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Lauren Coughlin, Jenny Shin seize Scottish Open first-round lead
Lauren Coughlin, left, Rio Takeda and Hannah Green share a laugh while walking the 20th fairway during the first round of the U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills in the Town of Erin, May 29, 2025. Lauren Coughlin and South Korea’s Jenny Shin fired 6-under-par 66s on Thursday to share the Scottish Open first-round lead at Dundonald Links in Ayrshire, Scotland.
Coughlin, who won the Scottish Open in 2024, compiled eight birdies and two bogeys on a links course that didn’t play like normal due to Europe’s recent heat wave.
“It was pretty difficult out there,” Coughlin said. “I’ve not ever really played it when it’s been this firm, especially off the tee, so quite a few different things off the tee than normal where I used to be able to hit the driver a lot of places.”
Shin, who started on the back nine like Coughlin, posted seven birdies on the day – including birdies at her first three par-5s.
“It’s playing a little shorter than the years past when it was quite wet out here,” Shin said. “And the fact I was able to reach the par-5s and take advantage of making the birdies there, and having a few 58-degree (wedges) coming into the green helped. I was able to get my ball within 15 feet and when I did have the chance for birdie, I did make it. So it was a good day.”
Korea’s A Lim Kim sits one shot behind at 67 while Sweden’s Lisa Pettersson (69) posted the day’s only other sub-70 score in the 144-golfer field.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda posted a 72 to share 14th place after one round. Playing in the same group as Korda, defending champion Lottie Woad of England got off to a poor start with a double bogey on No. 3 and a bogey on No. 4 before settling down for a 74.
“There were a few interesting pin placements on the front nine with the wind,” Woad said, “and tough to get it close really and didn’t make enough putts to really be under par. But for me, 2-over is not disastrous. Still going to be in it. A day of not trying to play yourself out of it, really.”
–Field Level Media
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Blue Jackets re-sign G Jet Greaves to 3-year, $15M deal
Dec 29, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Jet Greaves (73) skates prior to the start of game against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed goaltender Jet Greaves to a three-year, $15 million deal Thursday and avoided a salary arbitration hearing.
Greaves, 25, filed for arbitration prior to the NHL’s July 5 deadline and had been scheduled for a hearing on Thursday in Toronto.
“Jet is a high-character, talented and athletic goaltender who has become an important part of our hockey club,” general manager and president of hockey operations Don Waddell said. “Our intent always was to get a deal done to ensure he remains a Blue Jacket and we are thrilled that we were able to do so.”
Greaves finished 26-19-9 with two shutouts, a 2.60 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage in 55 games in his first full season in 2025-26.
He is 36-28-11 with four shutouts, a 2.61 GAA and a .913 save percentage in 76 games since making his NHL debut with Columbus in April 2023.
–Field Level Media
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Report: Celtics F Jordan Walsh agrees to 3-year, $15M extension
Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh (27) reacts after his basket against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images The Boston Celtics have locked up the services of forward Jordan Walsh through the 2029-30 season, ESPN reported Thursday.
Boston picked up its $2.4 million option for 2026-27 and added a three-year, $15 million extension, per the report.
Walsh, 22, averaged 5.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 17.8 minutes in 68 games (25 starts) during the 2025-26 season.
The 2023 second-round draft pick has career averages of 3.6 points and 2.8 rebounds through 129 games (27 starts).
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Panthers extend naming-rights deal, reveal reimagined stadium
Sep 16, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; A general view of the exterior of Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Zetterberg-Imagn Images The Carolina Panthers and Bank of America agreed to extend their long-term stadium naming-rights deal, with the team sharing on Thursday what the reimagined Bank of America Stadium will look like by the time renovations are finished in 2030.
The bank has held naming rights since 2004, with terms of the new contract not disclosed.
The 30-year-old stadium will undergo a $1.3 billion overhaul, with team owner David Tepper contributing an additional $500 million to the project, which initially had an $800 million budget. The city of Charlotte already has agreed to pay $650 million toward the improvements, which were conceived to transform the facility into more than a football-only destination.
“For over three decades, Bank of America Stadium has helped create lasting memories for our fans and we’re excited for them to see what’s ahead,” Tepper said in a news release. “Our goal is to create experiences that enhance the passion and energy of the region while transforming this corridor into a weekend destination for world-class sports, entertainment and community events.”
The Carolinas MO????????UM is here. See the future of Bank of America Stadium. pic.twitter.com/t7lAQuvoI3
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 23, 2026
Plans call for a new “social patio” on the 500 level, additional fan gathering areas, new scoreboards and renovated locker rooms and offices. A 4,400-seat entertainment venue is planned to be added next to the stadium.
Work already has started on a field house that was part of the original project.
–Field Level Media
Blue Jackets re-sign G Jet Greaves to 3-year, $15M deal
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