Never heard of MJ Daffue? You’re not alone. Get to know the man out front at the U.S. Open

BROOKLINE, Mass. — Among all the big names near the top of the U.S. Open leaderboard, MJ Daffue is one many golf fans may not know. He is making his major championship debut this week in … https://sports.yahoo.com/never-heard-mj-daffue-not-144243579.html

US Open leaderboard full of unknown players

Who are these guys? …read more

https://nypost.com/2022/06/17/us-open-leaderboard-full-of-unknown-players/

Golden State Warriors defeat Boston Celtics for NBA title

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors won their fourth NBA title in eight years, defeating the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

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https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-06-16/nba-finals-game-6-golden-state-warriors-boston-celtics

Where the Warriors stack up among the NBA’s greatest dynasties after a return to the top we’ve never seen before

The Warriors achieved the most unlikely re-ascension of any NBA dynasty — winning their fourth title since 2015 after missing back-to-back playoffs with an aging, injury-prone core. …read more

https://nypost.com/2022/06/17/where-warriors-stack-up-among-nbas-greatest-dynasties/

Kendrick Perkins ripped by Warriors after saying Steph Curry would do ‘absolutely nothing’ in Game 6

Steph Curry silences doubters with a dominant showing in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on the way to his fourth title in eight years.  …read more

https://nypost.com/2022/06/17/kendrick-perkins-said-steph-curry-would-do-nothing-in-game-6-then-got-called-out-and-apologized/

Rutgers alum Chris Gotterup displays major composure in first U.S. Open

The 22-year-old Jersey Shore native found himself spiraling at 5-over par through his first six holes. He went 2-under the rest of the way at The Country Club. …read more

https://nypost.com/2022/06/17/chris-gotterup-displays-major-composure-in-first-u-s-open/

Why the numbers don’t tell the whole story of Anthony Rizzo’s defensive impact for the Yankees

Anthony Rizzo’s defense has been slipping, say the defensive metrics, but that’s not what his teammates or coaches say. …read more

https://nypost.com/2022/06/17/why-the-stats-dont-reveal-anthony-rizzos-defensive-impact/

Mets’ Eduardo Escobar unavailable due to ‘non-workplace event’

After calling it a “non-workplace event,” Showalter cited HIPAA and added, “That’s all I can say legally.” …read more

https://nypost.com/2022/06/17/mets-eduardo-escobar-unavailable-due-to-non-workplace-event/

Stephen Curry’s all-time legacy is undeniable — and growing

Stephen Curry has changed the game. And once more, he’s at the pinnacle of it. …read more

https://nypost.com/2022/06/17/stephen-currys-all-time-legacy-is-undeniable-and-growing/

Warriors chant ‘F–k you Draymond’ in locker room after NBA Finals victory

After Golden State won its fourth title in eight years on Thursday in a 103-90 win against the Celtics, they started a “f–k you Draymond” chat in the locker room. …read more

https://nypost.com/2022/06/17/warriors-chanted-f-k-you-draymond-after-nba-finals-victory/