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Deadspin | Golf Glance: PGA Tour follows Masters with signature event; Champions major season begins April 20, 2025; Hilton Head, S.C.; Justin Thomas reacts to his winning putt at the RBC Heritage. Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images After all eyes were focused on the Masters last week the professional golf world returns to jam-packed action. That includes a signature event on the PGA Tour, the LPGA in Los Angeles, LIV Golf in Mexico and the first major of the year for the Champions Tour. PGA TOUR THIS WEEK: RBC Heritage, Hilton Head Island, S.C., April 16-19 Course: Harbour Town Golf Links (Par 71, 7,243 Yards) Purse: M (Winner: .6M) Defending Champion: Justin Thomas FedEx Cup Leader: Cameron Young HOW TO FOLLOW TV: Thursday-Friday: 2-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday: 1-3 p.m. (GC); 3-6 p.m. (CBS) Streaming (ESPN+): Thursday-Sunday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. X: @RBC_Heritage NOTES: This is the fourth of eight signature events and includes 41 of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking. Fifty-three players competed in the Masters last week. … Due to the cancellation of the season-opening The Sentry, this week’s field was expanded to 82 players to include 10 players who won on the PGA Tour in 2025. … World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is not in the field following his win at the Masters. No. 4 Justin Rose, who tied for third at the Masters, withdrew from the event on Monday and was replaced by Michael Thorbjornsen. … This will be the first career signature event for nine players: Chandler Blanchet, Michael Brennan, Ricky Castillo, Steven Fisk, Johnny Keefer, David Lipsky, William Mouw, Jordan Smith and Sudarshan Yellamaraju. … Five players are in the field via the Aon Swing 5: Lipsky, Blanchet, Smith, Keefer and Matt Wallace. … Sponsors exemptions include Wyndham Clark, Tony Finau, Billy Horschel and Marco Penge. … Webb Simpson holds the tournament scoring record of 262 set in 2020. BEST BETS: Scottie Scheffler (+385 at DraftKings), the 2024 event champion, is coming off a T2 at the Masters and is in a field that is missing McIlroy and Rose. … Xander Schauffele (+1500) has three consecutive top-10 finishes, including a T9 at the Masters. … Matt Fitzpatrick (+1700), who won here in 2023, followed his runner-up at The Players and win at the Valspar with a T18 last week. … Cameron Young (+1750) finished T3 last week for his fourth consecutive top-10 finish, including a win at The Players. … Tommy Fleetwood (+1800) was in contention until settling for a T33 at the Masters following consecutive top-10s. … Ludvig Aberg (+2100) followed three consecutive top-5s with a T21 in Augusta. … Viktor Hovland (+3400) was the hottest player on the course at Augusta National last Sunday before a double bogey on No. 15. … Justin Thomas (+4100) is seeking to become the first player to successfully defend at the RBC Heritage since Boo Weekley in 2008. … Sepp Straka (+4500) said last week that all parts of his game felt solid, he just couldn’t get them all working together in finishing T41. Last Tournament: Masters Tournament (Rory McIlroy) Next Tournament: Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Louisiana, April 23-26 LPGA TOUR THIS WEEK: LA Championship, April 16-19 Course: El Caballero Country Club (Par 72, 6,765 Yards) Purse: .75M Defending Champion: Ingrid Lindblad Race to CME Globe Leader: Nelly Korda HOW TO FOLLOW: TV: Thursday-Sunday: 6-9 p.m. ET (Golf Channel) X: @jmeaglelachamp NOTES: This is the ninth edition of the event, which took on all records and past champions associated with the LA Open beginning in 2024. … World No. 3 Hyo Joo Kim is the highest-ranked player in the field, which does include 15 of the top 25 in the world. Kim already has two wins among three top-10s this season. … El Caballero played host to the LPGA Office Depot Championship from 2002-04. … Lizette Salas makes her return to competition following a 2024 back injury, while Alison Lee makes her return from maternity leave. … The field includes Asterisk Talley and Aphrodite Deng, the top two-ranked amateurs in the world. Last Tournament: Aramco Championship (Lauren Coughlin) Next Tournament: The Chevron Championship, Houston, April 23-26 PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS THIS WEEK: Senior PGA Championship, Bradenton, Fla., April 16-19 Course: The Concession Golf Club (Par 72, 6,936 Yards) Purse: M (Winner: 0,000) Defending Champion: Angel Cabrera Charles Schwab Cup leader: Stewart Cink HOW TO FOLLOW TV: Thursday-Friday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel) X: @ChampionsTour NOTES: This is the first major of the year and the 86th edition of the event. … The 156-player field includes seven World Golf Hall of Fame Members. One of them is Vijay Singh, who missed the cut at the Masters last week. Last Tournament: Hoag Classic (Stewart Cink) Next Tournament: Mitsubishi Electric Classic, Duluth, Ga., April 24-26 LIV GOLF LEAGUE THIS WEEK: LIV Golf Mexico City, April 16-19 Course: Club de Golf Chapultepec (Par 72, 7,443 Yards) Purses: Individual: M (Winner: M); Team: M (Winners: M) Defending Champions: Individual: Joaquin Niemann; Team: Legion XIII 2026 Season Leaders: Individual: Jon Rahm; Team: Ripper GC HOW TO FOLLOW TV: Thursday: 3-6 p.m. ET (Fox Sports app), 6-8 p.m. (FS1); Friday: 2-5 p.m. (Fox), 5-7 p.m. (Fox Sports app); Saturday: 1:30-4 p.m. (Fox), 4-6:30 p.m. (FS1); Sunday: 2-7 p.m. (FS1). X: @livgolf_league NOTES: Only five of 10 LIV Golf players made the cut at the Masters. Tyrrell Hatton finished T3, but no other LIV player finished under par. … Bryson DeChambeau seeks his third consecutive LIV event win after missing the Masters cut. Carlos Ortiz, who also missed the cut, is one of two Mexican players on LIV Golf along with Abraham Ancer. … This is the sixth of 14 events this season. … The daily shotgun start includes 13 teams and 57 total players, including five wild cards. … At 7,350 feet, the Club de Golf Chapultepec is one of the highest-altitude courses in North America. … Phil Mickelson continues to be sidelined by an undisclosed personal medical matter. Last Event: LIV Golf South Africa (Individual: DeChambeau; Team: Crushers GC) Next Event: Trump National DC, May 7-10 DP WORLD TOUR THIS WEEK: OFF. Race to Dubai Leader: Patrick Reed Last Tournament: Hero Indian Open (Alex Fitzpatrick) Next Tournament: China Open, Shanghai, April 23-26 –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Golf #Glance #PGA #Tour #Masters #signature #event #Champions #major #season #begins

Deadspin | Golf Glance: PGA Tour follows Masters with signature event; Champions major season begins
Deadspin | Golf Glance: PGA Tour follows Masters with signature event; Champions major season begins April 20, 2025; Hilton Head, S.C.; Justin Thomas reacts to his winning putt at the RBC Heritage. Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images After all eyes were focused on the Masters last week the professional golf world returns to jam-packed action. That includes a signature event on the PGA Tour, the LPGA in Los Angeles, LIV Golf in Mexico and the first major of the year for the Champions Tour. PGA TOUR THIS WEEK: RBC Heritage, Hilton Head Island, S.C., April 16-19 Course: Harbour Town Golf Links (Par 71, 7,243 Yards) Purse: M (Winner: .6M) Defending Champion: Justin Thomas FedEx Cup Leader: Cameron Young HOW TO FOLLOW TV: Thursday-Friday: 2-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday: 1-3 p.m. (GC); 3-6 p.m. (CBS) Streaming (ESPN+): Thursday-Sunday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. X: @RBC_Heritage NOTES: This is the fourth of eight signature events and includes 41 of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking. Fifty-three players competed in the Masters last week. … Due to the cancellation of the season-opening The Sentry, this week’s field was expanded to 82 players to include 10 players who won on the PGA Tour in 2025. … World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is not in the field following his win at the Masters. No. 4 Justin Rose, who tied for third at the Masters, withdrew from the event on Monday and was replaced by Michael Thorbjornsen. … This will be the first career signature event for nine players: Chandler Blanchet, Michael Brennan, Ricky Castillo, Steven Fisk, Johnny Keefer, David Lipsky, William Mouw, Jordan Smith and Sudarshan Yellamaraju. … Five players are in the field via the Aon Swing 5: Lipsky, Blanchet, Smith, Keefer and Matt Wallace. … Sponsors exemptions include Wyndham Clark, Tony Finau, Billy Horschel and Marco Penge. … Webb Simpson holds the tournament scoring record of 262 set in 2020. BEST BETS: Scottie Scheffler (+385 at DraftKings), the 2024 event champion, is coming off a T2 at the Masters and is in a field that is missing McIlroy and Rose. … Xander Schauffele (+1500) has three consecutive top-10 finishes, including a T9 at the Masters. … Matt Fitzpatrick (+1700), who won here in 2023, followed his runner-up at The Players and win at the Valspar with a T18 last week. … Cameron Young (+1750) finished T3 last week for his fourth consecutive top-10 finish, including a win at The Players. … Tommy Fleetwood (+1800) was in contention until settling for a T33 at the Masters following consecutive top-10s. … Ludvig Aberg (+2100) followed three consecutive top-5s with a T21 in Augusta. … Viktor Hovland (+3400) was the hottest player on the course at Augusta National last Sunday before a double bogey on No. 15. … Justin Thomas (+4100) is seeking to become the first player to successfully defend at the RBC Heritage since Boo Weekley in 2008. … Sepp Straka (+4500) said last week that all parts of his game felt solid, he just couldn’t get them all working together in finishing T41. Last Tournament: Masters Tournament (Rory McIlroy) Next Tournament: Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Louisiana, April 23-26 LPGA TOUR THIS WEEK: LA Championship, April 16-19 Course: El Caballero Country Club (Par 72, 6,765 Yards) Purse: .75M Defending Champion: Ingrid Lindblad Race to CME Globe Leader: Nelly Korda HOW TO FOLLOW: TV: Thursday-Sunday: 6-9 p.m. ET (Golf Channel) X: @jmeaglelachamp NOTES: This is the ninth edition of the event, which took on all records and past champions associated with the LA Open beginning in 2024. … World No. 3 Hyo Joo Kim is the highest-ranked player in the field, which does include 15 of the top 25 in the world. Kim already has two wins among three top-10s this season. … El Caballero played host to the LPGA Office Depot Championship from 2002-04. … Lizette Salas makes her return to competition following a 2024 back injury, while Alison Lee makes her return from maternity leave. … The field includes Asterisk Talley and Aphrodite Deng, the top two-ranked amateurs in the world. Last Tournament: Aramco Championship (Lauren Coughlin) Next Tournament: The Chevron Championship, Houston, April 23-26 PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS THIS WEEK: Senior PGA Championship, Bradenton, Fla., April 16-19 Course: The Concession Golf Club (Par 72, 6,936 Yards) Purse: M (Winner: 0,000) Defending Champion: Angel Cabrera Charles Schwab Cup leader: Stewart Cink HOW TO FOLLOW TV: Thursday-Friday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel) X: @ChampionsTour NOTES: This is the first major of the year and the 86th edition of the event. … The 156-player field includes seven World Golf Hall of Fame Members. One of them is Vijay Singh, who missed the cut at the Masters last week. Last Tournament: Hoag Classic (Stewart Cink) Next Tournament: Mitsubishi Electric Classic, Duluth, Ga., April 24-26 LIV GOLF LEAGUE THIS WEEK: LIV Golf Mexico City, April 16-19 Course: Club de Golf Chapultepec (Par 72, 7,443 Yards) Purses: Individual: M (Winner: M); Team: M (Winners: M) Defending Champions: Individual: Joaquin Niemann; Team: Legion XIII 2026 Season Leaders: Individual: Jon Rahm; Team: Ripper GC HOW TO FOLLOW TV: Thursday: 3-6 p.m. ET (Fox Sports app), 6-8 p.m. (FS1); Friday: 2-5 p.m. (Fox), 5-7 p.m. (Fox Sports app); Saturday: 1:30-4 p.m. (Fox), 4-6:30 p.m. (FS1); Sunday: 2-7 p.m. (FS1). X: @livgolf_league NOTES: Only five of 10 LIV Golf players made the cut at the Masters. Tyrrell Hatton finished T3, but no other LIV player finished under par. … Bryson DeChambeau seeks his third consecutive LIV event win after missing the Masters cut. Carlos Ortiz, who also missed the cut, is one of two Mexican players on LIV Golf along with Abraham Ancer. … This is the sixth of 14 events this season. … The daily shotgun start includes 13 teams and 57 total players, including five wild cards. … At 7,350 feet, the Club de Golf Chapultepec is one of the highest-altitude courses in North America. … Phil Mickelson continues to be sidelined by an undisclosed personal medical matter. Last Event: LIV Golf South Africa (Individual: DeChambeau; Team: Crushers GC) Next Event: Trump National DC, May 7-10 DP WORLD TOUR THIS WEEK: OFF. Race to Dubai Leader: Patrick Reed Last Tournament: Hero Indian Open (Alex Fitzpatrick) Next Tournament: China Open, Shanghai, April 23-26 –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Golf #Glance #PGA #Tour #Masters #signature #event #Champions #major #season #beginsApril 20, 2025; Hilton Head, S.C.; Justin Thomas reacts to his winning putt at the RBC Heritage. Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

After all eyes were focused on the Masters last week the professional golf world returns to jam-packed action. That includes a signature event on the PGA Tour, the LPGA in Los Angeles, LIV Golf in Mexico and the first major of the year for the Champions Tour.

PGA TOUR

THIS WEEK: RBC Heritage, Hilton Head Island, S.C., April 16-19

Course: Harbour Town Golf Links (Par 71, 7,243 Yards)

Purse: $20M (Winner: $3.6M)

Defending Champion: Justin Thomas

FedEx Cup Leader: Cameron Young

HOW TO FOLLOW

TV: Thursday-Friday: 2-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday: 1-3 p.m. (GC); 3-6 p.m. (CBS)

Streaming (ESPN+): Thursday-Sunday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

X: @RBC_Heritage

NOTES: This is the fourth of eight signature events and includes 41 of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking. Fifty-three players competed in the Masters last week. … Due to the cancellation of the season-opening The Sentry, this week’s field was expanded to 82 players to include 10 players who won on the PGA Tour in 2025. … World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is not in the field following his win at the Masters. No. 4 Justin Rose, who tied for third at the Masters, withdrew from the event on Monday and was replaced by Michael Thorbjornsen. … This will be the first career signature event for nine players: Chandler Blanchet, Michael Brennan, Ricky Castillo, Steven Fisk, Johnny Keefer, David Lipsky, William Mouw, Jordan Smith and Sudarshan Yellamaraju. … Five players are in the field via the Aon Swing 5: Lipsky, Blanchet, Smith, Keefer and Matt Wallace. … Sponsors exemptions include Wyndham Clark, Tony Finau, Billy Horschel and Marco Penge. … Webb Simpson holds the tournament scoring record of 262 set in 2020.

BEST BETS: Scottie Scheffler (+385 at DraftKings), the 2024 event champion, is coming off a T2 at the Masters and is in a field that is missing McIlroy and Rose. … Xander Schauffele (+1500) has three consecutive top-10 finishes, including a T9 at the Masters. … Matt Fitzpatrick (+1700), who won here in 2023, followed his runner-up at The Players and win at the Valspar with a T18 last week. … Cameron Young (+1750) finished T3 last week for his fourth consecutive top-10 finish, including a win at The Players. … Tommy Fleetwood (+1800) was in contention until settling for a T33 at the Masters following consecutive top-10s. … Ludvig Aberg (+2100) followed three consecutive top-5s with a T21 in Augusta. … Viktor Hovland (+3400) was the hottest player on the course at Augusta National last Sunday before a double bogey on No. 15. … Justin Thomas (+4100) is seeking to become the first player to successfully defend at the RBC Heritage since Boo Weekley in 2008. … Sepp Straka (+4500) said last week that all parts of his game felt solid, he just couldn’t get them all working together in finishing T41.

Last Tournament: Masters Tournament (Rory McIlroy)

Next Tournament: Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Louisiana, April 23-26

LPGA TOUR

THIS WEEK: LA Championship, April 16-19

Course: El Caballero Country Club (Par 72, 6,765 Yards)

Purse: $3.75M

Defending Champion: Ingrid Lindblad

Race to CME Globe Leader: Nelly Korda

HOW TO FOLLOW:

TV: Thursday-Sunday: 6-9 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)

X: @jmeaglelachamp

NOTES: This is the ninth edition of the event, which took on all records and past champions associated with the LA Open beginning in 2024. … World No. 3 Hyo Joo Kim is the highest-ranked player in the field, which does include 15 of the top 25 in the world. Kim already has two wins among three top-10s this season. … El Caballero played host to the LPGA Office Depot Championship from 2002-04. … Lizette Salas makes her return to competition following a 2024 back injury, while Alison Lee makes her return from maternity leave. … The field includes Asterisk Talley and Aphrodite Deng, the top two-ranked amateurs in the world.

Last Tournament: Aramco Championship (Lauren Coughlin)

Next Tournament: The Chevron Championship, Houston, April 23-26

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS


THIS WEEK: Senior PGA Championship, Bradenton, Fla., April 16-19

Course: The Concession Golf Club (Par 72, 6,936 Yards)

Purse: $3M (Winner: $540,000)

Defending Champion: Angel Cabrera

Charles Schwab Cup leader: Stewart Cink

HOW TO FOLLOW

TV: Thursday-Friday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel)

X: @ChampionsTour

NOTES: This is the first major of the year and the 86th edition of the event. … The 156-player field includes seven World Golf Hall of Fame Members. One of them is Vijay Singh, who missed the cut at the Masters last week.

Last Tournament: Hoag Classic (Stewart Cink)

Next Tournament: Mitsubishi Electric Classic, Duluth, Ga., April 24-26

LIV GOLF LEAGUE

THIS WEEK: LIV Golf Mexico City, April 16-19

Course: Club de Golf Chapultepec (Par 72, 7,443 Yards)

Purses: Individual: $30M (Winner: $4M); Team: $10M (Winners: $3M)

Defending Champions: Individual: Joaquin Niemann; Team: Legion XIII

2026 Season Leaders: Individual: Jon Rahm; Team: Ripper GC

HOW TO FOLLOW

TV: Thursday: 3-6 p.m. ET (Fox Sports app), 6-8 p.m. (FS1); Friday: 2-5 p.m. (Fox), 5-7 p.m. (Fox Sports app); Saturday: 1:30-4 p.m. (Fox), 4-6:30 p.m. (FS1); Sunday: 2-7 p.m. (FS1).

X: @livgolf_league

NOTES: Only five of 10 LIV Golf players made the cut at the Masters. Tyrrell Hatton finished T3, but no other LIV player finished under par. … Bryson DeChambeau seeks his third consecutive LIV event win after missing the Masters cut. Carlos Ortiz, who also missed the cut, is one of two Mexican players on LIV Golf along with Abraham Ancer. … This is the sixth of 14 events this season. … The daily shotgun start includes 13 teams and 57 total players, including five wild cards. … At 7,350 feet, the Club de Golf Chapultepec is one of the highest-altitude courses in North America. … Phil Mickelson continues to be sidelined by an undisclosed personal medical matter.

Last Event: LIV Golf South Africa (Individual: DeChambeau; Team: Crushers GC)

Next Event: Trump National DC, May 7-10

DP WORLD TOUR

THIS WEEK: OFF.

Race to Dubai Leader: Patrick Reed

Last Tournament: Hero Indian Open (Alex Fitzpatrick)

Next Tournament: China Open, Shanghai, April 23-26

–Field Level Media

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April 20, 2025; Hilton Head, S.C.; Justin Thomas reacts to his winning putt at the RBC Heritage. Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

After all eyes were focused on the Masters last week the professional golf world returns to jam-packed action. That includes a signature event on the PGA Tour, the LPGA in Los Angeles, LIV Golf in Mexico and the first major of the year for the Champions Tour.

PGA TOUR

THIS WEEK: RBC Heritage, Hilton Head Island, S.C., April 16-19

Course: Harbour Town Golf Links (Par 71, 7,243 Yards)

Purse: $20M (Winner: $3.6M)

Defending Champion: Justin Thomas

FedEx Cup Leader: Cameron Young

HOW TO FOLLOW

TV: Thursday-Friday: 2-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday: 1-3 p.m. (GC); 3-6 p.m. (CBS)

Streaming (ESPN+): Thursday-Sunday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

X: @RBC_Heritage

NOTES: This is the fourth of eight signature events and includes 41 of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking. Fifty-three players competed in the Masters last week. … Due to the cancellation of the season-opening The Sentry, this week’s field was expanded to 82 players to include 10 players who won on the PGA Tour in 2025. … World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is not in the field following his win at the Masters. No. 4 Justin Rose, who tied for third at the Masters, withdrew from the event on Monday and was replaced by Michael Thorbjornsen. … This will be the first career signature event for nine players: Chandler Blanchet, Michael Brennan, Ricky Castillo, Steven Fisk, Johnny Keefer, David Lipsky, William Mouw, Jordan Smith and Sudarshan Yellamaraju. … Five players are in the field via the Aon Swing 5: Lipsky, Blanchet, Smith, Keefer and Matt Wallace. … Sponsors exemptions include Wyndham Clark, Tony Finau, Billy Horschel and Marco Penge. … Webb Simpson holds the tournament scoring record of 262 set in 2020.

BEST BETS: Scottie Scheffler (+385 at DraftKings), the 2024 event champion, is coming off a T2 at the Masters and is in a field that is missing McIlroy and Rose. … Xander Schauffele (+1500) has three consecutive top-10 finishes, including a T9 at the Masters. … Matt Fitzpatrick (+1700), who won here in 2023, followed his runner-up at The Players and win at the Valspar with a T18 last week. … Cameron Young (+1750) finished T3 last week for his fourth consecutive top-10 finish, including a win at The Players. … Tommy Fleetwood (+1800) was in contention until settling for a T33 at the Masters following consecutive top-10s. … Ludvig Aberg (+2100) followed three consecutive top-5s with a T21 in Augusta. … Viktor Hovland (+3400) was the hottest player on the course at Augusta National last Sunday before a double bogey on No. 15. … Justin Thomas (+4100) is seeking to become the first player to successfully defend at the RBC Heritage since Boo Weekley in 2008. … Sepp Straka (+4500) said last week that all parts of his game felt solid, he just couldn’t get them all working together in finishing T41.

Last Tournament: Masters Tournament (Rory McIlroy)

Next Tournament: Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Louisiana, April 23-26

LPGA TOUR

THIS WEEK: LA Championship, April 16-19

Course: El Caballero Country Club (Par 72, 6,765 Yards)

Purse: $3.75M

Defending Champion: Ingrid Lindblad

Race to CME Globe Leader: Nelly Korda

HOW TO FOLLOW:

TV: Thursday-Sunday: 6-9 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)

X: @jmeaglelachamp

NOTES: This is the ninth edition of the event, which took on all records and past champions associated with the LA Open beginning in 2024. … World No. 3 Hyo Joo Kim is the highest-ranked player in the field, which does include 15 of the top 25 in the world. Kim already has two wins among three top-10s this season. … El Caballero played host to the LPGA Office Depot Championship from 2002-04. … Lizette Salas makes her return to competition following a 2024 back injury, while Alison Lee makes her return from maternity leave. … The field includes Asterisk Talley and Aphrodite Deng, the top two-ranked amateurs in the world.

Last Tournament: Aramco Championship (Lauren Coughlin)

Next Tournament: The Chevron Championship, Houston, April 23-26

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS

THIS WEEK: Senior PGA Championship, Bradenton, Fla., April 16-19

Course: The Concession Golf Club (Par 72, 6,936 Yards)

Purse: $3M (Winner: $540,000)

Defending Champion: Angel Cabrera

Charles Schwab Cup leader: Stewart Cink

HOW TO FOLLOW

TV: Thursday-Friday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel)

X: @ChampionsTour

NOTES: This is the first major of the year and the 86th edition of the event. … The 156-player field includes seven World Golf Hall of Fame Members. One of them is Vijay Singh, who missed the cut at the Masters last week.

Last Tournament: Hoag Classic (Stewart Cink)

Next Tournament: Mitsubishi Electric Classic, Duluth, Ga., April 24-26

LIV GOLF LEAGUE

THIS WEEK: LIV Golf Mexico City, April 16-19

Course: Club de Golf Chapultepec (Par 72, 7,443 Yards)

Purses: Individual: $30M (Winner: $4M); Team: $10M (Winners: $3M)

Defending Champions: Individual: Joaquin Niemann; Team: Legion XIII

2026 Season Leaders: Individual: Jon Rahm; Team: Ripper GC

HOW TO FOLLOW

TV: Thursday: 3-6 p.m. ET (Fox Sports app), 6-8 p.m. (FS1); Friday: 2-5 p.m. (Fox), 5-7 p.m. (Fox Sports app); Saturday: 1:30-4 p.m. (Fox), 4-6:30 p.m. (FS1); Sunday: 2-7 p.m. (FS1).

X: @livgolf_league

NOTES: Only five of 10 LIV Golf players made the cut at the Masters. Tyrrell Hatton finished T3, but no other LIV player finished under par. … Bryson DeChambeau seeks his third consecutive LIV event win after missing the Masters cut. Carlos Ortiz, who also missed the cut, is one of two Mexican players on LIV Golf along with Abraham Ancer. … This is the sixth of 14 events this season. … The daily shotgun start includes 13 teams and 57 total players, including five wild cards. … At 7,350 feet, the Club de Golf Chapultepec is one of the highest-altitude courses in North America. … Phil Mickelson continues to be sidelined by an undisclosed personal medical matter.

Last Event: LIV Golf South Africa (Individual: DeChambeau; Team: Crushers GC)

Next Event: Trump National DC, May 7-10

DP WORLD TOUR

THIS WEEK: OFF.

Race to Dubai Leader: Patrick Reed

Last Tournament: Hero Indian Open (Alex Fitzpatrick)

Next Tournament: China Open, Shanghai, April 23-26

–Field Level Media

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Deadspin | Pirates’ postseason push in need of reset against Mets Jul 26, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski (50) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images It’s make-or-break time for the Pittsburgh Pirates as they return home on Friday to open a three-game series against the New York Mets. The Pirates bolstered their bullpen at the trade deadline in the hopes of making a playoff push, but they lost their third consecutive game on Thursday and dropped to three games under .500 for the first time this season. The Mets, mired in last place in the National League East and already looking toward the future, will turn to rookie left-hander Zac Thornton (2-2, 2.88 ERA) for his seventh career start, his first against the Pirates. New York’s fifth-round pick in 2023, Thornton will oppose right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski (6-3, 3.15 ERA), who returns to Pittsburgh’s rotation for the first time since May 25. Mlodzinski will fill in for veteran Mitch Keller, who was placed on the 60-day injured list this week due to a season-ending shoulder injury. The Pirates have lost eight of their past 10 games and are behind five teams in the chase for the National League’s final wild-card spot. Pittsburgh traded for relievers Camilo Doval, Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates and Lake Bachar ahead of the Monday deadline, and a 4-3 win at Milwaukee that night appeared to energize the clubhouse. However, three consecutive losses to the Brewers followed. Pittsburgh likely needs an extended winning streak to reach the postseason, but the Pirates haven’t won more than five in a row this season (March 31-April 5). “There are gonna be weeks where we’re gonna find ourselves in the situation we are now … but next week we could win all six between the next two series and find ourselves in a wild-card spot,” Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe said. “It’s gonna be a grind, and we’re gonna have to play our best baseball up until the final game. Wipe what happened here and get ready for New York.” Mlodzinski made his first start of this season and only career start against the Mets on March 29, and he did not factor in the decision after allowing two runs on six hits in 4 1/3 innings. He struck out eight and did not issue a walk. As a reliever the past two-plus months, Mlodzinski made 14 appearances, going 2-0 with a 2.29 ERA, two saves, 30 strikeouts and 11 walks over 39 1/3 innings. The Mets took two of three against the visiting Pirates to open the season and are coming off their third sweep of 2026, having taken three in a row at Cleveland. With a win on Friday, they would match their longest winning streaks of the year, four-game runs from April 3-7 and May 27-31. The recent surge was a welcome sight for veterans such as Bo Bichette, who believe the club can build off such success in the second half as it evaluates new players. “The way I look at it is, I think there’s no doubt this team is going to be better next year,” Bichette said. “I really believe that. There’s still a lot of talent in this room, a lot of young talent that’s really hungry, combined with guys that have been around who have done a lot of great things in this game. And then on top of that, typically when you have a season like this, people show up a little bit more motivated. So I think that this group is going to be well-prepared to be better next year.” Thornton will try to regroup after lasting 4 2/3 innings in a 6-2 home loss to the Miami Marlins on Saturday. He allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits, including a home run, and three walks while striking out two. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Pirates #postseason #push #reset #MetsJul 26, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski (50) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

It’s make-or-break time for the Pittsburgh Pirates as they return home on Friday to open a three-game series against the New York Mets.

The Pirates bolstered their bullpen at the trade deadline in the hopes of making a playoff push, but they lost their third consecutive game on Thursday and dropped to three games under .500 for the first time this season.

The Mets, mired in last place in the National League East and already looking toward the future, will turn to rookie left-hander Zac Thornton (2-2, 2.88 ERA) for his seventh career start, his first against the Pirates.

New York’s fifth-round pick in 2023, Thornton will oppose right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski (6-3, 3.15 ERA), who returns to Pittsburgh’s rotation for the first time since May 25. Mlodzinski will fill in for veteran Mitch Keller, who was placed on the 60-day injured list this week due to a season-ending shoulder injury.

The Pirates have lost eight of their past 10 games and are behind five teams in the chase for the National League’s final wild-card spot.

Pittsburgh traded for relievers Camilo Doval, Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates and Lake Bachar ahead of the Monday deadline, and a 4-3 win at Milwaukee that night appeared to energize the clubhouse.

However, three consecutive losses to the Brewers followed. Pittsburgh likely needs an extended winning streak to reach the postseason, but the Pirates haven’t won more than five in a row this season (March 31-April 5).


“There are gonna be weeks where we’re gonna find ourselves in the situation we are now … but next week we could win all six between the next two series and find ourselves in a wild-card spot,” Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe said. “It’s gonna be a grind, and we’re gonna have to play our best baseball up until the final game. Wipe what happened here and get ready for New York.”

Mlodzinski made his first start of this season and only career start against the Mets on March 29, and he did not factor in the decision after allowing two runs on six hits in 4 1/3 innings. He struck out eight and did not issue a walk.

As a reliever the past two-plus months, Mlodzinski made 14 appearances, going 2-0 with a 2.29 ERA, two saves, 30 strikeouts and 11 walks over 39 1/3 innings.

The Mets took two of three against the visiting Pirates to open the season and are coming off their third sweep of 2026, having taken three in a row at Cleveland. With a win on Friday, they would match their longest winning streaks of the year, four-game runs from April 3-7 and May 27-31.

The recent surge was a welcome sight for veterans such as Bo Bichette, who believe the club can build off such success in the second half as it evaluates new players.

“The way I look at it is, I think there’s no doubt this team is going to be better next year,” Bichette said. “I really believe that. There’s still a lot of talent in this room, a lot of young talent that’s really hungry, combined with guys that have been around who have done a lot of great things in this game. And then on top of that, typically when you have a season like this, people show up a little bit more motivated. So I think that this group is going to be well-prepared to be better next year.”

Thornton will try to regroup after lasting 4 2/3 innings in a 6-2 home loss to the Miami Marlins on Saturday. He allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits, including a home run, and three walks while striking out two.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Pirates #postseason #push #reset #Mets">Deadspin | Pirates’ postseason push in need of reset against Mets Jul 26, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski (50) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images It’s make-or-break time for the Pittsburgh Pirates as they return home on Friday to open a three-game series against the New York Mets. The Pirates bolstered their bullpen at the trade deadline in the hopes of making a playoff push, but they lost their third consecutive game on Thursday and dropped to three games under .500 for the first time this season. The Mets, mired in last place in the National League East and already looking toward the future, will turn to rookie left-hander Zac Thornton (2-2, 2.88 ERA) for his seventh career start, his first against the Pirates. New York’s fifth-round pick in 2023, Thornton will oppose right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski (6-3, 3.15 ERA), who returns to Pittsburgh’s rotation for the first time since May 25. Mlodzinski will fill in for veteran Mitch Keller, who was placed on the 60-day injured list this week due to a season-ending shoulder injury. The Pirates have lost eight of their past 10 games and are behind five teams in the chase for the National League’s final wild-card spot. Pittsburgh traded for relievers Camilo Doval, Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates and Lake Bachar ahead of the Monday deadline, and a 4-3 win at Milwaukee that night appeared to energize the clubhouse. However, three consecutive losses to the Brewers followed. Pittsburgh likely needs an extended winning streak to reach the postseason, but the Pirates haven’t won more than five in a row this season (March 31-April 5). “There are gonna be weeks where we’re gonna find ourselves in the situation we are now … but next week we could win all six between the next two series and find ourselves in a wild-card spot,” Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe said. “It’s gonna be a grind, and we’re gonna have to play our best baseball up until the final game. Wipe what happened here and get ready for New York.” Mlodzinski made his first start of this season and only career start against the Mets on March 29, and he did not factor in the decision after allowing two runs on six hits in 4 1/3 innings. He struck out eight and did not issue a walk. As a reliever the past two-plus months, Mlodzinski made 14 appearances, going 2-0 with a 2.29 ERA, two saves, 30 strikeouts and 11 walks over 39 1/3 innings. The Mets took two of three against the visiting Pirates to open the season and are coming off their third sweep of 2026, having taken three in a row at Cleveland. With a win on Friday, they would match their longest winning streaks of the year, four-game runs from April 3-7 and May 27-31. The recent surge was a welcome sight for veterans such as Bo Bichette, who believe the club can build off such success in the second half as it evaluates new players. “The way I look at it is, I think there’s no doubt this team is going to be better next year,” Bichette said. “I really believe that. There’s still a lot of talent in this room, a lot of young talent that’s really hungry, combined with guys that have been around who have done a lot of great things in this game. And then on top of that, typically when you have a season like this, people show up a little bit more motivated. So I think that this group is going to be well-prepared to be better next year.” Thornton will try to regroup after lasting 4 2/3 innings in a 6-2 home loss to the Miami Marlins on Saturday. He allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits, including a home run, and three walks while striking out two. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Pirates #postseason #push #reset #Mets

INDIANAPOLIS — It’ll be hard to find any contest this WNBA season that compares to Thursday’s Fever-Aces showdown.

Both teams had enormous scoring runs across the first three quarters, then played down to the final buzzer in overtime and regulation. A pair of costly miscues from Caitlin Clark at the end of each segment set up Chelsea Gray for two buzzer beaters, the first to send the game to the extra session and the second to give the Aces an improbable win.

“We still battled,” Clark said postgame. “We still fought and we put ourselves in position to win the game and then, honestly, it was me that made costly errors for us. So that’s on me to help us win. That’s my job. That’s what I get paid to do.”

No game is decided by the play or mistakes of one player, but Clark’s late faux pas will certainly draw attention, as is the case with everything she does.

At the end of regulation, both Clark and Mitchell had chances to ice the game away at the line in the final seconds. The latter split her pair, missing the second before A’ja Wilson stepped out of bounds to turn the ball over while trying to save it.

Clark would eventually get to the line with seven seconds left and the chance to make it a two-possession game with Indiana up 75-72. She would miss both looks, keeping the door open for Las Vegas. Gray took full advantage, coming up with a loose ball on a broken play before calmly burying a long-range look to tie the game.

“This can’t happen,” Clark said. “Those are free throws I usually make. Certainly frustrating. Obviously, one of them gives us a two-possession lead and I kind of cost my team there for sure. So that’s on me.”

The two teams traded baskets throughout the extra session with Wilson and Mitchell doing the lion’s share of the scoring for their respective teams. Eventually, the Fever found themselves in a familiar spot, leading by one with just under 30 seconds remaining.

A bit of confusion and miscommunication left Clark standing near mid-court with Wilson, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, in front of her, 30 feet from the basket. Despite the situation, Clark could not create a shot and turned the ball over after Wilson tipped a pass in the air and corralled it. The Aces did not call a timeout and raced down the court before Gray capped off her heroics with the game-winner.

All that came after some huge momentum swings in the first three frames. The Fever were flying up and down the court in the second period, blowing the game open with a 24-4 run to take a 42-22 lead with four minutes left in the first half.

In direct response, the Aces scored the final 15 points of the second period and the first seven points of the third quarter to take the lead. In the end, the Aces went on a 40-11 run that spanned their largest deficit and largest lead of the game, the latter coming at 62-53 early in the fourth.

Clark certainly had a role in pulling Indiana back into the game, including a pair of big threes that gave Indiana the lead, the latter coming with 1:48 left. An Aliyah Boston puback off her own miss put the hosts ahead 74-72 with 30 seconds left before the Fever forced a miss from Wilson to set up the frantic finish.

Postgame, Clark willingly shouldered the blame for the loss. However, on a night when the Fever turned the ball over 21 times, gave up 12 offensive rebounds and shot 35% in the second half, her head coach wouldn’t let her.

“I think you like that as ownership,” Stephanie White said. “But as an athlete and as a coach and as somebody who’s been around for a long time, it doesn’t come down to one singular thing. Like we know that. She’s disappointed in herself certainly, as I’m sure a lot of our players are. But we got to use it as fuel.

“And she’s going to be better. I know she’s going to be better on Saturday because of it. I mean she’s a competitor. She’s a fighter…But it doesn’t come down to one thing and I know, again, it’s easy to look at it and think that it does, but it was a collection of things. If we cut our turnovers in half, it’s a different ballgame.”

#Caitlin #Clark #takes #blame #wild #Fever #loss #Aces #happen">Caitlin Clark takes blame in wild Fever loss to Aces: ‘This can’t happen’ INDIANAPOLIS — It’ll be hard to find any contest this WNBA season that compares to Thursday’s Fever-Aces showdown.Both teams had enormous scoring runs across the first three quarters, then played down to the final buzzer in overtime and regulation. A pair of costly miscues from Caitlin Clark at the end of each segment set up Chelsea Gray for two buzzer beaters, the first to send the game to the extra session and the second to give the Aces an improbable win.“We still battled,” Clark said postgame. “We still fought and we put ourselves in position to win the game and then, honestly, it was me that made costly errors for us. So that’s on me to help us win. That’s my job. That’s what I get paid to do.”No game is decided by the play or mistakes of one player, but Clark’s late faux pas will certainly draw attention, as is the case with everything she does.At the end of regulation, both Clark and Mitchell had chances to ice the game away at the line in the final seconds. The latter split her pair, missing the second before A’ja Wilson stepped out of bounds to turn the ball over while trying to save it.Clark would eventually get to the line with seven seconds left and the chance to make it a two-possession game with Indiana up 75-72. She would miss both looks, keeping the door open for Las Vegas. Gray took full advantage, coming up with a loose ball on a broken play before calmly burying a long-range look to tie the game.“This can’t happen,” Clark said. “Those are free throws I usually make. Certainly frustrating. Obviously, one of them gives us a two-possession lead and I kind of cost my team there for sure. So that’s on me.”The two teams traded baskets throughout the extra session with Wilson and Mitchell doing the lion’s share of the scoring for their respective teams. Eventually, the Fever found themselves in a familiar spot, leading by one with just under 30 seconds remaining.A bit of confusion and miscommunication left Clark standing near mid-court with Wilson, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, in front of her, 30 feet from the basket. Despite the situation, Clark could not create a shot and turned the ball over after Wilson tipped a pass in the air and corralled it. The Aces did not call a timeout and raced down the court before Gray capped off her heroics with the game-winner.All that came after some huge momentum swings in the first three frames. The Fever were flying up and down the court in the second period, blowing the game open with a 24-4 run to take a 42-22 lead with four minutes left in the first half.In direct response, the Aces scored the final 15 points of the second period and the first seven points of the third quarter to take the lead. In the end, the Aces went on a 40-11 run that spanned their largest deficit and largest lead of the game, the latter coming at 62-53 early in the fourth.Clark certainly had a role in pulling Indiana back into the game, including a pair of big threes that gave Indiana the lead, the latter coming with 1:48 left. An Aliyah Boston puback off her own miss put the hosts ahead 74-72 with 30 seconds left before the Fever forced a miss from Wilson to set up the frantic finish.Postgame, Clark willingly shouldered the blame for the loss. However, on a night when the Fever turned the ball over 21 times, gave up 12 offensive rebounds and shot 35% in the second half, her head coach wouldn’t let her.“I think you like that as ownership,” Stephanie White said. “But as an athlete and as a coach and as somebody who’s been around for a long time, it doesn’t come down to one singular thing. Like we know that. She’s disappointed in herself certainly, as I’m sure a lot of our players are. But we got to use it as fuel.“And she’s going to be better. I know she’s going to be better on Saturday because of it. I mean she’s a competitor. She’s a fighter…But it doesn’t come down to one thing and I know, again, it’s easy to look at it and think that it does, but it was a collection of things. If we cut our turnovers in half, it’s a different ballgame.” #Caitlin #Clark #takes #blame #wild #Fever #loss #Aces #happen

IND vs SL XI Live Score: Catch the live scores, updates and highlights from the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI starting at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo, on Friday.

Updated : Aug 07, 2026 12:07 IST

India vs Sri Lanka Cricket XI LIVE Score, Tour match Day 1 updates: SLC XI 138/1 at LUNCH; Ravindu Rasantha completes fifty IND vs SL XI Live Score: Catch the live scores, updates and highlights from the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI starting at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo, on Friday. Updated : Aug 07, 2026 12:07 IST India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR elcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of Day 1 of the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo.The Shubman Gill-led side will look to get accustomed to the conditions on offer ahead of the two-match Test series starting on August 15.Stay tuned for live updates from the three-day game. Match info:Date: August 7-9, 2026Time: 10 am startVenue: NCC Ground, ColomboIndia squad: Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor BrarSri Lanka squad: Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha LUNCH ON DAY 1 That first session belongs to the host. Save the run-out dismissal, Sri Lanka has been pretty impressive. Ravindu Rasantha is batting on 50 and would eye a bigger score when action resumes. Fifty for Ravindu! A clip through the legside against Suthar helps Ravindu Rasantha reach the 50-run mark in 82 balls. Five fours and one six in his knock so far. SLC XI 138/1 in 29 overs SLC XI 110/1 Manav Suthar into the attack. Breakthrough for India as the two batters end up at the same end trying to steal a run. Nishan Madushka will have to walk back after scoring 66 off 65 balls. Madushka had called for a run after driving towards covers. Ravindu tried sending him back but it was too late.  SLC XI 101/0 Kuldeep Yadav is into the attack. Another vital cog for India. He hasn’t been in best of forms in the white ball formats. Needs to get his rhythm back so crucial three days for him.  SLC XI 72/0 Sri Lankan openers – Nishan Madushka and Ravindu Rasantha – have been really good, not only with their defence but also scoring runs. India yet to get a breakthrough or help from the wicket.  SLC XI 43/0 From the other end, Gurnoor Brar is into the attack. So, five-over spells from Siraj and Prasidh are done. They couldn’t find much help off the wicket. Let’s see how Brar and Jadeja operate here.  SL XI 41/0 India has opted for spin after 10 overs. Ravindra Jadeja is into attack. He will play a crucial part in the two Tests.  SLC XI 23/0 No breakthroughs yet for the two Indian pacers. The pitch has been quite benign so far, with not much movement off the pitch or in the air.  In case you were wondering… Why is Shubman Gill not playing for India in practice match against Sri Lanka XI?Shubman Gill misses India’s practice match against Sri Lanka XI due to an impact injury sustained during training. SLC XI 12/0 Another drive through the offside for Madushka against Siraj. The length has been a touch too full from the Hyderabad pacer. Ball doing nothing in the air for him. No Auqib Nabi yet It will be Prasidh Krishna who will share the new ball with Siraj. Ravindu also gets off the mark with a clip through fine leg for a boundary.  Time for red-ball action! Mohammed Siraj to get us underway with the brand new red cherry in hand. Ravindu Rashantha and Nishan Madushka open the innings for the host. Madushka begins proceedings with a sumptuous push through the covers for four.  Saransh, Nabi in action The match against SLC XI will give India a chance to try out both players called up to the national team for the first time — Auqib Nabi and Saransh Jain.Nabi might be in action at the beginning with the new ball in hand but might not be a direct entry into the playing eleven. Saransh, the off-spinner, will be vying for a starting spot with Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav.  Sri Lanka squad Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha India squad Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar Toss update! SLC XI has won the toss and elected to bat first against India.  Good morning! Welcome to the live coverage of Day 1 of the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI taking place in Colombo. Stay tuned for the scores and live updates from the contest. Published on Aug 07, 2026 #India #Sri #Lanka #Cricket #LIVE #Score #Tour #match #Day #updates #SLC #LUNCH #Ravindu #Rasantha #completes #fifty

India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR

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India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR

elcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of Day 1 of the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo.

The Shubman Gill-led side will look to get accustomed to the conditions on offer ahead of the two-match Test series starting on August 15.

Stay tuned for live updates from the three-day game. 

Match info:

Date: August 7-9, 2026

Time: 10 am start

Venue: NCC Ground, Colombo

India squad: Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar

Sri Lanka squad: Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha

Published on Aug 07, 2026

#India #Sri #Lanka #Cricket #LIVE #Score #Tour #match #Day #updates #SLC #LUNCH #Ravindu #Rasantha #completes #fifty">India vs Sri Lanka Cricket XI LIVE Score, Tour match Day 1 updates: SLC XI 138/1 at LUNCH; Ravindu Rasantha completes fifty IND vs SL XI Live Score: Catch the live scores, updates and highlights from the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI starting at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo, on Friday. Updated : Aug 07, 2026 12:07 IST India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR elcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of Day 1 of the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo.The Shubman Gill-led side will look to get accustomed to the conditions on offer ahead of the two-match Test series starting on August 15.Stay tuned for live updates from the three-day game. Match info:Date: August 7-9, 2026Time: 10 am startVenue: NCC Ground, ColomboIndia squad: Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor BrarSri Lanka squad: Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha LUNCH ON DAY 1 That first session belongs to the host. Save the run-out dismissal, Sri Lanka has been pretty impressive. Ravindu Rasantha is batting on 50 and would eye a bigger score when action resumes. Fifty for Ravindu! A clip through the legside against Suthar helps Ravindu Rasantha reach the 50-run mark in 82 balls. Five fours and one six in his knock so far. SLC XI 138/1 in 29 overs SLC XI 110/1 Manav Suthar into the attack. Breakthrough for India as the two batters end up at the same end trying to steal a run. Nishan Madushka will have to walk back after scoring 66 off 65 balls. Madushka had called for a run after driving towards covers. Ravindu tried sending him back but it was too late.  SLC XI 101/0 Kuldeep Yadav is into the attack. Another vital cog for India. He hasn’t been in best of forms in the white ball formats. Needs to get his rhythm back so crucial three days for him.  SLC XI 72/0 Sri Lankan openers – Nishan Madushka and Ravindu Rasantha – have been really good, not only with their defence but also scoring runs. India yet to get a breakthrough or help from the wicket.  SLC XI 43/0 From the other end, Gurnoor Brar is into the attack. So, five-over spells from Siraj and Prasidh are done. They couldn’t find much help off the wicket. Let’s see how Brar and Jadeja operate here.  SL XI 41/0 India has opted for spin after 10 overs. Ravindra Jadeja is into attack. He will play a crucial part in the two Tests.  SLC XI 23/0 No breakthroughs yet for the two Indian pacers. The pitch has been quite benign so far, with not much movement off the pitch or in the air.  In case you were wondering… Why is Shubman Gill not playing for India in practice match against Sri Lanka XI?Shubman Gill misses India’s practice match against Sri Lanka XI due to an impact injury sustained during training. SLC XI 12/0 Another drive through the offside for Madushka against Siraj. The length has been a touch too full from the Hyderabad pacer. Ball doing nothing in the air for him. No Auqib Nabi yet It will be Prasidh Krishna who will share the new ball with Siraj. Ravindu also gets off the mark with a clip through fine leg for a boundary.  Time for red-ball action! Mohammed Siraj to get us underway with the brand new red cherry in hand. Ravindu Rashantha and Nishan Madushka open the innings for the host. Madushka begins proceedings with a sumptuous push through the covers for four.  Saransh, Nabi in action The match against SLC XI will give India a chance to try out both players called up to the national team for the first time — Auqib Nabi and Saransh Jain.Nabi might be in action at the beginning with the new ball in hand but might not be a direct entry into the playing eleven. Saransh, the off-spinner, will be vying for a starting spot with Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav.  Sri Lanka squad Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha India squad Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar Toss update! SLC XI has won the toss and elected to bat first against India.  Good morning! Welcome to the live coverage of Day 1 of the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI taking place in Colombo. Stay tuned for the scores and live updates from the contest. Published on Aug 07, 2026 #India #Sri #Lanka #Cricket #LIVE #Score #Tour #match #Day #updates #SLC #LUNCH #Ravindu #Rasantha #completes #fifty

Published on Aug 07, 2026

#India #Sri #Lanka #Cricket #LIVE #Score #Tour #match #Day #updates #SLC #LUNCH #Ravindu #Rasantha #completes #fifty">India vs Sri Lanka Cricket XI LIVE Score, Tour match Day 1 updates: SLC XI 138/1 at LUNCH; Ravindu Rasantha completes fifty

IND vs SL XI Live Score: Catch the live scores, updates and highlights from the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI starting at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo, on Friday.

Updated : Aug 07, 2026 12:07 IST

India vs Sri Lanka Cricket XI LIVE Score, Tour match Day 1 updates: SLC XI 138/1 at LUNCH; Ravindu Rasantha completes fifty IND vs SL XI Live Score: Catch the live scores, updates and highlights from the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI starting at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo, on Friday. Updated : Aug 07, 2026 12:07 IST India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR elcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of Day 1 of the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo.The Shubman Gill-led side will look to get accustomed to the conditions on offer ahead of the two-match Test series starting on August 15.Stay tuned for live updates from the three-day game. Match info:Date: August 7-9, 2026Time: 10 am startVenue: NCC Ground, ColomboIndia squad: Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor BrarSri Lanka squad: Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha LUNCH ON DAY 1 That first session belongs to the host. Save the run-out dismissal, Sri Lanka has been pretty impressive. Ravindu Rasantha is batting on 50 and would eye a bigger score when action resumes. Fifty for Ravindu! A clip through the legside against Suthar helps Ravindu Rasantha reach the 50-run mark in 82 balls. Five fours and one six in his knock so far. SLC XI 138/1 in 29 overs SLC XI 110/1 Manav Suthar into the attack. Breakthrough for India as the two batters end up at the same end trying to steal a run. Nishan Madushka will have to walk back after scoring 66 off 65 balls. Madushka had called for a run after driving towards covers. Ravindu tried sending him back but it was too late.  SLC XI 101/0 Kuldeep Yadav is into the attack. Another vital cog for India. He hasn’t been in best of forms in the white ball formats. Needs to get his rhythm back so crucial three days for him.  SLC XI 72/0 Sri Lankan openers – Nishan Madushka and Ravindu Rasantha – have been really good, not only with their defence but also scoring runs. India yet to get a breakthrough or help from the wicket.  SLC XI 43/0 From the other end, Gurnoor Brar is into the attack. So, five-over spells from Siraj and Prasidh are done. They couldn’t find much help off the wicket. Let’s see how Brar and Jadeja operate here.  SL XI 41/0 India has opted for spin after 10 overs. Ravindra Jadeja is into attack. He will play a crucial part in the two Tests.  SLC XI 23/0 No breakthroughs yet for the two Indian pacers. The pitch has been quite benign so far, with not much movement off the pitch or in the air.  In case you were wondering… Why is Shubman Gill not playing for India in practice match against Sri Lanka XI?Shubman Gill misses India’s practice match against Sri Lanka XI due to an impact injury sustained during training. SLC XI 12/0 Another drive through the offside for Madushka against Siraj. The length has been a touch too full from the Hyderabad pacer. Ball doing nothing in the air for him. No Auqib Nabi yet It will be Prasidh Krishna who will share the new ball with Siraj. Ravindu also gets off the mark with a clip through fine leg for a boundary.  Time for red-ball action! Mohammed Siraj to get us underway with the brand new red cherry in hand. Ravindu Rashantha and Nishan Madushka open the innings for the host. Madushka begins proceedings with a sumptuous push through the covers for four.  Saransh, Nabi in action The match against SLC XI will give India a chance to try out both players called up to the national team for the first time — Auqib Nabi and Saransh Jain.Nabi might be in action at the beginning with the new ball in hand but might not be a direct entry into the playing eleven. Saransh, the off-spinner, will be vying for a starting spot with Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav.  Sri Lanka squad Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha India squad Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar Toss update! SLC XI has won the toss and elected to bat first against India.  Good morning! Welcome to the live coverage of Day 1 of the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI taking place in Colombo. Stay tuned for the scores and live updates from the contest. Published on Aug 07, 2026 #India #Sri #Lanka #Cricket #LIVE #Score #Tour #match #Day #updates #SLC #LUNCH #Ravindu #Rasantha #completes #fifty

India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR

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India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR

elcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of Day 1 of the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo.

The Shubman Gill-led side will look to get accustomed to the conditions on offer ahead of the two-match Test series starting on August 15.

Stay tuned for live updates from the three-day game. 

Match info:

Date: August 7-9, 2026

Time: 10 am start

Venue: NCC Ground, Colombo

India squad: Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar

Sri Lanka squad: Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha

  • LUNCH ON DAY 1

    That first session belongs to the host. Save the run-out dismissal, Sri Lanka has been pretty impressive. Ravindu Rasantha is batting on 50 and would eye a bigger score when action resumes.


  • Fifty for Ravindu!

    A clip through the legside against Suthar helps Ravindu Rasantha reach the 50-run mark in 82 balls. Five fours and one six in his knock so far. 

    SLC XI 138/1 in 29 overs

  • SLC XI 110/1

    Manav Suthar into the attack. Breakthrough for India as the two batters end up at the same end trying to steal a run. Nishan Madushka will have to walk back after scoring 66 off 65 balls. Madushka had called for a run after driving towards covers. Ravindu tried sending him back but it was too late. 

  • SLC XI 101/0

    Kuldeep Yadav is into the attack. Another vital cog for India. He hasn’t been in best of forms in the white ball formats. Needs to get his rhythm back so crucial three days for him. 

  • SLC XI 72/0

    Sri Lankan openers – Nishan Madushka and Ravindu Rasantha – have been really good, not only with their defence but also scoring runs. India yet to get a breakthrough or help from the wicket. 

  • SLC XI 43/0

    From the other end, Gurnoor Brar is into the attack. So, five-over spells from Siraj and Prasidh are done. They couldn’t find much help off the wicket. Let’s see how Brar and Jadeja operate here. 

  • SL XI 41/0

    India has opted for spin after 10 overs. Ravindra Jadeja is into attack. He will play a crucial part in the two Tests. 

  • SLC XI 23/0

    No breakthroughs yet for the two Indian pacers. The pitch has been quite benign so far, with not much movement off the pitch or in the air. 

  • In case you were wondering…

    Why is Shubman Gill not playing for India in practice match against Sri Lanka XI?

    Shubman Gill misses India’s practice match against Sri Lanka XI due to an impact injury sustained during training.

  • SLC XI 12/0

    Another drive through the offside for Madushka against Siraj. The length has been a touch too full from the Hyderabad pacer. Ball doing nothing in the air for him.

  • No Auqib Nabi yet

    It will be Prasidh Krishna who will share the new ball with Siraj. Ravindu also gets off the mark with a clip through fine leg for a boundary. 

  • Time for red-ball action!

    Mohammed Siraj to get us underway with the brand new red cherry in hand. Ravindu Rashantha and Nishan Madushka open the innings for the host. 

    Madushka begins proceedings with a sumptuous push through the covers for four. 

  • Saransh, Nabi in action

    The match against SLC XI will give India a chance to try out both players called up to the national team for the first time — Auqib Nabi and Saransh Jain.

    Nabi might be in action at the beginning with the new ball in hand but might not be a direct entry into the playing eleven. 

    Saransh, the off-spinner, will be vying for a starting spot with Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav. 

  • Sri Lanka squad

    Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha

  • India squad

    Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar

  • Toss update!

    SLC XI has won the toss and elected to bat first against India. 

  • Good morning!

    Welcome to the live coverage of Day 1 of the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI taking place in Colombo. Stay tuned for the scores and live updates from the contest. 

Published on Aug 07, 2026

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