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Deadspin | Tiger Woods on players’ minds as Masters week begins Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links GC tees off during match against Los Angeles Golf Club during the TGL finals at SoFi Center on March 24, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods is not at Augusta National this week, but the five-time Masters champion is still very much on the minds of many of those in the 91-player field. Woods, 50, has reportedly checked into a treatment program outside of the United States following a car accident that led to his DUI arrest in Florida on March 27. He later announced that he would not be on hand for the 90th edition of the Masters this week and removed himself for consideration to be the United States Ryder Cup team captain for 2027 as he steps away from golf for an undetermined amount of time. Woods’ plane reportedly landed in Switzerland last week, days after his attorney told a Martin County Judge that his superstar client needed an “intensive, highly individualized and medically integrated program” away from media and public scrutiny. “It just shows the human element and the human side of someone that is struggling with some sort of an addiction,” Jason Day said after finishing his practice round at the Masters on Monday. “He’s not immune to it just because he can hit a golf ball really well. He’s had 25 to 30 something surgeries, and when you’re going through that many procedures, it’s painful coming out of those procedures. I’ve had procedures done and I typically try and stay away from all that stuff because I just know that — painkillers, there can potentially be a downfall to it. “Granted, when I look at that, I look at it and go, he’s just a human being like everyone else and we have struggles. It’s unfortunate.” Woods pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of DUI after his SUV struck the back of a trailer being hauled by a truck near his home in Jupiter, Fla. Woods’ car flipped on its side, and he was charged with a moving violation of distracted driving. Officers found two while pills in the pocket of his pants, which authorities later confirmed to be hydrocodone. “The only thing that I don’t understand is that it’s a little bit selfish of him to drive and put other people in harm’s way, as well,” Day said. “But when you’re the player that he was and how strong-willed he is, he thinks he can do almost anything, and that’s probably why he’s probably driving and a little bit under the influence.” Woods had said during the TGL final three days before the accident that he was working toward trying to play in the Masters this week. And now his absence from Augusta National this week is at the forefront of the minds of those who have competed with Woods or grew up trying to emulate the 15-time major champion. “He was my hero — he is my hero,” Day said. “He was my hero growing up. The reason why I play golf is because of this tournament and Tiger. It’s hard to see him go through what he’s going through, and especially under the microscope that — it must be hard to be who he is and have everything, everyone look on, kind of down on him. “Some people want him to fail. Some people obviously want him to succeed. It’s really difficult for me to go through that and watch him, and I know that he’s getting the help now, which is good. I’m just hoping he comes out on the other side and is better.” Patrick Reed won the Masters in 2018, which means he will be at Tuesday night’s champions dinner that will not include Woods. Also missing will be Phil Mickelson, who is not at this year’s Masters while dealing with a personal medical situation. “Let’s be honest, without Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in the events, in golf, when they both step away, honestly I feel it hurts the game of golf,” Reed said. “But at the same time, we want them to come back and be healthy and ready to go.” It has been 32 years since both Mickelson and Woods missed a Masters. The last time Woods missed the first major of the year was in 2021, when he was recovering from serious injuries suffered in another car accident in California. Woods told officers on March 27 that he has undergone more than 20 surgeries on his right leg, in addition to seven back surgeries and a torn Achilles tendon. Veteran PGA Tour player Harris English said it was “very strange” not to have Woods at Augusta National this week. “He’s such a legend in this game, somebody I looked up to,” English said. “Watching him win around this place in (19)97 is kind of the reason I started getting into golf. I know he’s going to get through this. He has a big fight ahead of him. He’s a fighter. That’s what he does. “He’s going to get through it and come out a better man and a better person. We hope to see him soon.” Jacob Bridgeman turned professional in 2022, so he doesn’t have nearly the personal experience playing alongside Woods that Day, Reed and English do. But he was another whose love for the game spawned in large part from watching Woods growing up. “I think everybody has a very soft heart for Tiger. He’s been the guy for our game that’s changed everything the most,” Bridgeman said. “He’s made these tournaments what they are, and he’s made the purses what they are just by his popularity. Everybody loved watching him. I grew up watching Tiger. He was my golf idol. “I think everybody is thinking about him and hoping he can do what’s best.” Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson was on hand for Woods’ most recent Masters victory in 2019. He said he pushed other previous champions to get to the 18th green to congratulate Woods, but that he “could care less about Tiger’s golf.” “Anybody that’s struggling with anything, I feel for him because I’ve went through a lot of mental stuff. So yeah, I always pull for him. “Nothing but love for him, and hopefully he can come back stronger.” –Derek Harper, Field Level Media #Deadspin #Tiger #Woods #players #minds #Masters #week #begins

Deadspin | Tiger Woods on players’ minds as Masters week begins
Deadspin | Tiger Woods on players’ minds as Masters week begins Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links GC tees off during match against Los Angeles Golf Club during the TGL finals at SoFi Center on March 24, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods is not at Augusta National this week, but the five-time Masters champion is still very much on the minds of many of those in the 91-player field. Woods, 50, has reportedly checked into a treatment program outside of the United States following a car accident that led to his DUI arrest in Florida on March 27. He later announced that he would not be on hand for the 90th edition of the Masters this week and removed himself for consideration to be the United States Ryder Cup team captain for 2027 as he steps away from golf for an undetermined amount of time. Woods’ plane reportedly landed in Switzerland last week, days after his attorney told a Martin County Judge that his superstar client needed an “intensive, highly individualized and medically integrated program” away from media and public scrutiny. “It just shows the human element and the human side of someone that is struggling with some sort of an addiction,” Jason Day said after finishing his practice round at the Masters on Monday. “He’s not immune to it just because he can hit a golf ball really well. He’s had 25 to 30 something surgeries, and when you’re going through that many procedures, it’s painful coming out of those procedures. I’ve had procedures done and I typically try and stay away from all that stuff because I just know that — painkillers, there can potentially be a downfall to it. “Granted, when I look at that, I look at it and go, he’s just a human being like everyone else and we have struggles. It’s unfortunate.” Woods pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of DUI after his SUV struck the back of a trailer being hauled by a truck near his home in Jupiter, Fla. Woods’ car flipped on its side, and he was charged with a moving violation of distracted driving. Officers found two while pills in the pocket of his pants, which authorities later confirmed to be hydrocodone. “The only thing that I don’t understand is that it’s a little bit selfish of him to drive and put other people in harm’s way, as well,” Day said. “But when you’re the player that he was and how strong-willed he is, he thinks he can do almost anything, and that’s probably why he’s probably driving and a little bit under the influence.” Woods had said during the TGL final three days before the accident that he was working toward trying to play in the Masters this week. And now his absence from Augusta National this week is at the forefront of the minds of those who have competed with Woods or grew up trying to emulate the 15-time major champion. “He was my hero — he is my hero,” Day said. “He was my hero growing up. The reason why I play golf is because of this tournament and Tiger. It’s hard to see him go through what he’s going through, and especially under the microscope that — it must be hard to be who he is and have everything, everyone look on, kind of down on him. “Some people want him to fail. Some people obviously want him to succeed. It’s really difficult for me to go through that and watch him, and I know that he’s getting the help now, which is good. I’m just hoping he comes out on the other side and is better.” Patrick Reed won the Masters in 2018, which means he will be at Tuesday night’s champions dinner that will not include Woods. Also missing will be Phil Mickelson, who is not at this year’s Masters while dealing with a personal medical situation. “Let’s be honest, without Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in the events, in golf, when they both step away, honestly I feel it hurts the game of golf,” Reed said. “But at the same time, we want them to come back and be healthy and ready to go.” It has been 32 years since both Mickelson and Woods missed a Masters. The last time Woods missed the first major of the year was in 2021, when he was recovering from serious injuries suffered in another car accident in California. Woods told officers on March 27 that he has undergone more than 20 surgeries on his right leg, in addition to seven back surgeries and a torn Achilles tendon. Veteran PGA Tour player Harris English said it was “very strange” not to have Woods at Augusta National this week. “He’s such a legend in this game, somebody I looked up to,” English said. “Watching him win around this place in (19)97 is kind of the reason I started getting into golf. I know he’s going to get through this. He has a big fight ahead of him. He’s a fighter. That’s what he does. “He’s going to get through it and come out a better man and a better person. We hope to see him soon.” Jacob Bridgeman turned professional in 2022, so he doesn’t have nearly the personal experience playing alongside Woods that Day, Reed and English do. But he was another whose love for the game spawned in large part from watching Woods growing up. “I think everybody has a very soft heart for Tiger. He’s been the guy for our game that’s changed everything the most,” Bridgeman said. “He’s made these tournaments what they are, and he’s made the purses what they are just by his popularity. Everybody loved watching him. I grew up watching Tiger. He was my golf idol. “I think everybody is thinking about him and hoping he can do what’s best.” Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson was on hand for Woods’ most recent Masters victory in 2019. He said he pushed other previous champions to get to the 18th green to congratulate Woods, but that he “could care less about Tiger’s golf.” “Anybody that’s struggling with anything, I feel for him because I’ve went through a lot of mental stuff. So yeah, I always pull for him. “Nothing but love for him, and hopefully he can come back stronger.” –Derek Harper, Field Level Media #Deadspin #Tiger #Woods #players #minds #Masters #week #beginsTiger Woods of Jupiter Links GC tees off during match against Los Angeles Golf Club during the TGL finals at SoFi Center on March 24, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods is not at Augusta National this week, but the five-time Masters champion is still very much on the minds of many of those in the 91-player field.

Woods, 50, has reportedly checked into a treatment program outside of the United States following a car accident that led to his DUI arrest in Florida on March 27. He later announced that he would not be on hand for the 90th edition of the Masters this week and removed himself for consideration to be the United States Ryder Cup team captain for 2027 as he steps away from golf for an undetermined amount of time.

Woods’ plane reportedly landed in Switzerland last week, days after his attorney told a Martin County Judge that his superstar client needed an “intensive, highly individualized and medically integrated program” away from media and public scrutiny.

“It just shows the human element and the human side of someone that is struggling with some sort of an addiction,” Jason Day said after finishing his practice round at the Masters on Monday. “He’s not immune to it just because he can hit a golf ball really well. He’s had 25 to 30 something surgeries, and when you’re going through that many procedures, it’s painful coming out of those procedures. I’ve had procedures done and I typically try and stay away from all that stuff because I just know that — painkillers, there can potentially be a downfall to it.

“Granted, when I look at that, I look at it and go, he’s just a human being like everyone else and we have struggles. It’s unfortunate.”

Woods pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of DUI after his SUV struck the back of a trailer being hauled by a truck near his home in Jupiter, Fla. Woods’ car flipped on its side, and he was charged with a moving violation of distracted driving. Officers found two while pills in the pocket of his pants, which authorities later confirmed to be hydrocodone.

“The only thing that I don’t understand is that it’s a little bit selfish of him to drive and put other people in harm’s way, as well,” Day said.

“But when you’re the player that he was and how strong-willed he is, he thinks he can do almost anything, and that’s probably why he’s probably driving and a little bit under the influence.”

Woods had said during the TGL final three days before the accident that he was working toward trying to play in the Masters this week. And now his absence from Augusta National this week is at the forefront of the minds of those who have competed with Woods or grew up trying to emulate the 15-time major champion.

“He was my hero — he is my hero,” Day said. “He was my hero growing up. The reason why I play golf is because of this tournament and Tiger. It’s hard to see him go through what he’s going through, and especially under the microscope that — it must be hard to be who he is and have everything, everyone look on, kind of down on him.

“Some people want him to fail. Some people obviously want him to succeed. It’s really difficult for me to go through that and watch him, and I know that he’s getting the help now, which is good. I’m just hoping he comes out on the other side and is better.”


Patrick Reed won the Masters in 2018, which means he will be at Tuesday night’s champions dinner that will not include Woods. Also missing will be Phil Mickelson, who is not at this year’s Masters while dealing with a personal medical situation.

“Let’s be honest, without Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in the events, in golf, when they both step away, honestly I feel it hurts the game of golf,” Reed said. “But at the same time, we want them to come back and be healthy and ready to go.”

It has been 32 years since both Mickelson and Woods missed a Masters. The last time Woods missed the first major of the year was in 2021, when he was recovering from serious injuries suffered in another car accident in California. Woods told officers on March 27 that he has undergone more than 20 surgeries on his right leg, in addition to seven back surgeries and a torn Achilles tendon.

Veteran PGA Tour player Harris English said it was “very strange” not to have Woods at Augusta National this week.

“He’s such a legend in this game, somebody I looked up to,” English said. “Watching him win around this place in (19)97 is kind of the reason I started getting into golf. I know he’s going to get through this. He has a big fight ahead of him. He’s a fighter. That’s what he does.

“He’s going to get through it and come out a better man and a better person. We hope to see him soon.”

Jacob Bridgeman turned professional in 2022, so he doesn’t have nearly the personal experience playing alongside Woods that Day, Reed and English do. But he was another whose love for the game spawned in large part from watching Woods growing up.

“I think everybody has a very soft heart for Tiger. He’s been the guy for our game that’s changed everything the most,” Bridgeman said. “He’s made these tournaments what they are, and he’s made the purses what they are just by his popularity. Everybody loved watching him. I grew up watching Tiger. He was my golf idol.

“I think everybody is thinking about him and hoping he can do what’s best.”

Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson was on hand for Woods’ most recent Masters victory in 2019. He said he pushed other previous champions to get to the 18th green to congratulate Woods, but that he “could care less about Tiger’s golf.”

“Anybody that’s struggling with anything, I feel for him because I’ve went through a lot of mental stuff. So yeah, I always pull for him.

“Nothing but love for him, and hopefully he can come back stronger.”


–Derek Harper, Field Level Media

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Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links GC tees off during match against Los Angeles Golf Club during the TGL finals at SoFi Center on March 24, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods is not at Augusta National this week, but the five-time Masters champion is still very much on the minds of many of those in the 91-player field.

Woods, 50, has reportedly checked into a treatment program outside of the United States following a car accident that led to his DUI arrest in Florida on March 27. He later announced that he would not be on hand for the 90th edition of the Masters this week and removed himself for consideration to be the United States Ryder Cup team captain for 2027 as he steps away from golf for an undetermined amount of time.

Woods’ plane reportedly landed in Switzerland last week, days after his attorney told a Martin County Judge that his superstar client needed an “intensive, highly individualized and medically integrated program” away from media and public scrutiny.

“It just shows the human element and the human side of someone that is struggling with some sort of an addiction,” Jason Day said after finishing his practice round at the Masters on Monday. “He’s not immune to it just because he can hit a golf ball really well. He’s had 25 to 30 something surgeries, and when you’re going through that many procedures, it’s painful coming out of those procedures. I’ve had procedures done and I typically try and stay away from all that stuff because I just know that — painkillers, there can potentially be a downfall to it.

“Granted, when I look at that, I look at it and go, he’s just a human being like everyone else and we have struggles. It’s unfortunate.”

Woods pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of DUI after his SUV struck the back of a trailer being hauled by a truck near his home in Jupiter, Fla. Woods’ car flipped on its side, and he was charged with a moving violation of distracted driving. Officers found two while pills in the pocket of his pants, which authorities later confirmed to be hydrocodone.

“The only thing that I don’t understand is that it’s a little bit selfish of him to drive and put other people in harm’s way, as well,” Day said.

“But when you’re the player that he was and how strong-willed he is, he thinks he can do almost anything, and that’s probably why he’s probably driving and a little bit under the influence.”

Woods had said during the TGL final three days before the accident that he was working toward trying to play in the Masters this week. And now his absence from Augusta National this week is at the forefront of the minds of those who have competed with Woods or grew up trying to emulate the 15-time major champion.

“He was my hero — he is my hero,” Day said. “He was my hero growing up. The reason why I play golf is because of this tournament and Tiger. It’s hard to see him go through what he’s going through, and especially under the microscope that — it must be hard to be who he is and have everything, everyone look on, kind of down on him.

“Some people want him to fail. Some people obviously want him to succeed. It’s really difficult for me to go through that and watch him, and I know that he’s getting the help now, which is good. I’m just hoping he comes out on the other side and is better.”

Patrick Reed won the Masters in 2018, which means he will be at Tuesday night’s champions dinner that will not include Woods. Also missing will be Phil Mickelson, who is not at this year’s Masters while dealing with a personal medical situation.

“Let’s be honest, without Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in the events, in golf, when they both step away, honestly I feel it hurts the game of golf,” Reed said. “But at the same time, we want them to come back and be healthy and ready to go.”

It has been 32 years since both Mickelson and Woods missed a Masters. The last time Woods missed the first major of the year was in 2021, when he was recovering from serious injuries suffered in another car accident in California. Woods told officers on March 27 that he has undergone more than 20 surgeries on his right leg, in addition to seven back surgeries and a torn Achilles tendon.

Veteran PGA Tour player Harris English said it was “very strange” not to have Woods at Augusta National this week.

“He’s such a legend in this game, somebody I looked up to,” English said. “Watching him win around this place in (19)97 is kind of the reason I started getting into golf. I know he’s going to get through this. He has a big fight ahead of him. He’s a fighter. That’s what he does.

“He’s going to get through it and come out a better man and a better person. We hope to see him soon.”

Jacob Bridgeman turned professional in 2022, so he doesn’t have nearly the personal experience playing alongside Woods that Day, Reed and English do. But he was another whose love for the game spawned in large part from watching Woods growing up.

“I think everybody has a very soft heart for Tiger. He’s been the guy for our game that’s changed everything the most,” Bridgeman said. “He’s made these tournaments what they are, and he’s made the purses what they are just by his popularity. Everybody loved watching him. I grew up watching Tiger. He was my golf idol.

“I think everybody is thinking about him and hoping he can do what’s best.”

Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson was on hand for Woods’ most recent Masters victory in 2019. He said he pushed other previous champions to get to the 18th green to congratulate Woods, but that he “could care less about Tiger’s golf.”

“Anybody that’s struggling with anything, I feel for him because I’ve went through a lot of mental stuff. So yeah, I always pull for him.

“Nothing but love for him, and hopefully he can come back stronger.”

–Derek Harper, Field Level Media

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Deadspin | Devils, GM Tom Fitzgerald to part ways <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/17261772.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/17261772.jpg" alt="NHL: San Jose Sharks at New Jersey Devils" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Nov 30, 2021; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils executive vice president/general managerTom Fitzgerald, addresses the media about the contract extension of New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) before the start of the game against the San Jose Sharks at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images<!-- --> <!-- --> </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>The New Jersey Devils announced they will part ways with president of hockey operations and general manager Tom Fitzgerald in a mutual decision Monday.</p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>Fitzgerald, 57, was elevated from assistant general manager to interim GM in January 2020, then named New Jersey’s full-time GM that July. He was given the president of hockey operations title in January 2024.</p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>The Devils (40-34-3, 83 points) are on the outside of the Eastern Conference playoff picture with seven games to go. They’re likely to miss the postseason for the second time in three years since a franchise-best 112-point season in 2022-23.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-4"> <p>“Tom and I had a thoughtful conversation today and agreed it was time to move in a new direction,” Devils managing partner David Blitzer said in a statement. “Tom changed the trajectory of our team here, including setting a franchise record for points in a season and helping make New Jersey a hockey destination. He is a well-respected leader across the Devils’ organization and NHL, and I am grateful for our friendship. I wish Tom and his family all the best.”</p> </section> <section id="section-5"> <p>“After talking with David Blitzer, it was apparent to everyone that the best course of action is to move on for the benefit of the team,” Fitzgerald said in a statement. “… The Devils are fortunate to have a core of great players, vocal and passionate fans, but most importantly, tremendous people who worked with me toward a common goal. I’ve always said that New Jersey is a hidden gem and I’m proud of the effort that we put in to raise the standard and make it a destination. I look forward to the next step in my hockey career and will always look back fondly on my time with the Devils.”</p> </section><section id="section-6"> <p>It was not clear whether the Devils would name an interim general manager, or whether Fitzgerald would depart immediately or at season’s end.</p> </section><section id="section-7"> <p>“As we prepare to move forward, it is important I acknowledge our fans,” Blitzer’s statement concluded. “I recognize we have not delivered in the way you expect and deserve and I understand and share in your frustration. This is a critical offseason for our franchise, and we will explore all avenues that best position the Devils to compete for a Stanley Cup once again.”</p> </section><br/><section id="section-8"> <p>–Field Level Media</p> </section> </div> #Deadspin #Devils #Tom #Fitzgerald #part #ways

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Deadspin | Bucks, Nets playing better of late than records would indicate <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28666109.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28666109.jpg" alt="NBA: Washington Wizards at Brooklyn Nets" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Apr 5, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore (88) shoots the ball during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images<!-- --> <!-- --> </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>At the beginning of the final week of the regular season, two teams already looking toward the offseason face off as the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday in New York.</p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>It’s the first of two matchups between these teams in the next week, as they’ll reconvene Friday in Milwaukee.</p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>And despite both teams being in positions where losses may be more valuable than wins, both are coming off solid victories.</p> </section><section id="section-4"> <p>Milwaukee (31-47) took down the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115 at home on Sunday afternoon, thanks in large part to shooting 16 of 32 on 3-point attempts. It was Milwaukee’s second win in four games.</p> </section><section id="section-5"> <p>As he has frequently of late with many key Bucks injured, Ryan Rollins led the way with 24 points on 10-of-16 shooting. Cormac Ryan added 21 points off the bench as he continues to play well on a two-way contract.</p> </section><section id="section-6"> <p>“We got new guys in the rotation, myself being one of them. Everybody’s trying to find ways to help each other and help the team win,” Ryan said. “Just trying to be hungry for opportunity, I’m not doing anything different than I have all year.”</p> </section><section id="section-7"> <p>Bucks coach Doc Rivers spoke on how these end-of-season games are approached by both the younger and veteran players on his team.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-8"> <p>“I know we’re out of the playoffs and all that, but these games are meaningful to a lot of guys,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said. “These are hard games; I was really happy with everybody (Sunday).”</p> </section> <section id="section-9"> <p>Brooklyn (19-59) defeated the Washington Wizards 121-115 at home on Sunday for its second win in four games, as well, an improvement following a 10-game losing streak.</p> </section><section id="section-10"> <p>Nolan Traore led the way with 23 points and seven assists while Jalen Wilson added 19 points. It was the 19-year-old Traore’s career high in scoring.</p> </section><section id="section-11"> <p>“(Traore) is a big reason why we won this game, especially towards the end. Even though at times it gets rocky with the amount of games and travel and he’s a rookie, he’s always tried to do the right thing,” Nets coach Jordi Fernandez said. “I’ve always been pleased with his attitude, his work.”</p> </section><section id="section-12"> <p>On the injury front, the reports are busy for both squads.</p> </section><section id="section-13"> <p>Brooklyn is without Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring) and Danny Wolf (ankle sprain) for the remainder of the season. Nic Claxton (finger sprain), Noah Clowney (ankle), Terance Mann (Achilles) and Ziarie Williams (foot) all missed Sunday’s game and will sit again Tuesday.</p> </section><section id="section-14"> <p>Ben Saraf (back tightness) sat out Sunday but is probable for the Nets against the Bucks.</p> </section><section id="section-15"> <p>Milwaukee remains without Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Bobby Portis (wrist), Gary Trent Jr. (hip) and Kevin Porter Jr. (knee), though none have been officially shut down for the season. Rollins was also deemed out vs. Brooklyn while dealing with a hip strain.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-16"> <p>–Field Level Media</p> </section> </div> #Deadspin #Bucks #Nets #playing #late #records

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Sri Lanka-A pushed India-A hard in both meetings, with the most recent clash going all the way to a Super Over. Now India will hope its top order, particularly teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, finally delivers.

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Fresh from a stunning IPL 2026 campaign that earned him the Orange Cap, Sooryavanshi has endured a lean run in the tournament so far, scoring 117 runs in four innings. Yet the team management remains firmly behind him. On the eve of the final, despite it being an optional training session, captain Tilak Varma, Prabhsimran Singh and Sooryavanshi spent considerable time in the nets at the Rangiri International Stadium, fine-tuning their preparations for the biggest game of the tournament.

While India’s batters will need to be more consistent, the team could consider bringing in hit-the-deck pacer Ashok Sharma. However, much will depend on the spin attack making the most of the conditions that have increasingly favoured slow bowlers throughout the competition.

For Sri Lanka-A, the challenge has been closing out games. Having let winning positions slip more than once during the tournament, the host will be keen to avoid a repeat in the final. Avishka Fernando arrives with confidence after his century against Afghanistan-A, while Niroshan Dickwella’s experience at the top will be crucial. The middle order, too, will need to hold its nerve under pressure.

The last time these teams met, tempers flared, emotions spilt over, and the result was decided only after a dramatic Super Over. On Sunday, though, both sides will look to leave the noise behind and focus on the bigger prize — lifting the trophy in front of what is expected to be another lively Dambulla crowd.

(The match starts at 10 am local time and IST)

Published on Jun 20, 2026

#TriNation #Series #India #hopes #top #order #fire #summit #clash #Sri #Lanka">Tri-Nation Series: India A hopes for top order to fire in summit clash against Sri Lanka A The road to the Tri-Nation Series final has been anything but straightforward for India-A and Sri Lanka-A. Having already shared two fiercely contested encounters, the teams now face off one last time with the silverware on the line.Sri Lanka-A pushed India-A hard in both meetings, with the most recent clash going all the way to a Super Over. Now India will hope its top order, particularly teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, finally delivers.READ: Tilak Varma: ‘It only matters how good I am today and how good I can be tomorrow’Fresh from a stunning IPL 2026 campaign that earned him the Orange Cap, Sooryavanshi has endured a lean run in the tournament so far, scoring 117 runs in four innings. Yet the team management remains firmly behind him. On the eve of the final, despite it being an optional training session, captain Tilak Varma, Prabhsimran Singh and Sooryavanshi spent considerable time in the nets at the Rangiri International Stadium, fine-tuning their preparations for the biggest game of the tournament.While India’s batters will need to be more consistent, the team could consider bringing in hit-the-deck pacer Ashok Sharma. However, much will depend on the spin attack making the most of the conditions that have increasingly favoured slow bowlers throughout the competition.For Sri Lanka-A, the challenge has been closing out games. Having let winning positions slip more than once during the tournament, the host will be keen to avoid a repeat in the final. Avishka Fernando arrives with confidence after his century against Afghanistan-A, while Niroshan Dickwella’s experience at the top will be crucial. The middle order, too, will need to hold its nerve under pressure.The last time these teams met, tempers flared, emotions spilt over, and the result was decided only after a dramatic Super Over. On Sunday, though, both sides will look to leave the noise behind and focus on the bigger prize — lifting the trophy in front of what is expected to be another lively Dambulla crowd.(The match starts at 10 am local time and IST)Published on Jun 20, 2026 #TriNation #Series #India #hopes #top #order #fire #summit #clash #Sri #Lanka

Tilak Varma: ‘It only matters how good I am today and how good I can be tomorrow’

Fresh from a stunning IPL 2026 campaign that earned him the Orange Cap, Sooryavanshi has endured a lean run in the tournament so far, scoring 117 runs in four innings. Yet the team management remains firmly behind him. On the eve of the final, despite it being an optional training session, captain Tilak Varma, Prabhsimran Singh and Sooryavanshi spent considerable time in the nets at the Rangiri International Stadium, fine-tuning their preparations for the biggest game of the tournament.

While India’s batters will need to be more consistent, the team could consider bringing in hit-the-deck pacer Ashok Sharma. However, much will depend on the spin attack making the most of the conditions that have increasingly favoured slow bowlers throughout the competition.

For Sri Lanka-A, the challenge has been closing out games. Having let winning positions slip more than once during the tournament, the host will be keen to avoid a repeat in the final. Avishka Fernando arrives with confidence after his century against Afghanistan-A, while Niroshan Dickwella’s experience at the top will be crucial. The middle order, too, will need to hold its nerve under pressure.

The last time these teams met, tempers flared, emotions spilt over, and the result was decided only after a dramatic Super Over. On Sunday, though, both sides will look to leave the noise behind and focus on the bigger prize — lifting the trophy in front of what is expected to be another lively Dambulla crowd.

(The match starts at 10 am local time and IST)

Published on Jun 20, 2026

#TriNation #Series #India #hopes #top #order #fire #summit #clash #Sri #Lanka">Tri-Nation Series: India A hopes for top order to fire in summit clash against Sri Lanka A

The road to the Tri-Nation Series final has been anything but straightforward for India-A and Sri Lanka-A. Having already shared two fiercely contested encounters, the teams now face off one last time with the silverware on the line.

Sri Lanka-A pushed India-A hard in both meetings, with the most recent clash going all the way to a Super Over. Now India will hope its top order, particularly teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, finally delivers.

READ: Tilak Varma: ‘It only matters how good I am today and how good I can be tomorrow’

Fresh from a stunning IPL 2026 campaign that earned him the Orange Cap, Sooryavanshi has endured a lean run in the tournament so far, scoring 117 runs in four innings. Yet the team management remains firmly behind him. On the eve of the final, despite it being an optional training session, captain Tilak Varma, Prabhsimran Singh and Sooryavanshi spent considerable time in the nets at the Rangiri International Stadium, fine-tuning their preparations for the biggest game of the tournament.

While India’s batters will need to be more consistent, the team could consider bringing in hit-the-deck pacer Ashok Sharma. However, much will depend on the spin attack making the most of the conditions that have increasingly favoured slow bowlers throughout the competition.

For Sri Lanka-A, the challenge has been closing out games. Having let winning positions slip more than once during the tournament, the host will be keen to avoid a repeat in the final. Avishka Fernando arrives with confidence after his century against Afghanistan-A, while Niroshan Dickwella’s experience at the top will be crucial. The middle order, too, will need to hold its nerve under pressure.

The last time these teams met, tempers flared, emotions spilt over, and the result was decided only after a dramatic Super Over. On Sunday, though, both sides will look to leave the noise behind and focus on the bigger prize — lifting the trophy in front of what is expected to be another lively Dambulla crowd.

(The match starts at 10 am local time and IST)

Published on Jun 20, 2026

#TriNation #Series #India #hopes #top #order #fire #summit #clash #Sri #Lanka
Deadspin | Layne Riggs wins wild NASCAR Truck debut race at Naval Base Coronado NASCAR Truck Series driver Layne Riggs (34) races during the Allegiance 200 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Friday, May 29, 2026. CORONADO, Calif.– Short on fuel and long on perseverance and good fortune, Layne Riggs won Friday’s inaugural Navy 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Naval Base Coronado on the Qualcomm Circuit. It wasn’t until the final two corners of overtime that Riggs was able to claim his fourth victory of the season and the ninth of his career. The driver of the No. 34 Front Row Racing Ford was running second behind Tyler Reif entering the chicane that precedes the final corner at the 3.4-mile, 16-turn street circuit. Under pressure from Riggs, Reif blew the chicane, steered to the inside of the tire barriers defining the racing line and came to a stop after exiting. Riggs grabbed the lead and reached the finish line 1.332 seconds ahead of runner-up Daniel Hemric, who ran the final circuit with a tire losing air. “Layne van Risberger came to play today, man,” Riggs chortled after climbing from his car — a facetious reference to road course superstar Shane van Gisbergen in the NASCAR Cup Series. “We’re undefeated in street course races — much respect, Shane. I hope I can be as good as you one day, man. I’m going to take all my glory here in the truck series. “I don’t even know what happened at the end — sparks flying, people wrecking, staying in the throttle. I was running out of fuel the entire last lap. It was like St. Pete all over again (an earlier Riggs victory this season in an inaugural street race).” Entering the chicane on the final lap, Riggs was trying to force Reif into a mistake — and succeeded. “I faked left to scare him, and he missed the corner,” Riggs said. “I really wasn’t going to dive it in there, and it worked for me … An amazing, historic win.” Reif was trying to win in only his seventh start in the series. He finished 19th after being assessed a 30-second penalty for short-cutting the course on the final lap. “I hear (Riggs was) one (car-length) back from me, and I didn’t want to give him a chance to get to me,” Reif said. “It was my mistake. It’s very unfortunate that I did that. I don’t know how many more chances I’ll have like this, but I’m sure there’ll be more, and I’m going to make sure not to make that mistake again.” The final two laps featured a surfeit of twists and turns. Superior strategy put Chandler Smith at the front of the field for the overtime restart on Lap 52, with fresher tires and more fuel than Riggs, his teammate. Smith led the field to green with Kaden Honeycutt beside him, but Honeycutt brushed the wall on the downhill run toward Turn 2, and Smith crashed trying to avoid him. As cars bounced off each other behind them, Henric took the lead briefly, only to be challenged and passed by Reif, who blocked Hemric’s Chevrolet into the wall approaching the chicane on the white-flag lap. Reif held the lead from that point on until his mistake in the tight, freshly-paved chicane. In the overtime melee, Kaz Grala finished third, followed by Landen Lewis (a career best) and Ty Majeski. Smith and Honeycutt ran 22nd and 23rd, respectively. Seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson led two laps but finished 30th after spinning twice and losing power in the final stage. Johnson was making his second start in the series, 18 years removed from his first. The race featured 16 lead changes among six drivers, with Riggs leading a race-high 21 circuits and Smith 13. There were seven cautions for 13 laps. Riggs, who won the first stage, increased his series lead to 65 points over Honeycutt, with Smith trailing by 128 points in third place with five events left in the Truck Series regular season. Parker Kligerman won Stage 2 before finishing 18th. NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race — Navy 250 San Diego Street Course San Diego, California Friday, June 19, 2026 1. (2) Layne Riggs, Ford, 53. 2. (32) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, 53. 3. (16) Kaz Grala, Toyota, 53. 4. (9) Landen Lewis, Chevrolet, 53. 5. (8) Ty Majeski, Ford, 53. 6. (17) Justin Haley, RAM, 53. 7. (34) Brenden Queen #, RAM, 53. 8. (13) Ben Rhodes, Ford, 53. 9. (30) Christian Eckes, Chevrolet, 53. 10. (6) Giovanni Ruggiero, Toyota, 53. 11. (23) Mini Tyrrell #, RAM, 53. 12. (35) Tanner Gray, Toyota, 53. 13. (24) Kris Wright, Chevrolet, 53. 14. (33) Adam Andretti, Toyota, 53. 15. (25) Cole Butcher #, Ford, 53. 16. (28) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 53. 17. (29) Austin Varco, Ford, 53. 18. (10) Parker Kligerman, Chevrolet, 53. 19. (14) Tyler Reif, Chevrolet, 53. 20. (27) Frankie Muniz, Ford, 53. 21. (7) Andres Perez De Lara, Chevrolet, 53. 22. (3) Chandler Smith, Ford, 53. 23. (1) Kaden Honeycutt, Toyota, Accident, 52. 24. (11) Connor Mosack, Chevrolet, 52. 25. (31) Justin Marks, Chevrolet, 51. 26. (18) Dawson Sutton, Chevrolet, 51. 27. (26) Jackson Lee, Ford, 50. 28. (20) Nathan Nicholson, Chevrolet, Accident, 48. 29. (5) Grant Enfinger, Chevrolet, 48. 30. (4) Jimmie Johnson(i), Toyota, Electrical, 47. 31. (12) Tyler Ankrum, Chevrolet, Accident, 46. 32. (19) Jake Garcia, Ford, Transmission, 40. 33. (22) Stewart Friesen, Toyota, Power Steering, 29. 34. (21) Jamie McMurray, RAM, Accident, 22. 35. (15) Corey LaJoie, RAM, Accident, 14. Average Speed of Race Winner: 64.274 mph. Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 48 Mins, 13 Secs. Margin of Victory: 1.332 Seconds. Caution Flags: 7 for 13 laps. Lead Changes: 16 among 6 drivers. Lap Leaders: K. Honeycutt 1-2;L. Riggs 3-5;K. Honeycutt 6;L. Riggs 7-12;K. Honeycutt 13-16;J. Johnson(i) 17-18;C. Smith 19;P. Kligerman 20;L. Riggs 21;P. Kligerman 22-26;C. Smith 27;K. Honeycutt 28-30;C. Smith 31-33;L. Riggs 34-43;C. Smith 44-51;T. Reif 52;L. Riggs 53. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led): Layne Riggs 5 times for 21 laps; Chandler Smith 4 times for 13 laps; Kaden Honeycutt 4 times for 10 laps; Parker Kligerman 2 times for 6 laps; Jimmie Johnson(i) 1 time for 2 laps; Tyler Reif 1 time for 1 lap. Stage #1 Top Ten: 34,11,1,38,9,18,99,44,45,42 Stage #2 Top Ten: 75,88,9,18,44,42,38,11,1,91 –By Spencer Reid, NASCAR Wire Service. Special to Field Level Media #Deadspin #Layne #Riggs #wins #wild #NASCAR #Truck #debut #race #Naval #Base #CoronadoNASCAR Truck Series driver Layne Riggs (34) races during the Allegiance 200 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Friday, May 29, 2026.

CORONADO, Calif.– Short on fuel and long on perseverance and good fortune, Layne Riggs won Friday’s inaugural Navy 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Naval Base Coronado on the Qualcomm Circuit.

It wasn’t until the final two corners of overtime that Riggs was able to claim his fourth victory of the season and the ninth of his career. The driver of the No. 34 Front Row Racing Ford was running second behind Tyler Reif entering the chicane that precedes the final corner at the 3.4-mile, 16-turn street circuit.

Under pressure from Riggs, Reif blew the chicane, steered to the inside of the tire barriers defining the racing line and came to a stop after exiting. Riggs grabbed the lead and reached the finish line 1.332 seconds ahead of runner-up Daniel Hemric, who ran the final circuit with a tire losing air.

“Layne van Risberger came to play today, man,” Riggs chortled after climbing from his car — a facetious reference to road course superstar Shane van Gisbergen in the NASCAR Cup Series. “We’re undefeated in street course races — much respect, Shane. I hope I can be as good as you one day, man. I’m going to take all my glory here in the truck series.

“I don’t even know what happened at the end — sparks flying, people wrecking, staying in the throttle. I was running out of fuel the entire last lap. It was like St. Pete all over again (an earlier Riggs victory this season in an inaugural street race).”

Entering the chicane on the final lap, Riggs was trying to force Reif into a mistake — and succeeded.

“I faked left to scare him, and he missed the corner,” Riggs said. “I really wasn’t going to dive it in there, and it worked for me … An amazing, historic win.”

Reif was trying to win in only his seventh start in the series. He finished 19th after being assessed a 30-second penalty for short-cutting the course on the final lap.

“I hear (Riggs was) one (car-length) back from me, and I didn’t want to give him a chance to get to me,” Reif said. “It was my mistake. It’s very unfortunate that I did that. I don’t know how many more chances I’ll have like this, but I’m sure there’ll be more, and I’m going to make sure not to make that mistake again.”

The final two laps featured a surfeit of twists and turns. Superior strategy put Chandler Smith at the front of the field for the overtime restart on Lap 52, with fresher tires and more fuel than Riggs, his teammate.

Smith led the field to green with Kaden Honeycutt beside him, but Honeycutt brushed the wall on the downhill run toward Turn 2, and Smith crashed trying to avoid him. As cars bounced off each other behind them, Henric took the lead briefly, only to be challenged and passed by Reif, who blocked Hemric’s Chevrolet into the wall approaching the chicane on the white-flag lap.

Reif held the lead from that point on until his mistake in the tight, freshly-paved chicane. In the overtime melee, Kaz Grala finished third, followed by Landen Lewis (a career best) and Ty Majeski.

Smith and Honeycutt ran 22nd and 23rd, respectively. Seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson led two laps but finished 30th after spinning twice and losing power in the final stage. Johnson was making his second start in the series, 18 years removed from his first.

The race featured 16 lead changes among six drivers, with Riggs leading a race-high 21 circuits and Smith 13. There were seven cautions for 13 laps.

Riggs, who won the first stage, increased his series lead to 65 points over Honeycutt, with Smith trailing by 128 points in third place with five events left in the Truck Series regular season. Parker Kligerman won Stage 2 before finishing 18th.

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race — Navy 250

San Diego Street Course

San Diego, California

Friday, June 19, 2026

1. (2) Layne Riggs, Ford, 53.

2. (32) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, 53.

3. (16) Kaz Grala, Toyota, 53.

4. (9) Landen Lewis, Chevrolet, 53.

5. (8) Ty Majeski, Ford, 53.

6. (17) Justin Haley, RAM, 53.

7. (34) Brenden Queen #, RAM, 53.

8. (13) Ben Rhodes, Ford, 53.

9. (30) Christian Eckes, Chevrolet, 53.

10. (6) Giovanni Ruggiero, Toyota, 53.

11. (23) Mini Tyrrell #, RAM, 53.

12. (35) Tanner Gray, Toyota, 53.


13. (24) Kris Wright, Chevrolet, 53.

14. (33) Adam Andretti, Toyota, 53.

15. (25) Cole Butcher #, Ford, 53.

16. (28) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 53.

17. (29) Austin Varco, Ford, 53.

18. (10) Parker Kligerman, Chevrolet, 53.

19. (14) Tyler Reif, Chevrolet, 53.

20. (27) Frankie Muniz, Ford, 53.

21. (7) Andres Perez De Lara, Chevrolet, 53.

22. (3) Chandler Smith, Ford, 53.

23. (1) Kaden Honeycutt, Toyota, Accident, 52.

24. (11) Connor Mosack, Chevrolet, 52.

25. (31) Justin Marks, Chevrolet, 51.

26. (18) Dawson Sutton, Chevrolet, 51.

27. (26) Jackson Lee, Ford, 50.

28. (20) Nathan Nicholson, Chevrolet, Accident, 48.

29. (5) Grant Enfinger, Chevrolet, 48.

30. (4) Jimmie Johnson(i), Toyota, Electrical, 47.

31. (12) Tyler Ankrum, Chevrolet, Accident, 46.

32. (19) Jake Garcia, Ford, Transmission, 40.

33. (22) Stewart Friesen, Toyota, Power Steering, 29.

34. (21) Jamie McMurray, RAM, Accident, 22.

35. (15) Corey LaJoie, RAM, Accident, 14.

Average Speed of Race Winner: 64.274 mph.

Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 48 Mins, 13 Secs. Margin of Victory: 1.332 Seconds.

Caution Flags: 7 for 13 laps.

Lead Changes: 16 among 6 drivers.

Lap Leaders: K. Honeycutt 1-2;L. Riggs 3-5;K. Honeycutt 6;L. Riggs 7-12;K. Honeycutt 13-16;J. Johnson(i) 17-18;C. Smith 19;P. Kligerman 20;L. Riggs 21;P. Kligerman 22-26;C. Smith 27;K. Honeycutt 28-30;C. Smith 31-33;L. Riggs 34-43;C. Smith 44-51;T. Reif 52;L. Riggs 53.

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led): Layne Riggs 5 times for 21 laps; Chandler Smith 4 times for 13 laps; Kaden Honeycutt 4 times for 10 laps; Parker Kligerman 2 times for 6 laps; Jimmie Johnson(i) 1 time for 2 laps; Tyler Reif 1 time for 1 lap.

Stage #1 Top Ten: 34,11,1,38,9,18,99,44,45,42

Stage #2 Top Ten: 75,88,9,18,44,42,38,11,1,91

–By Spencer Reid, NASCAR Wire Service. Special to Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Layne #Riggs #wins #wild #NASCAR #Truck #debut #race #Naval #Base #Coronado">Deadspin | Layne Riggs wins wild NASCAR Truck debut race at Naval Base Coronado NASCAR Truck Series driver Layne Riggs (34) races during the Allegiance 200 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Friday, May 29, 2026. CORONADO, Calif.– Short on fuel and long on perseverance and good fortune, Layne Riggs won Friday’s inaugural Navy 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Naval Base Coronado on the Qualcomm Circuit. It wasn’t until the final two corners of overtime that Riggs was able to claim his fourth victory of the season and the ninth of his career. The driver of the No. 34 Front Row Racing Ford was running second behind Tyler Reif entering the chicane that precedes the final corner at the 3.4-mile, 16-turn street circuit. Under pressure from Riggs, Reif blew the chicane, steered to the inside of the tire barriers defining the racing line and came to a stop after exiting. Riggs grabbed the lead and reached the finish line 1.332 seconds ahead of runner-up Daniel Hemric, who ran the final circuit with a tire losing air. “Layne van Risberger came to play today, man,” Riggs chortled after climbing from his car — a facetious reference to road course superstar Shane van Gisbergen in the NASCAR Cup Series. “We’re undefeated in street course races — much respect, Shane. I hope I can be as good as you one day, man. I’m going to take all my glory here in the truck series. “I don’t even know what happened at the end — sparks flying, people wrecking, staying in the throttle. I was running out of fuel the entire last lap. It was like St. Pete all over again (an earlier Riggs victory this season in an inaugural street race).” Entering the chicane on the final lap, Riggs was trying to force Reif into a mistake — and succeeded. “I faked left to scare him, and he missed the corner,” Riggs said. “I really wasn’t going to dive it in there, and it worked for me … An amazing, historic win.” Reif was trying to win in only his seventh start in the series. He finished 19th after being assessed a 30-second penalty for short-cutting the course on the final lap. “I hear (Riggs was) one (car-length) back from me, and I didn’t want to give him a chance to get to me,” Reif said. “It was my mistake. It’s very unfortunate that I did that. I don’t know how many more chances I’ll have like this, but I’m sure there’ll be more, and I’m going to make sure not to make that mistake again.” The final two laps featured a surfeit of twists and turns. Superior strategy put Chandler Smith at the front of the field for the overtime restart on Lap 52, with fresher tires and more fuel than Riggs, his teammate. Smith led the field to green with Kaden Honeycutt beside him, but Honeycutt brushed the wall on the downhill run toward Turn 2, and Smith crashed trying to avoid him. As cars bounced off each other behind them, Henric took the lead briefly, only to be challenged and passed by Reif, who blocked Hemric’s Chevrolet into the wall approaching the chicane on the white-flag lap. Reif held the lead from that point on until his mistake in the tight, freshly-paved chicane. In the overtime melee, Kaz Grala finished third, followed by Landen Lewis (a career best) and Ty Majeski. Smith and Honeycutt ran 22nd and 23rd, respectively. Seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson led two laps but finished 30th after spinning twice and losing power in the final stage. Johnson was making his second start in the series, 18 years removed from his first. The race featured 16 lead changes among six drivers, with Riggs leading a race-high 21 circuits and Smith 13. There were seven cautions for 13 laps. Riggs, who won the first stage, increased his series lead to 65 points over Honeycutt, with Smith trailing by 128 points in third place with five events left in the Truck Series regular season. Parker Kligerman won Stage 2 before finishing 18th. NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race — Navy 250 San Diego Street Course San Diego, California Friday, June 19, 2026 1. (2) Layne Riggs, Ford, 53. 2. (32) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, 53. 3. (16) Kaz Grala, Toyota, 53. 4. (9) Landen Lewis, Chevrolet, 53. 5. (8) Ty Majeski, Ford, 53. 6. (17) Justin Haley, RAM, 53. 7. (34) Brenden Queen #, RAM, 53. 8. (13) Ben Rhodes, Ford, 53. 9. (30) Christian Eckes, Chevrolet, 53. 10. (6) Giovanni Ruggiero, Toyota, 53. 11. (23) Mini Tyrrell #, RAM, 53. 12. (35) Tanner Gray, Toyota, 53. 13. (24) Kris Wright, Chevrolet, 53. 14. (33) Adam Andretti, Toyota, 53. 15. (25) Cole Butcher #, Ford, 53. 16. (28) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 53. 17. (29) Austin Varco, Ford, 53. 18. (10) Parker Kligerman, Chevrolet, 53. 19. (14) Tyler Reif, Chevrolet, 53. 20. (27) Frankie Muniz, Ford, 53. 21. (7) Andres Perez De Lara, Chevrolet, 53. 22. (3) Chandler Smith, Ford, 53. 23. (1) Kaden Honeycutt, Toyota, Accident, 52. 24. (11) Connor Mosack, Chevrolet, 52. 25. (31) Justin Marks, Chevrolet, 51. 26. (18) Dawson Sutton, Chevrolet, 51. 27. (26) Jackson Lee, Ford, 50. 28. (20) Nathan Nicholson, Chevrolet, Accident, 48. 29. (5) Grant Enfinger, Chevrolet, 48. 30. (4) Jimmie Johnson(i), Toyota, Electrical, 47. 31. (12) Tyler Ankrum, Chevrolet, Accident, 46. 32. (19) Jake Garcia, Ford, Transmission, 40. 33. (22) Stewart Friesen, Toyota, Power Steering, 29. 34. (21) Jamie McMurray, RAM, Accident, 22. 35. (15) Corey LaJoie, RAM, Accident, 14. Average Speed of Race Winner: 64.274 mph. Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 48 Mins, 13 Secs. Margin of Victory: 1.332 Seconds. Caution Flags: 7 for 13 laps. Lead Changes: 16 among 6 drivers. Lap Leaders: K. Honeycutt 1-2;L. Riggs 3-5;K. Honeycutt 6;L. Riggs 7-12;K. Honeycutt 13-16;J. Johnson(i) 17-18;C. Smith 19;P. Kligerman 20;L. Riggs 21;P. Kligerman 22-26;C. Smith 27;K. Honeycutt 28-30;C. Smith 31-33;L. Riggs 34-43;C. Smith 44-51;T. Reif 52;L. Riggs 53. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led): Layne Riggs 5 times for 21 laps; Chandler Smith 4 times for 13 laps; Kaden Honeycutt 4 times for 10 laps; Parker Kligerman 2 times for 6 laps; Jimmie Johnson(i) 1 time for 2 laps; Tyler Reif 1 time for 1 lap. Stage #1 Top Ten: 34,11,1,38,9,18,99,44,45,42 Stage #2 Top Ten: 75,88,9,18,44,42,38,11,1,91 –By Spencer Reid, NASCAR Wire Service. Special to Field Level Media #Deadspin #Layne #Riggs #wins #wild #NASCAR #Truck #debut #race #Naval #Base #Coronado

One of the best stories out of the 2026 World Cup so far is without question Scotland.

Specifically, their supporters, and how they have captured the hearts and minds of Bostonians from the North End to the Back Bay, and points in between.

But on the pitch, Scotland opened with a win in the group stage over Haiti, and ahead of matches on Friday, June 19, they have a chance to clinch a spot in the Round of 32.

Here are all the current clinching scenarios for Group C at the 2026 World Cup.

Update Friday evening: With Morocco’s 1-0 win over Scotland, Scotland cannot clinch a spot in the knockout round. In addition, Haiti can now be eliminated with a loss to Brazil later tonight.

Update Friday night: Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti moves Brazil into first place, dropping Morocco into second place and Scotland into third place. Haiti has now been eliminated from knockout round contention.

What are the Group C standings?

Here is where things stand after Morocco-Scotland, and ahead of Haiti-Brazil:

Team

W

D

L

GF

GA

GD

Points

Brazil11041+34
Morocco11021+14
Scotland1011103
Haiti00204-40

What are the next Group C matches?

Here is the rest of the Group C schedule, starting with today’s matches.

Morocco 1, Scotland 0
Brazil 3, Haiti 0

Morocco vs. Haiti
Scotland vs. Brazil

What are the current scenarios for Group C?

These are the scenarios for Group C entering play on Friday, June 19.

Scotland is the only team that can clinch a spot in the knockout round today. With a win over Morocco, they are guaranteed a spot in the Round of 32 as one of the top two teams in Group C.

However, they will win the group and book a match between the second-place team in Group F in the Round of 32 with a win over Morocco, coupled with a Brazil loss or tie against Haiti. Scotland and Brazil face each other in the final group match, and with a win over Morocco, Scotland would improve to six points. Should Brazil then lose or tie against Haiti, they could not jump over Scotland in the standings, even with a win in the final match. At most, Brazil would have five points.

On the flip side, Haiti faces elimination on Friday. Should they lose, a corresponding Morocco win over Scotland means Haiti is eliminated.

The good news? Neither team can be eliminated on Friday. But neither can clinch a spot in the knockout round just yet.

Here is how tiebreakers work at the World Cup this year.

If two or more teams in the same group are equal on points following the group stage, a three-step process will be followed to determine tiebreakers.

In the first step, the greatest number of points in the group matches between the tied teams will be applied. Then, the superior goal difference from the group matches between the tied teams will be applied, and finally, the greatest number of goals scored in all group matches between the tied teams will be applied.

If that cannot determine a tiebreaker, then the teams that are still equal will advance to step two. In this stage, the first step is the goal difference in all group matches, then the greatest number of goals in all group matches, and finally the highest team conduct score (relating to yellow and red cards) will be applied.

If that does not break the tie, then the teams still equal on points will be ranked according to the most recent FIFA World Rankings.

That first step, which reads “greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned” according to FIFA, effectively turns into a head-to-head tiebreaker in the case of ties between two teams.

Tiebreakers do not really factor into Group C head of the matches on Friday, June 19. But depending on those results, they could come into play ahead of the final matches in this group.

#World #Cup #clinching #scenarios #Group">World Cup 2026: What are the clinching scenarios in Group C? One of the best stories out of the 2026 World Cup so far is without question Scotland.Specifically, their supporters, and how they have captured the hearts and minds of Bostonians from the North End to the Back Bay, and points in between.But on the pitch, Scotland opened with a win in the group stage over Haiti, and ahead of matches on Friday, June 19, they have a chance to clinch a spot in the Round of 32.Here are all the current clinching scenarios for Group C at the 2026 World Cup.Update Friday evening: With Morocco’s 1-0 win over Scotland, Scotland cannot clinch a spot in the knockout round. In addition, Haiti can now be eliminated with a loss to Brazil later tonight.Update Friday night: Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti moves Brazil into first place, dropping Morocco into second place and Scotland into third place. Haiti has now been eliminated from knockout round contention.What are the Group C standings?Here is where things stand after Morocco-Scotland, and ahead of Haiti-Brazil:TeamWDLGFGAGDPointsBrazil11041+34Morocco11021+14Scotland1011103Haiti00204-40What are the next Group C matches?Here is the rest of the Group C schedule, starting with today’s matches.Morocco 1, Scotland 0Brazil 3, Haiti 0Morocco vs. HaitiScotland vs. BrazilWhat are the current scenarios for Group C?These are the scenarios for Group C entering play on Friday, June 19.Scotland is the only team that can clinch a spot in the knockout round today. With a win over Morocco, they are guaranteed a spot in the Round of 32 as one of the top two teams in Group C.However, they will win the group and book a match between the second-place team in Group F in the Round of 32 with a win over Morocco, coupled with a Brazil loss or tie against Haiti. Scotland and Brazil face each other in the final group match, and with a win over Morocco, Scotland would improve to six points. Should Brazil then lose or tie against Haiti, they could not jump over Scotland in the standings, even with a win in the final match. At most, Brazil would have five points.On the flip side, Haiti faces elimination on Friday. Should they lose, a corresponding Morocco win over Scotland means Haiti is eliminated.The good news? Neither team can be eliminated on Friday. But neither can clinch a spot in the knockout round just yet.Here is how tiebreakers work at the World Cup this year.If two or more teams in the same group are equal on points following the group stage, a three-step process will be followed to determine tiebreakers.In the first step, the greatest number of points in the group matches between the tied teams will be applied. Then, the superior goal difference from the group matches between the tied teams will be applied, and finally, the greatest number of goals scored in all group matches between the tied teams will be applied.If that cannot determine a tiebreaker, then the teams that are still equal will advance to step two. In this stage, the first step is the goal difference in all group matches, then the greatest number of goals in all group matches, and finally the highest team conduct score (relating to yellow and red cards) will be applied.If that does not break the tie, then the teams still equal on points will be ranked according to the most recent FIFA World Rankings.That first step, which reads “greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned” according to FIFA, effectively turns into a head-to-head tiebreaker in the case of ties between two teams.Tiebreakers do not really factor into Group C head of the matches on Friday, June 19. But depending on those results, they could come into play ahead of the final matches in this group. #World #Cup #clinching #scenarios #Group

captured the hearts and minds of Bostonians from the North End to the Back Bay, and points in between.

But on the pitch, Scotland opened with a win in the group stage over Haiti, and ahead of matches on Friday, June 19, they have a chance to clinch a spot in the Round of 32.

Here are all the current clinching scenarios for Group C at the 2026 World Cup.

Update Friday evening: With Morocco’s 1-0 win over Scotland, Scotland cannot clinch a spot in the knockout round. In addition, Haiti can now be eliminated with a loss to Brazil later tonight.

Update Friday night: Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti moves Brazil into first place, dropping Morocco into second place and Scotland into third place. Haiti has now been eliminated from knockout round contention.

What are the Group C standings?

Here is where things stand after Morocco-Scotland, and ahead of Haiti-Brazil:

Team

W

D

L

GF

GA

GD

Points

Brazil11041+34
Morocco11021+14
Scotland1011103
Haiti00204-40

What are the next Group C matches?

Here is the rest of the Group C schedule, starting with today’s matches.

Morocco 1, Scotland 0
Brazil 3, Haiti 0

Morocco vs. Haiti
Scotland vs. Brazil

What are the current scenarios for Group C?

These are the scenarios for Group C entering play on Friday, June 19.

Scotland is the only team that can clinch a spot in the knockout round today. With a win over Morocco, they are guaranteed a spot in the Round of 32 as one of the top two teams in Group C.

However, they will win the group and book a match between the second-place team in Group F in the Round of 32 with a win over Morocco, coupled with a Brazil loss or tie against Haiti. Scotland and Brazil face each other in the final group match, and with a win over Morocco, Scotland would improve to six points. Should Brazil then lose or tie against Haiti, they could not jump over Scotland in the standings, even with a win in the final match. At most, Brazil would have five points.

On the flip side, Haiti faces elimination on Friday. Should they lose, a corresponding Morocco win over Scotland means Haiti is eliminated.

The good news? Neither team can be eliminated on Friday. But neither can clinch a spot in the knockout round just yet.

Here is how tiebreakers work at the World Cup this year.

If two or more teams in the same group are equal on points following the group stage, a three-step process will be followed to determine tiebreakers.

In the first step, the greatest number of points in the group matches between the tied teams will be applied. Then, the superior goal difference from the group matches between the tied teams will be applied, and finally, the greatest number of goals scored in all group matches between the tied teams will be applied.

If that cannot determine a tiebreaker, then the teams that are still equal will advance to step two. In this stage, the first step is the goal difference in all group matches, then the greatest number of goals in all group matches, and finally the highest team conduct score (relating to yellow and red cards) will be applied.

If that does not break the tie, then the teams still equal on points will be ranked according to the most recent FIFA World Rankings.

That first step, which reads “greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned” according to FIFA, effectively turns into a head-to-head tiebreaker in the case of ties between two teams.

Tiebreakers do not really factor into Group C head of the matches on Friday, June 19. But depending on those results, they could come into play ahead of the final matches in this group.

#World #Cup #clinching #scenarios #Group">World Cup 2026: What are the clinching scenarios in Group C?

One of the best stories out of the 2026 World Cup so far is without question Scotland.

Specifically, their supporters, and how they have captured the hearts and minds of Bostonians from the North End to the Back Bay, and points in between.

But on the pitch, Scotland opened with a win in the group stage over Haiti, and ahead of matches on Friday, June 19, they have a chance to clinch a spot in the Round of 32.

Here are all the current clinching scenarios for Group C at the 2026 World Cup.

Update Friday evening: With Morocco’s 1-0 win over Scotland, Scotland cannot clinch a spot in the knockout round. In addition, Haiti can now be eliminated with a loss to Brazil later tonight.

Update Friday night: Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti moves Brazil into first place, dropping Morocco into second place and Scotland into third place. Haiti has now been eliminated from knockout round contention.

What are the Group C standings?

Here is where things stand after Morocco-Scotland, and ahead of Haiti-Brazil:

Team

W

D

L

GF

GA

GD

Points

Brazil11041+34
Morocco11021+14
Scotland1011103
Haiti00204-40

What are the next Group C matches?

Here is the rest of the Group C schedule, starting with today’s matches.

Morocco 1, Scotland 0
Brazil 3, Haiti 0

Morocco vs. Haiti
Scotland vs. Brazil

What are the current scenarios for Group C?

These are the scenarios for Group C entering play on Friday, June 19.

Scotland is the only team that can clinch a spot in the knockout round today. With a win over Morocco, they are guaranteed a spot in the Round of 32 as one of the top two teams in Group C.

However, they will win the group and book a match between the second-place team in Group F in the Round of 32 with a win over Morocco, coupled with a Brazil loss or tie against Haiti. Scotland and Brazil face each other in the final group match, and with a win over Morocco, Scotland would improve to six points. Should Brazil then lose or tie against Haiti, they could not jump over Scotland in the standings, even with a win in the final match. At most, Brazil would have five points.

On the flip side, Haiti faces elimination on Friday. Should they lose, a corresponding Morocco win over Scotland means Haiti is eliminated.

The good news? Neither team can be eliminated on Friday. But neither can clinch a spot in the knockout round just yet.

Here is how tiebreakers work at the World Cup this year.

If two or more teams in the same group are equal on points following the group stage, a three-step process will be followed to determine tiebreakers.

In the first step, the greatest number of points in the group matches between the tied teams will be applied. Then, the superior goal difference from the group matches between the tied teams will be applied, and finally, the greatest number of goals scored in all group matches between the tied teams will be applied.

If that cannot determine a tiebreaker, then the teams that are still equal will advance to step two. In this stage, the first step is the goal difference in all group matches, then the greatest number of goals in all group matches, and finally the highest team conduct score (relating to yellow and red cards) will be applied.

If that does not break the tie, then the teams still equal on points will be ranked according to the most recent FIFA World Rankings.

That first step, which reads “greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned” according to FIFA, effectively turns into a head-to-head tiebreaker in the case of ties between two teams.

Tiebreakers do not really factor into Group C head of the matches on Friday, June 19. But depending on those results, they could come into play ahead of the final matches in this group.

#World #Cup #clinching #scenarios #Group

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