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Scheffler wins his opener

LA QUINTA, Calif. — New year, same Scottie Scheffler. The world’s No. 1 player loves coming to the California desert early in the season to take stock of his game and get into tournament shape. There’s wasn’t much wrong Sunday in The American Express. Scheffler made birdie on half of his holes, going from a two-shot deficit early to a lead that stretched to six shots late before he closed with a 6-under 66 for a four-shot victory. “There’s always a certain amount of rust when it comes to playing competitive golf,” Scheffler said. “You can simulate as best you can ...

Madison Keys gets eliminated by Jessica Pegula in Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia — Defending champion Madison Keys has been knocked out of the Australian Open by fellow American, and podcast pal, Jessica Pegula. Pegula, seeded sixth, defeated the ninth-seeded Keys 6-3, 6-4 early today at Rod Laver Arena to reach the quarterfinals. Pegula, who has never claimed a Grand Slam, won the first set in only 32 minutes. Pegula raced to a 4-1 lead in the first set, and Pegula also broke to open the second set and again surged to a 4-1 lead as Keys struggled with her serve. The match ended when Keys hit a forehand into the net. “I’ve been ...

Reports: Steelers plan to hire Mike McCarthy

According to several media outlets, including ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Steelers plan to hire Pittsburgh native Mike McCarthy as their next head coach. McCarthy would replace Mike Tomlin, who stepped down after spending 19 seasons with the Steelers. McCarthy won a Super Bowl ...

League going on the defensive with hiring of new head coaches

Jesse Minter, Robert Saleh and Jeff Hafley earned their head coaching opportunities on the defensive side of the ball. Three of the five new hires this coaching cycle are former defensive coordinators. There are five openings still remaining and a few more defensive coaches could get a job, ...

NFC Championship: Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks know each other

RENTON, Wash. — To some extent, Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams was anticipating that the NFC championship game would shake out this way, with Seattle facing the division-rival Los Angeles Rams for a third time this season. Williams, a key contributor on the league’s ...