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Things we learned: Senators can’t keep playing catch-up
The Ottawa Senators have undeniably made progress as a franchise the past two seasons. But the Sens will never take the next step until they stop constantly putting themselves behind the eight-ball.
Playing a must-have Game 3 on home ice Thursday night, Ottawa came up short, losing 2-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes. Now, for the second straight year, the Senators find themselves down 3-0 in a first-round playoff series.
The post-season appearances are great, but the Senators must find a way to grind out a win or two before their backs are completely against the wall. Even in the regular season, Ottawa dug itself a hole by being six points out of a playoff spot in early March. It’s all well and good that the club made a successful push to get in, but perhaps if the Senators had been accumulating points more consistently all year, they would have avoided drawing the top team in the East.
It’s easy to claim the Senators can hang with Carolina based on the fact all three games — especially a Game 2 overtime affair — have been tight contests. That said, how close is Ottawa, really, when you consider the club still has not held the lead for a single shift of this set? And what chance do you have when your power play is sitting at 0-for-12 in the series after an 0-for-5 showing in Game 3 that included a particularly uninspiring five-on-three?
Worse yet, the Sens watched their top defenceman, Jake Sanderson, exit this game in the second period, never to return. After the contest, Ottawa coach Travis Green said the injury was caused by the illegal check to the head Carolina winger Taylor Hall received a minor penalty for. (Green also made it clear he believed the penalty should have been a major, and it’s hard to argue with his position).
If Sanderson is out for any stretch of time, it’s hard to imagine Ottawa — which did rally with a couple wins last year after going down 0-3 to the Toronto Maple Leafs — mustering the kind of push that could yet make this a series with the Hurricanes.
Losing an all-world defenceman is never a good thing, but it’s particularly damaging for a club that always seems to find itself with one foot in the grave.
Stankoven stars for Carolina
If he didn’t arrive via blockbuster trade, it would be easy to forget Logan Stankoven wasn’t actually drafted by Carolina because the small guy with the huge motor really does seem born to be a Cane.
As was the case in Games 1 and 2, Stankoven opened the scoring in Game 3. The guy who arrived in Carolina about 13 months ago now has goals in five of his past six playoff outings, dating back to the 2025 Eastern Conference Final. Keeping Mikko Rantanen may have been Plan A last year for the Canes, but Stankoven — acquired in the deal that sent Rantanen to Dallas — is proving to be an incredible Plan B.
The entire line of Stankoven between Hall and Jackson Blake is thriving, as Blake buried the game-winner for the Canes in Game 3.
For a team that’s always looking for another goal or two this time of year, a strong second unit — and Stankoven, in particular — could be a major game-changer.
In reality, it probably wasn’t that hard of a decision for Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff to turn to goalie Alex Lyon in Game 3. Starter Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was likely in need of a mental-health day after allowing a goal from the red line in Game 2, and Lyon played 36 games for the Sabres in the regular season while posting a very respectable .906 save percentage.
Full marks to Lyon for validating his coach’s call by making 24 stops in a 3-1 Sabres win in Game 3. Boston took the lead on a short-side goal by Tanner Jeannot that probably had Buffalo fans wondering if they had a goaltending crisis on their hands, but Lyon shut the door after that, including staring down Viktor Arvidsson — who sniped a pair of goals in Game 2 — on a penalty shot.
“It’s so special and rare to play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and it’s so hard to make the playoffs, I’m just trying to soak up every moment,” Lyon told the TNT broadcast crew after his team took a 2-1 series lead. “The guys played great tonight.”
Lyon’s performance was just one example of the Sabres’ depth providing a boost, as Noah Ostlund also drew into the lineup for the injured Josh Norris and — in the first Stanley Cup Playoff contest of his career — came through with the primary assist on Buffalo’s first goal and the empty-netter that sealed the crucial win.
For the first time in the series, Buffalo got on the board before the third period thanks to Bowen Byram’s second tally of the set. If only the Sabres could get their sorry power play untracked — Buffalo has now failed to convert on its past 36 chances — the club would really be feeling good.
Artturi Lehkonen is the long-ago trade deadline pickup who just keeps on giving in Colorado.
Now in his fifth post-season with Colorado, the gritty Finn continues to be precisely the kind of support player who can make all the difference this time of year.
Cale Makar scored a dazzling goal in Colorado’s 4-2 Game 3 victory in L.A., dancing along the offensive blueline like he was in a Hollywood musical before whipping a puck to the top of the net.
Who was providing the perfect screen in front? That would be No. 62 in blue and maroon, the guy who also happened to steal the puck behind the Kings net a few moments earlier to start the entire goal-scoring sequence.
Then, in the final frame, Lehkonen scored a shorty when a misfire by Adrian Kempe created a two-on-one the other way.
Lehkonen — whose team now has the Kings in a 3-0 headlock — always seems to do the little things that lead to big moments for the Avs.
This is completely by accident, but I have a bit of a theme with my free home run picks for Friday in that I’m taking outfielders in their first seasons with new clubs who will be facing former teammates. Specifically, I’m talking about the Dodgers‘ Kyle Tucker and Rangers‘ Brandon Nimmo. Both will be playing in hitter-friendly parks and facing struggling starting pitchers they should know quite well.
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Last Friday, my two home run plays were Arizona’s Ketel Marte vs. Toronto — while also mentioning teammate Nolan Arenado — and the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani at Coors Field. As I will always say, I’d obviously recommend Over 1.5 total bases on any players I’m picking to hit a home run. Marte didn’t go yard but had two hits. Arenado did homer, but he was not the official play. Ohtani didn’t homer but had two hits, so all three of those players would have cashed on Over 1.5 total bases. Just saying, in case you’re looking for more MLB betting opportunities.
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Top Friday MLB home run picks
- Kyle Tucker, Dodgers (+537, DraftKings)
- Brandon Nimmo, Rangers (+410, FanDuel)
Kyle Tucker, Dodgers (+537, DraftKings)
One of the series I was most looking forward to this MLB season — at least as much as one can in the grind of 162 games — was Cubs at Dodgers in what’s hopefully a preview of the NLCS. It’s a first pitch of 10:10 ET tonight on Apple TV.
When there is no 2027 MLB season because of a likely lockout, the Dodgers’ signing of Cubs free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract in January will be a major talking point. It’s not that Tucker is not a fine player, but the Dodgers’ collection of All-Stars because of their spending spree has become a source of controversy.
Tucker is good at everything but outright stellar at anything, and that includes power. His career high in homers is “only” 30. Sometimes players will press early in their first season with a new team after signing a big contract and Tucker might be doing that, as he’s currently batting .245 with three homers and a slugging percentage of .372 that is Tucker’s worst since his first year in the Show in 2018. Just for a point of comparison, Dodgers reserve outfielder Alex Call, a journeyman, has a .375 slugging percentage this year. I feel like I’m talking myself out of this… but I’m playing something on Cubs-Dodgers, so why not.
Dodger Stadium is near the top in terms of home run park factor and Tucker has terrific splits off 2025 teammate Jameson Taillon at 4-for-12 with a homer, a double and 1.051 OPS. Taillon doesn’t throw very hard and has allowed six homers over his past three starts. Also consider Shohei Ohtani (3-for-10, two HR, 2B vs. Taillon) and Teoscar Hernandez (two HR, double in 18 at-bats).
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Brandon Nimmo, Rangers (+410, FanDuel)
Just like Kyle Tucker above surely saw his Friday opposing starting pitcher plenty in batting practices and the like as former teammates, we should be able to say the same about Brandon Nimmo when his Texas Rangers open an AL West home series vs. the Athletics at 8:05 ET. I’ll get there, don’t worry.
Many Mets fans and current players in that squad were blindsided when New York traded Nimmo, the longest-tenured Met at the time and one of the leaders in the locker room, to Texas for second baseman Marcus Semien. To be fair, Nimmo did have to waive his full no-trade clause to complete the move.
I won’t sit here and say that deal is solely why the Mets are near the NL East basement, but it probably had some part. Semien isn’t hitting much. Texas, meanwhile, is contending in the mediocre AL West and Nimmo has settled in at the top of the lineup, batting .304 with four homers and an .892 OPS that would be a career high.
The Rangers’ Globe Life Field is not quite as hitter-friendly at Dodger Stadium, but it’s in the top 10 of the league and Nimmo gets to see struggling Athletics righty Luis Severino for at least two at-bats (we’d think). Severino, who played on the 2024 Mets, had a decent 2026 debut but is 0-2 with a 6.86 ERA and four homers allowed in his past four. Nimmo is 5-for-13 career off Severino with two doubles an a homer.
Severino lost in Sacramento to the Rangers on April 13 and allowed two homers in his six innings. Jake Burger hit both homers and is another option tonight at +436. But Burger is batting only .176 at home with no homers, so that’s also why I went with Nimmo. And, you know, the whole facing former a teammate theme.
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The San Francisco 49ers added to their Day 2 arsenal after trading back twice and completely out of the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. As such, San Francisco now has picks at Nos. 33, 58 and 90 — great spots to add depth at various positions.
We scoured the top Day 2 mock drafts to see what experts think the 49ers will do with their picks. Here’s a roundup of those predictions:
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Round 2, Pick No. 33: Edge T.J. Parker, Clemson
The 49ers didn’t make a first-round pick after trading down twice in the first round. They could look to add some pass-rushing help with Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams both coming off torn ACLs.
Round 2, Pick No. 58: WR Chris Bell, Louisville
The 49ers signed Mike Evans during the offseason, but it would behoove the team to add a potential successor for the 32-year-old wide-out.
If not for a torn ACL late in the 2025 college season, Bell would have gotten some first-round buzz. He’s explosive for his 6-2, 222-pound frame, but it isn’t clear exactly when he will be able to return from the injury. San Francisco can afford to wait on him and hope he develops into a high-quality weapon.
Round 3, Pick No. 90: OT Austin Barber, Florida
The 49ers should start planning for life after Trent Williams. Barber (6-7, 318 pounds) is a tall tackle who was a three-year starter on the left side at Florida. He is a great run blocker but will need to improve against speed rushers at the NFL level.
Round 2, Pick No. 33: Edge Zion Young, Missouri
The 49ers traded out of the first round and likely will field plenty of offers for this pick on Friday night, but Young fits the build of a traditional San Francisco pass rusher. The 49ers finished last in the league in sacks in 2025, and Young has the juice to elevate the unit this fall.
Round 2, Pick No. 58: OG Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
The 49ers may consider a tackle, but they need help on the interior, too. Pregnon, who stands 6′ 4″ and 314 pounds, has four years of starting experience at guard and brings a tough, physical presence.
Round 3, Pick No. 90: WR Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State
Round 2, Pick No. 33: S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo
The 49ers moved out of Round 1, but the chance to take the player I originally predicted for them is still here as McNeil-Warren slips to Round 2. After watching rival Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori neutralize offenses, former safety and 49ers general manager John Lynch can draft his own version.
Round 2, Pick No. 58: WR Antonio Williams, Clemson
San Francisco added Mike Evans in free agency, and they like Ricky Pearsall as a deep threat, but an intermediate option from the slot is needed. Williams is a precise route runner with consistent hands and yards-after-catch ability.
Round 3, Pick No. 90: OT Markel Bell, Miami
Round 2, Pick No. 33: Edge R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma
Thomas is a personal favorite in this draft class and has been on my radar since his high school days, when he was a late riser. He brings so much energy to the field and is relentless in pursuit of the quarterback. There are so many in this class who can set the edge, but not push the pocket or push the pocket, but not set the edge. Thomas is one I’d want in my corner to potentially grow into that well-rounded starter.
Round 2, Pick No. 58: WR Chris Bell, Louisville
Among Day 2 options at the wide receiver position, Bell has arguably the most potential. He has great size and is dynamic with the ball in space. There is absolutely some boom or bust potential with him coming off an injury, but he could develop into something more than the complementary receiver often found on Day 2.
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Round 2, Pick No. 33: S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo
McNeil-Warren was a top-30 player on my final board and would check off a need for the 49ers, who moved out of the first round after missing out on “a couple of players” they had targeted, according to GM John Lynch. The best tackles in this draft are now gone, so it might make sense for San Francisco to check off another need here first.
Round 2, Pick No. 58: OT Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern
If there’s a tackle worth taking in Round 2 this year, it’s Tiernan. The hulking 6-7, 323-pounder has an outstanding work ethic and an even better anchor.
Round 3, Pick No. 90: Edge Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State
Round 2, Pick No. 33: WR Denzel Boston, Washington
The 49ers could opt for a tackle or edge defender here, but they displayed heavy interest in receivers with their documented top-30 visits — which makes sense given their need for more depth at the position. Boston’s blend of separation skill, contested catch ability (career 76.9% rate) and run-blocking prowess (77.1 grade in 2025) feel like too much to pass up for Kyle Shanahan considering the team lacks reliably healthy options out wide.
Round 2, Pick No. 58: Edge Gabe Jacas, Illinois
After acquiring Denzel Boston at the top of the second round, San Francisco will presumably add a defensive playmaker at Pick 58. Jacas’ 88.0 PFF pass-rush grade and 14.9% pass-rush win rate are needed on a 49ers front that ranked 23rd in pass-rush grade at the position — especially after losing Bryce Huff to retirement.
This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: Day 2 mock draft: Who do experts think the 49ers will take?
FC Barcelona have confirmed that Lamine Yamal, who was forced off on Wednesday against Celta Vigo, is suffering from a left hamstring injury. The club has nevertheless stated that his participation in the World Cup is not in doubt.
Elsewhere in La Liga, Rayo Vallecano defeated Espanyol Barcelona (1-0) thanks to a goal from Sergio Camello (87th minute), maintaining momentum ahead of their Europa Conference League semi-final against Strasbourg.
Levante secured a 2-0 win over Sevilla in a relegation clash, moving to within one point of safety.
In the German Cup, Stuttgart reached the final after a 2-1 extra-time victory over Freiburg, with goals from Undav (70’) and Tomas (119’).
In tennis, Gaël Monfils was eliminated in the first round of the Madrid Masters 1,000, while Terence Atmane and Aryna Sabalenka progressed. The tournament also featured the inauguration of a practice court at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
In the NFL, the Raiders selected Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in the 2026 Draft.
In the NBA, Atlanta lead New York 2-1 after a narrow 109-108 victory.
In the last few days, Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq has seized the Minnesota Vikings’ mock-draft momentum, and while that’s great, it’s important not to forget Vanderbilt’s Eli Stowers, who can rather reasonably be picked in Round 2.
The Sadiq buzz is louder. Stowers still matters.
The 2026 draft cycle for tight ends is basically SadiqMania, but whichever team lands Stowers, well, that fan base will be ultra-excited.
Round 2 Could Bring Minnesota a Different Tight End Path
Stowers might be a nice consolation prize.
Stowers Perfect Aligns for Vikings in Round 2
The Vikings own the 18th overall pick on Thursday night. They will not use that on Stowers. That’s too high. But as a matter of coincidence, Stowers lives at No. 49 on the Consensus Big Board on draft day, and that’s exactly where the Vikings pick in Round 2 — No. 49.
Therefore, if Minnesota wanted a tight end, but Sadiq flew off the board too early, to the Baltimore Ravens, for example, Stowers can get-got on Friday night instead of Thursday.
The Stowers Intel
Stowers is 6’4″ and 239 pounds, running a 4.51 forty at the NFL Combine. He was a quarterback in high school and has obviously made the switch to tight end quite adeptly. He’s known for his hands, catch radius, and versatility — offensive coordinators can line him up anywhere.
For weaknesses, Stowers is a bit undersized, and his run-blocking will need a lot of work.
The Ringer‘s Todd McShay on Stowers: “Stowers is still developing and needs to improve his route-running urgency and catch-point physicality. But from an athletic and explosive profile standpoint, he’s in the same elite tier as Vernon Davis, Kyle Pitts, and Noah Fant.”
“Combine that with his year-over-year production improvements and exceptional intelligence testing, and there’s a chance he’ll emerge as one of the best offensive playmakers from the 2026 draft class in a year or two. Stowers is a versatile F tight end with big slot receiver traits.”
Stowers turned 23 earlier this month.
McShay added, “He recorded a high rate of chunk plays (30.6 percent of catches going for 15-plus yards), was efficient (2.43 yards per route run), was solid after the catch (5.9 yards per reception), and flashed a good tackle-breaking ability (nine forced missed tackles) last season.”
“Stowers also has outstanding athletic testing numbers (4.51-second 40 speed, 45.5-inch vertical, 11-foot-3-inch broad jump) that could make him a mismatch creator in the NFL. Stowers showcases elite spatial awareness and coverage recognition as a route runner.”
The Hockenson Situation
When the offseason began, many Vikings fans expected TE1 T.J. Hockenson to be cut as a cap casualty. He was on tap to be the NFL’s highest-paid tight end. That didn’t make much sense because the Vikings used Hockenson as a blocking tight end in 2025, which makes the huge contract silly.
But the veteran playmaker agreed to a paycut and his restructured contract makes him a free agent next year. In all likelihood, Hockenson will depart in 2027 free agency. Therefore, with Hockenson probably existing as a short-timer, a new tight end is needed. If Sadiq isn’t the guy, Stowers in Round 2 could check some boxes.
Zone Coverage‘s Carter Cox on Stowers: “Above all else, Stowers is versatile. His history of playing quarterback also makes him a candidate for many trick plays, which would make him a huge asset to Kevin O’Connell’s offense. Stowers also has blazing speed, which makes him a mismatch against linebackers.”
“Whatever position Stowers plays in the NFL almost doesn’t matter, given his talent. Whether he is a tight end, wide receiver, or wildcat quarterback, Stowers is a weapon on the offense. Adding Stowers to Minnesota’s tight end room would be critical at a time when the rookie can learn from Hockenson, while T.J. can still offer production, which is the best way for the Vikings to build their roster.“
Other Round 2 Options
If Stowers does not interest the Vikings at Pick No. 49, non-TE options might look like this:
- Caleb Banks (DT, Florida)
- Chris Bell (WR, Louisville)
- Germie Bernard (WR, Alabama)
- Chris Brazzell (WR, Tennessee)
- Brandon Cisse (S, South Carolina)
- A.J. Haulcy (S, TCU)
- Anthony Hill Jr. (LB, Texas)
- Lee Hunter (DL, Texas Tech)
- Gabe Jacas (EDGE, Illinois)
- Christen Miller (DL, Georgia)
- D’Angelo Ponds (CB, Indiana)
- Jadarian Price (RB, Notre Dame)
- Eli Stowers (TE, Vanderbilt)
- Treydan Stukes (CB, Arizona)
- R. Mason Thomas (EDGE, Oklahoma)
Other tight ends after Round 2 include Ohio State’s Max Klare and Georgia’s Oscar Delp, among many others.
The second round of the 2026 Chevron Championship begins Friday morning at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the tournament on Friday, including full Chevron Championship TV coverage, streaming info and Round 2 tee times.
How to watch Chevron on Friday
Look out, Nelly Korda is starting major season on fire. The 2024 Chevron champion rocketed out of the gates on Thursday at Memorial Park, shooting a bogey-free seven-under 65. That gave the World No. 2 a two-shot lead to start her quest for her third major victory.
Patty Tavatanakit and Somi Lee will head into the second round T2 at five under.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul did not fare as well on Day 1. Thitikul, who has never won a major, made five bogeys on her way to a two-over 74 on Thursday. She’ll start Friday’s second round T80 and in need of a low round to make the cut and play the weekend.
Defending champion Mao Saigo topped Thitikul by one shot. She’ll start Round 2 eight shots behind Korda.
You can watch the second round of the Chevron Championship on TV via Golf Channel, which will provide coverage beginning on Friday at 11 a.m. ET. A live simulcast of Golf Channel’s Friday coverage will be available on Peacock.
Below you will find everything you need to know to watch the second round of the 2026 Chevron Championship.
How to watch on TV Friday
Golf Channel will carry second-round TV coverage of the 2026 Chevron Championship on Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. ET.
How to stream online Friday
You can stream the second round of the 2026 Chevron Championship via Peacock, which will provide a live simulcast of Golf Channel’s coverage for viewers beginning Friday at 11 a.m. ET.
2026 Chevron Championship Round 2 tee times (ET)
8:15 a.m. (10th tee) – Linnea Strom, Chanettee Wannasaen, Yuri Yoshida
8:15 a.m. (1st tee) – Albane Valenzuela, Suvichaya Vinijchaitham, Jessica Porvasnik
8:27 a.m. (10th tee) – Perrine Delacour, Yuka Saso, Gurleen Kaur
8:27 a.m. (1st tee) – In Gee Chun, Austin Ernst, Youmin Hwang
8:39 a.m. (10th tee) – Jenny Shin, Jodi Ewart Shadoff, Bailey Tardy
8:39 a.m. (1st tee) – Nastasia Nadaud, Ilhee Lee, Chiara Tamburlini
8:51 a.m. (10th tee) – Allisen Corpuz, Miranda Wang, Weiwei Zhang
8:51 a.m. (1st tee) – Lucy Li, Anna Nordqvist, Nanna Koerstz Madsen
9:03 a.m. (10th tee) – Cassie Porter, Pauline Roussin-Bouchard, Minami Katsu
9:03 a.m. (1st tee) – Stacy Lewis, Grace Kim
9:15 a.m. (10th tee) – Madelene Sagstrom, Ayaka Furue, Leona Maguire
9:15 a.m. (1st tee) – Lauren Coughlin, Lottie Woad, Chizzy Iwai
9:27 a.m. (10th tee) – A Lim Kim, Jenny Bae, Esther Henseleit
9:27 a.m. (1st tee) – Brooke M. Henderson, Jeeno Thitikul, Ruoning Yin
9:39 a.m. (10th tee) – Mi Hyang Lee, Angel Yin, Yealimi Noh
9:39 a.m. (1st tee) – Mao Saigo, Nelly Korda, Lilia Vu
9:51 a.m. (10th tee) – Laney Frye, Peiyun Chien, Nataliya Guseva
9:51 a.m. (1st tee) – Asterisk Talley (a), Ryann O’Toole, Robyn Choi
10:03 a.m. (10th tee) – Rose Zhang, Melanie Green, Ashleigh Buhai
10:03 a.m. (1st tee) – Farah O’Keefe (a), Paula Reto, Gabriela Ruffels
10:15 a.m. (10th tee) – Yunseo Yang (a), Megan Khang, Julia Lopez Ramirez
10:15 a.m. (1st tee) – Pajaree Anannarukarn, Saki Baba, Shauna Liu (a)
1:15 p.m. (10th tee) – Ingrid Lindblad, Yuna Nishimura, Gemma Dryburgh
1:15 p.m. (1st tee) – Moriya Jutanugarn, Shuri Sakuma, Jungmin Hong
1:27 p.m. (10th tee) – Carla Tejedo Mulet, Akie Iwai, Alexa Pano
1:27 p.m. (1st tee) – Celine Boutier, Sophia Schubert, Manon De Roey
1:39 p.m. (10th tee) – Benedetta Moresco, Paula Martin Sampedro (a), Yan Liu
1:39 p.m. (1st tee) – Dewi Weber, Mary Liu, Frida Kinhult
1:51 p.m. (10th tee) – Amy Yang, Jin Hee Im, Auston Kim
1:51 p.m. (1st tee) – Lindy Duncan, Carlota Ciganda, Aditi Ashok
2:03 p.m. (10th tee) – Brittany Lincicome, Jin Young Ko, Jennifer Kupcho
2:03 p.m. (1st tee) – Somi Lee, Rio Takeda, Ariya Jutanugarn
2:15 p.m. (10th tee) – Hannah Green, Hyo Joo Kim, Charley Hull
2:15 p.m. (1st tee) – Linn Grant, Yu Liu, Haeran Ryu
2:27 p.m. (10th tee) – Maja Stark, Minjee Lee, Miyu Yamashita
2:27 p.m. (1st tee) – Ina Yoon, Nasa Hataoka, Jing Yan
2:39 p.m. (10th tee) – Lexi Thompson, Patty Tavatanakit, Lydia Ko
2:39 p.m. (1st tee) – Hye-Jin Choi, Sei Young Kim, Andrea Lee
2:51 p.m. (10th tee) – Megha Ganne (a), Shannon Tan, Yana Wilson
2:51 p.m. (1st tee) – Narin An, Erika Hara, Pornanong Phatlum
3:03 p.m. (10th tee) – Kiara Romero (a), Mimi Rhodes, Karis Davidson
3:03 p.m. (1st tee) – Jasmine Suwannapura, Sora Kamiya, Stephanie Kyriacou
3:15 p.m. (10th tee) – Wei-Ling Hsu, Gaby Lopez, Alison Lee
3:15 p.m. (1st tee) – Andrea Revuelta (a), Ruixin Liu, Brooke Matthews
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The second round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans begins Friday morning at TPC Louisiana. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the tournament on Friday, including full Zurich Classic TV coverage, streaming details and Round 2 tee times.
How to watch Zurich Classic on Friday
Matt Fitzpatrick and his brother Alex are teaming up at this week’s Zurich Classic for the second year in a row. The good news after Thursday’s opening round is that it doesn’t look like the Fitzpatricks will miss the cut as they did last year. The bad news is they have a lot of work to do in Friday’s second round to get into contention.
The Fitzpatricks combined for an eight-under 64 in the four-ball format in Round 1. That puts them six shots behind early leaders Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer.
Brooks Koepka and Shane Lowry, who are paired with the Fitzpatricks to start this week’s PGA Tour team event, went six under on Day 1.
For the second round, all players will compete in the foursomes format (alternate shot), which could cause a lot of movement on the leaderboard.
You can watch the second round of the Zurich Classic on TV via Golf Channel starting on Friday at 3 p.m. ET. PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will provide exclusive streaming coverage beginning at 8:45 a.m. ET on Friday, as well as featured group and featured hole coverage all day long.
Below you will find everything you need to know to watch the second round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
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How to watch on TV Friday
Golf Channel will air second-round TV coverage of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans from 3-6 p.m. ET on Friday.
How to stream online Friday
You can stream the second round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans via PGA Tour Live on ESPN+, which will offer streaming coverage starting at 8:45 a.m. ET on Friday in addition to featured group and hole coverage.
2026 Zurich Classic Round 2 tee times (ET)
Tee No. 1
8:45 a.m. –
Troy Merritt/Robert Streb
Harry Higgs/Jeremy Paul
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Brice Garnett/Lee Hodges
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Deontay Wilder called out by bitter rival years after sparring session ended in hospital trip
Deontay Wilder is likely to land another big fight before the end of the year after success against Derek Chisora, and now one of his most fierce rivals has called for a ‘personal’ grudge match.
Wilder has strung together two consecutive wins for the first time since 2019, first defeating Tyrrell Herndon in a low-profile return last June, before a split-decision triumph over Derek Chisora earlier this month.
Following his victory over Chisora, it appears that ‘The Bronze Bomber’ is well and truly back in contention for a major fight, whether that be for a world title or against an opponent that will tee him up for a shot at the belts.
However, speaking to Fight Hub TV, fellow American Jarrell Miller played down the recent resurgence of Wilder, unimpressed by his win over ‘Del Boy’.
“F**k no, [I wasn’t impressed by his performance against Chisora]. He looked like supers**t. I don’t think that Chisora was 100% in that fight because, compared to the last three fights that Chisora had, his conditioning was a lot better, he looked a lot stronger [in those fights].
“He looked a little flat in this one and Deontay looked like supers**t.
Miller then went on to admit that he would love the opportunity to face his 40-year-old countryman, declaring that their rivalry has become personal because of a situation involving Wilder’s ex-fiancée.
“I would love to fight Deontay, but Deontay has said multiple times ‘I am never going to fight Miller’ and then later on, after I talk more s**t, ‘I am never going to fight Miller because he is so disrespectful’. I’m like, ‘you is a punk b***h, we are fighters bro!’
“It’s a little personal, because he made it personal. I never made it personal, I’ve always had respect for him as a big brother because we were in camp a few times, but then he took the word of his ex over some stuff that I told him and he took it the wrong way. Then, he came to find out that I was right.
“He took it personal… Like I say, bro’s before h**s, he didn’t listen to that motto – now he feeling the wrath of that s**t.”
The pair have traded jabs for years now, with Wilder previously claiming that he sent Miller to hospital after a particulat brutal sparring session.
Miller fights WBA #2 Lenier Pero on Saturday night, as he looks to prove that he is the United States’ best chance of regaining a heavyweight title.
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Former Premier League manager Chris Hughton opens up on recovery after prostate cancer diagnosis
Former Brighton and Newcastle manager Chris Hughton has revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year and underwent surgery in May.
The 67-year-old has shared details of his recovery, stating he is now “in a really good place.”
Hughton, who played for Tottenham, West Ham, Brentford, and the Republic of Ireland, and managed Birmingham, Norwich, Nottingham Forest, and Ghana, opted for prostate removal after medical advice.
He told the Daily Mail: “I had very good advice and all the treatment options were given to me, and I decided to have my prostate removed.
“The recovery has gone really well. I’m one year post-operation and I feel good. It’s all gone very well. I’ve got a lot of energy.”
“Keeping active and busy is part of how I am anyway, but it’s also about rehabilitation and keeping your mind active as well.
“I’m very comfortable with my prognosis and my post-operation feelings. I’m in a really good place,” he said.
Hughton won the FA Cup and UEFA Cup with Spurs as a player before later moving on to the coaching staff at the club.
He spent 14 years at Tottenham as part of the backroom staff between 1993 and 2007 before opting to take the step into management.
Hughton won the Championship with Newcastle in the 2009-10 season as the Magpies secured an immediate return to the Premier League following their relegation the previous year.
Hughton was surprisingly sacked by Newcastle in December 2010, but went on to manage several clubs across England over the next decade, a run that included a five-year spell at Brighton from 2014 to 2019.
He was named Ghana manager in 2023 but was relieved of his duties in early 2024 after the national team failed to make it beyond the group stage in that year’s Africa Cup of Nations.
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