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The Vegas Golden Knights have appointed an internal candidate, Ryan Craig, as head coach following the departure of John Tortorella after the team reached the Stanley Cup Final. The move marks a development-through-promotion for the franchise.
Sam Burns has surged to a 10-under par lead after a blistering 65 in the Open’s 54-hole round, capitalizing on a chaotic week marked by Bryson DeChambeau’s controversial penalty and a record-tying scoring day at Royal Birkdale. Burns, who had planned to skip the Open because of his wife’s due date, credits his family’s support for giving him the focus to chase his first major.
The Carolina Panthers have altered their offensive line plans as injuries force reshuffles ahead of the season. Ickey Ekwonu remains out with a ruptured patellar tendon, and Taylor Moton has a blood clot in the lung, prompting veteran Rasheed Walker and early first‑round pick Monroe Freeling to start. The team is banking on depth and mentorship to bridge early gaps.
Ryan Fox has won The Open at Royal Birkdale, becoming the second New Zealander to lift the Claret Jug. He seals victory with a 12-foot birdie on the final hole after a tense Sunday, beating Cameron Young as Sam Burns faltered.