By JIM LITKE Watching Dustin Johnson play, it’s hard to tell whether he’s four shots ahead or behind. He doesn’t anguish over bad shots and rarely celebrates good ones. He’s the same no matter the size of the stage. This week, there were plenty of reasons for that ease. Johnson arrived at Augusta National ranked…… read more »
By The Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Ian Book threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score and No. 2 Notre Dame overcame an early deficit to roll to a 45-31 victory over Boston College on Saturday. The Fighting Irish gave coach Brian Kelly his 100th career victory at the school, tying him with…… read more »
Everything in 2020 is “upside down” in the college football world, and when it comes to dealing with the upcoming 2020 Peach Bowl College Football Playoff, NOTHING is off the table. Gary Stokan, CEO and President of the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, explains what it’s going to take to pull off this year’s Peach Bowl Game!… read more »
By PAUL NEWBERRY AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — It was a very reassuring day at Augusta National. Turns out, the green jacket will not be draped over the biggest, strongest shoulders — not if they belong to a guy who has no idea where that little white ball is going. Bryson DeChambeau, the Incredible Hulk of…… read more »
By JIM LITKE It’s peak 2020 that even the Masters is being forced to slow-walk the results. According to the schedule, we’ve reached the halfway point of the tournament … except roughly half the field has yet to arrive. So pay close attention. Here’s what we know so far: There have already been plenty of…… read more »
SCOTT MCFARLANE 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA, GA, November 12, 2020 – Dickey Broadcasting Company is proud to announce a partnership with Fairway Social, a golf and entertainment concept combining golf games and unprecedented experiences under one roof at 240 South Main Street in Alpharetta, Georgia. Located in The Maxwell, a mixed-use development at the northeast corner…… read more »
By ANDREW SELIGMA CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox are sticking with new manager Tony La Russa for now, saying they understand the “seriousness” of his latest drunken driving case and will have more to say once it plays out in court. “Tony deserves all the assumptions and protections granted to everyone in a…… read more »
By GREG BEACHAM ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Perry Minasian once served as a batboy for the Texas Rangers when they made road trips to Angel Stadium. He’s headed back to Anaheim three decades later as the Los Angeles Angels’ general manager. The Angels announced the hiring of the Atlanta Braves’ assistant general manager Thursday to…… read more »
By BEN WALKER NEW YORK (AP) — As opening day finally approached, Freddie Freeman had far bigger concerns than perfecting his swing and practicing his scoops. Just being able to walk a few steps was hard enough. “It wasn’t the way I wanted to start, with COVID,” the Atlanta Braves first baseman said. “I was…… read more »
BY KEVIN MCALPIN 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – As the 2020 BBWAA awards week came to a close, it did so with a bang for Freddie Freeman, who was named as the National League’s Most Valuable Player. In his 11th Big League season, Freeman led the National League in doubles (23), Runs (51), Extra-Base Hits…… read more »
