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My weekly golf column for Sports News Highlights is out and in the link below. Covered the PGA TOUR at Riviera last week where Hideki Matsuyama had a historic comeback and final round, and Tiger withdrawing from The Genesis. Plus other news and notes from the world of golf! 💯⛳️ #pgatour #LPGATour #SportsWriting

New Post: Expert predictions, favorites to win from Augusta National betting field -With the 88th Masters fast approaching, the key question everyone’s asking is the same across the golf world: Who are you picking to win this year at Augusta National? With an extraordinary field featuring the best professionals and many of the top amateurs in the world, the first major championship of 2024 should be an... With the 88th Masters fast approaching, the key question everyone's asking is the same across the golf world: Who are you picking to win this year at Augusta National? With an extraordinary field featuring the best professionals and many of the top amateurs in the world, the first major championship of 2024 should be an epic ride from Thursday's first round through the awarding of the green jacket early Sunday evening. While the Masters field is stacked, the last two champions -- Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm -- are riding momentum into the tournament. Rahm is seeking to become the first golfer to win consecutive green jackets since Tiger Woods, while Scheffler's blistering play has him standing as the clear favorite to win twice at Augusta National in a three-year span. Unlike two years ago when there were no single-digit favorites entering the Masters, Scheffler holds that distinction at 9/2. Rahm and Rory McIlroy follow at 11-1 with the latter still seeking his first green jacket. Should he achieve it, the long-desired career grand slam would finally be complete for McIlroy. There are plenty of golfers behind them who will surely be in contention, including Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland, all of whom are among the top players on the odds board. Check out the full slate of Round 1 tee times and groupings scheduled for the Masters on Thursday, and plan your day with our Masters TV schedule and coverage guide. And then there's the duo of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, the former making the cut the last two years only for his body to fail him entering the weekend. Tiger stands at 140-0 entering the Masters, while Mickelson (despite playing more frequently) is 200-1.  So, what is going to happen at Augusta National this week? Let's take a look at a full set of predictions and picks from our CBS Sports experts as we attempt to project who will win -- and what will happen -- at the most prestigious golf tournament in the world.  Watch all four rounds of the 2024 Masters starting Thursday with Masters Live as we follow the best golfers in the world through Augusta National with Featured Groups, check in at the famed Amen Corner and see leaders round the turn on holes 15 & 16. Watch live on CBSSports.com, the CBS Sports app and Paramount+.

New Post: Expert predictions, favorites to win from Augusta National betting field -With the 88th Masters fast approaching, the key question everyone’s asking is the same across the golf world: Who are you picking to win this year at Augusta National? With an extraordinary field featuring the best professionals and many of the top amateurs in the world, the first major championship of 2024 should be an... With the 88th Masters fast approaching, the key question everyone's asking is the same across the golf world: Who are you picking to win this year at Augusta National? With an extraordinary field featuring the best professionals and many of the top amateurs in the world, the first major championship of 2024 should be an epic ride from Thursday's first round through the awarding of the green jacket early Sunday evening. While the Masters field is stacked, the last two champions -- Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm -- are riding momentum into the tournament. Rahm is seeking to become the first golfer to win consecutive green jackets since Tiger Woods, while Scheffler's blistering play has him standing as the clear favorite to win twice at Augusta National in a three-year span. Unlike two years ago when there were no single-digit favorites entering the Masters, Scheffler holds that distinction at 9/2. Rahm and Rory McIlroy follow at 11-1 with the latter still seeking his first green jacket. Should he achieve it, the long-desired career grand slam would finally be complete for McIlroy. There are plenty of golfers behind them who will surely be in contention, including Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland, all of whom are among the top players on the odds board. Check out the full slate of Round 1 tee times and groupings scheduled for the Masters on Thursday, and plan your day with our Masters TV schedule and coverage guide. And then there's the duo of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, the former making the cut the last two years only for his body to fail him entering the weekend. Tiger stands at 140-0 entering the Masters, while Mickelson (despite playing more frequently) is 200-1.  So, what is going to happen at Augusta National this week? Let's take a look at a full set of predictions and picks from our CBS Sports experts as we attempt to project who will win -- and what will happen -- at the most prestigious golf tournament in the world.  Watch all four rounds of the 2024 Masters starting Thursday with Masters Live as we follow the best golfers in the world through Augusta National with Featured Groups, check in at the famed Amen Corner and see leaders round the turn on holes 15 & 16. Watch live on CBSSports.com, the CBS Sports app and Paramount+.

New Post: Expert predictions, favorites to win from Augusta National betting field -With the 88th Masters fast approaching, the key question everyone’s asking is the same across the golf world: Who are you picking to win this year at Augusta National? With an extraordinary field featuring the best professionals and many of the top amateurs in the world, the first major championship of 2024 should be an... With the 88th Masters fast approaching, the key question everyone's asking is the same across the golf world: Who are you picking to win this year at Augusta National? With an extraordinary field featuring the best professionals and many of the top amateurs in the world, the first major championship of 2024 should be an epic ride from Thursday's first round through the awarding of the green jacket early Sunday evening. While the Masters field is stacked, the last two champions -- Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm -- are riding momentum into the tournament. Rahm is seeking to become the first golfer to win consecutive green jackets since Tiger Woods, while Scheffler's blistering play has him standing as the clear favorite to win twice at Augusta National in a three-year span. Unlike two years ago when there were no single-digit favorites entering the Masters, Scheffler holds that distinction at 9/2. Rahm and Rory McIlroy follow at 11-1 with the latter still seeking his first green jacket. Should he achieve it, the long-desired career grand slam would finally be complete for McIlroy. There are plenty of golfers behind them who will surely be in contention, including Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland, all of whom are among the top players on the odds board. Check out the full slate of Round 1 tee times and groupings scheduled for the Masters on Thursday, and plan your day with our Masters TV schedule and coverage guide. And then there's the duo of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, the former making the cut the last two years only for his body to fail him entering the weekend. Tiger stands at 140-0 entering the Masters, while Mickelson (despite playing more frequently) is 200-1.  So, what is going to happen at Augusta National this week? Let's take a look at a full set of predictions and picks from our CBS Sports experts as we attempt to project who will win -- and what will happen -- at the most prestigious golf tournament in the world.  Watch all four rounds of the 2024 Masters starting Thursday with Masters Live as we follow the best golfers in the world through Augusta National with Featured Groups, check in at the famed Amen Corner and see leaders round the turn on holes 15 & 16. Watch live on CBSSports.com, the CBS Sports app and Paramount+.

New Post: Expert predictions, favorites to win from Augusta National betting field -With the 88th Masters fast approaching, the key question everyone’s asking is the same across the golf world: Who are you picking to win this year at Augusta National? With an extraordinary field featuring the best professionals and many of the top amateurs in the world, the first major championship of 2024 should be an... With the 88th Masters fast approaching, the key question everyone's asking is the same across the golf world: Who are you picking to win this year at Augusta National? With an extraordinary field featuring the best professionals and many of the top amateurs in the world, the first major championship of 2024 should be an epic ride from Thursday's first round through the awarding of the green jacket early Sunday evening. While the Masters field is stacked, the last two champions -- Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm -- are riding momentum into the tournament. Rahm is seeking to become the first golfer to win consecutive green jackets since Tiger Woods, while Scheffler's blistering play has him standing as the clear favorite to win twice at Augusta National in a three-year span. Unlike two years ago when there were no single-digit favorites entering the Masters, Scheffler holds that distinction at 9/2. Rahm and Rory McIlroy follow at 11-1 with the latter still seeking his first green jacket. Should he achieve it, the long-desired career grand slam would finally be complete for McIlroy. There are plenty of golfers behind them who will surely be in contention, including Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland, all of whom are among the top players on the odds board. Check out the full slate of Round 1 tee times and groupings scheduled for the Masters on Thursday, and plan your day with our Masters TV schedule and coverage guide. And then there's the duo of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, the former making the cut the last two years only for his body to fail him entering the weekend. Tiger stands at 140-0 entering the Masters, while Mickelson (despite playing more frequently) is 200-1.  So, what is going to happen at Augusta National this week? Let's take a look at a full set of predictions and picks from our CBS Sports experts as we attempt to project who will win -- and what will happen -- at the most prestigious golf tournament in the world.  Watch all four rounds of the 2024 Masters starting Thursday with Masters Live as we follow the best golfers in the world through Augusta National with Featured Groups, check in at the famed Amen Corner and see leaders round the turn on holes 15 & 16. Watch live on CBSSports.com, the CBS Sports app and Paramount+.

I love the game of golf, but rarely watch the pros unless it's a major championship or other big events. Randomly I caught the late night re-run of yesterday's Mexico Open and I watched Jake Knapp (a PGA rookie) lose a 4 stroke lead right off the bat. Yikes. Jake only hit 2 fairways the entire final round (and if you aren't a golfer, that is NOT even good for an average player, least of all a PGA Tour player). Nobody has won a PGA event in the last 40 years only hitting 2 fairways in a final round. Jake did yesterday. Despite being out of position on most of the holes, he somehow scrambled his way around the course and gutted out par after par; battling another competitor in his group the entire way. When you are faced with adversity or you find yourself in a position where you need to perform at a high level, you have to know who you are and what you are about. Keep focused on your goals, believe in your dreams and stay determined against all odds...your hard work will pay off. Don't give up. Jake won the tournament and is now qualified for some of the year's biggest events, including The Masters this spring. 👏 "I know myself and what I'm doing, it feels like the right time." - Jake Knapp after the win. #perseverance #dreams #success #knowyourwhy #dontgiveup #knowyourself https://lnkd.in/gs9NGuZU

🏆 𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗡𝗼 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿: 𝗦𝗲́𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗲𝗯'𝘀 𝗪𝗥𝗖 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 🏆 Imagine dominating a sport so thoroughly that your name becomes synonymous with victory. That's exactly what Sébastien Loeb achieved in the World Rally Championship (WRC). From 2004 to 2012, Loeb clinched a record nine consecutive world titles, a feat that remains unmatched in the annals of rallying history. 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Loeb's journey to the pinnacle of WRC was marked by relentless ambition and unparalleled skill. His record-breaking spree began in 2004, when he not only won his first championship but also became the first non-Nordic driver to win the snow-based Swedish Rally. By 2005, he had already set a new standard by winning six consecutive rallies, surpassing Timo Salonen's record from 1985. His mastery over various terrains was evident as he claimed victories on snow, gravel, and tarmac alike. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 Loeb's dominance did more than just fill a trophy cabinet; it revolutionized the sport. Before his era, drivers often specialized in certain surfaces, but Loeb's comprehensive approach pushed competitors to excel on all terrains. His technique, prioritising exit speed over flamboyant slides, changed the driving style in rallying, making it clear that to win championships, one must be versatile and adapt to every challenge. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 Despite his success, Loeb's career was not without its hurdles. A mountain biking accident in 2006 resulted in a broken arm, sidelining him for the final four rallies of the season. Yet, his resilience and determination saw him return stronger, continuing to set records and redefine excellence in WRC. What do you think makes a champion like Loeb stand out? Is it the raw talent, the relentless drive, or perhaps the ability to overcome adversity? #WRC #Rallying #MotorsportLegends #LoebLegacy 🏁👑 What does it take to be a nine-time world champion? #ChampionMindset #RallyingHistory #SebastienLoeb 🏁👑

Anyone switching onto the European Athletics Championships on Tuesday night and catching sight of Gianmarco Tamberi for the first time in the men’s high jump final may be forgiven for wondering whether he’d suffered an unfortunate malfunction with a razor, sporting as he was a clean-shaven right cheek and chin and a bearded left side. But this was no faux pas, it was the Italian’s famous half-beard. Yes, you read that correctly, a half-beard. And it’s not just any half-beard, but a lucky half-beard, as it proved once again on the night. Indeed, the reigning Olympic and world champion was looking on the ropes on an evening when it seemed that the triple jump was to take the starring role, with first Portugal’s Pichardo jumping a noteworthy 18.04 metres to claim a national record, before Spain’s Diaz Fortun leapt into history with his own national record, a championship record to boot, and significantly the third longest jump ever, at 18.18, only 11 centimetres, roughly the size of a playing card, off Jonathan Edwards’ 1995 world record of 18.29 metres. But as his gold shoes and personalised socks which feature his trademark half-beard attest, Tamberi is a showman. After two failures at 2.29, with Ukraine’s Vlayslav Lavskyy having gone clear at the first attempt, Tamberi dug out a clearance on his third and final effort. A first-time jump at 2.31 put the Italian in the driving seat as Lavskyy crashed out at 2.33. With two failures at 2.33 himself, Tamberi looked as if his lucky beard had reached its limits, but never one to go out with a whimper, he raised the bar a centimetre and duly sailed over the new height. Job done, so it would seem for most athletes, but not Tamberi. On home turf, he called for the bar to be raised once more to 2.37 and following his own script, as he so often does, recorded a first-time clearance that saw him write his name into the history books with a championship record. It seems there’s something to the lucky half-beard after all. But while it works for Tamberi, it’s probably not the best lucky charm for a job interview, court hearing or wedding day. (Jade Craddock for Pitch magazine)

The difference between winning and losing can be a millimeter or a millisecond. Never underestimate the importance of the small details. Reflecting on the 100m finals at the Olympic Games where Noah Lyles clinched victory by just 5 thousandths of a second, it's clear that the smallest margins can have the biggest impacts. And when are you gunning to be at the top, then even a fraction of a % can be the difference between greatness and being forgiven. Whether in sports or business, attention to detail is crucial. This attention to detail is what makes the difference in the end when champions are crowned. Every little effort counts and can be the difference between success and failure. dontgiveupworld.com #Olympics #NoahLyles #WinningEdge #100msprint #100m #track #field #trackandfield #athleticmotivation #athletes #athelete #runner #run #running #sports #parisolypics2024 #AttentionToDetail #SmallDetailsMatter #Success #finals #champions #dontgiveup ##dontgiveupworld #greatness Dont Give Up World Shivangi Kaushik Arun Pandit ®

2024 USA Push Championships Last week we wrapped up our USA Push Championships, as I reflect I am motivated to get back to work and excited for the upcoming season! Every fall, we gather to test our push times and velocities—data that is crucial for shaping our training and building our four-man teams for competition. 🔜 Next Stop: Team Selection Races In early November, we’ll be gearing up for team selection races. As we prepare for a demanding winter of competition, one thing remains clear: repetition and consistency are the keys to success on the ice. Throughout my journey—from major college football to representing Team USA—I’ve experienced incredible highs and devastating lows, often just moments apart. Adversity is in every athlete’s DNA, and how we meet it is what truly distinguishes the good from the great. Embrace the process and love the journey. 💬 What challenges have you faced in your own journey? How did you overcome them? I’d love to hear your stories and insights in the comments! “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” - Theodore Roosevelt