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After a grueling round Friday due to strong winds, scoring conditions were nearly perfect for Saturday’s third round at the 2025 Player’s Championship, the PGA Tour’s final signature event of the season.
It was a birdie fest at TPC River Highlands, with several rounds in the mid-to-low 60s and loads of exciting, highlight-reel shots. Tommy Fleetwood, who’s still seeking his first victory on the PGA Tour, holds the 54-hole lead by three shots over Russell Henley and Keegan Bradley.
Read below leaderboard updates, scores, highlights, and more from the third round at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut.
Travelers Championship 2025 live leaderboard
Keep up with the latest scores on our USA TODAY Sports 2025 Travelers Championship leaderboard. This is what it looked like at the top after Saturday’s third round.
| POS | Player | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | T. Fleetwood | -16 |
| T2 | R. Henley | -13 |
| T2 | K. Bradley | -13 |
| 4 | J. Day | -11 |
| T5 | B. Harman | -8 |
Tommy Fleetwood plays nearly perfect golf, holds solo lead after Saturday at the Travelers ChampionshipTommy Fleetwood did not miss a fairway Saturday during his third round at the Travelers Championship.In fact, heading into Sunday, he’s hit 21 fairways in a row.The Englishman has been absolutely striping the golf ball off the tee, hitting brilliant approach shots and cashing them in with solid putting. It’s all working for Fleetwood, who posted scores of 66, 65, and 63 in the first three rounds at TPC River Highlands, in desperate search of that elusive first win on the PGA Tour.Fleetwood has the most top 10 finishes (41) of any player without a victory on Tour, ever.He has held 54-hole leads before, though, so this tournament is far from over. But if he plays on Sunday like he did over the first three days, he’s going to be walking away with a trophy and $3.6 million.
The protesters were tackled by security and police personnel, handcuffed, and dragged off the golf course in front of everyone.This year, it’s obvious organizers want to prevent something like that from happening again, as they’ve increased the police presence around TPC River Highlands. Tommy Fleetwood posts clean front nine, makes the turn with the leadTommy Fleetwood wants this one.He’s in prime position to nab the first PGA Tour win of his career, holding onto the outright lead with 27 holes remaining. He fired a bogey-free 32 on the front nine Saturday to make the turn at 12 under, one shot ahead of Russell Henley, who’s in solo second. Keegan Bradley, Rory McIlroy, Russell Henley making an early push on SaturdayWorld No. 2 Rory McIlroy is just three shots off the lead as of 3:40 p.m. ET. He’s 9 under for the tournament and four under for the day after carding a bogey-free 31 on the outward nine. Similarly, Russell Henley shot bogey-free 30 on the front nine and also sits at 9 under.Meanwhile, 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley is on fire to start his third round. The 39-year-old from Vermont is 4 under through 7 on the day and in a tie for second with Jason Day at 10 under. Tommy Fleetwood drains a bomb on No. 5 to take a two-shot leadIt’s well-known among the golf world that Tommy Fleetwood is still searching for his first win on the PGA Tour. He has amassed 41 top 10 finishes without a victory, making him one of the best Tour players outside the winners circle, well, ever.He’s on a mission this weekend. He made birdie on No. 3 before canning this 66-footer for birdie on the 5th. He’s 11 under for the tournament, two shots clear of the field as of 3:15 p.m. ET. Scottie Scheffler makes triple bogey on the first hole of his third roundNot the start you expect from the World No. 1.Scheffler hit his tee shot in the rough, his second shot in the bunker, his third to the left side of the green, duffed a chip on his fourth shot, then three-putted for a seven.The disaster set Scheffler all the way back into a tie for 10th, four shots behind Justin Thomas, who made birdie at the first to take the solo lead just after 2:45 p.m. ET.The birthday boy has some work to do, now.
Final group tees off for the third round of the Travelers
The final pairing of co-leaders Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas is making their way down the first fairway as we are officially off and running for the third round of the 2025 Travelers Championship.
Scheffler and Thomas are both ranked inside the top five in the world and they have a combined 32 wins on the PGA Tour (16 each).
Get your popcorn ready, we’re about to see a lot of birdies.
Players going low early on Saturday at the Travelers Championship
Several pros on the golf course have excellent rounds going as we creep closer to the final groups teeing off at TPC River Highlands.
Taylor Pendrith and Adam Scott each shot 8-under 62, while Viktor Hovland is 7 under through 16 holes. They’ve all put themselves into the top 10 before the leaders even start their third round.
That’s moving day, folks.
Viktor Hovland rockets up the leaderboard with 29 on the front nine
If there’s anyone who can provide a perfect example of the difference in scoring conditions between Friday and Saturday, look no further than Viktor Hovland, who’s fresh off a solo third at the U.S. Open last week.
The 27-year-old from Norway shot 40 on the front nine yesterday. Today? 29. He made six birdies and three pars, and he’s suddenly vaulted himself into the top 10 at 5 under for the tournament as of 12:30 p.m. ET.
Adam Scott is the first to make a big move on Saturday at the Travelers
Less than a week removed from being in the final group at the U.S. Open last Sunday, Adam Scott has dialed it back in. The 44-year-old Aussie started slow the first two days at the Travelers, posting a pair of 72s to enter the weekend 4 over.
There’s nothing slow about his third round, though.
As of 12:20 p.m., Scott is 8 under through 15 holes after shooting 29 on the outward nine and making birdies on Nos. 12 and 14. He’s 4 under for the tournament now, and as he comes down the closing stretch, he finds himself creeping into contention on moving day.
Is TPC River Highlands back on easy mode for moving day at the Travelers?
Thursday saw 14 players shoot 66 or better. Friday? Four.
Strong winds ramped up the difficulty during the second round at TPC River Highlands, which typically yields a birdie-laden scoring fest. A steady breeze at 15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph had players just trying to grind out their rounds without causing too much damage to their scorecard.
It seems as if Saturday might be a lot more like the opening round, though. Winds will be minimal — rarely eclipsing 10 mph out of the west — and hot, humid conditions will allow players maximum distance and spin.
Early scores being posted Saturday back up this notion that we’re back on easy mode in Connecticut. Adam Scott shot 29 on the outward nine to begin his day, Matt Fitzpatrick started 4 under through eight, while Rickie Fowler is 4 under through 13 after a 77 on Friday.
Needless to say, there are low scores to be had out there on moving day.
Travelers Championship 2025 betting odds
Here’s what the betting odds looked like heading into Saturday’s third round, courtesy of BetMGM:
- Scottie Scheffler (+110)
- Justin Thomas (+550)
- Tommy Fleetwood (+550)
- Jason Day (+1400)
- Rory McIlroy (+1600)
Travelers Championship tee times today
All times Eastern and accurate as of Friday, June 20, 2025, at 10:00 p.m.
- 8:30 a.m.: Nick Dunlap, Sam Stevens
- 8:40 a.m.: Tony Finau, Rickie Fowler
- 8:50 a.m.: Matthias Schmid, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
- 9:00 a.m.: Sepp Straka, Shane Lowry
- 9:10 a.m.: J.J. Spaun, Adam Scott
- 9:20 a.m.: Thomas Detry, Cam Davis
- 9:30 a.m.: Davis Riley, Mackenzie Hughes
- 9:40 a.m.: Tom Hoge, Matt Fitzpatrick
- 9:50 a.m.: Min Woo Lee, Matthieu Pavon
- 10:05 a.m.: Jacob Bridgeman, Taylor Pendrith
- 10:15 a.m.: Daniel Berger, Gary Woodland
- 10:25 a.m.: Kevin Yu, Viktor Hovland
- 10:35 a.m.: Xander Schauffele, Andrew Novak
- 10:45 a.m.: Ryan Gerard, Aaron Rai
- 10:55 a.m.: Jhonattan Vegas, Ryan Fox
- 11:05 a.m.: Bud Cauley, Ludvig Aberg
- 11:15 a.m.: J.T. Poston, Akshay Bhatia
- 11:25 a.m.: Maverick McNealy, Sungjae Im
- 11:40 a.m.: Max Homa, Tom Kim
- 11:50 a.m.: Michael Kim, Luke Clanton
- 12:00 p.m.: Robert MacIntyre, Sam Burns
- 12:10 p.m.: Cameron Young, Max Greyserman
- 12:20 p.m.: Davis Thompson, Stephan Jaeger
- 12:30 p.m.: Collin Morikawa, Hideki Matsuyama
- 12:40 p.m.: Adam Hadwin, Ben Griffin
- 12:50 p.m.: Harry Hall, Byeong Hun A
- 1:00 p.m.: Joe Highsmith, Brian Harman
- 1:15 p.m.: Alex Noren, Lucas Glover
- 1:25 p.m.: Russell Henley, Wyndham Clark
- 1:35 p.m.: Rory McIlroy, Harris English
- 1:45 p.m.: Eric Cole, Patrick Cantlay
- 1:55 p.m.: Nick Taylor, Keegan Bradley
- 2:05 p.m.: Denny McCarthy, Austin Eckroat
- 2:15 p.m.: Jason Day, Tommy Fleetwood
- 2:25 p.m.: Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler
How to watch the 2025 Travelers Championship
This is the TV channel, streaming and radio schedule, with Golf Channel, CBS, ESPN+, Paramount+ and PGA Tour Radio on SiriusXM all teaming up for the coverage. All times listed are ET.
Third round, Saturday, June 21
- 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., PGA Tour Live on ESPN+
- 1-6:30 p.m., SiriusXM PGA Tour radio
- 1-3 p.m., Golf Channel, NBC Sports app
- 3-6:30 p.m., CBS, Paramount+
Final round, Sunday, June 22
- 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., PGA Tour Live on ESPN+
- 1-6 p.m., SiriusXM PGA Tour radio
- 1-3 p.m., Golf Channel, NBC Sports app
- 3-6 p.m., CBS, Paramount+
What is the purse, prize money at Travelers Championship?
The Travelers purse is $20 million, with $3.6 million going to the winner in addition to 700 FedEx Cup
Past Travelers Championship winners
Scottie Scheffler (2024); Keegan Bradley (2023); Xander Schauffele (2022); Harris English (2021); Dustin Johnson (2020)
INDIANAPOLIS — A viral video has led to criminal charges against an Indianapolis volleyball coach accused of sending sexually explicit images to someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy.
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced that Levi Garrett, 34, of Danville, faces attempted dissemination of matter harmful to minors, a Level 6 felony, following an independent investigation by the prosecutor’s office.
According to the probable cause affidavit, the charges stem from allegations that on March 2, 2025, Garrett engaged in explicit conversations and sent sexually graphic photos on the dating app Grindr to someone he believed was a minor.
A member of a private online investigative organization used a fake Grindr profile titled “tryna have fun” with a photo portraying themselves as a 14-year-old male named “Josh.” The decoy allegedly engaged with Garrett’s profile, “Hmu & find out.”
During the conversation, court documents show the minor texted Garrett, “U mind if I’m young,” and Garrett replied, “No I don’t mind.” When the decoy told Garrett, “I’m 14 but I down for whatever,” Garrett allegedly “liked” the message and proceeded to send three sexually explicit images, including photos of male genitalia and sexual activity.
The messages also allegedly included language about meeting for sex, with Garrett asking whether the encounter would be “safe or bareback.”
Court records show Garrett initially agreed to meet at a location in Greencastle but later blocked the account.
The case gained widespread attention in August when YouTuber JiDion, who is affiliated with the private investigative group, posted a 26-minute video titled “Volleyball Coach Gets EXPOSED” that has been viewed over 1.2 million times.
In the video, JiDion confronts Garrett at The Academy Volleyball Club located on East 30th Street, showing him screenshots of the alleged text exchanges and explicit photos.
Notably, the video showed several Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers at the scene during the confrontation. When JiDion urged them to arrest the coach, one officer stated, “I have run into this before. Our prosecutor will not touch this,” a response that was controversial to many of JiDion’s followers.
IMPD later responded to the backlash and clarified that the video lacked important context, noting that a police report was filed at the scene, Garrett was trespassed from the property, and detectives were informed about the allegations.
Following the viral incident, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office opened a formal investigation into the allegations.
“There are no shortcuts in the investigative process,” Mears said in a statement Monday. “When it comes to crimes against children, justice demands that an independent investigation occur and evidence be properly obtained, so that a case is built that will hold offenders accountable in a court of law.”
According to the affidavit, body camera footage from the incident shows Garrett identifying himself by name and providing his date of birth and phone number to officers, information that matched the Grindr profile under investigation.
Garrett is scheduled to appear for a change of plea hearing on January 27, 2026, at 9 a.m. in Marion County Superior Court.
To qualify, a student-athlete must hold a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.50, across both undergraduate and graduate courses, if applicable. Athletically, volleyball student-athletes must have either competed in 90% of their team’s contests for the season or started at least 66% of contests.
The list of honorees is below:
Senior Alina Anderson (Rockford, Mich. / Rockford / Ferris State)
Senior Abby Olin (Coopersville, Mich. / Coopersville / Michigan State)
Sophomore Izzy Swiercz (Hudsonville, Mich. / Hudsonville)
Sophomore Grace Thomas (Dublin, Ohio / Dublin Coffman)
Both Anderson and Olin earned the honor for the 2024 season.
For the latest news and updates on CMU Volleyball, follow the team in X (@cmuvolleyball) and on Instagram (@cmuvolleyball).
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Affidavit reveals AI-generated plan in alleged grooming case against Mesquite pastor’s son and volleyball coach
An arrest affidavit obtained by CBS News Texas reveals more details about what led up to the arrest of a teacher and volleyball coach accused of grooming a teenage girl to have a sexual relationship with her, including the discovery of an AI-generated document outlining manipulation tactics.
Matthan Lough, 32, was arrested on Dec. 10 on a charge of child grooming, a third-degree felony. His father, Kevin Lough, was the senior pastor of the Christian Center of Mesquite, where some of the alleged grooming took place.
The victim and her mother filed a report with Mesquite police about Lough on Oct. 2. According to police, the victim’s mother found out about the relationship earlier that week.
Mesquite police: Grooming began more than two years ago
The affidavit outlines how the case began with an interaction at a party in the spring of 2023.
According to the affidavit, the victim met Lough at her cousin’s graduation party when he approached her while she was playing volleyball. The victim recognized Lough from church, as his wife was the worship leader for their youth group. Lough asked her if she would be interested in joining a club volleyball team he wanted to start at the church.
It was not until the fall of 2024 that Lough held tryouts for the team, and the victim was given a spot, the affidavit said. The victim reported a series of unusual interactions with Lough over the following months in which he shared overly personal details about his life and marriage, then began to make flirty and inappropriate jokes, according to the report.
Lough’s inappropriate behavior escalated further over the summer of 2025, when he started sending the victim explicit messages and discussed committing murders, the affidavit said. Lough also repeatedly made sure the victim knew he was carrying a gun, making her fear for her safety.
In September, the affidavit describes the relationship turning physical. Lough allegedly kissed the victim at a church event. Later that month, he sexually assaulted her twice, the victim told police.
The relationship ended after the victim’s mother discovered the inappropriate messages on the victim’s devices. Her mother then contacted Lough’s wife.
Police said that after the victim filed the report, detectives obtained a search warrant and found an AI-generated document on Lough’s iPad titled “Hypothetical Counter-Influence Plan.” The document outlined phases such as “rebuild her autonomy” and “shift the power dynamic,” and provided guidance on how to achieve success.
Fallout from child grooming case
After the relationship was uncovered, police said Lough’s wife left Texas. Court records show she filed for divorce in October.
Lough’s father also resigned as senior pastor of the Christian Center of Mesquite. In a post on the church’s website, its board said the church would work to seek justice for the victim. It also said the church has “initiated an immediate internal review of all child protection policies, volunteer screening processes, and facility access logs to ensure the absolute safety of every child and youth within our care.”
Texas A&M shook up the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament when the No. 3 Aggies upset top-ranked and previously unbeaten Nebraska in their regional final. Now, the Aggies are headed to their first Final Four in program history.
No. 3 Wisconsin, which ousted Texas, another No. 1 seed, on its home court, and No. 1 seeds Kentucky and Pittsburgh join Texas A&M in the national semifinals, which take place Thursday at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Aggies will take on Pitt in one semifinal, while Wisconsin and Kentucky will face off in the other. Neither Texas A&M nor the Panthers have won a national championship, though Pitt will play in its fifth straight Final Four. Both Wisconsin (2021) and Kentucky (2020) have won one national title.
Here are key facts about the 2025 NCAA Division I women’s volleyball tournament:
What is the remaining schedule?
*All times Eastern
Thursday, Dec. 18
Semifinal: No. 3 Texas A&M vs. No. 1 Pittsburgh – 6:30 p.m. on ESPN
“NCAA Women’s Volleyball Studio Show” – 8:30 p.m. on ESPN
Semifinal: No. 3 Wisconsin vs. No. 1 Kentucky – 9 p.m. on ESPN
Sunday, Dec. 21
“NCAA Women’s Volleyball Preview Show” – 3 p.m. on ABC
Championship – 3:30 p.m. on ABC
How can fans watch?
Fans can catch all of the action in the ESPN App and in the NCAA women’s volleyball streaming hub.
How can fans access more college sports coverage from ESPN?
Check out the ESPN college sports hub page for the latest news, scores, rankings and more.
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Baxter, a sophomore majoring in Chemical Engineering, was a Liberty League Second-Team All-Star thanks to her excellence in the back row. Baxter ranked 22nd nationally in digs per set (5.40 dps) and was 57th nationally in aces per set (0.63 aps).
Currier, a senior majoring in Mechanical Engineering, continued to be relied upon in a variety of roles for the Knights, averaging 7.09 assists, 0.95 kills, 2.50 digs, and 0.61 blocks per set. In a match against University of Rochester she nearly posted an incredibly rare feat, coming up just one kill short of a quadruple double (31 assists, 16 digs, 10 blocks, and 9 kills).
Hangliter, a senior majoring in Environmental Engineering, finished the season averaging 2.62 kills per set, which ranked second on the team. She also was second in the Liberty League in aces per set with 0.64, which placed her 49th nationally in that category.
This marks the first time in program history that three Lady Vols have been named to the Academic All-District Team. In Eve Rackham Watt‘s eight years as head coach, eight total players have earned Academic All-District honors. Tennessee has had two or more players selected to the All-District team now in three seasons, all coming under Rackham Watt.
CSC’s Academic All-America program recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom. Both Kerr and Kubik earned spots on the CSC Academic All-America ballot, which will be announced on January 13, 2026.
Compiling a 3.87 GPA in the Sport Management program, Kerr garnered First Team All-SEC honors after leading the team with 945 assists. Kerr was a key force for a Tennessee attack that finished the season top 15 in both hitting percentage and kills per set. Kerr had 20 matches with 30 or more assists, including tying her career high with 57 against Florida on Oct. 15.
One of the top setters in Tennessee history, Kerr currently ranks sixth all-time in both assists (3,259) and assists per set (10.65). The two-time All-American setter has led the team in assists in each of the last three seasons, eclipsing the 1,000-assist mark in both 2023 & 2024.
Earning her bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies, Kubik had her best offensive season of her career in her final collegiate season. Kubik led the team in kills (390), kills per set (4.19), points (431.0), and points per set (4.63) this season. She had double-digit kills in 24 matches, reaching 20 or more on four occasions.
Kubik also ranked top ten in the conference in both kills per set and points per set in 2025. A stellar defender in the back row, Kubik finished third on the team with 209 digs. The First Team All-SEC selection had seven double-doubles on the campaign, all of which came against conference opponents.
Boasting a 4.00 GPA in Communication Studies, Güçtekin became an important piece to Tennessee’s defensive success. The senior libero led the team in 2025 with 408 digs. Güçtekin finished the season ranking top five in the SEC in both digs and digs per set. She recorded double figure digs in 23 matches, including having 20 or more in six. She set a career-high of 30 digs at Kentucky on Nov. 9, becoming the first Tennessee player to reach 30 or more digs since Yelianoz Torres had 30 against Arkansas on Oct. 20, 2023.
Güçtekin eclipsed 1,000 digs in her career this season, and finishes her collegiate career with 1,293 digs. An all-around player in college, Güçtekin also finished with 423 assists and 117 aces.
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