Noah Lyles, Novak Djokovic, Scottie Scheffler win gold; Michigan football in trouble again

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🥇 Good morning to everybody, however particularly to …

NOAH LYLES …

He talked the discuss, after which he walked the stroll — properly, dashed the sprint. Noah Lyles is the quickest man on Earth, and he earned the title in thrilling fashion edging out Jamaica‘s Kishane Thompson by 5 one-thousandths of a second — 9.784 to 9.789. American Fred Kerley took bronze with a 9.81.

Lyles is the primary American to win the occasion since Justin Gatlin in 2004, and it got here within the closest end we have seen within the 100-meter since 1980. Whereas the 200-meter race is Lyles’ specialty (his 2020 bronze is serving as motivation), he has by no means been shy about his immense expertise, and he confirmed all of it in a exceptional run to gold. He’ll go for the second half of the 100-200 double on Thursday.

… SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER …

There was a time, not way back, when Olympic golf was appeared down on, considered a aspect present. Should you wanted any proof that is not the case, watch Scottie Scheffler fist pump and roar as he holed the go-ahead birdie on the seventeenth gap. Scheffler shot a spectacular Sunday 62 to win gold, finishing atop an absolutely loaded leaderboard.

Scheffler tied the course document, fueled by a back-nine 29, and have become the primary world No. 1 to win Olympic gold. He birdied every of his first three holes and 4 of his last 5. His ball placing was very good — three of his last 4 birdies had been on putts inside eight ft — and his placing was arguably even higher. Tommy Fleetwood and Hideki Matsuyama earned silver and bronze, respectively, with Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy amongst these simply on the skin wanting in.

… AND NOVAK DJOKOVIC

There’s one thing concerning the Olympics that makes triumph — regardless of the heights one has reached elsewhere — really particular. Novak Djokovic, delivered to his knees and brazenly weeping in the midst of the courtroom, then within the crowd, after which wrapped within the Serbian flag, instructed you all it is advisable to know.

Sixteen years after making his Olympic debut, Djokovic fended off the sport’s brightest younger star, father time itself and, maybe, the sensation that he would possibly by no means win one other huge one with an incredible 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-3) victory over Carlos Alcaraz.

• At 37, Djokovic is the oldest Olympic singles tennis champion ever. Alcaraz, 21, wasn’t even born when Djokovic performed in his first skilled match.
• Djokovic joins Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams as the one gamers with the “Golden Slam” — all 4 majors and an Olympic gold.
• Djokovic, a 24-time main champion, known as this, “arguably the most important success I’ve ever had.”

Years after his supposed “peak,” Djokovic reached these heights as soon as once more, gliding and sliding across the iconic Roland Garros clay, enjoying unimaginable protection and hitting seemingly not possible angles. It was a powerful show, harkening again to instances that weren’t speculated to return given age and harm. But right here he’s, good as gold for the primary time. 

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😁 Honorable mentions

• It was a very good weekend to be Tyreek Hill: The Dolphins star was voted the NFL’s best player by his friends and obtained a restructured deal that pays him $90 million over the next three seasons, with $65 million assured.
• The Titans signed Quandre Diggs.
• The Cardinals extended Zaven Collins.
• Quarterback Faizon Brandon, the No. 1 total prospect within the 2026 recruiting class, committed to Tennessee.
• Oregon added Trey McNutt, the highest security within the 2025 class.
• There is a new name rising within the USMNT teaching search.
• In boxing motion, Terence “Bud” Crawford beat Israil Madrimov for the WBA junior middleweight crown, Jose Valenzuela upset Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz to take the WBA junior welterweight championship, and Martin Bakole TKOed Jared Anderson.
• Christian Moore is the most recent Angels prospect zooming up the minor leagues.

🏈 And never such a very good morning for …

SHERRONE MOORE AND THE MICHIGAN WOLVERINES

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore could face a suspension and a show-cause penalty from the NCAA stemming from this system’s alleged sign-stealing controversy, in accordance with a draft of the NCAA’s discover of allegations. Moore is accused of deleting 52 textual content messages with former staffer Connor Stalions, who’s on the heart of the scandal.

• Moore is a “repeat violator” as a consequence of a separate investigation that discovered Michigan committed recruiting violations during the COVID-19 dead period.
• As a result of that is only a draft, the punishments are usually not last and will change considerably.
• Moore’s allegations represent a Stage 2 violation. Jim Harbaugh, Stalions, and former staffers Chris Partridge and Denard Robinson are accused of Stage 1 violations, and the college faces a Stage 1 violation cost for a “sample of noncompliance.”

The national-champion Wolverines had been with out Harbaugh for six video games final 12 months as a consequence of two three-game suspensions, one self-imposed and one imposed by the Huge Ten. This 12 months’s new-look Michigan staff opens its season in opposition to Fresno State earlier than internet hosting Texas.

😔 Not so honorable mentions

⚾ MLB roundup: Blake Snell’s no-no, White Sox’s (unhealthy) historical past, new Energy Rankings

There is a first time for every part, and when lastly given an opportunity, Blake Snell did not let it go to waste. The Giants lefty threw his first career no-hitter in a 3-0 win over the Reds.

• Snell had been pulled from three no-hit bids (by 5 innings as soon as and thru seven innings twice) earlier than in his profession, and he had by no means even pitched eight innings.
• He was plain this time round, although, mowing down the final 11 batters so as. He threw 114 pitches, placing out 11.
• Matt Snyder has more numbers on Snell going the gap, and R.J. Anderson broke down Snell’s absolute heater: a 0.55 ERA over his final 5 begins.

Going from the traditionally good to the traditionally unhealthy, the White Sox have lost 20 games in a row. They’re the primary staff to try this because the 1988 Orioles. I really feel like I am not spoiling an excessive amount of after I inform you the White Sox are final in Matt Snyder’s latest Power Rankings. On the happier finish of issues, this is the highest 5:

1. Guardians (earlier: 3)
2. Yankees (5)
3. Orioles (4)
4. Phillies (1)
5. Dodgers (2)

Here is extra from the weekend:

🏈 2024 Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame class inducted; wanting ahead to 2025

Dwight Freeney, Randy Gradishar, Devin Hester, Andre Johnson, Steve McMichael, Julius Peppers and Patrick Willis entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. The ceremony was in Canton per normal, however maybe the most touching moment came from McMichael’s hospital room, the place the Bears legend, battling ALS, obtained his gold jacket and noticed his bust whereas surrounded by his household and former teammates.

Whereas it was great to see Gradishar and McMichael inducted after lengthy waits, McMichael’s bittersweet second was a first-rate instance of one of many Hall of Fame’s biggest issues: a large backlog leading to waits which might be far too lengthy. Bryan DeArdo wrote about how to fix the flawed process.

Bryan additionally appeared on the Class of 2025 candidates. Notable first-timers embrace …

• Eli Manning
• Luke Kuechly
• Marshall Yanda
• Marshawn Lynch
• Terrell Suggs
• Adam Vinatieri

📺 What we’re watching Monday

🥇 We’re watching the Olympics. Here’s how.
⚾ Phillies at Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. on MLB Community