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Deadspin | Jack Draper (knee) withdraws from Madrid and Rome  Mar 20, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jack Draper (GBR) serves against Reilly Opelka (USA) (not pictured) on day four of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images   Britain’s Jack Draper withdrew Monday from this week’s tournament in Madrid and next month’s event in Rome due to a knee injury.  Draper, 24, did not play in Monte Carlo earlier this month and was forced to retire in the third set of his first-round match at Barcelona last week.  “An aggravated tendon in my knee means I am not able to play in Madrid and Rome,” Draper said. “It’s frustrating for sure, but I am thankful it isn’t anything more serious.  “Recovery is going well and I feel good about my chances of being fit for Roland Garros. I am looking forward to building momentum from there.”   The three-time ATP Tour title winner has a 5-4 singles record in 2026 but has not won a match since beating Novak Djokovic in the Round of 16 at Indian Wells on March 11.  Ranked as high as No. 4 in the world last June, Draper has dropped to No. 28 and will fall farther with these withdrawals. His best finish in a grand slam was his semifinal appearance at the 2024 U.S. Open.  –Field Level Media   #Deadspin #Jack #Draper #knee #withdraws #Madrid #Rome

Deadspin | Jack Draper (knee) withdraws from Madrid and Rome
Deadspin | Jack Draper (knee) withdraws from Madrid and Rome  Mar 20, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jack Draper (GBR) serves against Reilly Opelka (USA) (not pictured) on day four of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images   Britain’s Jack Draper withdrew Monday from this week’s tournament in Madrid and next month’s event in Rome due to a knee injury.  Draper, 24, did not play in Monte Carlo earlier this month and was forced to retire in the third set of his first-round match at Barcelona last week.  “An aggravated tendon in my knee means I am not able to play in Madrid and Rome,” Draper said. “It’s frustrating for sure, but I am thankful it isn’t anything more serious.  “Recovery is going well and I feel good about my chances of being fit for Roland Garros. I am looking forward to building momentum from there.”   The three-time ATP Tour title winner has a 5-4 singles record in 2026 but has not won a match since beating Novak Djokovic in the Round of 16 at Indian Wells on March 11.  Ranked as high as No. 4 in the world last June, Draper has dropped to No. 28 and will fall farther with these withdrawals. His best finish in a grand slam was his semifinal appearance at the 2024 U.S. Open.  –Field Level Media   #Deadspin #Jack #Draper #knee #withdraws #Madrid #RomeMar 20, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jack Draper (GBR) serves against Reilly Opelka (USA) (not pictured) on day four of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Britain’s Jack Draper withdrew Monday from this week’s tournament in Madrid and next month’s event in Rome due to a knee injury.

Draper, 24, did not play in Monte Carlo earlier this month and was forced to retire in the third set of his first-round match at Barcelona last week.

“An aggravated tendon in my knee means I am not able to play in Madrid and Rome,” Draper said. “It’s frustrating for sure, but I am thankful it isn’t anything more serious.


“Recovery is going well and I feel good about my chances of being fit for Roland Garros. I am looking forward to building momentum from there.”

The three-time ATP Tour title winner has a 5-4 singles record in 2026 but has not won a match since beating Novak Djokovic in the Round of 16 at Indian Wells on March 11.

Ranked as high as No. 4 in the world last June, Draper has dropped to No. 28 and will fall farther with these withdrawals. His best finish in a grand slam was his semifinal appearance at the 2024 U.S. Open.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Jack #Draper #knee #withdraws #Madrid #Rome

Mar 20, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jack Draper (GBR) serves against Reilly Opelka (USA) (not pictured) on day four of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Britain’s Jack Draper withdrew Monday from this week’s tournament in Madrid and next month’s event in Rome due to a knee injury.

Draper, 24, did not play in Monte Carlo earlier this month and was forced to retire in the third set of his first-round match at Barcelona last week.

“An aggravated tendon in my knee means I am not able to play in Madrid and Rome,” Draper said. “It’s frustrating for sure, but I am thankful it isn’t anything more serious.

“Recovery is going well and I feel good about my chances of being fit for Roland Garros. I am looking forward to building momentum from there.”

The three-time ATP Tour title winner has a 5-4 singles record in 2026 but has not won a match since beating Novak Djokovic in the Round of 16 at Indian Wells on March 11.

Ranked as high as No. 4 in the world last June, Draper has dropped to No. 28 and will fall farther with these withdrawals. His best finish in a grand slam was his semifinal appearance at the 2024 U.S. Open.

–Field Level Media

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Sticking to his strengths allows Cooper Connolly to flourish at Punjab Kings <div id="content-body-70885799" itemprop="articleBody"><p>In Punjab Kings’ thrill-a-minute batting line-up, which posted this Indian Premier League (IPL) season’s highest total on Sunday here, Cooper Connolly’s approach strikes a discordant note.</p><p>The 22-year-old Australian doesn’t attempt to manufacture those cheeky shots that have become synonymous with T20 cricket but rather relies on his gift of timing and placement.</p><p>Neither does he try to force the pace of the game. During his 182-run stand with the belligerent Priyansh Arya, he bided his time in the PowerPlay before finishing with a 46-ball 87 that helped the Kings to a match-winning 254 for seven against Lucknow Super Giants.</p><p><b>READ</b> | <b><a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/pbks-vs-lsg-ipl-2026-priyansh-arya-cooper-connolly-match-result-punjab-kings-lucknow-super-giants/article70881913.ece" target="_blank">Priyansh, Connolly put on a show to help Punjab Kings extend unbeaten run</a></b></p><p>“Everyone has their own understanding of their ability and how they go about it, and what works for them. It is about individually understanding what works for you in those moments and what makes you successful for a long period of time. We have discussions about what works for each other, and we take little things from each other’s books,” Connolly said, while adding that he was enjoying watching Priyansh ‘go about it in his own way’ from the non-striker’s end.</p><p>For Connolly, who tops the run charts for the Kings, with 223 runs in five innings, ‘there is a time and a place’ for innovative stroke-making.</p><p>“I think it is about knowing their strengths and sticking to their strengths. They know where they’re dominant. They know what some areas that they might get targeted in are,” Connolly said about the different approaches of the Kings batters.</p><p>It was a similar case of backing his strengths and ability for Super Giants pacer Prince Yadav, who bowled a stingy spell (2/25 in four overs) in a match that saw more than 450 runs being plundered.</p><p>“The plan was to bowl as many yorkers as I could; it is something I have been working on.”</p><p class="publish-time" id="end-of-article">Published on Apr 20, 2026</p></div> #Sticking #strengths #Cooper #Connolly #flourish #Punjab #Kings

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ISL 2025-26: Clinical Punjab cruise past Inter Kashi 3-0 <div id="content-body-70885933" itemprop="articleBody"><p>Punjab FC beat Inter Kashi 3-0 in the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Monday.</p><p>Samir Zeljković, Effiong Nsungusi Jr and Bede Osuji scored for the Shers as they moved to 14 points from eight matches, consolidating seventh place. Inter Kashi remained eighth with 11 points from nine matches. Zeljković was named Player of the Match.</p><p>Punjab started on the front foot, with Bede Osuji central to its attacking play. Twice in the opening ten minutes, Osuji’s backheel flicks released Dani Ramírez inside the box, but Inter Kashi goalkeeper Lluis Tarrés reacted well to deny the Spaniard.</p><p>The host controlled possession, with Manglenthang Kipgen dictating play from midfield, while Nsungusi Jr and Osuji troubled the Inter Kashi defence. Inter Kashi threatened intermittently, with Tomba Singh and Narender Gahlot going close from set-pieces.</p><p>The breakthrough came in the 37th minute. Pramveer Singh won possession near halfway and initiated an attack down the left, finding Osuji, who combined with Nsungusi Jr inside the box. After a brief tussle, Nsungusi regained control and squared the ball to Zeljković, who finished with his right foot.</p><p>Inter Kashi attempted to respond before the break, with Alfred Planas and Sergio Llamas combining well, but Arshdeep Singh ensured Punjab carried its lead into half-time.</p><p>Punjab doubled its lead in the 51st minute after a midfield error. Ramírez drove into the box from the left and cut the ball back to Nsungusi Jr, who finished from close range.</p><p><b>ALSO READ: <a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/chennaiyin-vs-mohammedan-preview-isl-2025-26-cfc-v-msc-team-injury-form-standings-points-table-relegation-news/article70884325.ece" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Chennaiyin FC eyes back-to-back wins as it hosts relegation-threatened Mohammedan SC</a></b></p><p>Punjab maintained control thereafter, pressing high and limiting Inter Kashi’s opportunities. Pramveer and Bijoy V. were effective defensively, cutting out passing lanes and halting counter-attacks.</p><p>The third goal came in the 72nd minute. Substitute Leon Augustine drove forward from the left and found Osuji, who turned inside the box and struck into the top corner.</p><p>Punjab managed the closing stages comfortably, maintaining shape at the back. Inter Kashi struggled to create clear chances, resorting to long balls that were dealt with by the defence.</p><p>Punjab nearly added a fourth in stoppage time, with Vinit Rai hitting the woodwork, while Ranjeet Singh Pandre was denied in a one-on-one.</p><p>Punjab FC secured a 3-0 win to stay within reach of the top half, while Inter Kashi will look to regroup after a performance where it struggled to convert chances.</p><p class="publish-time" id="end-of-article">Published on Apr 20, 2026</p></div> #ISL #Clinical #Punjab #cruise #Inter #Kashi

elcome to Sporstar’s live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria in Dallas. Both the teams come into the game after wins over Algeria and Jordan, respectively.

Argentina, the defending world champion, got off to a disappointing start when its captain Lionel Messi missed a penalty. He made amends before the break when he rattled the net with a brilliant left-footed strike to put his team ahead. 

Argentina Starting XI: Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Facundo Medina; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Thiago Almada

Austria Starting XI: Alexander Schlager; Kevin Danso, Stefan Posch, David Alaba; Nicolas Seiwald, Xaver Schlager; Romano Schmid, Konrad Laimer, Marcel Sabitzer, Paul Wanner; Michael Gregoritsch

#Argentina #Austria #Highlights #FIFA #World #Cup #Messi #scores #Argentina #enters #knockouts">Argentina vs Austria Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 — Messi scores twice as Argentina enters knockouts  Argentina’s Lionel Messi scores their second goal against Austria. 
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                                              elcome to Sporstar’s live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria in Dallas. Both the teams come into the game after wins over Algeria and Jordan, respectively.Argentina, the defending world champion, got off to a disappointing start when its captain Lionel Messi missed a penalty. He made amends before the break when he rattled the net with a brilliant left-footed strike to put his team ahead. Argentina Starting XI: Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Facundo Medina; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Thiago AlmadaAustria Starting XI: Alexander Schlager; Kevin Danso, Stefan Posch, David Alaba; Nicolas Seiwald, Xaver Schlager; Romano Schmid, Konrad Laimer, Marcel Sabitzer, Paul Wanner; Michael Gregoritsch  #Argentina #Austria #Highlights #FIFA #World #Cup #Messi #scores #Argentina #enters #knockouts

Deadspin | Rockies, Red Sox fall short of standards set in World Series meeting    Jun 11, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA;  Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Feltner (18) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images   Nineteen years ago, the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies battled in the World Series.   Things have changed since 2007, when Boston swept Colorado to win its second championship in four seasons.  Now the teams will open a three-game series Monday night in Denver, not as title contenders but as basement dwellers. Boston sits in last place in the American League East while Colorado is in a familiar position — last in the National League West.  The Rockies have finished last in four consecutive seasons, losing 100-plus games in the past three.  The current series will begin with rookie left-hander Jake Bennett (1-3, 4.79 ERA) of the Red Sox opposing Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner (2-2, 5.05).   Bennett won his major league debut on May 1 and has pitched well in two stints with the Red Sox. He made two starts after his first call-up from Triple-A Worcester but was optioned back to Worcester after suffering an 8-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on May 7.  He returned June 10 and has made two more starts, losing both. In his most recent outing, he gave up two earned runs over 5 1/3 innings on Wednesday to Toronto, but Boston’s offense didn’t give him any support in a 3-0 loss.  The frustration has mounted for the Red Sox, who are accustomed to fighting for a playoff spot. They are coming off a series win in Seattle against the Mariners over the weekend but have struggled to find consistency.  “I think it’s the same thing we’ve been through literally the whole season, because we always put the runners in scoring position, but we couldn’t get the hit to drive in runs,” Wilyer Abreu said recently. “So we keep working hard. We’ll try to be better in those situations and try to drive the runs in.”   Colorado, despite occupying last place, has shown improvement. The Rockies took two of three games from the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend to win their 30th game, a mark they didn’t reach last season until Aug. 2 — also against the Pirates.  The Rockies nearly had their 31st after trailing 8-1 Sunday, but a five-run rally in the eighth and ninth innings fell short for an 8-6 loss.  Feltner will try to get a victory in his fifth start since returning from the injured list on May 30. He is 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA in those four starts and had just one bad outing, when he gave up six runs over 4 1/3 innings to the Chicago Cubs on June 11, a 9-3 loss.  He bounced back Tuesday in his next outing — also against Chicago — but a high pitch count (104) cost him a chance at a win when he was pulled after giving up two runs and six hits over 4 1/3 innings. The Rockies posted a 5-2 victory.   Feltner will face Boston for the first time in his six-year career, which spans 77 appearances (76 starts).  Outside of Tomoyuki Sugano, Feltner has been Colorado’s most reliable starter, but he doesn’t think in those terms.  “I’m not a huge goal-setting guy, and I feel like that falls under that,” Feltner said after a recent start. “I just like to stick to my process and execute that to the best of my abilities. The best way I can say it is I’d like to just look up one day and realize where I am, instead of striving for something — it puts extra pressure on things.”  –Field Level Media   #Deadspin #Rockies #Red #Sox #fall #short #standards #set #World #Series #meetingJun 11, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Feltner (18) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Nineteen years ago, the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies battled in the World Series.

Things have changed since 2007, when Boston swept Colorado to win its second championship in four seasons.

Now the teams will open a three-game series Monday night in Denver, not as title contenders but as basement dwellers. Boston sits in last place in the American League East while Colorado is in a familiar position — last in the National League West.

The Rockies have finished last in four consecutive seasons, losing 100-plus games in the past three.

The current series will begin with rookie left-hander Jake Bennett (1-3, 4.79 ERA) of the Red Sox opposing Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner (2-2, 5.05).

Bennett won his major league debut on May 1 and has pitched well in two stints with the Red Sox. He made two starts after his first call-up from Triple-A Worcester but was optioned back to Worcester after suffering an 8-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on May 7.

He returned June 10 and has made two more starts, losing both. In his most recent outing, he gave up two earned runs over 5 1/3 innings on Wednesday to Toronto, but Boston’s offense didn’t give him any support in a 3-0 loss.

The frustration has mounted for the Red Sox, who are accustomed to fighting for a playoff spot. They are coming off a series win in Seattle against the Mariners over the weekend but have struggled to find consistency.


“I think it’s the same thing we’ve been through literally the whole season, because we always put the runners in scoring position, but we couldn’t get the hit to drive in runs,” Wilyer Abreu said recently. “So we keep working hard. We’ll try to be better in those situations and try to drive the runs in.”

Colorado, despite occupying last place, has shown improvement. The Rockies took two of three games from the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend to win their 30th game, a mark they didn’t reach last season until Aug. 2 — also against the Pirates.

The Rockies nearly had their 31st after trailing 8-1 Sunday, but a five-run rally in the eighth and ninth innings fell short for an 8-6 loss.

Feltner will try to get a victory in his fifth start since returning from the injured list on May 30. He is 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA in those four starts and had just one bad outing, when he gave up six runs over 4 1/3 innings to the Chicago Cubs on June 11, a 9-3 loss.

He bounced back Tuesday in his next outing — also against Chicago — but a high pitch count (104) cost him a chance at a win when he was pulled after giving up two runs and six hits over 4 1/3 innings. The Rockies posted a 5-2 victory.

Feltner will face Boston for the first time in his six-year career, which spans 77 appearances (76 starts).

Outside of Tomoyuki Sugano, Feltner has been Colorado’s most reliable starter, but he doesn’t think in those terms.

“I’m not a huge goal-setting guy, and I feel like that falls under that,” Feltner said after a recent start. “I just like to stick to my process and execute that to the best of my abilities. The best way I can say it is I’d like to just look up one day and realize where I am, instead of striving for something — it puts extra pressure on things.”

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Rockies #Red #Sox #fall #short #standards #set #World #Series #meeting">Deadspin | Rockies, Red Sox fall short of standards set in World Series meeting    Jun 11, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA;  Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Feltner (18) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images   Nineteen years ago, the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies battled in the World Series.   Things have changed since 2007, when Boston swept Colorado to win its second championship in four seasons.  Now the teams will open a three-game series Monday night in Denver, not as title contenders but as basement dwellers. Boston sits in last place in the American League East while Colorado is in a familiar position — last in the National League West.  The Rockies have finished last in four consecutive seasons, losing 100-plus games in the past three.  The current series will begin with rookie left-hander Jake Bennett (1-3, 4.79 ERA) of the Red Sox opposing Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner (2-2, 5.05).   Bennett won his major league debut on May 1 and has pitched well in two stints with the Red Sox. He made two starts after his first call-up from Triple-A Worcester but was optioned back to Worcester after suffering an 8-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on May 7.  He returned June 10 and has made two more starts, losing both. In his most recent outing, he gave up two earned runs over 5 1/3 innings on Wednesday to Toronto, but Boston’s offense didn’t give him any support in a 3-0 loss.  The frustration has mounted for the Red Sox, who are accustomed to fighting for a playoff spot. They are coming off a series win in Seattle against the Mariners over the weekend but have struggled to find consistency.  “I think it’s the same thing we’ve been through literally the whole season, because we always put the runners in scoring position, but we couldn’t get the hit to drive in runs,” Wilyer Abreu said recently. “So we keep working hard. We’ll try to be better in those situations and try to drive the runs in.”   Colorado, despite occupying last place, has shown improvement. The Rockies took two of three games from the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend to win their 30th game, a mark they didn’t reach last season until Aug. 2 — also against the Pirates.  The Rockies nearly had their 31st after trailing 8-1 Sunday, but a five-run rally in the eighth and ninth innings fell short for an 8-6 loss.  Feltner will try to get a victory in his fifth start since returning from the injured list on May 30. He is 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA in those four starts and had just one bad outing, when he gave up six runs over 4 1/3 innings to the Chicago Cubs on June 11, a 9-3 loss.  He bounced back Tuesday in his next outing — also against Chicago — but a high pitch count (104) cost him a chance at a win when he was pulled after giving up two runs and six hits over 4 1/3 innings. The Rockies posted a 5-2 victory.   Feltner will face Boston for the first time in his six-year career, which spans 77 appearances (76 starts).  Outside of Tomoyuki Sugano, Feltner has been Colorado’s most reliable starter, but he doesn’t think in those terms.  “I’m not a huge goal-setting guy, and I feel like that falls under that,” Feltner said after a recent start. “I just like to stick to my process and execute that to the best of my abilities. The best way I can say it is I’d like to just look up one day and realize where I am, instead of striving for something — it puts extra pressure on things.”  –Field Level Media   #Deadspin #Rockies #Red #Sox #fall #short #standards #set #World #Series #meeting

Wyndham Clark won the U.S. Open on Sunday. He did so at Shinnecock Hills. His win was just the ninth ever, the first in over a decade, where someone went wire-to-wire without any ties. Again… at the U.S. Open.

What’s more is that Clark has won the national championship before. He is now a two-time U.S. Open winner and won his two titles within a four-year span. Everything about every word that I have said here so far is undeniably impressive.

Unfortunately, Wyndham Clark is not exactly the most popular player on the PGA Tour. That was, also unfortunately, a big part of his victory on Sunday.

You don’t have to be mad about this

Let’s start right now and say this: You can feel any way you want to.

Be mad that Wyndham Clark won the U.S. Open again. Tweet about it. Maybe you were on the grounds at Shinnecock and among those voicing your displeasure for him while trying to manifest Literally Anyone Else winning the tournament.

My objective here isn’t to tell anyone how to behave because I don’t think that makes sense to do. Goodness gracious though… Wyndham Clark won the U.S. Open! And people are hellbent on belittling it as much as possible.

If you are new around here then you may not know that Wyndham, upon not performing well, damaged lockers at last year’s U.S. Open at Oakmont. In the now year that has passed I have never seen anybody justify this in any capacity. It is hard to get universal agreement on anything on the internet, but it seems that we have that here. Wyndham doing that was not cool. It was embarrassing. It was lame. Whatever.

Wyndham has also apologized for this many times over the last year. It was a constant talking point during NBC’s broadcast of the tournament. Once more, no one is justifying his behavior (or the club toss that he had at the PGA Championship in 2025 as well as the Oakmont incident) in any kind of way. No one is even telling you that you have to change your mind about how you feel about it all.

Is it not unfortunate though that Wyndham just conquered (arguably) golf’s most difficult test (for a second time in four years) and that people are holding his feet to the fire about this? That he fought off boos and negative comments throughout his championship-winning round on Sunday?

No part of me is trying to act like the Golf Police here, but if people are so concerned with the transgressions against the game that Wyndham committed… isn’t this public shame/discourse/criticism counter to the game’s principles, too? I’m not comparing anything. I’m just saying that this feels like an intense obession at this point.

Even if you want to have the passionate feelings about this, you are more than welcome to as noted. Clark winning a golf tournament isn’t exactly some magic twist of the universe that will force you to change your mind.

Maybe just… don’t put all of that intense energy out? All of the time? Because it is hardly doing anything positive?

#Wyndham #Clark #twotime #major #champion #dont #mad">Wyndham Clark is a two-time major champion, and you don’t have to be mad about it  Wyndham Clark won the U.S. Open on Sunday. He did so at Shinnecock Hills. His win was just the ninth ever, the first in over a decade, where someone went wire-to-wire without any ties. Again… at the U.S. Open.What’s more is that Clark has won the national championship before. He is now a two-time U.S. Open winner and won his two titles within a four-year span. Everything about every word that I have said here so far is undeniably impressive.Unfortunately, Wyndham Clark is not exactly the most popular player on the PGA Tour. That was, also unfortunately, a big part of his victory on Sunday.You don’t have to be mad about thisLet’s start right now and say this: You can feel any way you want to.Be mad that Wyndham Clark won the U.S. Open again. Tweet about it. Maybe you were on the grounds at Shinnecock and among those voicing your displeasure for him while trying to manifest Literally Anyone Else winning the tournament.My objective here isn’t to tell anyone how to behave because I don’t think that makes sense to do. Goodness gracious though… Wyndham Clark won the U.S. Open! And people are hellbent on belittling it as much as possible.If you are new around here then you may not know that Wyndham, upon not performing well, damaged lockers at last year’s U.S. Open at Oakmont. In the now year that has passed I have never seen anybody justify this in any capacity. It is hard to get universal agreement on anything on the internet, but it seems that we have that here. Wyndham doing that was not cool. It was embarrassing. It was lame. Whatever.Wyndham has also apologized for this many times over the last year. It was a constant talking point during NBC’s broadcast of the tournament. Once more, no one is justifying his behavior (or the club toss that he had at the PGA Championship in 2025 as well as the Oakmont incident) in any kind of way. No one is even telling you that you have to change your mind about how you feel about it all.Is it not unfortunate though that Wyndham just conquered (arguably) golf’s most difficult test (for a second time in four years) and that people are holding his feet to the fire about this? That he fought off boos and negative comments throughout his championship-winning round on Sunday?No part of me is trying to act like the Golf Police here, but if people are so concerned with the transgressions against the game that Wyndham committed… isn’t this public shame/discourse/criticism counter to the game’s principles, too? I’m not comparing anything. I’m just saying that this feels like an intense obession at this point.Even if you want to have the passionate feelings about this, you are more than welcome to as noted. Clark winning a golf tournament isn’t exactly some magic twist of the universe that will force you to change your mind.Maybe just… don’t put all of that intense energy out? All of the time? Because it is hardly doing anything positive?  #Wyndham #Clark #twotime #major #champion #dont #mad

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