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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Europe wins '25 Ryder Cup despite USA's amazing Sunday near- comeback. USA still big lead in total wins since 1927

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." — Joshua 1:9


The 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York was a weekend of drama, strategy, and raw emotion. Europe started strong, dominating Friday's foursomes and four‑balls and building an early cushion. By Saturday, Europe seemed poised for a decisive victory, extending their lead with steady, consistent play.

But Sunday brought an electrifying turn of events. Team USA mounted a relentless charge in the singles matches, showcasing grit, skill, and sheer determination. Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood may have set the early tone for Europe, but the American team refused to go quietly.

 Hole after hole, the U.S. players clawed back points, with several matches coming down to the 17th and 18th greens. Patrick Cantlay, Scottie Scheffler, and Justin Thomas delivered clutch putts, sending the crowd into a frenzy as the scoreboard tightened with each passing hole.

Though Europe ultimately retained the Cup 15–13, the Americans' comeback was the story of the day. Their surge on Sunday displayed resilience, heart, and teamwork, nearly overturning a seemingly insurmountable deficit. The charge reminded everyone that in the Ryder Cup, the fight is never over until the final putt drops.
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The Ryder Cup was first held in 1927 at the Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts, USA. It began as a competition between teams of American and British golfers and has since grown to include all of Europe versus the USA.

Since its inception, there have been 44 official Ryder Cups through 2025. Here's a summary of the overall win-loss record:

USA wins: 27
Europe/Britain wins: 14
Ties: 3


Sunday, September 7, 2025

2025 U.S. Open tennis singles champions:Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka



Men's Singles Champion

Carlos Alcaraz won the men's singles title at the 2025 U.S. Open, defeating the defending champion Jannik Sinner in the final with a scoreline of 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 .

This marks Alcaraz's second U.S. Open title and his sixth Grand Slam overall .

With this victory, he also reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking .

The final was historic—it featured the same two men (Alcaraz and Sinner) facing off in three consecutive Grand Slam finals in one season—a first in tennis history .


Women's Singles Champion

Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her U.S. Open title by beating Amanda Anisimova in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) .

This is Sabalenka's second consecutive U.S. Open singles title and her fourth Grand Slam singles title overall .

She is the first woman since Serena Williams (2012–14) to successfully defend the U.S. Open crown .



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President Trump on Sunday made an appearance at the US Open Men's Finals, as the second sitting US President to attend the event, and received a warm welcome from the crowd..."

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Here’s the latest on the 2025 US Open


Men's Singles Final: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz secured his place in the final by defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets (6–4, 7–6, 6–2), becoming the first man since Roger Federer in 2015 to reach the US Open final without dropping a set. 

Jannik Sinner beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 6–1, 3–6, 6–3, 6–4 in his semifinal and reassured fans that his mid-match stomach twitch is nothing serious. 

Sunday's showdown isn't just for the title—it's a battle for the world No. 1 ranking. 

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Women's Singles Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Amanda Anisimova

In a gripping semifinal, Sabalenka overcame Jessica Pegula in three sets (4–6, 6–3, 6–4). 

Anisimova followed with a comeback win over Naomi Osaka, also in three sets, to clinch her spot in the final. 

The final is set for Saturday, September 6 at 4 p.m. EDT (20:00 GMT). 

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Additional Highlights

Women's Doubles Champions: Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe triumphed 6–4, 6–4 over Kateřina Siniaková and Taylor Townsend to take the title. 

Men's Doubles Final: Set for today—Granollers/Zeballos vs. Salisbury/Skupski. 



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Finals Schedule & Viewing

Match Date Time (EDT) Broadcast

Women's Final (Sabalenka vs Anisimova) Sat, Sept 6 4:00 PM ESPN
Men's Final (Alcaraz vs Sinner) Sun, Sept 7 2:00 PM ABC
   




Wednesday, September 3, 2025

"Amanda Anisimova upsets Iga Swiatek to reach US Open semis "- ESPN

https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/46149848/american-amanda-anisimova-upsets-iga-swiatek-reach-2025-us-open-semifinals 

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NEW YORK -- Amanda Anisimova upset Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-3 in the US Open quarterfinals Wednesday, less than two months after losing to the six-time Grand Slam champion in the Wimbledon final by a 6-0, 6-0 score..."

Monday, September 1, 2025

"Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff at the US Open to reach her first major quarterfinal since 2021"

"Naomi Osaka eliminated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 at the US Open with a far more confident and consistent brand of tennis Monday to reach her first grand slam quarterfinal in more than 4 1/2 years.

The No. 23-seeded Osaka was better throughout than No. 3 Gauff, .."

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"Venus Williams, 45, falls to Karolina Muchova in 3 sets at US Open -" ESPN

https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/46075719/venus-williams-falls-karolina-muchova-3-sets-grand-slam-return-2025-us-open 

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before sending her off the court with a standing ovation after a 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 defeat against 11th-seeded Karolina Muchova at the US Open.

The result also sure seemed beside the point to Williams herself, at 45 the oldest singles player at Flushing Meadows since 1981. She smiled and laughed and joked through her postmatch news conference.."

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

better than Tiger ? "Scottie Scheffler completes comeback, wins BMW Championship"

https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/46003726/scottie-scheffler-completes-comeback-wins-bmw-championship

"The numbers Scottie Scheffler is compiling have been drawing comparisons with Tiger Woods. The world's No. 1 player had a Tiger-like moment with the trophy on the line and a club in his hand Sunday in the BMW Championship.

Scheffler's 82-foot chip on the 17th -- the hardest hole in the final round at Caves Valley -- landed about 60 feet short and rolled the rest of the way, picking up speed, losing speed and dropping on the final turn. The birdie all but wrapped up another win, his fifth PGA Tour title this year..."

BETTER THAN TIGER ? NOT QUITE, YET. 

Statistic

Tiger Woods (by age 29)

Scottie Scheffler (by age 29, as of August 2025)

PGA Tour Wins

46

18

Major Championships

10

4

FedEx Cup Titles

0

1

Weeks at World No. 1

334

150+

Note: Tiger Woods turned 29 in December 2004. Scottie Scheffler turned 29 in June 2025.

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Friday, July 18, 2025

He's a budding missionary✝️👍 " Scottie Scheffler's take on success in golf - 'What's the point?' " HIGHER PURPOSE

https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/45745697/scottie-scheffler-take-success-golf-point 

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the unquestioned best player in the world said Tuesday that he doesn't find true fulfillment in winning.

"This is not a fulfilling life," Scheffler said. "It's fulfilling from the sense of accomplishment, but it's not fulfilling from a sense of the deepest places of your heart."

Monday, July 7, 2025

Coco eliminated at Wimbledon, 1st round 🎾🎾🎾🎾

https://www.google.com/search?q=coco+loses&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

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Coco Gauff recently lost in the first round of Wimbledon to Dayana Yastremska. This was a significant upset as Gauff was the second seed. The loss came in straight sets. Prior to this, she also lost in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open to Paula Badosa. She also recently lost in the fourth round of the US Open to Emma Navarro. .."

"The Americans still playing at Wimbledon 2025" - ESPN

https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/45676295/wimbledon-2025-emma-navarro-ben-shelton-taylor-fritz-amanda-anisimova 

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Perhaps no one made a bigger statement in the opening round than Anisimova, who recorded the rare double-bagel (6-0, 6-0) win over Putintseva in just 44 minutes. While she hasn't been quite as dominant since, she has dropped just one set in her run thus far and was firmly in control in her deciding set against Galfi in the third round. She told reporters she was happy about the state of her game on the grass entering the second week. ."

Monday, June 16, 2025

"J.J. Spaun completes unreal comeback to win first US Open championship" 🏆

https://nypost.com/2025/06/15/sports/j-j-spaun-completes-unreal-comeback-to-win-first-us-open-championship/ 

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Spaun delivered a Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant walk-off 3-pointer moment, burying a 64-foot, five-inch birdie putt in the gloaming on the 72nd hole that closed the deal..."

Friday, April 18, 2025

VOD 4.18.25

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
    -1 Cor 10:13

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Rory ROARS ! ROARY WINS MASTERS 2025 & completes a Grand Slam !

 




Will Rory ROAR 🐯 at the end of the day, or meow 😺 ⁉️Go Rory 👍⛳🏌️🏌️‍♀️ #EyeOfTheTiger 🐅 #TheMasters

Will Rory ROAR 🐯  at the end of the day,
 or meow 😺 ⁉️Go Rory 👍⛳🏌️🏌️‍♀️
#EyeOfTheTiger 🐅

"After making a double bogey on 2 of his last 4 holes Thursday to card a disappointing 72, McIlroy bounced back with consecutive 66 to storm in front. DeChambeau drained a lengthy birdie putt on the final hole Sat. for a 3rd-round 69 to stay close .."

VOD 4.13.25

The Light ✝️shines
 in the darkness, 
& the darkness
 has not overcome it.
     -


John 1:5

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Saturday, August 10, 2024

new zealand: "Lydia Ko clinches gold medal, LPGA Hall of Fame in dramatic Olympic finish"

https://golf.com/news/lydia-ko-clinches-gold-medal-lpga-hall-of-fame/

new zealand: "Lydia Ko clinches gold medal, LPGA Hall of Fame in dramatic Olympic finish" 

"With the victory, Ko becomes the first golfer in the modern era to claim three medals in three Olympics. The gold joins her bronze medal from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, and her silver from golf's return to the Olympics in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil..."