, the leading qualifier for the second year in a row, survived a 'stressful' opening contest in the match-play phase of the 130th Amateur Championship at Royal St George's in Kent. The 19-year-old, who shot a six-under-par 64 at The Open venue on Tuesday to secure the top seeding once again in The R&A event, shook off Dane Mads Viemose Larsen at the 21st after what could have been an unsettling start to his day. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Graham, the 2022 Junior Open champion and a member of Europe's winning side in the Junior Ryder Cup in Rome the following year, had been due to tee-off at 9.30am but didn't step on the first tee until 10.40am after having to wait to find out who he would actually be up against in the round of 64. Leading qualifier Connor Graham won at the 21st in the round of 64 at Royal St George's in Kent | The R&A That's because no less than 24 players found themselves in a play-off on Wednesday morning for the final five spots, with Larsen eventually prevailing along with Filippo Ponzano, Gaven Lane, Stijn Egging and Rintaro Nakano. Once finally underway, Graham found himself behind early on before getting his nose in front on the back nine only to then find himself playing extra holes after losing the par-4 18th. 'Yeah, it was a very stressful round out there,' admitted the youngest-ever player to compete in a Walker Cup. 'It was pretty tight the whole way and, thankfully, I birdied the third extra hole to win it. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I didn't feel too much extra pressure, but I knew he was going to come out and try and beat me, so I needed to kind of bring some good golf.' He'll need that, too, when he faces American Ethan Fang, who sits seventh in the World Amateur Golf Ranking while his opponent is 48th, in the last 32 on Thursday morning. 'Nothing too major,' said Graham, who has just completed his freshman year at Texas Tech, of what he can learn from being in the same position as 12 months ago but failing to make it to the latter stages of the knock-out phase. 'Just knowing I'm playing good golf and I can beat anyone on my day.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad No matter what happens for the rest of the summer, Graham now looks an absolute certainty for Dean Robeertson's Great Britain & Ireland team for the Walker Cup at Cypress Point in September. Nonetheless, the Scot will be giving it his all to try and become the first Scot to land this title since his fellow Blairgowrie man, Bradley Neil, did the trick, at Royal Portrush in 2014. 'It would mean a lot,' admitted Graham with a smile. 'It is such a big event, and I always look forward to this event, so it would definitely be a bonus having a good week.'
USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Throne Sport Coffee wants you awake like Patrick Mahomes (minus the glory)
Throne Sport Coffee wants you awake like Patrick Mahomes (minus the glory) Besides all the world championships, Patrick Mahomes' most valuable contribution to America's football-loving dads is his ability to subvert expectations. He helped the Kansas City Chiefs break through to glory after nearly five decades without a Super Bowl appearance. He proved Texas Tech quarterbacks were no longer figureheads of glorious-but-empty statistics. And, vitally, he showed the world the peak body type for an elite athlete carries just enough padding around the midsection. Mahomes' dad bod has only improved his game, giving him a bit of heft while in no way detracting from his laser cannon arm or defense-breaking scrambling ability. It's wonderful for dorks like me, who can celebrate the fact that, hell yes, we have something in common with one of the greatest athletes to ever take the field. But it's also makes his endorsements a bit funnier. Coors Light? Yeah, that tracks. A healthy iced coffee aimed at athletes? A little less so! Throne inked Mahomes as its face of Sport Coffee, a low(ish) calorie, low(ish) sugar canned brew that aims to deliver caffeine and nutrients for an active lifestyle. And maybe it works because Mahomes is relatable -- a guy who isn't meticulous about counting off each ab muscle but thrives anyway. We all want to be at least a little bit like the quarterback with three Super Bowl MVPs, right? Well, maybe a little canned coffee is all it takes. Of course, there's a snowball's chance in hell Sport Coffee does anything for me beyond waking me up and helping my mornings feel a little less unpleasant. Let's see how it tastes. Sport Coffee Mint Mocha: A- Cracking the can unleashes a gorgeous wave of mint chocolate coffee aroma. It's enough to fill my office like an ice cream air freshener. Dig deeper and there's a slightly stale canned coffee smell lurking underneath, but for the most part it's great. It pours the expected brown of a cold brew. There's no dairy involved, and the pour backs up the idea this won't be an oat milk situation or something similar. I'm slightly concerned, since my typical coffee is a milk+protein powder combination. Fortunately, Sport Coffee needs no cream. The mint and mocha create a soft landing spot if, like me, you're not a black coffee drinker. Despite clocking in at 50 calories with cane sugar as the second ingredient, there's a sweet current that ties everything together and makes this a crushable coffee. It's not sticky or overpowering, but it works well with the acid of the coffee to prevent things from getting bitter or needing creamer. The chocolate enhances the light roast of the cold brew. This all works in harmony to create a dessert-ish drink that works well as a morning eye-opener -- particularly given the added caffeine that cranks the overall content to 150 milligrams in an 11-ounce can. That makes it an easy breakfast pickup with enough B vitamins to at least give the illusion of warding off a hangover. All in all, pretty solid. Would I drink it instead of a Hamm's? This a pass/fail mechanism where I compare whatever I'm drinking to my baseline cheap beer. That's the standby from the land of sky-blue waters, Hamm's. So the question to answer is: on a typical day, would I drink Throne Sport Coffee over a cold can of Hamm's? Actually, this would be a great start to a tailgate before I could get to the Hamm's. Might be weird chasing one with the other, though. This is part of FTW's Beverage of the Week series. Here, we mostly chronicle and review beers, but happily expand that scope to any beverage that pairs well with sports. Yes, even cookie dough whiskey.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brittany Mahomes Reacts to Kansas City News on Monday
Brittany Mahomes Reacts to Kansas City News on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is currently working through the offseason, preparing for his ninth season in the NFL. Advertisement The Chiefs quarterback is looking to lead Kansas City to its fourth straight Super Bowl, having already helped the franchise earn three titles during his time as the starter. As Patrick Mahomes makes his way toward his ninth season in the league, his wife, Brittany Mahomes, took to social media, celebrating recent news in the Kansas City community. Brittany Mahomes reacted to the newest location of Margaritaville in Kansas City. "Inside look at Kansas City's newest destination!! A trip to Kansas City just improved with Margaritaville's soft opening, offering an exciting atmosphere. It provides something for everyone to enjoy. These are pictures from the new location in Kansas City, Kansas." Brittany Mahomes reacted to the newest location of Margaritaville in Kansas Mahomes, Instagram Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes made the move to Kansas City after the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was drafted by the AFC team in 2017. Advertisement The two have been together since their high school days at Whitehouse High School in Texas. After leaving Whitehouse High School as a three-star recruit, Patrick Mahomes made his way to Texas Tech, where he made a name for himself and eventually got drafted with the No. 10 overall pick. Since joining the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes has earned two MVP honors, two Super Bowl MVP honors and six Pro Bowl honors. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (left) and his wife Brittany Mahomes (right).Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Patrick Mahomes had another successful season with the Kansas City Chiefs last season, despite losing in the Super Bowl. The Chiefs quarterback finished the season with 26 touchdowns, 3,928 yards and a 67.5 completion percentage. Advertisement Related: Patrick Mahomes Turns Heads with Personal Announcement on Sunday Related: Brittany Mahomes' Strong Admission with Patrick Mahomes Turns Heads on Thursday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Texas Tech Football: 2025 Red Raiders Season Preview and Prediction
Texas Tech Football: 2025 Red Raiders Season Preview and Prediction originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Expectations for Texas Tech are significantly higher than ever before. There is complete buy-in from the coaching staff and donors, evidenced by the multi-million dollar roster investment through The Matador Club NIL collective, along with the recently opened $242 million Womble Football Center. Joey McGuire's seat is far from hot, but the pressure is certainly going to be ramped up to extremes from the media and fans alike, who are asking this one question: If not now, then when? Advertisement [Editor's note: This article is from Athlon Sports' 2025 College Football Preview print magazine. Order your copy today online, or pick one up at retail racks and newsstands nationwide.] More Big 12 team previews: Arizona | Arizona State | Baylor | BYU | Cincinnati Colorado| Houston | Iowa State | Kansas | Kansas State Oklahoma State | TCU | UCF | Utah | West Virginia Texas Tech 2025 Season Preview and Prediction Previewing Texas Tech's Offense for 2025 Former Texas State offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich assumes that same role for the Red Raiders. Leftwich believes that the Red Raiders will challenge defenses vertically with long-limbed receivers Caleb Douglas and Miami (Ohio) transfer Reggie Virgil. Advertisement Head coach Joey McGuire is confident that a trio of transfers — North Carolina tackle Howard Sampson, Miami (Ohio) tackle Will Jados and FCS Illinois State guard/tackle Hunter Zambrano — can make up some ground for Tech in the O-line arms race. A stable of running backs will attempt to replace the program's all-time leading rusher, Tahj Brooks. USC transfer Quinten Joyner rushed for 478 yards and three touchdowns last season for the Trojans, while J'Koby Williams showed twitch and speed unlike any seen in Lubbock in some time. One of the few constants for the Red Raiders is signal-caller Behren Morton, the third-leading passer in the Big 12 last season. Related: Ranking the Big 12 Coaches for 2025 Red Raiders WR Caleb Douglas Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Previewing Texas Tech's Defense for 2025 New defensive coordinator Shiel Wood's primary objective will be to transform a unit that struggled to stop explosive plays (132nd in pass defense) and generate pressure on the quarterback (99th in sacks). The Red Raiders return a couple of key contributors from last year — linebackers Jacob Rodriguez and Ben Roberts. Together, the pair amassed 210 tackles and will be crucial leaders in Wood's revamped unit. Advertisement Bolstering the line are a number of transfers — defensive tackles Lee Hunter (UCF) and Skyler Gill-Howard (Northern Illinois) and edge rushers Romello Height (Georgia Tech) and David Bailey (Stanford). The Red Raiders also addressed their secondary via the portal, adding cornerbacks Brice Pollock (Mississippi State), Tarrion Grant (Purdue), Dontae Balfour (Charlotte) and Amier Boyd (UTEP) and safety Cole Wisniewski (FCS North Dakota State). Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images Previewing Texas Tech's Specialists for 2025 The kicking duties appear to be secure with the addition of Upton Bellenfant (Buffalo), who converted 18-of-21 field-goal attempts and all 31 of his extra-point attempts last season. Australian senior punter Jack Burgess averaged 42 yards per punt last year. Replacing Drae McCray's return prowess will be a collaborative effort. National Ranking: 22 More Big 12 team previews: Arizona | Arizona State | Baylor | BYU | Cincinnati Colorado| Houston | Iowa State | Kansas | Kansas State Oklahoma State | TCU | UCF | Utah | West Virginia Advertisement Related: Big 12 Coaches Talk Anonymously About Conference Foes for 2025 Related: College Football Rankings: Projecting the Top 25 Teams for 2025 Related: Athlon Sports 2025 College Football Preview Magazine Available Now This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Reports: NiJaree Canady to return to Texas Tech softball in 2026 with new NIL deal
OKLAHOMA CITY — NiJaree Canady and her management team have never been consistent in saying the star pitcher intended to end her college career with the Texas Tech softball team. But we now know more about what the star pitcher's plans are. Advertisement Hours before the she leads the Texas Tech softball team into Game 3 of the Women's College World Series championship against Texas, ESPN's Ramona Shelburne reports that Canady has signed on to return to the Red Raiders for the 2026 season, citing her manager, Derrick Shelby of Prestige Management Group, as the source of the information. Shelburne's report calls it "another seven-figure NIL contract with the Matador Club," Tech's name, image and likeness collective. Co-founder John Sellers and his wife, Traci Sellers, were at the forefront of Canady's first deal last summer to get her to Lubbock. On3's Pete Nakos reports the deal to be around $1.2 million, a small increase from her deal signed last year. Jun 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) slaps utility Bailey Lindemuth (55) hand and infielder Lauren Allred (11) looks on after Canady made a diving catch for an out in the second inning against the Texas Longhorns during game two of the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images The return on investment of that record-breaking deal has been astronomical for Texas Tech. Canady has earned just about every pitcher of the year award this season, including from the Big 12 Conference, D1Softball and National Fastpitch Coaches Association. She helped lead the Red Raiders to the Big 12 regular-season and tournament titles, a home regional, a regional title, a super regional title and WCWS appearance — all firsts in program history. Advertisement Canady will try to deliver the team's first national championship tonight in Game 3 of the finals against Texas. This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: NiJaree Canady signs new NIL deal to return to Texas Tech softball | Reports
