Jack Norris 
The Genesis Scottish Open is underway with a world-class field, including the much-anticipated return of Jon Rahm. The tournament at the Renaissance Club, which sees Chris Gotterup defend his title, will feature a new course routing for its 2026 edition.
After 96 games, the World Cup is down to eight teams, a mix of traditional powers, rising programs and recently reliable squads. Four of the remaining eight nations are former champions.
A new season marks a fresh evolution for Expert Picks, offering analysis for both betting and fantasy ahead of the Genesis Scottish Open. The PGA TOUR Fantasy Game introduces new updates, including in-tournament rostering features set for 2026. Experts provide insights, including who will captain their roster for additional points.
Wildcard Arthur Fery stormed into the semi-finals of Wimbledon, a development nobody saw coming. His remarkable three-set win over ninth seed Flavio Cobolli sparked widespread celebration.
Elisha Ellison is set to face Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson in a heavyweight prelim at UFC 329. Steveson is making his promotional debut this Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. Ellison carries a professional record of 5-2 MMA, with a 0-1 UFC record entering the bout.
Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain’s most-decorated Paralympian, has announced her immediate retirement from international competition. The 48-year-old cyclist will not compete at Los Angeles 2028, choosing instead to focus on enhancing Para-sport.
NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani has joined a VAR row concerning Argentina’s dramatic World Cup comeback. Mamdani stated, ‘Egypt were robbed’, commenting on the situation.
World No 1 Scottie Scheffler is searching for his first win since January at the Genesis Scottish Open, ahead of defending his title in The Open next week. Scheffler admits he has been left ‘frustrated’ by multiple near-misses on the PGA Tour this season, despite posting several strong results. He insists he will be ‘fighting like heck’ to retain the Claret Jug.
Following his podium at the British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton faced the stewards post-race after being investigated for a yellow flag infringement. The seven-time World Champion was handed a reprimand by the stewards after an eventful afternoon at Silverstone.
Rory McIlroy has urged the PGA Tour to “be careful” with the future of the Scottish Open when it introduces its two-tier format in 2028. The two-time Masters champion highlighted concerns that national opens could “lose the fabric of what they are” under the new system. This comes as the Scottish Open, won by McIlroy in 2023, would not qualify for Championship status.