The most hated tree in golf is back

Rory McIlroy says he will have to hit his tee shot on the sixth a ‘little lower than my preferred launch window’ – AP Photo/Chris O’Meara A gimmicky joke of an oak or a return to the roots of the Stadium Course? Whatever the pros make of the foreboding obstacle that has been plonked in … Read more

Jimmy Garoppolo on why he’s staying with Rams rather than pursuing another QB job

Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the Seattle Seahawks in January. Garoppolo will back up Matthew Stafford again next season. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Jimmy Garoppolo would not leave for just any opportunity. The veteran quarterback, who spent last season as Matthew Stafford’s backup, said his decision to re-sign with the Rams was … Read more

Sporticast 431: Breaking News at SXSW

On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams are joined by Sportico colleague Eric Jackson in a live episode filmed during SXSW in Austin, Texas. The trio breaks down news items Sportico broke this week, starting with rapper Eminem joining the group looking to bring a WNBA team back to Detroit. Eminem … Read more

Report: Panthers gave Adam Thielen a pay raise

Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen is getting a pay raise as he heads into the final year of his contract. The Panthers agreed to revise Thielen’s contract and give him a pay raise as a reward for his strong first two seasons in Carolina, according to Joe Person of TheAthletic.com. The revised contract will mean … Read more

Steph addresses ‘noise’ about Butler’s fit with Warriors culture

Steph addresses ‘noise’ about Butler’s fit with Warriors culture originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors superstar Steph Curry silenced any noise questioning Jimmy Butler’s fit in Golden State’s locker room culture on Wednesday. Curry told 95.7 The Game’s Matt Steinmetz and Daryle Johnson how he had zero reservations about Butler’s personality before the … Read more