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Jon Rahm
Rahm’s LIV season doesn’t begin until Feb. 6 in Saudi Arabia.Rahm is a three-time winner in Dubai, but this is the first time he’s competing in the Dubai Desert Classic, the first Rolex Series event of the year headlined by the Spaniard, Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland and a host of potential European Ryder Cuppers.Rahm is […]
Rahm’s LIV season doesn’t begin until Feb. 6 in Saudi Arabia.Rahm is a three-time winner in Dubai, but this is the first time he’s competing in the Dubai Desert Classic, the first Rolex Series event of the year headlined by the Spaniard, Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland and a host of potential European Ryder Cuppers.Rahm is the highest-profile player to jump to LIV Golf when he made the move in winter 2023 – less than six months after the announcement of a framework agreement between the PGA Tour and Saudi Public Investment Fund. But as he begins his 2025 campaign this week at the DP World Tour’s Dubai Desert Classic, there remains little movement, at least publicly, on that front.With LIV abandoning its bid for world-ranking points, Rahm has dropped to No. 31 in the world. Though that doesn’t affect him as much as others because of his major exemptions by virtue of his 2023 Masters win, Rahm said it is “unfair” that the league does not receive points – despite acknowledging he knew it was a distinct possibility before he joined – and is without a direct pathway to the game’s biggest events.Rahm admitted that he thought “things would be further along at this point.”
Rahm maintained his eligibility for this year’s squad by meeting the minimum tournament requirement on the DP World Tour. He is currently appealing the fines imposed on him for playing LIV events, and he said Tuesday that he hopes the appeal is not heard until after the Ryder Cup in September.“I think so many of us want some kind of resolution to come together and get the best possible product for the consumer, which is what I think we’re still in a position to do,” he told reporters Tuesday in Dubai. “But I think we’re living in a golden era right now for golf where the possibilities are endless. A big tour in Europe and a worldwide and a massive and massive tour, the PGA Tour. And you have another big product with LIV and now you’re even adding the TGL. When it comes to golf, the possibilities are there right now.Jon Rahm remains optimistic that professional golf can reach an even “higher level” after years of turmoil, and he pointed Tuesday to at least two areas that he hopes could be cleared up in the interim.“I don’t think that would be good for anybody,” Rahm said of an earlier hearing. “But my plan is to be at Bethpage.”“I think with the right minds put together, you can end up with a product – and I’ve been saying this all along – that could put golf at a different level in the world of sport. I’m still hopeful that that can happen.”There also remains the issue of the European Ryder Cup team.“At this point, to not give LIV world ranking points and the credibility it deserves, I think is wrong,” Rahm said. “I understand we’ve all made a decision and it’s not as easy as it sounds, but to say that LIV players don’t deserve some spots in major championships I think is wrong and I hope that evolves into what it should be. … There should be a way for us to qualify. And the world ranking points, (they) need to figure something out because it’s not fair for anybody in that sense.”
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Track & field star Schwartz ’26 eclipses 40 meters in women’s javelin throw
Story Links ITHACA, N.Y. – Hamilton College’s Dana Schwartz ’26 broke her team record again in the women’s javelin throw at the multi-divisional, non-team scoring Big Red Invitational at Cornell University’s Robert J. Kane Sports Complex on Sunday, May 4. In what seems like a weekly occurrence, Schwartz eclipsed her […]
ITHACA, N.Y. – Hamilton College’s Dana Schwartz ’26 broke her team record again in the women’s javelin throw at the multi-divisional, non-team scoring Big Red Invitational at Cornell University’s Robert J. Kane Sports Complex on Sunday, May 4.
In what seems like a weekly occurrence, Schwartz eclipsed her own record with a distance of 40.42 meters, which is currently the 19th-best performance in NCAA Division III.
Tatiana McCray ’28 (100-meter dash) and Olivia Waruch ’28 (400-meter hurdles) recorded personal-best times in their respective events.
The Continentals compete in the 2025 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Outdoor Championships at Williams College on May 14 and 15.
TOP PERFORMANCES
100-Meter Dash (11 runners)
7. Tatiana McCray ’28, 12.60 (PR)
1500-Meter Run (9 runners)
1. Keira Rogan ’28, 4:35.05
400-Meter Hurdles (5 runners)
1. Olivia Waruch ’28, 1:05.31 (PR)
Javelin Throw (4 athletes)
1. Dana Schwartz ’26, 40.42m (132 feet, 7 inches; SR)
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Former LTC stars shine at America East Championships – Scranton Times-Tribune
Former Lackawanna Track Conference stars excelled in NCAA Division I track and field as the season winds down. Tatum Norris, a former Times-Tribune Female Athlete of the Year and a graduate of Susquehanna, helped Binghamton University achieve a fourth-place team finish at the America East Outdoor Track and Field Championships this past weekend at the […]
Former Lackawanna Track Conference stars excelled in NCAA Division I track and field as the season winds down.
Tatum Norris, a former Times-Tribune Female Athlete of the Year and a graduate of Susquehanna, helped Binghamton University achieve a fourth-place team finish at the America East Outdoor Track and Field Championships this past weekend at the University of New Hampshire.
Norris, a sophomore, placed third in the pole vault with a height of 12 feet, 1.5 inches to earn all-conference honors; finished fourth in the 400-meter sprint with a time of 55.44 seconds; and was sixth in the 200 with a time of 24.78. She also contributed to the 1,600 relay team that finished second and earned all-conference honors and to the 400 relay team that finished fifth.
Former Riverside distance running standout Daniel Danilovitz also competed at the America East Championships. The University of Maryland Baltimore County freshman placed fifth in the 10,000 with a time of 30:14.82. He also raced in the 5,000 and finished 11th with a time of 14:33.63.
Patriot League Championships
A pair of former Times-Tribune All-Region athletes finished in the top eight at the Patriot League Championships.
Lafayette College senior Jack Lynett, a Scranton Prep graduate, placed eighth in the pole vault. He had a height of 15-3.5 at the event. His career-best mark is 15-9, which he achieved this spring in a dual meet against rival Lehigh.
Lehigh University also had an eighth-place finish. Riverside graduate Nathan Oliphant, a sophomore, scored in the 110 hurdles at the Patriot League Championships with a time of 14.91. He ran a time of 14.74 to qualify for the final. Oliphant had a career-best time of 14.58 in March at the Shippensburg University Keystone State Challenge this spring.
Holy Cross freshman Mary Zabielski launched the javelin 125-8 and finished 10th at her first Patriot League Championship meet. This season, the former Valley View standout had a season-best distance of 128-4 in April at the UMass Flagship Opener.
Bucknell University junior Avery Rebar, a Mid Valley graduate, had a career-best mark of 42-11.75 in the shot put and finished 13th at the Patriot League Championships. She also finished 20th in the discus with a throw of 117-6.
Making a mark
Former Delaware Valley star and Times-Tribune Female Track and Field Performer of the Year Taliyah Booker is having a breakout junior season at Grand Canyon University after transferring from Purdue University.
Last Saturday, Booker ran a season- and career-best time of 53.72 in the 400 at the Desert Heat Classic. That equaled her previous best time of 53.72 she had when she finished fourth at the Battle at the Beach in April.
This season, Booker’s 400-meter time ranks second in the Western Athletic Conference. Grand Canyon teammate Aaliyah Rifort-Delem has the fastest time (53.60) this season in the conference.
Booker also has a season-best time of 24.07 in the 200 this season.
The WAC Championships will be held at the University of Texas Arlington at Maverick Stadium from Thursday, May 15, through Saturday, May 17.
Getting ready
Colin Kravitz, a North Pocono graduate and former Times-Tribune Athlete of the Year, had a third-place finish in the 200 at the Larry Ellis Invitational last weekend. The sophomore ran a personal-best time of 21.19 in the event to rank 25th in the Atlantic Coast Conference this season.
Kravitz has an outstanding spring season with personal-best times of 47.21 in the 400 at the Virginia Challenge and 10.73 in the 100 at the UConn Dog Fight in early April. His time in the 400 is ranked 18th in the ACC this season. He also ranks third all-time at Boston College in the 400.
The ACC Championships are May 15-17 at Wake Forest.
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Chicago Cubs Have the Best Outfield in Major League Baseball
Cubs Video No team in baseball features a better trio on the outfield grass than the Chicago Cubs. There isn’t a whole lot of room for debate here, either. As a group, the Cubs’ outfield ranks first in fWAR (5.0), well ahead of the New York Yankees (4.2) and even farther ahead of the Boston Red […]
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No team in baseball features a better trio on the outfield grass than the Chicago Cubs. There isn’t a whole lot of room for debate here, either.
As a group, the Cubs’ outfield ranks first in fWAR (5.0), well ahead of the New York Yankees (4.2) and even farther ahead of the Boston Red Sox (3.0). While it would be an oversimplification to attribute the team’s early success specifically and solely to that group (given the success of Michael Busch and the tandem of Miguel Amaya and Carson Kelly behind the plate), it’s certainly been the outfield leading the way. This was always possible, but it was far from guaranteed, so seeing it come to fruition is as encouraging as it is satisfying.
The acquisition of Kyle Tucker was obviously a boon. With such little positional flexibility when the offseason began, moving Cody Bellinger out of town and finding a suitable replacement for Seiya Suzuki‘s glove in right represented one of the only paths toward legitimate addition within the lineup. Tucker has been crucial to the team’s early run to the top of the National League Central, but it’s been far from the only element driving the offensive (and defensive, for that matter) pace thus far.
In addition to pacing the league in fWAR, the Cubs’ outfield leads the league in isolated slugging (.236) and strikeout rate (16.5%), while sitting top five in batting average (.291), on-base percentage (.367), and stolen bases (21). Their 22 home runs are tied with the Yankees atop the leaderboard, as well. To say that it’s a potent group would be an understatement.
Tucker has been as advertised. Plenty of ink is still to be spilt over the team’s efforts to retain their new-ish superstar, but even with a little bit of a recent “cold” streak, he’s still a top-10 position player in most categories. His 168 wRC+ ranks seventh, while his walk rate (15.3%) continues to outpace his strikeout rate (11.7%).
While Tucker had the ability to raise the floor of what this group could produce, it’s been Pete Crow-Armstrong who has pushed the ceiling upward. Not all of the stats look great. He’s still reaching base at a barely a .300 clip, but he’s tamped down the strikeouts on his way to producing a 139 wRC+. That’s all despite a very cold start. The power has really manifested, to the tune of a .287 ISO that even narrowly surpasses that of Tucker (.285). We knew the speed would be there, and lo: 12 steals.
The mildly ironic thing is that the star-level play we see from each of Tucker and Crow-Armstrong on a daily basis has overshadowed the contributions of Ian Happ atop the lineup. He’s running a 120 wRC+, with virtually no power to speak of (.102 ISO). Generally a slow starter, that Happ is already a worthy contributor without the power (which we don’t typically see until May, anyway) really gets moving speaks to the actual ceiling of this group.
Then there’s the defensive component. The Cubs lead the league with 10 Defensive Runs Saved in the outfield, even with Tucker rating a bit below average. It helps that Crow-Armstrong is jumping his way to covering more ground than almost any individual outfielder in baseball, but Happ’s defense looks legitimately good in the face of metrics that have soured on him throughout his Gold Glove run.
It’s the combination of offense and defense that has given the Cubs two of the nine most valuable players in baseball—and we’re not just talking outfielders. There are 162 qualifying position players in the league. Crow-Armstrong ranks third in FanGraphs WAR, and Tucker sits ninth. Happ’s farther down the list, at 63rd, but it’s nearly impossible to overstate the level at which this outfield has performed.
They’ve been much-needed, too. While catcher (Amaya/Kelly) and first base (Busch) both sit in the top seven in positional value, the middle infield spots have both been middle-of-the-road. Third base is near the bottom of the league (28th). Seiya Suzuki’s phenomenal production as the DH is vital, but since his defensive homes are in the outfield, he feels like an extension of that corps.
Consider some of the groups that were projected to be among the best in the league on the grass in the National League alone. Arizona. San Diego. Milwaukee. FanGraphs’s preseason positional power rankings had the Cubs eighth in left field, 12th in center, and fifth in right. They’ve blown them all away. And then you get into the value of pushing Suzuki into a full-time role as the designated hitter.
It’s this group that has not only made the Cubs into a legitimate NL contender, but a singularly watchable winner. After a handful of years of middle-tier, outright boring baseball, the Cubs have become one of the most exciting teams in the sport on the strength of their outfield.
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In pursuit of gold, Andrew D’Asaro shows his mettle | Article
But a second tear, like the one D’Asaro suffered in training in the fall of 2023, almost always brings down the curtain on an athlete’s glory days. Rehab from a second surgery is about 18 months, and the chances of returning to peak performance are low. D’Asaro’s father, John, said his son was “heartbroken” when […]
But a second tear, like the one D’Asaro suffered in training in the fall of 2023, almost always brings down the curtain on an athlete’s glory days. Rehab from a second surgery is about 18 months, and the chances of returning to peak performance are low.
D’Asaro’s father, John, said his son was “heartbroken” when he came home for fall break. But after consulting with doctors in the Philadelphia area, D’Asaro chose to keep competing with the torn ligament.
His parents gave him their blessing, John says, with the understanding, “it’s probably going to hurt like hell.”
“Our advice was do what’s right by you,” his father recalls. “He’s a thoughtful young man, who’s wise beyond his age. We felt comfortable with the care and support he was getting at Denison. His coaches never pressured him to do something he didn’t want to do. We really feel blessed with the experience he’s had at Denison from the professors to the coaches to his teammates.”
D’Asaro, a team captain, practices his javelin throws twice a week. He also runs sprints, does weight training and plyometrics, and performs mobility exercises.
To continue throwing at a high level, D’ Asaro relies on the muscles around the elbow to compensate for the torn ligament. He’s also indebted to the Denison sports medicine staff.
D’Asaro receives cupping therapy in which a local suction is created on the skin using heated cups to increase blood flow and reduce inflammation. He undergoes scraping therapy, a technique used to release muscle tension, break down adhesions, and improve circulation. He takes needling therapy in which thin needles target specific points in muscles to relieve pain and improve movement.
Teammate Chris Slater ’25 admires the mental toughness his good friend has exhibited the past two years to ready himself for meets.
Just weeks after returning to competition, D’Asaro threw a school record 64.07 meters at the Bucknell Bison Outdoor Classic on April 12, 2024. The three-time track and field All-Academic athlete is enjoying a strong senior season and looks to improve on his 15th-place finish at last year’s NCAA meet, a quest he considers “unfinished business.”
A workout warrior who has spent two years as a Denison strength and conditioning intern, D’Asaro can no longer do heavy pullovers as part of his weight training. Even little things like turning a door knob with his left hand can be challenging.
Once his athletic career ends, D’Asaro will consider surgery to repair the damaged ligament. Whether or not his senior season culminates with an NCAA gold medal, he’s proud of his perseverance, which he wears like a badge of honor.
“I’ve learned I can’t put limits or boundaries on myself,” D’Asaro says. “A lot of people thought I was crazy for doing this. Just proving to myself that I could do it will help me going forward when I face other kinds of adversity.”
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Hallock, Irving To Face Off For 106th Scudetto
Story Links Serie A1 (Playoffs) 1st-4th Trieste 10, Brescia 5 Brescia 13, Trieste 6 Pro Recco 9, Savona 8 5th-8th Ortigia 14, Bologna De Akker 6 Bologna De Akker 12, Ortigia 11 Posillipo 8, Roma Vis Nova 4 Brescia and Pro Recco both advanced to the Serie A1 Final with semifinal […]
Serie A1 (Playoffs)
1st-4th
Trieste 10, Brescia 5
Brescia 13, Trieste 6
Pro Recco 9, Savona 8
5th-8th
Ortigia 14, Bologna De Akker 6
Bologna De Akker 12, Ortigia 11
Posillipo 8, Roma Vis Nova 4
Brescia and Pro Recco both advanced to the Serie A1 Final with semifinal series wins. Brescia defeated Trieste 2-1 while Pro Recco bested Savona 2-0. Max Irving scored one in Brescia’s Game 2 loss while Ben Hallock put home two goals for Pro Recco in its decisive victory. The top two teams are now set to clash for the 106th Scudetto. Marko Vavic and Savona will play Trieste for third place. Elsewhere in Italy, Tyler Abramson scored four to help De Akker beat Ortigia and advance to face Posillipo for fifth place.
A1 Ethniki (Playoffs) April 29-30
Quarterfinal
Vouliagmeni 15, PAOK 4
Play-in Semifinal
Ydraikos 12, Chios 11
Dylan Woodhead and Vouliagmeni defeated PAOK, 15-4, to advance to the A1 Ethniki league semifinals. Goalkeeper Adrian Weinberg and Chios bowed out to Ydraikos in the play-in semifinal by a single goal, 11-12.
División De Honor (Semifinal Round, First Leg) April 30
Sabadell 11, Barcelona 6
Alex Bowen and Sabadell handled Barcelona 11-6 in the First Leg of the División de Honor semifinal round.
Women’s Champions League (Final Four) May 2-3
Final
Sabadell 8, Sant Andreu 9
Semifinal
Sabadell 15, Olympiacos 13
Team USA captain Maggie Steffens and Tara Prentice claimed second place in the Women’s Champions League season. After defeating Olympiacos 15-13 in the semifinal, Sabadell fell short against Sant Andreu 8-9 in the final. Steffens recorded a hat trick and Prentice added one more in the semifinal win over Olympiacos.
Women’s División De Honor (Playout Semifinal, Second Leg) May 2
Tenerife 9, Rubi 6
Maryn Dempsey and Tenerife beat Rubi 9-6 to advance out of the Playout bracket.
Women’s A1 Ethniki (Quarterfinal Round, First Leg) May 4
Glyfada 9, Panionios 5
Isabel Williams and Glyfada bested Malia Allen and Panionios 9-5 in the First Leg of their quarterfinal matchup in A1 Ethniki.
Here’s a look ahead at some important matches featuring Team USA athletes:
Champions League (Quarterfinal Round, Day 6) May 14
Savona (ITA) at Barceloneta (ESP)
Euro Cup (Final Round, First Leg) May 10
Pro Recco (ITA) at Radnicki (SRB)
Serie A1 (Playoffs) Continue May 6
Championship
Brescia vs Pro Recco
Bronze Medal
Savona vs Trieste
5th Place
Bologna De Akker vs Posillipo
7th Place
Roma Vis Nova vs Ortigia
A1 Ethniki (Semifinals, First/Second Legs) May 7/11
Vouliagmeni vs Panathinaikos
División De Honor (Semifinal Round, Second Leg) May 7
Sabadell vs Barcelona
Women’s División De Honor (Semifinals, Second Leg) May 8
Sabadell vs Mataro
Women’s A1 Ethniki (Quarterfinal Round, Second Leg) May 7
Glyfada vs Panionios
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