US Open finally does something right in allowing LIV Golf defectors to play

No, the USGA doesn’t deserve a standing ovation for merely making the right call. Just an acknowledgment that it did finally sink a big putt under final-round pressure. …read more

https://nypost.com/2022/06/11/us-open-finally-does-something-right-including-liv-defectors/

What Yankees should do at trade deadline when going big may not be option

The Yankees have the majors’ best record. One long-time rival executive said, “In these situations, Brian Cashman will know he has a team that can win, and he will recommend going for it.” There are two potential problems to this thinking. …read more

https://nypost.com/2022/06/11/yankees-dont-need-to-be-overly-aggressive-at-trade-deadline/

The USMNT gets its strangest World Cup send-off ever

The USMNT played its last stateside game before the 2022 World Cup on Friday night. The next step? A five-month wait. https://sports.yahoo.com/usmnt-world-cup-sendoff-qatar-2022-prep-schedule-143451111.html

2022 Belmont Stakes: Horses, odds, post time and picks

Picks for this weekend’s Belmont Stakes.  …read more

https://nypost.com/2022/06/11/2022-belmont-stakes-horses-odds-post-time-and-picks/

From Nike to Tory Burch, these are the brand name deals you don’t want to miss at Nordstrom this weekend

Sure, there were lots of amazing Memorial Day sales to shop just a few weeks back, but you should know there are still epic deals to take advantage of right now. For example, over at Nordstrom lots of … https://sports.yahoo.com/nordstrom-half-yearly-sale-ends-164250503.html%3Fsrc%3Drss

How fiery Phil Nevin won over the Angels: ‘The energy he brings is contagious’

Phil Nevin was once known for his hot temper. The interim Angels manager has harnessed the passion and now hopes to lead the team to success.

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https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2022-06-11/phil-nevin-angels-energy-contagious

‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’ Still Doesn’t Get the Credit It Deserves

This is the 40th anniversary of the Steven Spielberg classic that sold one ticket for every two people in North America. “Endgame” doesn’t even come close. https://sports.yahoo.com/e-t-extra-terrestrial-still-143009736.html

Letters to Sports: Joe Maddon, Angels fall guy, is wrong person to blame

L.A. Times readers take exception to the Angels firing manager Joe Maddon during their 14-game losing streak. The pitching has always been the problem.

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https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-06-11/la-times-sports-letters-joe-maddon-blame-angels-problems

Anthony Rizzo: These Yankees have similar feel to Cubs’ title team

For a better look at the great Cubs teams he once played on, Anthony Rizzo thinks he just has to peer inside his Yankees own dugout. …read more

https://nypost.com/2022/06/11/anthony-rizzo-these-yankees-have-similar-feel-to-cubs-title-team/

What Kenny Atkinson did after his undeserved Nets demise readied him to be a head coach again

But before he takes over in Charlotte, he’ll try to earn a ring with Golden State. …read more

https://nypost.com/2022/06/11/what-kenny-atkinson-did-after-his-undeserved-nets-demise-readied-him-to-be-a-head-coach-again/