USA records first foursomes sweep since 2007, nears another Walker Cup title at Lahinch

USA records first foursomes sweep since 2007, nears another Walker Cup title at Lahinch

Cameron Jourdan, Golfweek

Jacob Bridgeman goes from Presidents Cup to a 63 to lead the PGA Tour stop in Japan

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Fresh off making the clinching putt in another U.S. victory at the Presidents Cup, Jacob Bridgeman birdied four of his last five holes Thursday for an 8-under 63 to take a one-shot lead over Jordan Smith in the Baycurrent Classic.

New Zealander Daniel Hillier wins BMW with hole-in-one despite mishit at Spanish Open

MADRID (AP) — Daniel Hillier wasn't happy with how he hit his 8-iron on the 17th hole of the Spanish Open on Thursday. He liked the result, though: a hole-in-one that secured him an all-electric BMW.

Keith Mitchell shoots a 6-under 65 to share the PGA Tour lead with Jacob Bridgeman in Japan

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Keith Mitchell shot a 6-under 65 on Friday to share the top of the leaderboard at the PGA's Baycurrent Classic with first-round leader Jacob Bridgeman.

Merion Golf Club becomes the fourth anchor site for USGA

FAR HILLS, N.J. (AP) — The U.S. Golf Association is adding Merion Golf Club outside Philadelphia as its fourth anchor site, meaning the storied club will host multiple USGA championships over the next 25 years.

De Goede to captain Canada in rugby rematches with world champion England

TORONTO — World Rugby's reigning women's player of the year Sophie de Goede will captain Canada in its upcoming matches against world champion England.

Garrison Rippa makes field goal with 51 seconds left as Jacksonville State tops Kennesaw State 27-26

KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Garrison Rippa made a go-ahead field goal in the final minute, and Rob Billings IV intercepted a pass seconds later as Jacksonville State beat Kennesaw State 27-26 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the 2025 Conference USA championship game.

In The Rings: Gushue likes change that rules out three-player curling teams

The three-versus-four player debate has been a hot topic for years in curling circles. World Curling has done its part to settle the matter, and Curling Canada is on board too.

Jake Oettinger has second straight shutout in the Stars' 4-0 victory over the Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jake Oettinger made 26 saves for his second straight shutout, Mikko Rantanen had a goal and three assists and the Dallas Stars beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 on Thursday night.

Wake Forest's trip to NC State in search of a 5-1 start headlines the ACC weekly slate

Things to watch this weekend in the Atlantic Coast Conference:

Ruck earns second silver, Knox third bronze for Canada at swimming World Cup

TASHKENT — Canadian swimmers Taylor Ruck and Finlay Knox added to their medal hauls Friday at the second stop of the three-meet World Aquatics Swimming World Cup series.

Why Premier League transfer talk around USMNT star Cameron Carter-Vickers faded as former Celtic centre-half sends spending warning to Bhoys

Former Celtic defender Alan Stubbs has explained to GOAL why Premier League transfer talk has faded away for Hoops and USMNT centre-half Cameron Carter-Vickers. The Tottenham academy graduate was being heavily linked with a return to England at one stage, but plenty of difficult recruitment questions are now being asked at Parkhead.

Farhan and Sadaqat half-centuries lead Pakistan to victory over Sri Lanka in 1st T20

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Sahibzada Farhan celebrated his elevation to the Pakistan Twenty20 captaincy with a 52-ball 89 as Sri Lanka was beaten by four wickets on Friday.

European soccer leaders tell UEFA of unhappiness with longer 4-game schedule for national teams

BERLIN (AP) — European soccer federations told UEFA they are not happy with the new extended four-game blocks of international matches that finished this week.

Deshawn Purdie, Ethan Vasko guide Liberty to a 35-3 romp over Sam Houston

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Deshawn Purdie threw a touchdown pass before Ethan Vasko scored two of Liberty's four rushing touchdowns and the Flames spoiled Sam Houston's Conference USA opener with a 35-3 victory on Thursday night.

Robert Czeremcha makes career-high 5 field goals as FIU beats New Mexico State 22-3

MIAMI (AP) — Robert Czeremcha made a career-high five field goals to tie a program record and Florida International beat New Mexico State 22-3 on Wednesday night.

Darian Mensah and No. 4 Miami remain fixed on the process, even amid hot start

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami quarterback Darian Mensah's uniform was caked with various layers of the Clemson turf, grass-stained and dirt-spattered as proof of him taking some big hits in that game last weekend. And afterward, Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal felt a need to check on him.

'Phenomenal' Harry Kane backed to end England's Ballon d'Or drought by Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker has backed England captain Harry Kane to win the Ballon d'Or after a spectacular goalscoring run for Bayern Munich and the national team. The legendary striker believes the phenomenal forward heavily deserves the ultimate individual honour over teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.

Burton's 3-pointer with 41 seconds left helps send Valkyries past Aces 83-81 for 2-0 semifinals lead

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Veronica Burton hit a deep 3-pointer that put Golden State ahead with 41 seconds left and converted two free throws in the closing seconds, Tiffany Hayes had 21 points, and the Valkyries held off the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series.

Carlson scores twice to help the Lightning beat the Wild 3-2

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Defenseman John Carlson scored twice for his 11th career multi-goal game, Nikita Kucherov had two assists and Dennis Hildeby made 34 saves in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.

By the Numbers: Jags QB Trevor Lawrence's milestones and mistakes on London stage

LONDON (AP) — Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence got his first professional victory in London. He’s also celebrated a birthday here.