Mar 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) reacts after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Christian Dvorak, Noah Cates and Alex Bump each registered a goal and an assist as the Philadelphia Flyers thumped the visiting Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 on Thursday evening.
Samuel Ersson made 25 saves for Philadelphia (35-24-12, 82 points), which has won six of its last eight games to make some late noise in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Denver Barkey and Sean Couturier also scored for the Flyers.
Chicago (27-32-13, 67 points) remains well out of postseason contention following its fifth loss in seven games. Connor Bedard scored the only goal for the Blackhawks, while Spencer Knight did his best to combat a furious Flyers offensive performance with 37 saves.
Philadelphia scored twice in the first three minutes, beginning with Bump’s third career goal. Less than a minute after the opening faceoff, Knight turned over the puck behind the net to Dvorak, who promptly fed Bump in front for a wide-open tally.
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Just over a minute and a half later, another Chicago turnover — this time by Andre Burakovsky — led to Couturier’s ninth of the season. The Blackhawks winger passed the puck right to Luke Glendening, who sent a puck to the net that Couturier redirected for a 2-0 lead.
Barkey deposited a rebound past Knight 5:14 into the second period to make it 3-0.
Midway through the middle stanza, Bedard scored his 30th goal of the season to cut into the Blackhawks’ deficit. However, the Flyers added two more goals before the period ended.
First, Matvei Michkov’s blind pass unleashed Cates on a breakaway that ended with a backhander over a sprawling Knight. Then, in the final minute, Dvorak redirected a terrific pass from Owen Tippett into the net for a 5-1 cushion.
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Neither team scored in the final period as the Flyers swept the two-game season series with the Blackhawks by a combined 8-2 margin.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Thursday only “biological females” will be allowed to compete in women‘s events, preventing transgender women from competing.
The IOC is reintroducing testing for gender to determine eligibility to take part in women’s events from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics onwards.
The move will also rule out many athletes with differences in sexual development (DSD).
In a major shift of policy, the IOC is abandoning rules it brought in in 2021 which allowed individual federations to decide their own policy and is instead implementing a policy across all Olympic sports.
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“Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is now limited to biological females, determined on the basis of a one-time SRY gene screening,” the IOC said in a statement.
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They will be carried out through a saliva sample, cheek swab or blood sample. It will be done once in an athlete’s lifetime.
IOC president Kirsty Coventry said: “The policy we have announced is based on science and has been led by medical experts.
“At the Olympic Games even the smallest margins can be the difference between victory and defeat.
“So it is absolutely clear that it would not be fair for biological males to compete in the female category. In addition, in some sports it would simply not be safe.”
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In a press conference later, Coventry added: “I do feel that this policy is a policy that is supporting equality and fairness and the protection of the safety on the field of play.”
Removes potential Trump clash
The new policy removes a potential source of conflict between the IOC and US President Donald Trump as the Los Angeles Olympics comes onto the horizon.
Trump issued an executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sport soon after he came to office.
While sports such as swimming, athletics, cycling and rowing have brought in bans, many others have permitted transgender women to compete in the female category if they lowered their testosterone levels, normally through taking a course of drugs.
“We have led the way in protecting women’s sport over the last decade,” said a spokesperson for track and field’s international body.
“Attracting and retaining more girls and women into sport requires a fair and level playing field where there is no biological glass ceiling.
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“This means that gender cannot trump biology. A consistent approach across all sport has to be a good thing.”
Gender testing was first introduced at the 1968 Olympics and last used at the 1996 Atlanta Games but then scrapped after criticism from the scientific community.
The new policy is set to face some opposition too, especially in relation to athletes with DSD, the rare condition in which a person’s hormones, genes and reproductive organs may have a combination of male and female characteristics.
The British Journal of Sports Medicine said in an article this month there was “no scientific data of acceptable quality regarding sport performance advantage of people with DSDs possessing an SRY gene.”
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It added: “Evidence regarding their athletic performance is extremely limited and problematic.”
The best-known DSD athlete of recent years is South African runner Caster Semenya, the two-time Olympic women’s 800m champion who has male XY chromosomes.
The IOC is bringing in the new policy after the women’s boxing competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics was rocked by a gender row involving Algerian fighter Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan.
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Khelif and Lin were excluded from the International Boxing Association’s 2023 world championships after the IBA said they had failed eligibility tests.
However, the IOC allowed them both to compete at the Paris Games, saying they had been victims of “a sudden and arbitrary decision by the IBA”.
Both boxers went on to win gold medals.
Lin has since been cleared to compete in the female category at events run by World Boxing, the body that will oversee the sport at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) goes through pregame warmups ahead of a matchup with the Tennessee Titans, with the scene unfolding on Nov. 17, 2024 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, as Greenard stretches and readies himself on the field before Minnesota’s road contest begins. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images.
Right before the start of free agency, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted that Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard was available via trade, a bombshell notification because no one knew the purple team would part ways with its top defender. Two and a half weeks later, all signs point to a Greenard reunion in Minnesota rather than a trade.
Minnesota appears to have chosen extension over trade.
And it sounds like Minnesota didn’t want to trade Greenard all that much in the first place.
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Greenard’s Eventual Extension Now Feels Like the Real Story
The brakes have been pumped.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) poses during NFC practice at the Pro Bowl Games, with the scene unfolding on Feb 1, 2025 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, as Greenard takes part in league festivities and showcases his presence among the conference’s top defensive performers during the annual all-star event. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
Vikings Were Never High on Greenard Trade
The Athletic‘s Alec Lewis weighed in on the Greenard trade situation Thursday and noted, “Why would the Vikings want to trade Greenard? In short, they would prefer not to. In 2024, when the Vikings signed Greenard in free agency, they viewed him as a potential long-term replacement for elite pass rusher Danielle Hunter.”
“Greenard was younger, and his skill set suited defensive coordinator Brian Flores even better than Hunter’s due to his versatility. Minnesota’s staff also thought of him as a potential locker room leader.”
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The locker room leader assessment has already come true.
Lewis added, “The Vikings know they have a budding edge rusher in Dallas Turner waiting in the wings. They could also add more depth at the position with their nine picks in late April. Neither makes it likely that the Vikings part with Greenard for anything less than a significant return.”
“Anything other than a Day 2 pick would presumably be a non-starter. But the precise ask depends on a multitude of factors like player availability, pick swaps and the willingness of opposing teams to part with future picks.”
The Extension Matter
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Greenard has no guaranteed money left on his contract; that evaporated last year. And when Greenard looks around the lay of the land in the NFL at outside linebacker, his peers, like Micah Parsons and Aidan Hutchinson, are earning over $45 million annually.
He brings home $19 million.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) celebrates after sacking Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, with the play occurring on Sep. 22, 2024 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis during third-quarter action, as Greenard’s pressure disrupts the pocket and energizes the home crowd in a key defensive moment. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images.
Even recently, the man he replaced in Minnesota, Danielle Hunter, pulled down an extension that brought his average annual value to $40 million. In short, Greenard and his agent feel criminally underpaid. To better reflect the market, the veteran EDGE probably deserves a deal near $30 million per year, if not more.
It appears that Greenard is on track to have the wish fulfilled.
Greenard’s Social Media Clues
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In the last week, Greenard has posted pictures and videos of himself racking up plays in Vikings attire, leading the masses to assume an extension is on the way. As an example, his Instagram looked like this a few days ago:
If he were on the brink of a trade, Greenard probably wouldn’t be in Eagan. So, sleuths are studying every move, hoping to deduce whether Greenard stays or goes.
The current trail suggests a contract extension, with the Vikings keeping their 2024 Pro Bowl defender in the house.
Probably an Extension Incoming
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From the moment the Greenard trade dust spread around social media, it always seemed more likely that Minnesota would find a way to finalize an extension. The club acquired quarterback Kyler Murray for cheap in free agency, renewing aspirations that the Vikings could reach the playoffs in 2026 and maybe even win the damn Super Bowl.
If that is the mission — the coaches and players will insist that’s the mission this summer — getting rid of the best players, especially those who rush the passer, is not how contending teams typically operate.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard celebrates with teammates Eric Wilson and Andrew van Ginkel after a defensive stop, with the moment taking place on Dec. 14, 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington during first-half action, as the group gathers to build momentum in a road matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images.
Lewis also noted on the Greenard trade situation, “Which teams would be interested in Greenard? Two currently stand out: the Philadelphia Eagles and the Indianapolis Colts. Both are in win-now mode. Both explored the possibilities of signing free-agent edge rushers Trey Hendrickson and Phillips. Both have invested in edge rushers in recent years. Greenard also fits the systems of both defensive coordinators: Vic Fangio of the Eagles and Lou Anarumo of the Colts.”
“In recent weeks, multiple NFC teams evaluated the Greenard trade idea. None has pounced on the deal, with a high-ranking executive from one of the intrigued teams saying the size of Greenard’s proposed contract was the central hurdle.”
The Vikings wanted a 2nd-Round pick for Greenard as a starting point for discussions, but that didn’t happen, and now it feels like he will return for Year No. 3 in the Twin Cities.
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If not, Minnesota has Dallas Turner ready to continue his midseason breakout from last year as Greenard’s direct replacement.
BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans hits the road against Toronto looking to break its four-game road skid.
The Raptors have gone 19-16 at home. Toronto is 7-4 in one-possession games.
The Pelicans are 9-27 on the road. New Orleans ranks third in the Western Conference with 16.6 fast break points per game led by Trey Murphy III averaging 3.3.
The Raptors average 113.9 points per game, 5.4 fewer points than the 119.3 the Pelicans give up. The Pelicans are shooting 46.6% from the field, 0.1% lower than the 46.7% the Raptors’ opponents have shot this season.
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The teams meet for the second time this season. The Pelicans won 122-111 in the last matchup on March 12.
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TOP PERFORMERS: Scottie Barnes is averaging 18.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.5 blocks for the Raptors. Ja’Kobe Walter is averaging 2.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Derik Queen is scoring 11.3 points per game and averaging 6.8 rebounds for the Pelicans. Zion Williamson is averaging 20.3 points and 5.2 rebounds over the last 10 games.
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LAST 10 GAMES: Raptors: 5-5, averaging 116.2 points, 40.1 rebounds, 30.0 assists, 9.2 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 49.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.6 points per game.
Pelicans: 5-5, averaging 116.9 points, 43.6 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 9.3 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.4 points.
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INJURIES: Raptors: Immanuel Quickley: out (foot).
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Pelicans: Trey Murphy III: day to day (ankle), Bryce McGowens: day to day (toe).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Jan 28, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray during the second quarter of the game between the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Two-time Pro Bowler Kyler Murray is a Minnesota Viking after months of fans wondering if the Arizona Cardinals would let him walk for free. They did. And while the whole Vikings enterprise can benefit from Murray’s arrival, one man in particular should be rejuvenated — to the point of doing cartwheels: Justin Jefferson.
Minnesota’s QB fix may also calm its biggest contract question.
It also helps that Jefferson can reasonably ask for a contract extension next offseason. Murray will help him return to his 2020-2024 form.
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Murray Will Strengthen the Vikings’ Case with Justin Jefferson
There’s a better chance of Jefferson staying in Minnesota for the long haul with Murray in the house.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) moves through game action against the Cincinnati Bengals, with the moment taking place on Sep 21, 2025 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, as Jefferson works through coverage and tracks the ball during a regular season matchup in front of the home crowd. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.
Murray’s Arrival Should Stymie Any Budding Disgruntlement from Jefferson
Jefferson turns 27 this summer, a gentle reminder that even elite receivers have a finite prime, however gracefully they age. At 27, Jefferson is a lethal weapon, but the version of him at 30, while still formidable, won’t be identical; it’s just reality.
This should have been central to Minnesota’s quarterback decisions this offseason. It probably was. The Vikings aren’t just managing a typical roster timeline; they possess a top-five player, a future Hall of Famer, a championship-caliber weapon in his prime. A player of that caliber demands strategic urgency, meaning quarterback planning cannot be approached casually.
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That’s why the Murray acquisition was so critical. Had Minnesota failed to secure him and settled for another unstable quarterback situation, they would have risked wasting Jefferson’s peak years, making a trade request not only conceivable but entirely justifiable.
December 2025 already raised concerns, with too much focus on whether Jefferson could even reach 1,000 yards, rather than on his potential impact in a deep playoff run. A repeat of that scenario in 2026 would mean squandering the prime of the Vikings’ most gifted player.
The Murray move offers significant promise, providing Jefferson with a quarterback plan that aligns with the urgency of his timeline. Had they not, well, it might’ve pissed off the otherwise happy-go-lucky Jefferson.
The Quiet 2025 Campaign
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In 2025, Jefferson tallied 84 catches for 1,048 yards and 2 touchdowns. For an ordinary receiver, he could print that stat line and frame it on his wall. For Jefferson, that’s pedestrian. Nearly all Vikings quarterbacks had trouble utilizing Jefferson last season, and J.J. McCarthy, oddly, had a rough time targeting him, making him the first Vikings quarterback in six years with the problem.
At the peak of Jefferson’s powers — 2022, when he won the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year award — he accounted for 128 receptions, 1,809 yards, and 8 touchdowns. With Murray in the saddle, dreams of those impressive numbers are possible once again.
Jefferson’s Contract
Jefferson’s contract includes a checkpoint after the 2026 season, which becomes relevant when considering a potential trade if he becomes so frustrated that he wants a change of scenery.
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Trading him this offseason would have been unthinkable. A pre-June 1 trade would have saddled the Vikings with a $46.6 million dead cap hit while simultaneously losing their best player — a catastrophic move. Furthermore, Jefferson has not indicated any intention to leave, making the scenario entirely hypothetical.
However, 2027 presents a more viable opportunity for reassessment. If Minnesota fails to reach the playoffs again in 2026 and its quarterback situation remains unresolved, a post-June 1 trade the following offseason would incur a significantly lower dead money charge of approximately $13.5 million. It’s a much more manageable figure, especially considering Jefferson’s guaranteed money extends through 2026.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) goes through pregame warmups ahead of a matchup with the Houston Texans, with the scene unfolding on Oct. 24, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona, as Murray loosens up and prepares for action while running drills prior to kickoff at home. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-Imagn Images.
Therefore, the contract structure allows for future re-evaluation. That may not be necessary with Murray throwing Jefferson the ball. Jefferson could be so content with Murray as QB1 that the only financial matter next offseason is when the extension hits.
No Fear of Trade Fate — like Randy Moss 20 Years Ago?
On that note, the endgame is to keep Jefferson in Minnesota until his retirement. Twenty years ago, Vikings fans powerlessly watched as the franchise traded Moss to the Oakland Raiders while turning the compensation package into true pocket lint. Squat. Nobody wants to watch that movie again; it was worthy of a Razzie.
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson sits courtside during a WNBA playoff game between the Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun, with the appearance occurring on Oct 1, 2024 at Target Center in Minneapolis, as Jefferson watches the semifinal action while supporting the local team from a front-row seat. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.
Steady quarterback play would enable Jefferson to remain where his feet are planted. The contrary is another season of middling or miserable quarterback output. For example, if Minnesota has signed free-agent passer Jimmy Garoppolo as an insurance plan, committed to McCarthy as the QB1, and then let the chips fall, there’s a decent chance that the 2026 campaign would emulate 2025 for Jefferson’s purposes.
Jefferson wants to contend for a Super Bowl, not reach 1,000 yards in Week 18.
Murray in town has the potential to satisfy Jefferson, a wideout smack dab in the middle of his prime.
What’s your favorite horror movie? “Halloween”? “The Ring”? “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”?
Mine is a little-known arthouse classic called “The Hardest Golf Course in the World?” The 15-minute short never appeared in theaters nor has it received a Rotten Tomatoes rating; it went straight to the DP World Tour’s YouTube page where it has drawn a meager audience — about 15,000 viewers — likely because most golfers don’t have the stomach for it.
Among the terrors in this fright flick: England’s Matthew Jordan putting up a slope only for the ball to . . . take a 90-degree turn and roll back toward him (“Makes you look silly,” a commentator says); Andreas Halvorsen of Norway chunking a greenside bunker shot . . . into the rough. And Troy Merritt playing left-handed off a cart path from where he . . . chips his ball into a bush. Those are just the PG-13 scenes; the NC-17 clips aren’t suitable for this site.
This gruesome medley of shots, among many other lowlights, all occurred at the 2025 Hero Indian Open at Delhi Land & Finance Country Club, more commonly known as [cue dissonant violin chords] . . . DLF.
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There’s a fairway out there somewhere.
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DLF, which has played host to the Indian Open since 2017, is a sharp-fanged beast that feeds on uncommitted swings and uncertain reads. The original parkland design, by Arnold Palmer, debuted in 1999 complete with 15,000 newly planted trees and 195 floodlights, which allowed for golf under the stars on all 18 holes. By 2015, though, the course had a new look and more fearsome feel, thanks to a Gary Player redo that included nine new holes and a retooling of nine of Palmer’s holes. The Player course, which stretches north of 7,600 yards, has two lakes, craggy rock formations, fairways choked by trees and bushes and bunkers that resemble the Great Pit of Carkoon. And then you get to the greens, which are about as easy to handle as the banks on a Nascar track. As one course review site noted of DLF, “The average handicap golfer will need to bring a sense of humour and an arsenal of golf balls.”
The pros, too. The DP World Tour is back at DLF this week for the latest playing of the Indian Open, and, after a first round in which 14 players failed to break 80, familiar refrains (shrieks?) could be heard emanating from the press center.
“Might be the hardest course this year,” said German pro Freddy Schott, who had to take two drops Thursday, both of which led to bogeys. “Your game has to be so good overall, there’s not a thing which can leak.”
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And that was your first-round leader talking! Schott erased his leaky swings with a stunning eight birdies to take the solo lead at six under.
“It’s a course that you need to be patient,” added Eugenio Chacarra after a nifty five-under 67. “I just think it’s a real golf course. You hit every club in the bag, you can’t really have a weakness — you need to hit it good from the tee, you need to have a good approach, the landing areas are small. You need to putt good, the greens are firm and fast and it’s hard to read them.”
A real golf course.
The pros on the other end of the ’board weren’t as chatty, but their cards spoke volumes. Shubhan Jaglan of India shot a back-nine 49 that included a double, two triples and a quad. Amardeep Malik, also of India, made four triples and signed for an 89.
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Thursday was not Amardeep Malik’s day at DLF.
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Akshay Bhatia, who won the Arnold Palmer Invitational earlier this month, hit his opening tee shot, on the par-4 10th, out of bounds and made a double. Five holes later, on the par-4 15th, Bhatia accidentally played the wrong ball with his second shot, leading to a two-shot penalty and a triple-bogey 8. Bhatia bounced back with a front-nine 33 but still finished with a welcome-to-DLF 77. “Glad I didn’t shoot 80,” he said with a nervous laugh.
In 2025, three of DLF’s holes ranked among the 10 toughest holes on the DP World Tour: the 414-yard par-4 14th, which had a scoring average of 4.54; the 535-yard par-4 (yes, par-4!) 17th (4.51); and the 446-yard par-4 6th (4.44). Of the 17th, the droll English pro, Eddie Pepperel, tweeted in 2018, “The great thing about the 17th hole in India is that it has 15,000 rocks and 15 fans. Most great 17th holes have 15 rocks, and 15,000 fans.”
In the first round Thursday, 14 was playing harderstill, to a stroke average of 4.93. Twenty-five players made double or worse.
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You might be asking yourself, What was Gary Player’s end game here? In an era when playability and user-friendliness have become fashionable, what was the motivation for building such a shin-kicking test? On Thursday afternoon, I dropped Player’s office a line to see if he might talk me through his design strategy. Player was traveling, but one of his representatives did send me a written response from the Black Knight on his “key design philosophies” at DLF.
“Our design intent was to create a captivating and memorable golf course that would achieve world-class standards,” Player wrote. “While the course presents a meaningful challenge, it has been exceptionally well-received by the golfing community.”
He went on: “The course features an immense amount of variety and strategic interest, highlighted by iconic revetted bunkers, a dramatic rock quarry, a large lake, compelling contouring, and breathtaking vistas. What makes the achievement even more remarkable is that the entire landscape began as flat ground. To transform that blank canvas into 18 holes of championship golf is truly extraordinary. The experience is intentionally thought-provoking, offering a wide range of shot values that challenge players to think strategically throughout the round. Every hole offers something unique, continually engaging the player’s attention from the first tee to the final green.”
Oh, they’ll get your attention alright. They might keep you up at night, too.
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Two years ago, the DP World Tour social team asked a handful of pros what an 18-handicapper might shoot at DLF. The question drew wry smiles, if not outright laughter, from most of the players — and chilling answers.
“I think I can easily see 80 for myself,” said Niklas Norgaard Moller of Denmark. “I think we’re close to 150, maybe 160. Such a difficult course.”
An Eagles love story has taken off in the City of Brotherly Love.
Susie Celek, the ex-wife of Super Bowl champion Brent Celek, took to social media this week to reveal her relationship with former Eagles player Hollis Thomas.
Susie shared a video of her and Thomas during various outings, highlighting moments of affection.
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She captioned it, “Life trends show I’m not big on commitment, but I’m stuck on you, big man.” Lionel Richie’s “Stuck on You” was attached to the post.
Jason Kelce (62), Brent Celek (87) and Zach Ertz (86) of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate Ertz’s touchdown against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter in the Super Bowl at U.S. Bank Stadium Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
The timing of the start of Susie’s relationship with Thomas and the end of her marriage to Celek is unclear.
Celek spent his entire NFL career with the Eagles, helping the franchise win its first Super Bowl title in 2017. He retired after the 2017 season. The tight end missed only one game in his 11-year career.
Brent Celek of the Philadelphia Eagles scores a touchdown during the first quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Dec. 10, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Gross/Getty Images)
He finished his career with just under 5,000 receiving yards and 31 touchdowns. Thomas signed with the Eagles in 1996 and left after the 2005 season, two years before Celek joined the franchise.
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek celebrates after defeating the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl at U.S. Bank Stadium Feb, 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.(Brad Rempel/USA Today Sports)
Team Penske’s Austin Cindric explained how NASCAR’s horsepower bump will produce extreme tire falloff at Martinsville Speedway. He expects drivers to step off the throttle to preserve rubber.
NASCAR’s 750-horsepower package at Darlington led to 16 lead changes among eight drivers. Many drivers praised the package for its passing ability, but maintained that the front-end nose wash was still a predominant struggle. Joey Logano, in particular, wanted more tire falloff for better racing.
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The onus is now upon Goodyear to deliver the right balance between degradation and durability. The last time Goodyear brought softer sets was at Bristol, where tire wear and corded sets produced a chaotic race.
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Cindric believes in a similar occurrence at Martinsville this year.
“We’ve trended over the last few years of going to tires that definitely wear out more and more at Martinsville,” he said via X/SiriusXM,”On top of that, now we’re adding adding the power and you know, there were times last year Martinsville where you start to get a full throttle as the right rear and the right front tires fall off, so I definitely think it’s going to make an impact, probably more so than maybe anywhere else.”
“We’re doing two u-turns and coming from a stop in comparison to most the places we go. So from what I did on the sim today and everything else, I think it’s definitely going to make an impact and you’re definitely going to have to be pretty nice to those tires,” Cindric added.
Austin Cindric finished among the top-5 at Darlington, making it his maiden top-10 of the season as well. His teammate Ryan Blaney finished among the podium places and took home 42 points.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. shares verdict on NASCAR’s horsepower package at Darlington
Dale Earnhardt Jr. dropped an honest take on NASCAR’s 750-horsepower package at the recently concluded Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. The Cup Series veteran believes NASCAR can ‘move forward’ with the change.
He also noted that removing downforce from underneath the car and stripping away the diffuser aided the racing product. On the latest episode of Dalr Jr. Download, Earnhardt said,
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“It didn’t do anything bad. It didn’t produce anything extraordinary. I think it’s Darlington….Goodyear’s done some great work on the tire. We had guys that were able to pass, able to make moves.”
The 293-lap event saw Tyler Reddick win his fourth trophy in six races, a feat last achieved by Bill Elliott in 1992. The 23XI Racing driver had to overcome a multitude of issues and managed to beat a dominant Brad Keselowski by more than five seconds.
KOCHI: The Indian men’s football team faced fresh embarrassment on Thursday, this time even before they could take the field. National head coach Khalid Jamil and the team were denied entry to Kochi’s Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, the venue for India’s Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong on March 31. Jamil had reached the stadium to inspect the pitch and attend a scheduled press conference, but officials of the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) refused him entry.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!GCDA security staff also stopped the Indian team from training at the stadium. The team had to later train at Kerala Blasters’ training ground in Trippunithura, 10 kilometres away from the stadium. GCDA staff said they were acting on instructions from the secretary and chairman not to allow anyone into the stadium complex until the full rent and security deposit was paid by the Kerala Football Association (KFA), the host association for India’s Asian Cup Qualifier with Hong Kong here on March 31.
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KFA president Navas Meeran said, “The Asian Cup qualifier will go ahead as planned. What happened on Thursday was a minor technical problem and it will be sorted out soon,” he said.The GCDA is seeking a security deposit of Rs 25 lakh and a match rent of Rs 3 lakh. The KFA agreed to pay, but the GCDA demanded the full amount on Thursday itself, before allowing the scheduled press conference and practice session to proceed. Although the KFA asked for more time, the GCDA refused.Meanwhile, coach Jamil arrived at the stadium for the press conference and ground inspection, but after waiting for a long time at the KFA office amid the dispute, he was left with no option but to leave. Security personnel also stopped journalists from entering for the press conference, saying they had orders from higher authorities not to allow anyone in. The main gate was later locked.
The International Olympic Committee said on Thursday it was re-introducing testing for gender to determine eligibility to compete in the female category, preventing transgender women from competing. The screening will mean Olympic women’s sports from the 2028 Los Angeles Games will be limited to biological females, which would also rule out those with differences in sexual development (DSD). FRANCE 24’s Selina Sykes reports.
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