Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina holds up the trophy after winning against Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova (not in picture) in the final match at the Women’s Tennis Grand Prix WTA tournament in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany, on April 19, 2026. (Photo by THOMAS KIENZLE / AFP via Getty Images)
Elena Rybakina beat Karolina Muchova 7-5, 6-1 to win the Stuttgart title.
The first set was close, with both players holding serve, but Rybakina took it 7-5. From there, she pulled away. The second set was one-sided, and she moved through it quickly to finish the match in straight sets.
Rybakina had to save two match points earlier in the tournament before going on to win the title. This is her second Stuttgart title and the 13th of her career. It is also her second title of 2026, taking her to 25 wins for the year.
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After the match, she spoke about her opponent and her team.
“I want to congratulate Karolina with a great week. I know it’s tough to lose in the finals. But I hope we play many more together. Congrats to your team with the great week.”
“I want to say a big thanks to my team. Without you guys it wouldn’t be possible. Thank you for always pushing me to do better and improve every day. Thank you so much.”
Manchester United have a huge decision to make over Michael Carrick at the end of the season with both Ryan Giggs and Patrice Evra now having their say
Manchester United icons Ryan Giggs and Patrice Evra have backed Michael Carrick for the permanent head coach role at Old Trafford. Evra has also accused United’s owners of turning the club into Chelsea amid their high turnover of managers since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
The Reds are yet to confirm who will lead them into next season, with several big-name managers linked since Ruben Amorim was sacked in January. Luis Enrique, Carlo Ancelotti and Thomas Tuchel have been among those mooted for the hot seat at M16.
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And some of his former teammates have told Rio Ferdinand on the Rio Presents podcast that the ex-Middlesbrough boss should be given the job on a permanent basis.
Giggs, who made a club record 963 appearances for United, has explained why Carrick’s work should not be minimised. The 52-year-old also pointed out how the appointments to his coaching staff have been a huge help.
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He said: “The hardest thing to do as a manager is win games. He’s winning games. It’s hard at this time of the season to really stamp your own philosophy, your own principles of play. We all know you need a pre-season. You might need a couple of pre-seasons to bring in your own players and identify how you want to play.
“I think there’s a lot to be said about him being a brilliant footballer, great bloke, but actually he’s a football guy as well, you’ve seen that on the pitch, he’s a clever guy. Even the staff that he’s got in, I thought it was a great move, getting a bit of experience. People who know the club and the players will respect.
“You’ve got obviously Johnny [Evans] who’s been in the dressing room recently, Steve Holland, someone who’s looking out from in, and just brings a little bit of experience and maybe something different that people within the club don’t see.”
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When asked about his own experience of being an interim manager at the club in 2014 after David Moyes was sacked, he added: “I think every manager that goes into a role now is like an interim because you don’t get time. I think 20 or 30 years ago, you’re looking at the long-term, you’re buying players in.
“You can’t do that anymore, you’ve got to look at the short term and long term, and I think Michael will do that. I think another sign of a good manager is the team that he leaves behind.
“Ruben Amorim took a lot of stick for the way that he played. I didn’t enjoy watching it, but actually, I think some of his signings have been good, and I think we’re now seeing that now, so, even though his legacy probably isn’t great with results and performances, actually, he’s left the club in a pretty good place.”
Evra, meanwhile, believes talk of Carrick taking over on a permanent basis should be shelved until the end of the season, but struggles to see why anyone else would get the job over him.
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The 44-year-old said: “I don’t know why they think too much about the future. The present is for Carra [Carrick] to get the top four spots. That’s the goal.
“We keep saying experience or whatever, but look at [Mikel] Arteta and Arsenal. They gave him five years, and he still didn’t win. We try with big names like [Jose] Mourinho and [Louis] van Gaal. We try with [Ruben] Amorim.
“So that’s why, for me, saying Carra should get the job, this is not the question of the day. This is not the question of the moment. Carra is doing a good job, so let’s be behind him. Then at the end of the season, if he doesn’t qualify, then I will understand if some people say, ‘OK, we need a new manager,’ but I don’t know if he will work.
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“Personally, I couldn’t believe with the first game against City and the way we played, it doesn’t matter about the result. I was like, ‘wow, all the players are passionate.’ So why don’t we have someone from the house? He knows the club. He’s really calm.”
Evra then compared the turnover of managers at United in recent years to that of Chelsea.
He added: “We will have to start from zero. I just feel we’ve become like Chelsea. This is not United.
“Normally we need consistency and we we try with Amorim and to be honest, I was in shock. Yes, the results weren’t there, but I was thinking, ‘they will give him more time.’ Then they bring in Carra and he is doing miracles.”
The 2026 NFL Draft starts on Thursday, and we’re gearing up for our coverage of the players expected to be selected from the West.
We begin with a look at the region’s Top 25 defensive prospects, ranked by their projected selection rounds or free agency (UDFA).
I have provided summary evaluations for the Top 10 best prospects and projections for the rest.
This year’s Draft will be held in Pittsburgh, PA, and runs from April 23–25. It will be broadcast on NFL Network, ESPN, ABC, and ESPN Deportes.
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Coverage starts at 5 p.m. PT on Thursday, and continues at 4 p.m. on Friday, and at noon on Saturday. Streaming is available on NFL+, ESPN App, Hulu, and Disney+
Let’s get on to the list!
1. Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
Projection:Mid-to late first round
Statistically speaking, Johnson was the best pass defender in the nation in 2025, allowing just 18 catches for 185 yards and picking off 4 passes.
He also had a huge week at the Senior Bowl against elite competition.
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Johnson is excellent in coverage and route recognition. He makes plays on the ball in the air, anticipates where it’s going, and does not rely on his hands too much to defend.
2. Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
Projection:Mid-to late first round
Thieneman can play multiple positions in the secondary and is effective in coverage. He is a huge asset in run support and will make stops at the line.
He is a sure tackler who rarely allows broken tackles, but tends not to square up and will occasionally miss ball carriers, as he had a 12.7% missed-tackle rate in 2025.
Thieneman has the speed to match up on the outside and ran a 4.25 40-yard dash at the combine.
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3. Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
Projection:Second round
Abney plays very well with his eyes on the quarterback and locks down on short and intermediate routes.
He will enter the league ready to play as a Number Two cornerback or as a nickel against the slot. He can high-point the ball and make the play over the receiver.
Abney welcomes contact at the line and plays physically. That physicality can get him in trouble down the field, though, as he was flagged on vertical routes from time to time.
4. Treydan Stukes, CB, Arizona
Projection:Second round
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Stukes looks like a prototypical corner to line up against the slot, something he has already primarily done over the last three seasons.
A rangy corner with speed to burn, he ran a 4.33 at the combine. That speed should help on the outside as well, but his technique needs to get better outside.
Stukes plays tall and reads the QB with a nose for the football. His length allows him to attack the ball even if he is a step behind.
5. Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
Projection:Third/Fourth round
Ramsey can play either the free safety or strong safety role in the NFL. He will also have the ability to slide into the nickel spot, as he excels in coverage and route recognition.
The former USC safety’s biggest strength may be his ability not to give up on a ball and compete for it through the catch, trying to outmuscle it from the receiver.
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Ramsey needs to get better in run support and meeting ballcarriers downhill.
6. Tacario Davis, CB, Washington
Projection:Third/Fourth round
Davis has elite height and length for a cornerback. His long arms are disruptive and cause all kinds of problems for wideouts.
A matchup problem for receivers, he is excellent in press-man coverage and jams opponents at the line. As a boundary corner, he could struggle with deep routes if safety help is not there.
Davis’ speed is at a level to keep up, but he will need to adjust to the NFL not allowing as much downfield physicality as we see in college.
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7. Genesis Smith, S, Arizona
Projection:Third/Fourth round
Smith is a versatile safety with speed to close in the middle of the field. He’s very effective against tight ends and backs in the passing game.
He will meet them at the line and disrupt timing with his physicality. He has long arms and will make plays in the passing game, high-pointing the ball.
Smith is excellent in coverage, but could struggle against a shifty slot receiver. He is an effective run-support player who needs to shore up his tackling.
8. Jadon Canady, CB, Oregon
Projection:Fourth/Fifth round
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Canady has great route recognition and closing speed. He could struggle with physical receivers, though, and could afford to bulk up.
His footwork is a strength, and he has a feel for route breaks, frequently sliding his feet to cut direction in advance. His closing speed is a huge factor in late pass breakups.
Canady could develop into a top NFL corner, but he should be a nickel or slot defender early in his career.
9. Bishop Fitzgerald, S, USC
Projection:Fourth/Fifth round
A ball-hawking safety who will make plays downfield, Fitzgerald should be a Day Three selection.
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He can match up inside with a TE or back, but can also help over the top. He will pounce on a QB mistake and is quick to realize a takeaway opportunity.
Fitzgerald can step in and help stop the run, but his pursuit angles need to improve.
10. Bryce Boettcher, LB, Oregon
Projection:Fourth/Fifth round
Boettcher has average size for an NFL linebacker, but makes up for it in his play recognition.
A two-sport star for the Ducks, he has already been selected in the MLB Draft. Now the former football walk-on should hear his name called in the NFL Draft this weekend.
He has the speed to match up on coverage and the instincts to be productive against the run; he just needs to avoid overpursuing and losing containment. He will be an instant impact player on special teams.
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11. Keyshaun Elliott, LB, Arizona State — Projection:Round 4-5
12. Hezekiah Masses, CB, California — Projection:Round 5-6
21. Gary Smith III, DL, UCLA — Projection:Round 6-7
22. Anthony Lucas, Edge, USC — Projection:Round 5-7
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23. Brent Austin, CB, Cal — Projection:Late Day 3/UDFA
24. Skylar Thompson, S, Oregon State — Projection:Late Day 3/UDFA
25. Zach Durfee, Edge, Washington — Projection:Late Day 3/UDFA
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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) tracks the play and stays engaged defensively during a postseason matchup Jan 13, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, as Minnesota battles the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC Wild Card game with Pace active around the ball throughout the high-stakes playoff setting. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
The Minnesota Vikings opted to tender linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., a restricted free agent, last month, and about six weeks later, the man has locked in his fourth season in Minnesota.
Minnesota got one linebacker move done early.
Pace Jr. won’t be going anywhere, signing his tender this week and adding depth to Minnesota’s 2026 linebacking corps.
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Pace Jr. Still Matters in Minnesota’s Linebacker Mix
He’s the single, somewhat young LB in Minnesota.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) kneels quietly in the end zone during pregame moments, locking in mentally before kickoff Dec 25, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the Vikings prepare for a high-profile matchup against the Detroit Lions on a nationally watched holiday stage. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.
Officially Back for Year No. 4
It’s draft week, and Pace Jr. back in the fold means the Vikings don’t urgently need an extra off-ball linebacker, though one couldn’t hurt.
NBC Sports‘ Josh Alper wrote Monday, “Linebacker Ivan Pace has signed a contract with the Vikings for the 2026 season. Pace’s agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln said that Pace has signed the restricted free agent tender the team used on him earlier this offseason.”
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“The Vikings tendered Pace at the right of first refusal level, which would have given them a chance to match any outside offer sheet without entitling them to any compensation if Pace moved on. Pace is now set to make $3.52 million for the coming season.”
It’s worth noting that Monday’s development was the expected outcome, making the news a formality for most Vikings fans.
Career So Far
Eric Wilson’s rise to late-career stardom did Pace Jr. no favors last offseason. As Wilson gained traction, Brian Flores increasingly relied on him, rapidly shifting the depth chart and significantly reducing Pace Jr.’s snaps, quickly leading to his demotion.
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Pace’s early struggles with missed tackles in 2025 created an opening, which Wilson capitalized on with steady, reliable play. Consequently, the team’s defensive rotation solidified. While Pace’s opportunities didn’t vanish entirely, they were less consistent.
The ripple effect was evident in the numbers. Pace’s Pro Football Focus grade plummeted to 42.3 in 2025, a stark contrast to the 77.1 mark he posted after starting 27 games across 2023 and 2024. Such a steep decline made Pace Jr.’s future in Minnesota feel up in the air heading into the 2025 offseason.
Despite this, Minnesota retained the advantage. As a restricted free agent, it’s easy to keep such players, and that’s what the Vikings did with Pace Jr., evidently betting on a resurgence.
The easiest way to think of Pace Jr. so far? Fantastic in 2023 as a rookie, decent in 2024, and forgettable in 2025.
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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) reads the offense and leans toward the backfield, anticipating the next move Nov 17, 2024, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, as Minnesota’s defense reacts to Tennessee’s second-half adjustments with Pace actively diagnosing plays from his interior position. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images.
Our Kyle Joudry wrote about Pace Jr. on Monday, “What has been discouraging is that Pace hasn’t fully been able to build off of that early promise. As a sophomore, Pace functioned alongside Blake Cashman as the LB2. Still a starter, Pace started taking a smaller bite of the pie, limited to a smaller percentage of the defense’s snaps.”
“With a cap charge sitting at $3,520,000, Ivan Pace operates in a middle-class range for NFL linebackers, albeit on the lower end. Essentially any path forward is possible, meaning an extension or a trade could occur. Or, perhaps, the Vikings let him function in a prove-it year to see if he can reclaim some former magic while demonstrating improvement.”
The Vikings’ LBs before the Draft
With Pace Jr. back in the mix, the Vikings don’t have to panic about ILBs in the draft. Here’s the group:
Blake Cashman
Eric Wilson
Ivan Pace Jr.
Jacob Roberts
Josh Ross
Wilson and Cashman will be 30 or older during the 2026 regular season. Pace Jr. will turn 26 shortly before Christmas. Minnesota picking an off-ball linebacker somewhere early in the draft cannot be ruled out, but having Cashman, Wilson, and Pace Jr. around doesn’t mandate it.
The Flores defense will just flow much better if Pace Jr. can turn the clock back to 2023.
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Getting Rid of Kobe King and Austin Keys
Still, the Vikings, under former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, who has since been fired, made some curious ILB decisions down the stretch of 2025. The club drafted King from Penn State in Round 6 last year. Out of the blue, it released him in October. He stayed in the Twin Cities for about six months altogether. King remains with the New York Jets after New York grabbed him from the waiver wire.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) scoops up a fumble and races 36 yards for a touchdown, turning defense into points Oct 20, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as Andrew Van Ginkel and Byron Murphy Jr. move ahead to block during a decisive fourth-quarter play against Detroit. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.
On Keys, the Vikings scooped him from undrafted free agency — like Pace Jr. — and he contributed on special teams. But like King, the Vikings cut him on New Year’s Eve, and he was claimed by the Arizona Cardinals the next day.
Before too long, probably from the draft or undrafted free agency, Minnesota will need a couple of depth linebackers to replace King or Keys, making the case for dropping in the first place all the more confusing.
Flores’s defense ranked third in the NFL last year per DVOA.
The filly Snitzel Dancer proved trainers Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou right by notching her stakes debut win in the Group 3 $250,000 James HB Carr Stakes (1400m).
Ryan expressed confusion over Snitzel Dancer’s two early-season Warwick Farm runs.
But her rebound success at Hawkesbury led Ryan and Alexiou to target the Carr Stakes.
“This filly shows us a lot at home so we couldn’t work out what happened in those two Warwick Farm runs,” Ryan said.
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“It’s possible she just doesn’t like Warwick Farm because she was back to her best at Hawkesbury.
“I know she was big odds today but we were confident she would run very well. I told the owners she would finish top three.”
Kerrin McEvoy guided the $21 Snitzel Dancer to a strong finish, winning by near a length from resilient Plaintiff ($2.15 favourite) who had a wide passage with cover and placed second closely, while Karinska ($7.50) overcame interference to grab third half a length away.
Snitzel Dancer has now qualified for the stable’s Brisbane winter carnival squad, per Ryan, with the Group 1 Queensland Oaks in sight.
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“We will go to perhaps the Guineas against the boys or the Bracelet on the Gold Coast, because I’ve always believed this filly will run 2000 metres.
“The Oaks is only 2200m, but we’ll just see how she’s going. We won’t stretch her too far.
“It’s good to see her live up to what she’s shown all the way along.”
McEvoy feels Snitzel Dancer can handle extended journeys.
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“She hit the line strongly late and will get 1600m at least,” McEvoy said.
“I think she’ll stay further because she’s such a nice attitude. She’ll keep developing and no doubt strengthen a bit more.
“If Gerald and Sterling want to head towards the Oaks, then it’s worth a try because she’s a promising filly who is only going to get better.”
Plaintiff aimed for a perfect record and Jordan Childs praised her.
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“She has gone extremely well,” Childs said.
“We had a nice run in transit, got into the three wide moving line and travelled up like the winner. “She probably just didn’t quicken up as good as she did the other day, being fresh. This was her first go 1400m I thought it was a good run.”
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Myles Garrett and his girlfriend, Chloe Kim, are enjoying their downtime away from their respective sports. On Sunday, the three-time Olympic snowboarder posted a photo on her Instagram Story of her laying next to Garrett.
Kim smiled in the photo and used just a simple caption to proclaim her excitement in the moment.
Thanks for the submission!
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“yay!!” Kim said.
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Kim and Garrett have shown support for each other since debuting their relationship in 2025. The Olympian was spotted at several Cleveland Browns games throughout the regular season.
The reigning NFL defensive player of the year made the trip to Milan, Italy to support Kim at her third Olympic games. She won the silver medal in the halfpipe event.
Chloe Kim shared heartfelt post for Myles Garrett for first Valentine’s Day
Just two days after she claimed her third Olympic medal, her first silver, Chloe Kim celebrated her first Valentine’s day with Myles Garrett. She shared a carousel of photos of their relationship and expressed her gratitude for him.
Amongst the photos, she included a glimpse of Myles Garrett wearing a shirt that read, “I heart my Super Hot Beautiful Girlfriend so please stay away from me,” to which the Olympian revealed she bought him.
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“blinked and suddenly I had a Valentine ❤️ and yes I bought him the shirt,” Kim said.
Kim and Garrett debuted their relationship in May while attending the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. In a recent interview the snowboarder revealed that they were introduced by a mutual friend, who happened to her physical therapist. She was unaware at first that Garrett was a football player until after she attended an NFL game.
Mar 14, 2026; Cleveland, OH, USA; Toledo Rockets guard Leroy Blyden Jr. (2) dunks against the Akron Zips during the first half of the men’s Mid-American Conference Championship at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Kansas snagged MAC Freshman of the Year point guard Leroy Blyden Jr. from Toledo in the transfer portal.
He made the All-MAC Third Team in 2025-26 after averaging 16.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.8 steals while shooting 40.7% from 3-point range in 34 games (32 starts) for the Rockets.
Blyden visited St. John’s but opted to join the Jayhawks, who previously received a transfer commitment from Utah forward Keanu Dawes.
Blyden was runner-up to Michigan freshman Trey McKenney for Michigan’s Mr. Basketball honor in 2025.
Matt Fitzpatrick thoroughly enjoyed silencing a rowdy group of American golf fans after his playoff victory over World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler at the RBC Heritage on Sunday.
The Englishman began the final round of the PGA Tour signature event with a three-shot cushion over Scheffler, but as is often the case, the best player in the world refused to go away. Fitzpatrick carded his lone bogey of the afternoon on the 72nd hole to fall back to 18-under and into a playoff against the American, who posted a bogey-free round of 67 on Sunday.
Matt Fitzpatrick plays from the rough during the first round of the British Open at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, July 17, 2025.(Francisco Seco/AP)
As Fitzpatrick’s par putt from just inside 25 feet slid past the cup on the final hole, chants of “USA-USA-USA” broke out among the crowd on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The 31-year-old is no stranger to hearing it from American fans, having represented Europe in the Ryder Cup four times.
Fitzpatrick drew something not only from his experiences competing in the Ryder Cup, but also from winning the biennial event in 2023 and 2025, a fact he was sure to remind folks of after defeating Scheffler on the first playoff hole on Sunday.
Matthew Fitzpatrick hits from the bunker at the Ryder Cup, Sept. 28, 2025, in Farmingdale, New York.(Robert Bukaty/AP)
“Americans are incredibly patriotic, and I think that was amazing,” Fitzpatrick said when asked if he thought the “USA” chants were strange. “I guess the only issue is they just have shorter memories because we won in October.”
While walking off the 18th green after making a birdie to win the playoff, Fitzpatrick put his finger to his ear to playfully taunt the pro-American crowd.
Aside from the Europeans taking down the Americans in dramatic fashion, the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black will be remembered for the fan experience getting out of hand. Fitzpatrick and his European teammates were berated by fans throughout the three-day event in New York, and while the majority agrees things crossed the line at the Ryder Cup, it certainly wasn’t the case during the closing moments at the RBC Heritage.
“No, it didn’t get out of line in terms of no one was shouting on backswings or anything like that, which was great. I’m all for it. I love the people – they’re supporting Scottie; that’s great,” Fitzpatrick explained. “You want golf to have an atmosphere in my opinion. I grew up watching football. I’m paid so much money to be out there in front of those crowds, having them chanting at you every week, it’s a great feeling.
“However, there’s no better feeling than coming out on top against that. There isn’t a better feeling.”
Matt Fitzpatrick acknowledges the crowd during The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025, in Portrush, Northern Ireland.(Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Fitzpatrick’s victory on Sunday marked his second RBC Heritage title and his second win in his last three starts on Tour after winning the Valspar Championship in March. The Englishman won the RBC Heritage in 2023 in a playoff over Jordan Spieth.
Following his unanimous decision defeat to Conor Benn last Saturday, Regis Prograis has considered how a clash between ‘The Destroyer’ and Ryan Garcia might unfold.
The two-time world champion faced Benn on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov, announcing his retirement shortly after losing their contest at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Fighting at a catchweight of 150lbs, this was Benn’s first outing since his middleweight rematch with Chris Eubank Jr, which saw him claim a dominant points victory in November.
The American secured his world title at 147lbs in February, dethroning Mario Barrios with a unanimous decision victory after scoring a first-round knockdown.
In doing so, Garcia claimed his first win since stopping Oscar Duarte in 2023, which was followed by his controversial clash with Devin Haney in 2024.
Despite managing to edge a majority decision on the night, ‘King Ry’ was ultimately handed a year-long ban – and had his career-best triumph overturned to a no-contest – after it emerged that he had twice tested positive for banned substance ostarine.
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Similarly, Benn twice tested positive for clomifene in 2022, a few months after his last welterweight outing saw him stop Chris van Heerden in the second round.
With Benn now looking to return to 147lbs and face Garcia, though, Prograis has offered his take in an interview with Fight Hub TV.
“Ryan is fast. Ryan might catch him, but I think that Conor could catch Ryan [as well].
“Conor does have some power, and Conor reminds me of me when I was younger. I was just a dog – I came to fight and I was unpolished.
“That’s what Conor is. He’s strong; he’s going to come to fight; he has a chin; he’s durable.
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“With Ryan, it would be interesting. It depends [on] who catches who first.”
Indeed, both Benn and Garcia appear to carry plenty of power, but have not engineered any stoppages since 2022 and 2023, respectively.
catches for 185 yards and picking off 4 passes.
asset in run support and will make stops at the line.
intermediate routes.
primarily done over the last three seasons.
ability to slide into the nickel spot, as he excels in coverage and route recognition.
kinds of problems for wideouts.
tight ends and backs in the passing game.
though, and could afford to bulk up.
He can match up inside with a TE or back, but can also help over the top. He will pounce on a QB mistake and is quick to realize a takeaway opportunity.
A two-sport star for the Ducks, he has already been selected in the MLB Draft. Now the former football walk-on should hear his name called in the NFL Draft this weekend.
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