Deadspin | Tyrese Maxey, Sixers dump Celtics again, send series to Game 7 Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) reacts to his score against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points Thursday as the surging Philadelphia 76ers posted a 106-93 win over the visiting Boston Celtics, forcing a decisive Game 7 in a first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. The second-seeded Celtics led the series 3-1 following a 32-point win in Philadelphia on Sunday, but the seventh-seeded Sixers rebounded to post double-digit wins in Games 5 and 6. The teams will reconvene Saturday for Game 7 in Boston, where the Sixers will aim to complete a 3-1 series comeback for the first time in franchise history. Paul George added 23 points for Philadelphia, while Joel Embiid had 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in his third game since returning from an emergency appendectomy. VJ Edgecombe and Kelly Oubre Jr. chipped in with 14 points apiece for the Sixers. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 18 points but also committed five of his team’s 13 turnovers. Jayson Tatum contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Celtics, who shot poorly from the field (41.9%), the 3-point arc (12 of 41, 29.3%) and the foul line (9 of 16, 56.2%). Philadelphia shot just 8 of 24 (33.3%) from the field in the first quarter and trailed 23-20 after 12 minutes. The second quarter was a different story for the Sixers, who outscored the Celtics 38-26 in the period. Maxey led the way with 13 points in the session. Philadelphia’s lead was 38-36 midway through the second quarter before Edgecombe’s jumper ignited an 18-8 run that put the hosts ahead by a dozen late in the period. Boston briefly got its deficit down to seven before Maxey dropped in a floater just before halftime. About three minutes into the third quarter, Brown knocked down a 3-pointer to bring Boston within 65-54. However, Philadelphia countered with a flashy sequence in which Embiid’s behind-the-back pass set up an Oubre dunk and then George’s behind-the-back pass unleashed an Edgecombe slam to bring the crowd to its feet. The Sixers went on to lead by as many as 21 points late in the third quarter before the Celtics inched within 82-63 heading into the fourth. Philadelphia was up 88-65 with 10:24 remaining, but Boston then scored 11 straight points, capped by Luka Garza’s dunk with 7:10 to play. However, it didn’t take the Sixers long to regain control. Edgecombe swished a 3-pointer to make it 98-78, and the home team cruised from there. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Tyrese #Maxey #Sixers #dump #Celtics #send #series #Game

Deadspin | Tyrese Maxey, Sixers dump Celtics again, send series to Game 7
Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) reacts to his score against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points Thursday as the surging Philadelphia 76ers posted a 106-93 win over the visiting Boston Celtics, forcing a decisive Game 7 in a first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

The second-seeded Celtics led the series 3-1 following a 32-point win in Philadelphia on Sunday, but the seventh-seeded Sixers rebounded to post double-digit wins in Games 5 and 6.

The teams will reconvene Saturday for Game 7 in Boston, where the Sixers will aim to complete a 3-1 series comeback for the first time in franchise history.

Paul George added 23 points for Philadelphia, while Joel Embiid had 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in his third game since returning from an emergency appendectomy. VJ Edgecombe and Kelly Oubre Jr. chipped in with 14 points apiece for the Sixers.

Jaylen Brown led Boston with 18 points but also committed five of his team’s 13 turnovers. Jayson Tatum contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Celtics, who shot poorly from the field (41.9%), the 3-point arc (12 of 41, 29.3%) and the foul line (9 of 16, 56.2%).

Philadelphia shot just 8 of 24 (33.3%) from the field in the first quarter and trailed 23-20 after 12 minutes.

The second quarter was a different story for the Sixers, who outscored the Celtics 38-26 in the period. Maxey led the way with 13 points in the session.

Philadelphia’s lead was 38-36 midway through the second quarter before Edgecombe’s jumper ignited an 18-8 run that put the hosts ahead by a dozen late in the period. Boston briefly got its deficit down to seven before Maxey dropped in a floater just before halftime.

About three minutes into the third quarter, Brown knocked down a 3-pointer to bring Boston within 65-54. However, Philadelphia countered with a flashy sequence in which Embiid’s behind-the-back pass set up an Oubre dunk and then George’s behind-the-back pass unleashed an Edgecombe slam to bring the crowd to its feet.

The Sixers went on to lead by as many as 21 points late in the third quarter before the Celtics inched within 82-63 heading into the fourth.

Philadelphia was up 88-65 with 10:24 remaining, but Boston then scored 11 straight points, capped by Luka Garza’s dunk with 7:10 to play.

However, it didn’t take the Sixers long to regain control. Edgecombe swished a 3-pointer to make it 98-78, and the home team cruised from there.

–Field Level Media

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Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) reacts to his score against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points Thursday as the surging Philadelphia 76ers posted a 106-93 win over the visiting Boston Celtics, forcing a decisive Game 7 in a first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

The second-seeded Celtics led the series 3-1 following a 32-point win in Philadelphia on Sunday, but the seventh-seeded Sixers rebounded to post double-digit wins in Games 5 and 6.

The teams will reconvene Saturday for Game 7 in Boston, where the Sixers will aim to complete a 3-1 series comeback for the first time in franchise history.

Paul George added 23 points for Philadelphia, while Joel Embiid had 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in his third game since returning from an emergency appendectomy. VJ Edgecombe and Kelly Oubre Jr. chipped in with 14 points apiece for the Sixers.

Jaylen Brown led Boston with 18 points but also committed five of his team’s 13 turnovers. Jayson Tatum contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Celtics, who shot poorly from the field (41.9%), the 3-point arc (12 of 41, 29.3%) and the foul line (9 of 16, 56.2%).

Philadelphia shot just 8 of 24 (33.3%) from the field in the first quarter and trailed 23-20 after 12 minutes.

The second quarter was a different story for the Sixers, who outscored the Celtics 38-26 in the period. Maxey led the way with 13 points in the session.

Philadelphia’s lead was 38-36 midway through the second quarter before Edgecombe’s jumper ignited an 18-8 run that put the hosts ahead by a dozen late in the period. Boston briefly got its deficit down to seven before Maxey dropped in a floater just before halftime.

About three minutes into the third quarter, Brown knocked down a 3-pointer to bring Boston within 65-54. However, Philadelphia countered with a flashy sequence in which Embiid’s behind-the-back pass set up an Oubre dunk and then George’s behind-the-back pass unleashed an Edgecombe slam to bring the crowd to its feet.

The Sixers went on to lead by as many as 21 points late in the third quarter before the Celtics inched within 82-63 heading into the fourth.

Philadelphia was up 88-65 with 10:24 remaining, but Boston then scored 11 straight points, capped by Luka Garza’s dunk with 7:10 to play.

However, it didn’t take the Sixers long to regain control. Edgecombe swished a 3-pointer to make it 98-78, and the home team cruised from there.

–Field Level Media

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12-member Indian shotgun squad set for year’s second ISSF World Cup stage <div id="content-body-70927866" itemprop="articleBody">A 12-member Indian shotgun squad is all set to take part in the year’s second International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Almaty, Kazakhstan, beginning with the team arrivals on Saturday.A total of 284 athletes, representing 42 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), are in the fray for the five Olympic events on the 10-day roster. Eight members of the Indian squad are also travelling to compete as RPO (ranking points only) shooters.Competitions begin with the men’s and women’s skeet qualifiers on Monday, with the finals scheduled for the next day. The two trap finals are listed on May 9, with the fifth and last final, the trap mixed team, scheduled next Saturday.READ: <a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/shooting/national-rifle-association-of-india-2026-75-years-olympics-asian-games/article70912174.ece" target="_blank">NRAI president: Will make sure Shooting League of India happens and is a success</a>The shotgun squad began its international engagements in Tangier, Morocco, in March, where the first World Cup stage was played.Day one of competitions will feature three Indian Olympians: senior pros Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Anantjeet Singh Naruka in the men’s skeet and Raiza Dhillon in the women’s skeet. All three will be seen in international action for the first time this year.Besides the all-conquering Italians, Indian shooters will be up against top shooters from strong shotgun nations like Finland, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Greece, Peru, and Qatar, among others. Host Kazakhstan also has a quality squad, and there is strong representation from China and Russia, which entered as Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN).Published on May 01, 2026</div> #12member #Indian #shotgun #squad #set #years #ISSF #World #Cup #stage

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Stewart Cink tees of on 10 during the Galleri Classic Pro-Am at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Stewart Cink birdied his final hole to tie Germany’s Alex Cejka for the lead after one round of the Regions Tradition on Thursday in Birmingham, Ala.

Cink won the first major of the PGA Tour Champions season, the Senior PGA Championship, two weeks ago. Now he’s in prime position to contend for the second.

He and Cejka shot 7-under-par 65. They hold a one-shot advantage over South Korea’s Charlie Wi, Australia’s Scott Hend and New Zealand’s Steven Alker.

“I was excited at how boring today was. Does that make sense?” Cink said. “It wasn’t like the kind of day where you’re chipping in and holing putts, dramatic stuff happening everywhere.”

Cink, 52, did get off to a quick start by birdieing the first three holes of Greystone Golf & Country Club. After picking up his only bogey at the par-5 fifth, he bounced back with birdies at Nos. 8, 10, 11 and 13 before two-putting for birdie at the par-5 18th.

“It’s a systematic way to approach the golf course. I love this style of golf,” he said. “This is one of my favorite things about the puzzle of golf is doing these systematic approaches and sticking to it and letting the results just sort of happen. We’re staying in the process so much that the results are almost like sneaking up on us.”

Cejka set the clubhouse lead earlier in the day with a bogey-free, seven-birdie round. He played his first nine, the back nine, in 5-under 31.

“There’s certain courses, they fit the players’ eyes,” said Cejka, who won the Regions Tradition in 2021. “I’ve been playing here well in the past and today I played solid. I didn’t really make stupid mistakes. I putted well when I had birdie chances. And when you see the leaderboard, the guys are going low so you’ve got to — if you have a birdie chance, you’ve got to take advantage.”

Wi, Hend and Alker combined for 18 birdies and zero bogeys across their cards.

Tied for sixth at 5-under 67 are Dicky Pride, Irishman Padraig Harrington, Scotland’s Colin Montgomerie and Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee. Another shot back at 4-under 68: Retief Goosen of South Africa (last week’s winner at the Mitsubishi Electric Classic), Denmark’s Soren Kjeldsen, South Korea’s Y.E. Yang, Harrison Frazar and Canada’s Stephen Ames.

Defending champion Angel Cabrera of Argentina opened with an even-par 72.

–Field Level Media

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Stewart Cink tees of on 10 during the Galleri Classic Pro-Am at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Stewart Cink birdied his final hole to tie Germany’s Alex Cejka for the lead after one round of the Regions Tradition on Thursday in Birmingham, Ala.

Cink won the first major of the PGA Tour Champions season, the Senior PGA Championship, two weeks ago. Now he’s in prime position to contend for the second.

He and Cejka shot 7-under-par 65. They hold a one-shot advantage over South Korea’s Charlie Wi, Australia’s Scott Hend and New Zealand’s Steven Alker.

“I was excited at how boring today was. Does that make sense?” Cink said. “It wasn’t like the kind of day where you’re chipping in and holing putts, dramatic stuff happening everywhere.”

Cink, 52, did get off to a quick start by birdieing the first three holes of Greystone Golf & Country Club. After picking up his only bogey at the par-5 fifth, he bounced back with birdies at Nos. 8, 10, 11 and 13 before two-putting for birdie at the par-5 18th.

“It’s a systematic way to approach the golf course. I love this style of golf,” he said. “This is one of my favorite things about the puzzle of golf is doing these systematic approaches and sticking to it and letting the results just sort of happen. We’re staying in the process so much that the results are almost like sneaking up on us.”

Cejka set the clubhouse lead earlier in the day with a bogey-free, seven-birdie round. He played his first nine, the back nine, in 5-under 31.

“There’s certain courses, they fit the players’ eyes,” said Cejka, who won the Regions Tradition in 2021. “I’ve been playing here well in the past and today I played solid. I didn’t really make stupid mistakes. I putted well when I had birdie chances. And when you see the leaderboard, the guys are going low so you’ve got to — if you have a birdie chance, you’ve got to take advantage.”

Wi, Hend and Alker combined for 18 birdies and zero bogeys across their cards.

Tied for sixth at 5-under 67 are Dicky Pride, Irishman Padraig Harrington, Scotland’s Colin Montgomerie and Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee. Another shot back at 4-under 68: Retief Goosen of South Africa (last week’s winner at the Mitsubishi Electric Classic), Denmark’s Soren Kjeldsen, South Korea’s Y.E. Yang, Harrison Frazar and Canada’s Stephen Ames.

Defending champion Angel Cabrera of Argentina opened with an even-par 72.

–Field Level Media

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Manager Eddie Howe said on Friday that Newcastle United’s Saudi Arabian owners remained as committed as ever to the club’s success, even as their Public Investment Fund prepares to cut ties with ‌the LIV Golf series.

PIF, which spent more than $5 billion on LIV Golf since it launched in 2022, said on ⁠Thursday that it would cut funding at the close of the 2026 season, leaving the breakaway circuit scrambling for new backers.

The sovereign wealth fund, chaired ‌by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is involved in several other sports and acquired Newcastle in October 2021.

Asked ‌about meeting with PIF this week, Howe told reporters: “The owners ‌and ⁠representatives of PIF were over and it was constructive, good ⁠meetings and I was a small part of that.

“It’s always constructive because they clearly care so much about the football club,” the English manager added, speaking ahead of a home meeting with ‌Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

“The long-term planning that is clearly going on, on a number of levels, it’s exciting times ahead for the club, regardless of what happens short term…

“The desire is unchanged, ‌to try and get to the top of the Premier League, to try and win as many trophies consistently as possible. I don’t think while PIF are our ⁠owners, or part owners, majority owners, that will change.”

In its statement announcing it was cutting funding to LIV Golf, PIF added that it remained ‌committed to deploying capital internationally in line with its investment strategy, “including current and future investments in various sports as a priority sector.”

Newcastle enjoyed some success in its first few seasons under Saudi ownership, twice qualifying for the UEFA Champions League and winning the League Cup last year.

ALSO READ | Salah ‘deserves big send-off’, says Liverpool boss Slot

However, it has struggled this season and sits 14th in the ‌Premier League standings after four straight defeats, leading to questions over Howe’s future at the club.

“I’ve never needed clarity in my head, in the sense that I’m here, I’m working and I’m ⁠committed,” he said.

“A football club has to do what a football club ⁠has to do. The football club needs to see we are going in the right direction and there’s a positive ‌feeling and fighting on all fronts.

“You can talk as much as you want but the proof is in how the team performs. I’m under no illusions that that needs to be positive.”

Published on May 01, 2026

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Premier League 2025-26: Saudi owners’ desire for success at Newcastle remains unchanged, says Howe Manager Eddie Howe said on Friday that Newcastle United’s Saudi Arabian owners remained as committed as ever to the club’s success, even as their Public Investment Fund prepares to cut ties with ‌the LIV Golf series.PIF, which spent more than billion on LIV Golf since it launched in 2022, said on ⁠Thursday that it would cut funding at the close of the 2026 season, leaving the breakaway circuit scrambling for new backers.The sovereign wealth fund, chaired ‌by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is involved in several other sports and acquired Newcastle in October 2021.Asked ‌about meeting with PIF this week, Howe told reporters: “The owners ‌and ⁠representatives of PIF were over and it was constructive, good ⁠meetings and I was a small part of that.“It’s always constructive because they clearly care so much about the football club,” the English manager added, speaking ahead of a home meeting with ‌Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.“The long-term planning that is clearly going on, on a number of levels, it’s exciting times ahead for the club, regardless of what happens short term…“The desire is unchanged, ‌to try and get to the top of the Premier League, to try and win as many trophies consistently as possible. I don’t think while PIF are our ⁠owners, or part owners, majority owners, that will change.”In its statement announcing it was cutting funding to LIV Golf, PIF added that it remained ‌committed to deploying capital internationally in line with its investment strategy, “including current and future investments in various sports as a priority sector.”Newcastle enjoyed some success in its first few seasons under Saudi ownership, twice qualifying for the UEFA Champions League and winning the League Cup last year.ALSO READ | Salah ‘deserves big send-off’, says Liverpool boss SlotHowever, it has struggled this season and sits 14th in the ‌Premier League standings after four straight defeats, leading to questions over Howe’s future at the club.“I’ve never needed clarity in my head, in the sense that I’m here, I’m working and I’m ⁠committed,” he said.“A football club has to do what a football club ⁠has to do. The football club needs to see we are going in the right direction and there’s a positive ‌feeling and fighting on all fronts.“You can talk as much as you want but the proof is in how the team performs. I’m under no illusions that that needs to be positive.”Published on May 01, 2026 #Premier #League #Saudi #owners #desire #success #Newcastle #remains #unchanged #Howe

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Manager Eddie Howe said on Friday that Newcastle United’s Saudi Arabian owners remained as committed as ever to the club’s success, even as their Public Investment Fund prepares to cut ties with ‌the LIV Golf series.
PIF, which spent more than $5 billion on LIV Golf since it launched in 2022, said on ⁠Thursday that it would cut funding at the close of the 2026 season, leaving the breakaway circuit scrambling for new backers.
The sovereign wealth fund, chaired ‌by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is involved in several other sports and acquired Newcastle in October 2021.
Asked ‌about meeting with PIF this week, Howe told reporters: “The owners ‌and ⁠representatives of PIF were over and it was constructive, good ⁠meetings and I was a small part of that.
“It’s always constructive because they clearly care so much about the football club,” the English manager added, speaking ahead of a home meeting with ‌Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.
“The long-term planning that is clearly going on, on a number of levels, it’s exciting times ahead for the club, regardless of what happens short term…
“The desire is unchanged, ‌to try and get to the top of the Premier League, to try and win as many trophies consistently as possible. I don’t think while PIF are our ⁠owners, or part owners, majority owners, that will change.”
In its statement announcing it was cutting funding to LIV Golf, PIF added that it remained ‌committed to deploying capital internationally in line with its investment strategy, “including current and future investments in various sports as a priority sector.”
Newcastle enjoyed some success in its first few seasons under Saudi ownership, twice qualifying for the UEFA Champions League and winning the League Cup last year.
ALSO READ | Salah ‘deserves big send-off’, says Liverpool boss Slot
However, it has struggled this season and sits 14th in the ‌Premier League standings after four straight defeats, leading to questions over Howe’s future at the club.
“I’ve never needed clarity in my head, in the sense that I’m here, I’m working and I’m ⁠committed,” he said.
“A football club has to do what a football club ⁠has to do. The football club needs to see we are going in the right direction and there’s a positive ‌feeling and fighting on all fronts.
“You can talk as much as you want but the proof is in how the team performs. I’m under no illusions that that needs to be positive.”
Published on May 01, 2026

#Premier #League #Saudi #owners #desire #success #Newcastle #remains #unchanged #Howe">Premier League 2025-26: Saudi owners’ desire for success at Newcastle remains unchanged, says Howe

The sovereign wealth fund, chaired ‌by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is involved in several other sports and acquired Newcastle in October 2021.

Asked ‌about meeting with PIF this week, Howe told reporters: “The owners ‌and ⁠representatives of PIF were over and it was constructive, good ⁠meetings and I was a small part of that.

“It’s always constructive because they clearly care so much about the football club,” the English manager added, speaking ahead of a home meeting with ‌Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

“The long-term planning that is clearly going on, on a number of levels, it’s exciting times ahead for the club, regardless of what happens short term…

Newcastle enjoyed some success in its first few seasons under Saudi ownership, twice qualifying for the UEFA Champions League and winning the League Cup last year.

ALSO READ | Salah ‘deserves big send-off’, says Liverpool boss Slot

However, it has struggled this season and sits 14th in the ‌Premier League standings after four straight defeats, leading to questions over Howe’s future at the club.

“I’ve never needed clarity in my head, in the sense that I’m here, I’m working and I’m ⁠committed,” he said.

“A football club has to do what a football club ⁠has to do. The football club needs to see we are going in the right direction and there’s a positive ‌feeling and fighting on all fronts.

“You can talk as much as you want but the proof is in how the team performs. I’m under no illusions that that needs to be positive.”

Published on May 01, 2026

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Deadspin | Cameron Young leads Cadillac with Jordan Spieth right behind Apr 30, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Cameron Young watches his tee shot on the first hole during the first round of the Cadillac Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images Cameron Young fired a bogey-free, 8-under-par 64 to kick off the Cadillac Championship and take a one-shot lead over Jordan Spieth and Alex Smalley on Thursday outside Miami. The PGA Tour returned to Trump National Doral and the famed “Blue Monster” for the first time since 2016. The event is a million signature event with no 36-hole cut. Young won the biggest tournament of his career just six weeks ago in Florida — The Players Championship. Now No. 4 in the world rankings, Young excelled in his first competitive round at the Blue Monster, making up for 50% driving accuracy by ranking third in the field in strokes gained around the green and strokes gained putting. Young had four birdies on each nine, including a 41 1/2-foot putt at the par-3 fourth and a 25-footer at the par-3 15th. Spieth is one of a handful of players in the field who’s played the Blue Monster in a PGA Tour event, and he got off to a strong start with three birdies and an eagle on the front nine. He mixed four more birdies with two bogeys coming in. The 65 was his lowest round of the year, and he’s in position to make a run at his first trophy since the 2022 RBC Heritage. Smalley only got into the field through the “Aon Swing 5” that rewards players’ recent performance in standard tour events. He ranked second in the field in strokes gained approaching the green as he holed eight birdies with one bogey. Canadian Nick Taylor is alone in fourth following a bogey-free, 6-under 66. Nico Echavarria of Colombia is in fifth at 5-under 67. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, making his first career start at Doral, birdied three of his first five holes but bogeyed Nos. 10 and 11 and settled for a 1-under 71. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Cameron #Young #leads #Cadillac #Jordan #Spieth

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Apr 30, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Cameron Young watches his tee shot on the first hole during the first round of the Cadillac Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

Cameron Young fired a bogey-free, 8-under-par 64 to kick off the Cadillac Championship and take a one-shot lead over Jordan Spieth and Alex Smalley on Thursday outside Miami.

The PGA Tour returned to Trump National Doral and the famed “Blue Monster” for the first time since 2016. The event is a $20 million signature event with no 36-hole cut.

Young won the biggest tournament of his career just six weeks ago in Florida — The Players Championship. Now No. 4 in the world rankings, Young excelled in his first competitive round at the Blue Monster, making up for 50% driving accuracy by ranking third in the field in strokes gained around the green and strokes gained putting.

Young had four birdies on each nine, including a 41 1/2-foot putt at the par-3 fourth and a 25-footer at the par-3 15th.

Spieth is one of a handful of players in the field who’s played the Blue Monster in a PGA Tour event, and he got off to a strong start with three birdies and an eagle on the front nine. He mixed four more birdies with two bogeys coming in.

The 65 was his lowest round of the year, and he’s in position to make a run at his first trophy since the 2022 RBC Heritage.

Smalley only got into the field through the “Aon Swing 5” that rewards players’ recent performance in standard tour events. He ranked second in the field in strokes gained approaching the green as he holed eight birdies with one bogey.

Canadian Nick Taylor is alone in fourth following a bogey-free, 6-under 66. Nico Echavarria of Colombia is in fifth at 5-under 67.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, making his first career start at Doral, birdied three of his first five holes but bogeyed Nos. 10 and 11 and settled for a 1-under 71.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Cameron #Young #leads #Cadillac #Jordan #Spieth">Deadspin | Cameron Young leads Cadillac with Jordan Spieth right behind

Apr 30, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Cameron Young watches his tee shot on the first hole during the first round of the Cadillac Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

Cameron Young fired a bogey-free, 8-under-par 64 to kick off the Cadillac Championship and take a one-shot lead over Jordan Spieth and Alex Smalley on Thursday outside Miami.

The PGA Tour returned to Trump National Doral and the famed “Blue Monster” for the first time since 2016. The event is a $20 million signature event with no 36-hole cut.

Young won the biggest tournament of his career just six weeks ago in Florida — The Players Championship. Now No. 4 in the world rankings, Young excelled in his first competitive round at the Blue Monster, making up for 50% driving accuracy by ranking third in the field in strokes gained around the green and strokes gained putting.

Young had four birdies on each nine, including a 41 1/2-foot putt at the par-3 fourth and a 25-footer at the par-3 15th.

Spieth is one of a handful of players in the field who’s played the Blue Monster in a PGA Tour event, and he got off to a strong start with three birdies and an eagle on the front nine. He mixed four more birdies with two bogeys coming in.

The 65 was his lowest round of the year, and he’s in position to make a run at his first trophy since the 2022 RBC Heritage.

Smalley only got into the field through the “Aon Swing 5” that rewards players’ recent performance in standard tour events. He ranked second in the field in strokes gained approaching the green as he holed eight birdies with one bogey.

Canadian Nick Taylor is alone in fourth following a bogey-free, 6-under 66. Nico Echavarria of Colombia is in fifth at 5-under 67.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, making his first career start at Doral, birdied three of his first five holes but bogeyed Nos. 10 and 11 and settled for a 1-under 71.

–Field Level Media

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