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Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry set to defend title at Zurich Classic

When Rory McIlroy won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with his friend Shane Lowry in April 2024, it was nothing but good vibrations for the Northern Irishman.

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Flyers announce major changes to coaching staff after disappointing season

John Tortorella wasn’t the only one on the chopping block from the Philadelphia Flyers’ disappointing 2024-25 campaign.

Expect the Flyers to be moderate spenders this offseason

Three restricted free agents Flyers should offer sheet in 2025 offseason

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Golf News / Field Level Media / April 23

Golf Glance: McIlroy, Lowry defend in Big Easy; LPGA hits major season

Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours. PGA TOUR LAST TOURNAMENT: RBC Heritage

Golf News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Non-American Masters winners' quiz

How many of the non-Americans to win the Green Jacket at Augusta can you name in five minutes?

Golf News / Field Level Media / April 23

Shane Lowry hopes fun continues at Zurich Classic

Shane Lowry kept tabs on Rory McIlroy while the latter was in pursuit of completing a career Grand Slam at the Masters. Sure, Lowry was rooting for his good friend to become the sixth golfer to accomplish the feat, but he also had another thought in mind.

Golf News / ESPN / April 23

Ko dealing with arm pain before 1st LPGA major

World No. 3 Lydia Ko says she's "getting a lot of treatment" on her arm as she deals with a tingling sensation ahead of the LPGA's first major of the season.

Golf News / Field Level Media / April 23

Lydia Ko nursing pain in arm ahead of major

Lydia Ko is dealing with a tingling sensation in her right arm after waking up with a neck spasm earlier in the week. Ko, the World's No. 3 player, discussed her situation ahead of the LPGA's first major of the season, the Chevron Championship in The Woodlands, Texas.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Donald Adds Olazabal to the Ryder Cup Euro Team at Bethpage Black

Medinah is a Ryder Cup that still makes American golf fans shake their heads. It’s America’s Waterloo, and Davis Love III played the role of Napoleon Bonaparte with his team blowing a four-point lead to a European Team that seemed to struggle in the first two days before catching lightning in a bottle.

Wesley Bryan News / Field Level Media / April 23

Wesley Bryan to appeal suspension for participating in LIV event

Wesley Bryan said Wednesday he plans to appeal his PGA Tour suspension for participating in an LIV Golf influencer event earlier this month. "It's been a difficult few weeks for us," Bryan said in a YouTube video.

Golf News / ESPN / April 23

Rory 'could not be in better place' off Masters win

Rory McIlroy says a win at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans last year helped propel him to finally completing the career Grand Slam.

Jose Maria Olazabal News / Field Level Media / April 23

Jose Maria Olazabal named Ryder Cup vice captain

Team Europe's Luke Donald selected Jose Maria Olazabal as his third vice captain for this year's Ryder Cup on Wednesday. Olazabal, 59, captained the Europeans to a come-from-behind, 14 1/2 to 13 1/2 victory at the 2012 Ryder Cup competition in Medinah, Ill.

Golf News / ESPN / April 23

Olazábal named Europe's Ryder Cup vice-captain

Spain's Jose Maria Olazabal has been named as Europe's vice captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup, the team said on Wednesday.

Golf News / ESPN / April 23

Latest around golf: LPGA gears up for first major of the year, Rory is back

Can Nelly Korda repeat at the Chevron Championship? Can McIlroy stay in the winner's circle? We have the latest updates from around the golf world.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / April 23

2025 LIV Golf Mexico City predictions, free betting picks: Cameron Smith among longshots to back

SportsLine golf expert Eric Cohen has locked in his LIV Golf longshots from Club de Golf Chapultepec

Golf News / CBSSports.com / April 23

2025 Zurich Classic predictions, free picks: Garnett/Straka among longshots to bet at TPC Louisiana

SportsLine's model simulated the 2025 Zurich Classic 10,000 times and revealed its PGA Tour longshots

Justin Rose News / Last Word On Sports / April 22

Is the Last Chance for Justin Rose to Claim Major Glory Gone?

At age 44, Justin Rose had come agonizingly close to winning his second major, only to fall to Rory McIlroy in a sudden-death playoff. On the back nine of his career, this may have been Rose’s last big chance at capturing another major title.

Sergio Garcia News / Last Word On Sports / April 22

Sergio Garcia’s Managerial Split Highlights LIV Golf’s Inner Tensions

For over ten years, Sergio Garcia’s professional career was shaped and guided by agents Carlos Rodriguez and Irek Myskow. The duo helped manage Garcia’s brand, tournament schedule, and endorsement deals through the ups and downs of a career that includes a 2017 Masters title and now, a prominent spot in the controversial LIV Golf league.

Golf News / Yardbarker / April 22

Golf legend claims McIlroy is fifth-best golfer of all time

Golf legend claims Rory McIlroy is the fifth-best golfer of all time

McIlroy moved up to a tie for 15th place all-time by winning his fifth career major championship at the 2025 Masters.

Despite thrilling Masters finish, future of pro golf remains in question

The 'Famous athletes named Jason' quiz

Golf News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Justin Thomas Ended His Drought With an Assist from Xander Schauffele

In no other sport do players help each other as much as golf. That fact was part of determining the winner of the RBC Heritage this past weekend. It’s a simple fact that Justin Thomas has struggled after winning the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills in a playoff over Will Zalatoris.