Oakmont Open tests players with long grind and pace
At Oakmont a brutal par-70 layout demands endurance as rounds stretch to five or six hours. Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland, and Collin Morikawa faced slow progression, while Burns led at 3-under after a 65. Hovland kept composure despite rough holes and mounting pressure heading into the weekend.
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Oakmont
Pennsylvania
Edward S. Stimpson
Will Chandler
Scottie Scheffler
Viktor Hovland
Collin Morikawa
Scheffler
Sam Burns
Lawrence
Hovland
Valspar
Burns
J.J. Spaun
Eagle
Victor Perez
France
Jordan Spieth
Brooks Koepka
Jon Rahm
Rahm
U.S
Florida
Burns, Hovland Quietly Lead U S Open Proceedings
Burns steadies with a 3-under 137 after a late surge and a clutch 20-foot par putt. Hovland mimics consistency with a 68 to move to 11-under, while Scheffler battles with rough and erratic driving as the U S Open unfolds under looming storms and Oakmont twists.
Muskie and turkey hunters push limits of the wild
The piece reflects on muskie fishing as a grind of many casts and harsh weather, then shifts to old school turkey and deer hunters. It paints muskie anglers as outsiders who endure tough conditions, and describes legacy hunters who stay hidden, solo, and rugged, preferring snow, tracks, and stealth over modern gear.
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North America
Turkey
Larry
WVU Builds for Big 12 Era and NIL Revenue
The WVU athletic program has upgraded facilities including the Coliseum Kendrick Family Ballpark and Mylan Park structures while pursuing robust fundraising. Athletic Director Wren Baker aims to keep the Mountaineers competitive in a Big 12 that rewards revenue and NIL, with emphasis on broad national status beyond football and basketball.
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Kendrick
Mountaineers
Wren Baker
Yankees
Dodgers
Ohio State
Michigan
Penn State
Alabama
Georgia
WVU
Rich Rodriguez
Ross Hodge
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Rockne
Wilkinson
Bryant
Saban
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Scheffler and Company
Thriston
Matt Vogt
Charlie Riedel
Oakmont Country Club