Questions won’t stop about McIlroy’s drought

June 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES — The only thing worse for players than getting asked about winning their first major are endless questions about when they will win another one. That’s what Rory McIlroy is facing. The scrutiny no longer is limited to the spring, with Augusta National on the horizon and the reminder that a Masters green jacket is all that keeps McIlroy from the career Grand Slam. Any major will suffice at this point. And about the only answer is what Wyndham Clark offered not long after the tears, the hugs and the hoisting of the U.S. Open trophy. “I just feel like it was my ...

Open in LA provides late-night viewing

June 17, 2023

The 2023 U.S. Open is currently underway at LA Country Club in Southern California. Opens played on the West coast, like this one, are especially enjoyable to watch since the time-difference allows for play to extend into late evening viewing here in the East. The Los Angeles Country Club is new to hosting major championships, but early reviews from tour pros have been especially favorable. The course, built in the late 1920s, is an extremely private country club with a membership that includes many well-known Hollywood actors and executives. It has only been recently that the ...

Levy, Wood help Everett softball reach potential

June 16, 2023

By Michael Boytim mboytim@altoonamirror.com UNIVERSITY PARK — Everett softball coach Jackie Levy left Penn State’s Beard Field on Thursday with both arms wrapped around the PIAA Class 2A championship trophy. Prior to the Lady Warriors’ 12-1 victory over Bald Eagle Area in the school’s first-ever appearance in the state final, Levy let her players know she was retiring from her coaching position she’s held for the past nine years. What a way to go out. Levy spent most of the early afternoon waving home runners and cheering her players on as every single batter in ...

Krimmel forced to ‘hit reset button’ at Saint Francis

June 10, 2023

By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com Rob Krimmel’s parents dropped him off at Saint Francis in 1996 — 27 years ago — and he never left. He’s respected as an ideal fit who has provided stability to what anyone in the college basketball world knows is a difficult job. Krimmel ...

Golf can get along, even in Ryder Cup

May 24, 2023

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Unless Brooks Koepka goes on to win the U.S. Open and British Open — it’s hard to bet against him at this rate — the Masters should be remembered as the most meaningful major this year. Jon Rahm in a green jacket was special on its own. He is a massive talent. But what the Masters delivered as the first major of the year was a reminder that golf hasn’t lost its civility outside of headlines, social media and court documents. It was the first time a full roster of defectors to LIV Golf mixed with loyalists to the PGA Tour. Everyone got along just fine, ...

Despite record, Curve showing good signs

May 16, 2023

In just a few short days the Altoona Curve will hit the one quarter mark of their 140-game season. To date, it’s not been what many expected this season to look like as the Curve sit at 15-16 on the year. Though even at just one game below .500, Altoona is only one game and a half out of first place. Top prospect Henry Davis has exceeded expectations, hitting .308 with eight home runs, 17 RBIs and five stolen bases. One of the best traits Davis is showing at the plate is his vision, having worked 19 walks while striking out only 22 times. He’s also demonstrated ...