Japan’s most successful professional golfer, Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, has died at the age of 78.Nicknamed Jumbo because of his length off the tee, Ozaki won 94 times on the Japan Tour and topped the country’s order of merit 12 times.AdvertisementHe was in the top 10 in golf rankings for nearly 200 weeks and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011.“While golf has long been popular in Japan, it was Ozaki who brought new vitality to the game and his emergence spawned unprecedented growth of the game in the country,” said his profile on the World Golf…
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Throughout 2025, we UnFootball published a weekly roundup every Friday featuring that week’s shirt launches.And we think clubs are really putting effort into their releases, with brands focusing on identity, subtle details and bold design.AdvertisementNow, with just over a week until the end of the year, we decided to put together this “little list” that everyone loves to see and comment on.This is why the editors of UnFootball we have chosen the 10 most beautiful kits of 2025!We decided to split the list between clubs from Brazil and Europe.And even though taste is extremely personal, leave your opinion in the…
Sophie Cunningham Shuts Down OnlyFans Pitch Amid WNBA CBA Feud appeared first on Clutch Points. Add ClutchPoints as Favorite source by clicking here.Even while the CBA WNBA negotiations continuedon’t wait star guard Sophie Cunningham to join OnlyFans, the paid subscription service.AdvertisementDuring an interview with Caleb Pressley, his status as an unrestricted free agent was brought up. He said Cunningham surely had a “plan B”, referring to the Project B Startup Basketball League she joined.”You have so many people supporting you and coming to your games,” Pressley told Cunningham, “do you think you need the leagues? Or could you just make…
Masashi Ozaki, considered Japan’s greatest golfer, has died of cancer. He was 78 years old.Often nicknamed “Jumbo” because of his length off the tee, Ozaki played professional baseball in his late teens. However, he eventually made the transition to golf, turning professional at age 23 and winning the Japan PGA Championship the following season.AdvertisementIt would prove to be an auspicious start to a prosperous career, with Ozaki winning a record 94 times on the Japan Golf Tour. He has topped the tour charts 12 times, including at age 51. Ozaki never won in the United States, although he competed in…
ESPN The Magazine dropped its “Body Issue” on Wednesday – the company’s response to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issuebasically – and there was a familiar face from women’s football in it and on one of the eight covers: Sydney Leroux. Leroux bared it all for ESPN’s annual no-clothes issue, which in previous years included fellow USA teammates Hope Solo and Abby Wambach. Alex Morgan appeared in body paint in 2012 SI swimsuit problem. Why did Leroux do this? Leroux, in an interview with espnWsaid she understands what it’s like to be unhappy with her body, but now the 23-year-old appreciates who…
Lynx’s Courtney Williams makes explosive allegations about WNBA CBA as talks stall originally appeared on Sports news. Add The Sporting News as Favorite source by clicking here.In 17 days, the WNBA collective bargaining agreement will expire unless the 2020 agreement is further extended.AdvertisementThe WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association are reportedly far apart on the terms of a new CBA. Players continue to push for a revenue-sharing model similar to what their NBA counterparts enjoy — and according to one WNBA All-Star guard, the league isn’t making enough progress in negotiations.In a position she described as “mind-boggling,” Minnesota…
Billy Horschel remembers some excitement about the indoor, tech-infused TMRW Golf League when it debuted last year, and there was a lot of curiosity about its place in the golf landscape.Curiosity has given way to some optimism and a little growth when TGL’s second season premieres Sunday at 3 p.m. on ABC and ESPN+.AdvertisementThe graphics have been improved. Spectators at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, will have headphones to make it easier to hear the jokes. Golf course architects, including Jack Nicklaus, Gil Hanse and Beau Welling, designed holes. And each team will have a signature hole…
Wolves head coach Rob Edwards decided to shine the spotlight on Jørgen Strand Larsen (25), helping the striker through a difficult period after a mixed reaction from the Molineux crowd tested both confidence and determination.Strand Larsen had a difficult run in front of goal, and the response from the stands reflected growing frustration. Still, Edwards was keen to highlight the unpublished work, describing a player who remains engaged and respected behind the scenes.Advertisement”It’s difficult for him, but he fights” Edwards said, transcribed by Aerial sports. “He’s really good here, he works hard.The Wolves boss added that members of the coaching…
It’s late December and another year of women’s basketball is coming to a close. The past 12 months have seen continued growth in women’s college basketball and the WNBA, with new teams launching, historic franchises and players winning titles and new talent entering the scene.But it also included boardroom tensions, significant injuries and uncertainty heading into 2026. Before looking ahead and to mark the holiday season, Athletics’s Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman reflect on their giveaways (winners) and smut (losers) for 2025.AdvertisementGift: A’ja WilsonLet’s start here: Wilson became the first player in WNBA or NBA history to win a championship,…
The United States Golf Association is always looking for rare, unusual, and especially historical memorabilia and artifacts. The year 2025 was no exception.Among the many objects obtained this year, the USGA says there are 10 that stand out. The organization said:“Artifacts added to the USGA Golf Museum and Library’s extensive collection come from three different centuries and include everything from iconic works of art to items used by USGA champions.”Among the newly acquired treasures is the Srixon golf ball that JJ Spaun rolled 65 feet for birdie on the final hole to win the U.S. Open.JJ Spaun watches his 65-foot…