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James Frost

Harris English’s Caddie Drama at The Open

Harris English is teeing off in the U.K. without his longtime caddie, Eric Larson, because Larson’s visa got denied over a 30-year-old conviction. Larson’s been by English’s side for years, but now he’s stuck stateside while English scrambles for a backup. Tons of letters from golf bigwigs haven’t helped yet. Wild how something from decades ago can still mess with your career, right? Fingers crossed someone in the U.K. government steps up before the big tournament! #GolfDrama #OpenChampionship #SportsNews

Victoria Garcia

SportsCenter’s Wild 50-State Tour 🚐

Did anyone see ESPN’s bombshell? SportsCenter is going on a 50-state, 50-day tour this summer! But here’s the twist: fans are already debating if this is just a PR move to boost ratings after all the recent shakeups at ESPN. Some are hyped, others think it’s a distraction from bigger issues at the network. Either way, Scott Van Pelt’s hosting, so you know it’ll be entertaining! #SportsCenter #ESPN #SportsNews #Entertainment #TVSeries

Jeffrey Armstrong

Kettle Run Scandal Rocks Cougar Nation

Tough week for Cougar Nation as news broke that Bobby Hix, a former Kettle Run standout turned assistant coach, was arrested for allegedly soliciting explicit images from students via Snapchat. This shocking development has fans and parents reeling, especially since Hix was seen as a hometown hero. The investigation is ongoing, and the community is left grappling with trust issues and concern for the players. What’s your take on how the school and team should move forward? #KettleRun #HighSchoolFootball #SportsNews #Sports

Betty Whitaker

Mary Lou Retton’s Tough Year Gets Tougher

Tough break for America’s Sweetheart—Mary Lou Retton, the 1984 Olympic champ who put US gymnastics on the map, was arrested in her hometown for suspicion of DUI. Just last year, Retton was fighting for her life in the ICU, and now she’s facing legal trouble after allegedly driving erratically and refusing sobriety tests. Fans are shocked—after all she’s overcome, this latest twist is hard to process. Thoughts on how this impacts her legacy? #MaryLouRetton #Gymnastics #SportsNews #Sports

Stephen Wilson

Jelena Dokic Faces Tough Goodbye

Tough news from the tennis world: former world No. 4 Jelena Dokic has confirmed the passing of her estranged father, Damir Dokic. Fans know Damir was a controversial figure on tour, often making headlines for the wrong reasons. Jelena’s honest post reflects the complex emotions that come with losing a parent after years of public and private struggles. Her resilience—on and off the court—continues to inspire. Thoughts are with the Aussie legend as she closes this difficult chapter. #JelenaDokic #TennisFamily #SportsNews #MentalHealth #Respect #Sports

Karen Huynh

NFL Draft Lottery? Not Happening Yet

Everyone’s buzzing about the NBA’s draft lottery, but don’t expect the NFL to copy it anytime soon. Insiders say there’s just no appetite for it—plus, tanking isn’t as big of a problem in football (yet). Expansion talk? That’s on ice too, unless the NFL goes international. So, for now, no ping pong balls or new teams shaking up your Sundays! #NFLRumors #DraftLottery #NFLExpansion #SportsNews #Finance

John Nelson

Pope Outsells LeBron—On a Trading Card?!

Who would’ve guessed the new pope would dethrone LeBron and Wemby—not on the court, but in the trading card game! Pope Leo XIV’s Topps card just smashed sales records, leaving NBA stars in the dust. Over 133,000 cards sold in days! Now, he’s got merch, bobbleheads, even a sandwich named after him. Move over, sports legends—the pope’s got the hottest collectible in town! #PopeLeo #TradingCards #LeBronJames #SportsNews #Collectibles #Culture

William Bray

DraftKings Eyes a Wild New Betting Trend

DraftKings, FanDuel, and Penn Entertainment are circling the hot new world of sports prediction markets—think betting, but you’re trading picks with other fans, not the house. Kalshi’s already making waves here, dodging state bans by being federally regulated (yep, like oil and grain). The big guys are watching closely, especially in states where sports betting is still illegal. Could this be the next big loophole for sports fans to cash in? Stay tuned! #SportsBetting #PredictionMarkets #DraftKings #FanDuel #Kalshi #SportsNews #Finance

Shelia Miller

Aaron Rodgers’ Ring Sparks Wild Rumors

Aaron Rodgers showed up at the Kentucky Derby rocking a ring on THAT finger, and the internet instantly went into detective mode. Is he secretly married to his girlfriend Brittani? Not so fast—sources say it’s not a wedding band (maybe a promise ring?). Rodgers is keeping everyone guessing about his love life AND his NFL future. Steelers? Vikings? Retirement? The only thing for sure: he’s not spilling the tea just yet! #AaronRodgers #NFLRumors #KentuckyDerby #CelebrityGossip #SportsNews #Entertainment