4 reasons why PGA Tour, LIV Golf Showdown was a major letdown
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy dominated the showdown, easily defeating LIV Golf superstars Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau. In addition to winning some bragging rights, Scheffler and McIlroy received $10 million in cryptocurrency as prize money, prompting the reigning Masters champion to share a funny anecdote after the round. “I don't know much about cryptocurrencies, […]
Luke Weaver, Clay Holmes implode in Yankees’ bullpen letdown
CLEVELAND — The Yankees suffered a heartbreaking loss and sprinted through their Bizarro bullpen. Tim Hill and Tim Meza, who were rarely used, put runners on base and got big outs. Key players Luke Weaver and Clay Holmes hit big home runs with runners on base. Luke Weaver reacted to the Yankees' loss to the […]
The most disappointing part of Jets’ letdown against 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Jets lost their season opener to the 49ers, 32-19, on Monday night. The team is now 0-1 for the fifth time in six years. Here are some thoughts and observations from the game. 1. From what I saw after the game and early Tuesday morning, I don't think anyone is […]
Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau lament British Open letdown
TROON, Scotland — A month ago, they battled it out until the final 72nd hole of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst. Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy were in survival mode all day on Thursday in the first round of the British Open, both in danger of missing the cut at Royal Troon. It was a […]
Frankie Montas back in The Bronx with Reds after Yankees letdown
On Thursday, the Yankees will get to see something they haven’t seen much of the past two seasons: a healthy Frankie Montas pitching in the Bronx. Montas, now with the Reds, is scheduled to take the mound as the starter at Yankee Stadium on Thursday after a tough 18-month season with the Yankees. “A lot […]
Liberty appear human in messy letdown to Angel Reese, Sky
It seems the Liberty’s 48-point preseason loss to the Sky wasn’t meaningless after all. It was a warning of what was to come. For the first time this year, Liberty looked like it could die. For the first time this year, Liberty looked like it could be beaten. Sandy Brondello reacts after a call against […]
Rick Carlisle still seething over Pacers’ Game 5 letdown
Two days later, Rick Carlisle was still excited and furious about his team’s Game 5 performance. The Pacers coach challenged his players to be better in Friday’s Game 6. “King plays hard,” Carlisle said before Indiana’s elimination game. “That’s what we need to do. That’s what New York did in Game 5.” Indiana Pacers head […]
Rangers feel the pressure after Game 5 letdown
The Rangers took a 3-0 lead in the second round, mainly on special teams, proving to be completely superior to the Carolina team. But that wasn’t enough to clinch the series-clinching victory. And it wasn’t on Monday, when some great hockey continued on the penalty kill and the Rangers lost 4-1 anyway, sending the series […]
Rangers hardly resembled themselves in listless Game 5 letdown
The Rangers showed us who they are throughout the season by overcoming every obstacle and finishing with the best record in the NHL. Now they will have to do the same again. And they will have to try again and again to get a win in this second round against the Canes, as they emerged […]