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Canucks president Jim Rutherford explains why he’s stepping down now
Press briefings for a lot of Vancouver Canucks senior managers over the years have been must-see theatre.
Imposing and authoritative, Pat Quinn once flicked his stick to knock a microphone out of a reporter’s hand, sending it skittering metallically across a concrete floor amid stunned silence. You didn’t dare miss a Mike Keenan press conference lest, as in NASCAR, you miss a fiery pileup.
The Brian Burke Show was endlessly quotable and often funny, and Rick Tocchet was always refreshingly direct and honest, even if he sometimes lapsed into a Rocky Balboa-like delivery that a former player described as “Tocky.”
But for sheer volume of news bombs dropped by simply telling us what he thought, president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford should be on the reporters’ Wall of Honour — if we had one. (We’d settle for a working press room at Rogers Arena).
His casual declaration at the end of Tuesday’s post-draft-lottery press conference that he’d be retreating to an advisory role after the entry draft in June — and after he hires a new general manager — was an explosion instantly heard around the National Hockey League.
“It’s time,” Rutherford told us Wednesday before resuming the final phase of his GM search. “I have taken some time with this (decision), probably at least a year, not knowing exactly when I was going to make it. But you know, once you start thinking about it, then it’s time.”
In an interview with Sportsnet, Rutherford said he knew this would be his final season involved in key hockey operations decisions. He has a grown daughter in Raleigh, N.C., which has long been Rutherford’s home, and a son going into his senior year of high school at Shattuck-St. Mary’s Academy in Minnesota.
Rutherford wants to be nearer to them, which is why he will be based in North Carolina while he counsels Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini and the soon-to-be-named general manager. He will also be involved with the NHL as the Canucks’ alternate governor
“It has nothing to do with my age because, quite frankly, I feel better, now that I’ve lost a lot of weight, than I did 20 or 25 years ago,” the 77-year-old said. “I still have a lot of gas in the tank if I want to work. But it’s time.
“It was time for me before the season even started; I was trending in that direction. But I think we can put something together here in our hockey department that I can feel good about when I step down.”
Rutherford declined to reveal anything about the final stage of his GM search, which he said Tuesday was down to five candidates, or whether there will be one new hire or two — another president to oversee the new manager.
Known GM candidates include Canucks assistant manager Ryan Johnson, and his counterparts Evan Gold (Boston Bruins) and Ryan Bowness (New York Islanders), as well as former Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion.
But given the volcanic reaction in the fan base Tuesday to news of Dorion’s candidacy — apart from the meltdown on social media, the Canucks were flooded with complaints — it’s impossible to see Aquilini hiring him.
There is, of course, an obvious question about why Rutherford is even involved in a hiring critical to a rebuild if he is soon leaving.
“Well, ownership wanted me to stay, and I’m still part of the organization,” he said. “I think if I was totally leaving the organization, that would be a fair point. But I’m an advisor to ownership and to hockey ops. I think when it all plays out, people will understand.”
Despite the Canucks’ last-place finish and worst season this century, there doesn’t seem to be the same level of vitriol in the fan base towards Rutherford that there was towards Jim Benning and even Mike Gillis at the end of those preceding managerial regimes in Vancouver.
Still, Rutherford is stepping down from a 32nd-place team after inheriting one in December, 2021 that included a young core of centres J.T. Miller, Elias Pettersson and Bo Horvat, defenceman Quinn Hughes and goalie Thatcher Demko.
His greatest failing was probably underestimating and mishandling the Canucks’ internal dysfunction, friction between Miller and Pettersson and others, which became worse after Horvat was traded and the other two were re-signed. The dressing-room culture turned out to be toxic.
“As I’ve said before, personally, I wish I’d have done a better job,” Rutherford said. “But with that being said, we were trending in the right direction two years ago and then we had to deal with these circumstances that we weren’t expecting.
“Once J.T. was moved, we knew the team was going to take a step back. And I had known for quite some time that Quinn probably wasn’t coming back, so that was the next thing to deal with (when he was traded in December). And then once those two guys were gone, it was an easy decision to go to a rebuild.
“You always have challenges, but these challenges have been extra tough to deal with. I mean, in a four-year period, I’ve never seen the kind of challenges in my career like I’ve had here in Vancouver.”
“You know, hindsight is a great thing,” he said. “It’s very easy (to second-guess). But J.T. Miller was the driving force for this team as the forward, Quinn was on defence and we had Thatcher Demko in goal. I would make the same decisions that were made at the time.
“It didn’t work out, although we were a game away from going to the conference finals (two years ago). If the glue had stayed on here and it all didn’t fall apart that following year… that team could have even been better. And so, like I said, it’s easy in hindsight.”
As he said at the end of the season, and again on Tuesday, Rutherford is optimistic about the Canucks’ future because of the team’s young players (and others who will be added at the draft) and a dressing-room culture he believes has been fixed.
“I know a lot of people will think that this sounds stupid,” he said, “and I know it doesn’t feel this way coming off such a disappointing season, but from the time I got here to where we are today, I think this is the best position the team could be in to build a winner. Because now it can be built with the foundation of these young guys. We have good veterans now that have accepted the young guys and the rebuild. They can mentor and play the game. But we have a very good group of young players and this draft can be a game-changer for the Canucks.
“There’s going to be some bumpy roads here for the next year, maybe two. But I do think that the team hit rock bottom this year, and it will be a team that will be more competitive (next season) and people can be excited about watching the young players grow. It will be fun to watch.”
But Rutherford will be doing that from home in Raleigh rather than the management suite at Rogers Arena.
“I made a commitment to the Canucks team here, and I will continue that commitment,” he said. “And even if there’s not a lot of calls from hockey ops, having somebody like me as an advisor to the owner makes sense. I still have things to offer, and if people want to use that, that’s fine. And if they don’t want to use it, that’s fine, too.
“I know things didn’t go as well on the ice as we all would have hoped, but our hockey operations group was aligned, worked hard and (former GM) Patrik Allvin did a lot of good things. I’m thankful to all those people for the working relationship. I’m thankful to the players that we have. And I’m really thankful to the fan base. Despite the fact it didn’t go as well as I would have liked, I’m glad that I’ve experienced this… being in a great Canadian market with such a passionate fan base.
“I hope the rebuild moves along quicker than some might think. You can’t put a timeline on it. But it’s got a good foundation and is going in the right direction.”
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Kenneth Walker III cemented himself as one of the best running backs in the NFL last season, playing not just a large role in helping the Seattle Seahawks reach Super Bowl LX, but being named MVP in that win over the New England Patriots in February.
But many wondered what Walker, an impending free agent, would do in the offseason: stay in Seattle or head elsewhere on the market.
During the Super Bowl LX parade in Seattle, Seahawks GM John Schneider had an awkward moment with Walker that went viral after telling “The 12” in the crowd he tried to negotiate a new contract with him during the festivities.
Walker denied that on his Instagram stories later, but the tune was different when things calmed down.
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Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III runs during the Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
Walker, one of the top free agents on the market, signed a three-year deal worth $43.1 million with the Kansas City Chiefs, which ranks fourth in average annual value among NFL running backs. When asked about losing the Super Bowl MVP, Schneider said it was “a position where you can find guys.”
“I didn’t see him say it, but you know how they are with the running backs, or you know how it is in this industry,” Walker told Fox News Digital about Schneider’s statement, while also discussing his partnership with Oral-B. “They feel like they can replace you like that. So, if you think that way, it’s on him.
“But, yeah, I don’t really pay no mind to that. I’m focused on what I gotta do here, learning the playbook and making an impact where I’m at right now.”
Schneider did say that Walker was outstanding for the Seahawks during his time with the franchise, but he pointed to George Holani and newcomer Emanuel Wilson, who joined the team from the Green Bay Packers. Zach Charbonnet, who worked in tandem with Walker, is also recovering from a torn ACL heading into the 2026 season.
Schneider also made sure to draft a running back high last month, securing Notre Dame’s Jadarian Price with the last pick of the first round.
But Walker doesn’t care what his former team is doing now. Other than leaving his teammates, Walker enjoyed what the Chiefs brought to the table during the free agency tampering period, agreeing to terms on day one. And seeing quarterback Patrick Mahomes get amped with a social media post when Walker signed made it that much sweeter.
“It’s been great,” Walker said about getting acclimated with Mahomes. “You see what type of leader he is. He’s real vocal. He controls a lot of things on the offense and things like that. He’s real humble, too. Getting to know him has been real cool. Getting to meet everyone else on the team as well. It’s been cool to be able to bond and we’ll continue to build that bond as we go throughout the year.”
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Feb. 24, 2026. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images)
Walker secured his second career 1,000-yard rushing season with the Seahawks in 2025, and he admitted to being aware that the Chiefs haven’t had a 1,000-yard rusher since Kareem Hunt did it in 2017.
While that’s on his mind, he knows the Chiefs signed him, and paid him top-tier money, to make an impact no matter if it’s on the ground or through the air. And forget last season, no matter what accolades came with it.
Walker is looking for more than just one memorable season as he tackles this next chapter in the Midwest.
“I’m not satisfied with that, honestly. I can’t lie,” he said. “As long as you play the game, you really won’t get satisfied with anything until you retire, I guess. My goal is really making a positive impact any way I can. I want to go out there and ball and help the team win games.”
Super Bowl LX MVP and Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III addresses the media during a news conference at Moscone Center West in San Francisco Feb. 9, 2026. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
WALKER’S TEETH-BRUSHING OBSESSION
Chiefs players and coaches will learn quickly that Walker’s pregame routine must involve brushing his teeth before stepping foot on the field. And he’s very serious about his oral hygiene.
It made partnering with Oral-B, the official toothbrush of the NFL, a no-brainer for the Michigan State product. The Oral-B’s iO Series Electric Toothbrush is featured in all locker rooms across the NFL, and since he started his routine in middle school, Walker will be using that in Kansas City now as a good luck charm before putting his pads on.
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“Definitely got to brush my teeth before. Growing up, my pops would always harp on it. So, brush my teeth before games and everything else. I gotta do it,” he said.
“Oral health, a lot of people overlook. I feel like it’s real important. It can have effects on other parts of your body. Having your oral health in top shape is important.”
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The wait for a first Champions League title since 2020 goes on for Bayern Munich after holders Paris Saint-Germain knocked them out at the semifinal stage. A 1-1 draw in Munich on Wednesday completed a 6-5 aggregate win.
After a breathless 5-4 first leg defeat in Paris that has already been labeled one of competition’s greatest games, Bayern soon found themselves two down in the tie. Ousmane Dembele delivered the early blow, the former Borussia Dortmund forward lashing home in the third minute after some smart work from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Holders PSG showed in the French capital that they are not a side to always sit tight on a position of strength and both sides continued at a rapid pace. PSG’s leftback Nuno Mendes was lucky to escape a second yellow card for handball, infuriating the German fans in the Allianz Arena and Bayern’s usually unflappable coach, Vincent Kompany.
Handball controversies frustrate Bayern
Moments later, those same fans and that same coach were enraged by another handball call, as the ball struck Vitinha in the arm in the box but the referee took no action and opted against calling on the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was forced to remonstrate with his own fans to stop throwing missiles on the pitch. The warning was heeded.
Bayern’s Jamal Musiala came close three times shortly before the break but the German champions went in at halftime with plenty still to do.
But as the second half minutes ebbed away, Bayern’s frustrations became clearer with every aborted attack. Though they worked themselves in to some promising positions, Bayern lacked the conviction they showed last week and throughout a record-breaking Bundesliga season, while PSG remained a threat on the break. Harry Kane got a goal back in the final moments but time was almost up, and so was another European campaign for Bayern.
“We weren’t ‘killers’ in attack today. That key moment in the game was simply missing. We were there, but things weren’t sharp enough inside the PSG box. Right now, disappointment is the overriding emotion for us,” said Neuer to broadcaster DAZN post match.
PSG looking to retain Champions League, Bayern still have double chance
With the league wrapped up, Bayern can win a 13th domestic double with victory over Stuttgart in the German Cup final on May 23. But Kompany and Neuer know that even that is not enough for this particular club.
“We deservedly became German champions,” said the goalkeeper: “We’re looking forward to the cup final in Berlin. Of course, we’re not thinking about that right now though, because the disappointment is naturally overwhelming.”
PSG, on the other hand, will be looking to the weekend after that and a second Champions League final in a row. Should they win, they will be the first club to retain the trophy since Real Madrid won it three times in a row between 2016 and 2018.
The Qatari-owned French side will play English Premier League leaders Arsenal, who edged past Atletico Madrid in the other semifinal on Tuesday, in the final in Budapest on May 30.
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IPL 2026: Heinrich Klaasen goes top of Orange Cap list after match-winning knock vs PBKS | Cricket News
Heinrich Klaasen has surged to the top of the Orange Cap standings after his fluent 69 off 43 balls against Punjab Kings, a knock that helped Sunrisers Hyderabad secure a crucial win and climb to the top of the table. Klaasen’s innings, which included three fours and four sixes, underlined his consistency this season. He now leads the run charts with 494 runs in 11 matches, averaging 54.89 at a strike rate of 157.32. What makes his effort stand out even more is his batting position. Unlike most players in the top run-scorers list, Klaasen operates outside the top three, making his numbers even more impressive given the limited balls he often faces. Right behind him is Abhishek Sharma, who continues to dominate at the top of the order. He has scored 475 runs in 11 matches at an average of 47.50, striking at a remarkable 210.18. His aggressive approach has been a key factor in SRH’s success this season. KL Rahul sits third with 445 runs from 10 matches, averaging 49.44 at a strike rate of 180.89. He has combined stability with intent, playing anchor roles while still maintaining a high scoring rate. Ishan Kishan is fourth on the list with 409 runs in 11 matches. He has averaged 37.18 and scored at a strike rate of 186.76, often providing brisk starts and maintaining momentum through the middle overs. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been one of the standout performers this season. With 404 runs in 10 matches, he has averaged 40.40 while striking at an extraordinary 237.65, the highest among the leading run-scorers. His fearless hitting has made him one of the most exciting batters in the tournament. Sanju Samson completes the top group with 402 runs in 10 matches. He boasts the best average among the leading names at 57.43, along with a strong strike rate of 167.50, highlighting his ability to anchor and finish games under pressure.
Orange Cap standings (IPL 2026):
| Player | Matches | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heinrich Klaasen | 11 | 11 | 494 | 54.89 | 157.32 | 36 | 23 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 11 | 11 | 475 | 47.50 | 210.18 | 43 | 36 |
| KL Rahul | 10 | 10 | 445 | 49.44 | 180.89 | 44 | 24 |
| Ishan Kishan | 11 | 11 | 409 | 37.18 | 186.76 | 41 | 22 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 10 | 10 | 404 | 40.40 | 237.65 | 35 | 37 |
| Sanju Samson | 10 | 10 | 402 | 57.43 | 167.50 | 42 | 21 |
Floyd Mayweather’s 50-0 record is one of the most impressive achievements in boxing, with a host of legends unable to overcome him, but there is one former opponent who disagrees with that unbeaten run, believing that he should have got the decision when they fought.
In a 50-fight career, Mayweather rarely got caught clean, with Shane Mosley famously being the only opponent to rock the Michigan slickster, despite facing the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao. It was another man, however, who gave Floyd his closest fight – and one that many in the sport feel he lost.
Speaking to ESNEWS this week, José Luis Castillo reaffirmed his belief that he should have got the decision when he first fought Mayweather in April 2002 – deemed to be the American’s most controversial win.
Mayweather – defending his WBC lightweight title – boxed much of the bout with an injured left shoulder and was forced to rely heavily on movement and right-hand counters, while Castillo applied constant pressure and enjoyed success to the body.
Many observers felt the Mexican had done enough to win, but Mayweather retained his belt via unanimous decision (116-111, 115-111, 115-111), with the scoring drawing significant controversy and eventually leading to a rematch later that year.
The American would score a more decisive victory, but to this day his initial encounter with ‘El Terrible’ remains his most disputed triumph.
Fast forward to today and it the famous undefeated record could be put at risk in the coming months, with a rematch against Pacquiao announced for September.
It would have ended a nine-year run of professional inactivity at the age of 49, but the contest has now been put thrown doubt after Mayweather claiming it will instead be an exhibition. Pacquiao’s side disagree, and say binding contracts will ensure the fight goes ahead as announced.
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IPL 2026: ‘Dropped catches cost us’- Shreyas Iyer rues missed chances as PBKS suffer third straight defeat | Cricket News
Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a dominant performance to beat Punjab Kings and move to the top of the IPL 2026 table, as Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan capitalised on sloppy fielding to power their side to a strong total before the bowlers sealed control in the chase. Heinrich Klaasen (69) and Ishan Kishan (55) helped Sunrisers Hyderabad reach 235/4 after Punjab Kings opted to bowl. In reply, Punjab Kings were restricted to 202/7 despite a stunning unbeaten century from Cooper Connolly (107*), as SRH’s disciplined bowling ensured they claimed a 41-run win and climbed to the top of the table. For Punjab Kings, it was a third consecutive defeat, with dropped catches proving costly throughout the innings. Klaasen and Kishan both survived early chances before punishing the attack, while SRH’s bowlers, including Pat Cummins and Shivang Kumar, applied constant pressure in the chase. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer was candid after the loss, pointing to fielding lapses as the key difference between the two sides. “I think it was a bit too much (the target) because we dropped many catches at the start and we could have easily delayed their score by 30 to 40 runs, I guess. Because the wicket kept getting slower and the cutters were holding up a bit. So we weren’t that comprehensive enough on the field, nor in bowling, nor in batting. So I think they played comprehensive cricket and they showed us how to win the match.” Reflecting on his team’s recent slump after a strong start to the season, he added: “I feel we got a fairy tale start in this tournament and everyone were in a great space and the mindset was top notch. I think it’s important that we stick with the same mindset. It’s easy to get diverted with talking negative about things. But definitely we got to go back, reflect on things that we didn’t do well in the particular last three matches and see to it that we come back strong.” Iyer also praised the fighting spirit of Cooper Connolly, who kept PBKS in the contest almost single-handedly: “He’s phenomenal (Connolly). His mindset is top notch and the character he brings onto the field. It’s something that all players can learn from him. And apart from that, I feel that he’s got a knack of scoring big runs in pressure situations. He has done it in the past and today was the right example. He was fearless and his attitude was fantastic against left-handers (Chahal).” He further admitted that fielding errors changed the course of the game: “I asked him to be attacking, especially when the new batsmen were in because they were on the charge right from ball one. And it was crucial to get wickets at that point of time. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to take catches. I think that was the biggest setback for us in today’s game. But definitely something to reflect on and come back stronger.”
Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd needs to undergo surgery on his left knee to repair a meniscus injury, manager Craig Counsell told reporters Wednesday. The injury happened when Boyd was sitting down to play with his kids, Counsell said.
The initial takeaway is that this inducts Boyd into the unfortunate injury Hall of Fame. Francisco Liriano suffering a broken arm while trying to scare his kids at Christmas is up there and I can never shake Jeremy Affeldt slicing his hand open while trying to separate frozen hamburger patties at a cookout. There was once a violent Sammy Sosa sneeze and, of course, who could forget the Glenallen Hill/spider incident?
On the field, this one really hurts the Cubs, at least in terms of depth. Boyd hasn’t been good at all so far this season. He’s pitched to a 6.00 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 24 innings. The big problem is that he was likely to get better moving forward, and now the Cubs’ depth has been depleted.
Remember, Cade Horton is out for the season and Justin Steele suffered a setback in his attempted return from Tommy John surgery. The Cubs entered the season with eight viable starters, but until Boyd — or Steele, if he somehow is back before Boyd — returns, the number is now just five.
It looks like the Cubs will have little margin for error in the rotation now with Shota Imanaga, Edward Cabrera, Jameson Taillon, Colin Rea and Javier Assad. Ben Brown is too valuable at this point in his bullpen role to change jobs again and the top minor-league option, Jaxon Wiggins, is currently injured.
To this point, the Cubs have weathered the proverbial storm. They rank ninth in the majors with a 3.90 rotation ERA and entered play Wednesday within arm’s length of the best record in baseball at 24-12. It’s actually tied for the second-best start in club history, trailing only the World Series champion 2016 Cubs. The lead in the NL Central is 2.5 games.
Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique believes his team gave their supporters “a gift” by reaching the Champions League final following a 6-5 aggregate win over Bayern Munich.
After last week’s nine-goal thriller in France, Ousmane Dembele’s third-minute goal in the Allianz Arena got the second leg off to the perfect start for the holders and left Bayern chasing a two-goal deficit that ultimately proved too much.
Harry Kane’s goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time made it 1-1 on the night but arrived too late to seriously unsettle the visitors, who will play Arsenal in the final in Budapest on May 30.
“Good memories,” said Luis Enrique. “We could leave the match with a lot of intensity. The defence were better than the attack. The character we showed against a team like Bayern is so positive. We’re so happy to reach a second Champions League final in a row.
“It was very intense. Very difficult. They play football at the highest level. Both teams are similar, we love to press higher. We are very happy.
“In two days I’m going to celebrate my birthday. I’m very happy. We’re in the next phase of the competition, the final of the Champions League. We want to give our supporters that kind of gift.”
PSG opened up a two-goal lead in the tie inside three minutes. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia raced into space down the left and looked up to see Dembele arriving in the box. The Georgian playmaker pulled the ball back for Dembele to race onto it and hammer a finish first-time into the roof of the net before Manuel Neuer could react.
Bayern were furious not to have been awarded a penalty midway through the half. Goalkeeper Matvei Safonov made an uncertain punch and the ball landed with Vitinha, who in attempting to clear slammed the ball against the arm of team-mate Joao Neves. As it was another PSG player that had made the clearance, it was not deemed to be handball despite Neves’ arm being well away from his body.
Kane found space from Alphonso Davies’ pass in added time to fire the ball into the roof of the net, but there was not to be a famous fightback.
“I understand if they’re disappointed,” Kompany told TNT Sports when asked what he said afterwards to his players. “I think we gave everything.
“It was a game of details. I think we’ve played five times against PSG in the last two years and we’ve won two times, they’ve won two times and now was a draw, so it’s just been that kind of game every single time.
“We have to look at some of the phases that were decided by the officials across the two games which, it’s never an excuse for everything…but it matters.
“If we look at both legs probably too much went against us. The guys gave everything and we tried against a fantastic PSG team.”
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LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau would probably beat most 90-year-olds handily in a pushup contest, but not Gary Player.
Player, 90, took on DeChambeau in a pushup contest on the White House lawn as President Trump watched Tuesday.
The nine-time major champion got down and went pushup for pushup with the 32-year-old.
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Honorary starter Gary Player reacts after teeing off on the first hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., April 9, 2026. (Katie Goodale/Imagn Images)
Player and DeChambeau were at the White House Tuesday as Trump signed a presidential memorandum that restored the Presidential Fitness Test Award, which revives a competitive school-based fitness program that was phased out during the Obama administration.
The move echoed the Trump administration’s broader “Make America Healthy Again” push.
Player looked healthy during The Masters, when he piped his ceremonial tee shot right down the middle of the fairway last month. Player had a message while speaking at the Oval Office on Tuesday.
“I say to the young people, ‘Just love this country because you don’t realize what’s going on around the world,’” Player said.
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Golfers Bryson DeChambeau and Gary Player speak with President Donald Trump as children observe on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., May 5, 2026. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo)
“There is a silent war taking place against America today, and what we’ve got to do is make these kids realize that freedom, exercise and education start with reading some books.
“What you put in your body is so important. What a wonderful job [Trump] has done. And to all your Cabinet members, I say thank you for maintaining this great word — this cherished word: freedom.”
Player said his body is that of a 60-year-old.
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President Donald Trump gives children putting lessons on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., May 5, 2026, as golfers Bryson DeChambeau and Gary Player watch. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo)
“I don’t think of 90,” Player told The Palm Beach Post last year. “I am 90! But really, my body is a man of, I’d say, 60.”
Player said he hopes to live until he is 100 years sold and stays active by playing or working out as many days as possible.
After his impressive showing against DeChambeau in a pushup contest, Player looked like someone who has spent a lot of his days working out.
Fox News’ Ashley J. DiMella contributed to this report.
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Former world darts champion Mark Webster has been diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer.
Webster, who claimed World Championship glory on the British Darts Organisation (BDO) circuit in 2008, has not worked at a darts event for Sky Sports since February and has this week revealed why during a wide-ranging interview on Darts World’s YouTube channel.
Welsh left-hander Webster discovered in January that he had a rare form of blood cancer called hairy cell leukaemia and has not worked since he started chemotherapy in February.
“It sounds bad when you say leukaemia, but…it’s got a good prognosis, 95 per cent of cases are successful. I will be put into some sort of remission at some point, but just the recovery at the minute is not going to plan in terms of the speed of it,” Webster explained.
“My white blood counts are still not recovering, so therefore my immune system is not great at the minute, hence why I can’t go back to work.
“It’s not the worst case sort of scenario, but it’s just a bit frustrating for me.
“I can work with people but just in sensible environments. It’s frustrating really. The day-to-day thing is a bit frustrating because I’m used to being busy. Premier League February 5 in Newcastle was the last time I worked, so yeah, (I’m) just managing it.
“I’ve got to trust the people that have been looking after me. They’ve been really good. I don’t always get the answers I want when I go in, but I’ve got to trust them.
“I got a bit carried away a few weeks ago thinking I might be able to come and work at Brighton, but my blood counts were too low.”
Sky Sports pundit Webster remains hopeful that he can return to work soon, he added: “In myself I feel fine and I would love to go back to work, but they don’t like the environment I work in.
“At the minute it’s a case of doing as I’m told and being patient. It’s frustrating because I like to be busy, but hopefully it won’t be too much longer.”
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