All articles tagged with #team selection
Using Data Golf rankings, the piece assembles the best possible International Presidents Cup lineup around Geoff Ogilvy’s selections, highlights surprises like Nick Taylor and Bezuidenhout's omission, and even offers an AI-style forecast that Team USA would win 17.5–12.5 at Medinah in 2026, with Scheffler as the top point scorer and Niemann emerging as the Internationals’ standout.
USATF secured a one-time expansion to seven entrants for the women’s half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, adding three athletes who were led off course in Atlanta (Jessica McClain, Emma Grace Hurley, Ednah Kurgat) to the team alongside the top three Atlanta finishers (Molly Born, Carrie Ellwood, Annie Rodenfels) and one world-ranking pick. Four will score toward team results, but all seven can earn World Athletics ranking points, with USATF covering expenses. The final roster will be named after upcoming US championships.
England’s Six Nations squad to face Wales leans into youth and pace, with Henry Arundell moved to centre and Jamie George captaining as Steve Borthwick makes bold calls. Winners highlighted by the article include Arundell, Freddie Steward, Fraser Dingwall, Guy Pepper, Jamie George and Trevor Davison, along with praise for Borthwick’s 6-2 bench. The losers list is led by injuries and omissions such as Ollie Lawrence and Tom Roebuck, plus a host of contenders—Max Ojomoh, Seb Atkinson, Henry Slade and Jack van Poortvliet among others—being sidelined or left out in the final 23, with Bevan Rodd, Bevan Iyogun (who earned selection) and Chandler Cunningham-South also impacted by the selections. The piece notes competition at fly-half and back-row remains fierce and questions over selections like Daly/Furbank also factor into the analysis.
U.S. men's hockey team left off many top NHL scorers for the Olympics, emphasizing team chemistry and role fulfillment over individual stats, raising questions about offensive strength in the tournament.
Liverpool's recent poor form and heavy losses have sparked debate over manager Arne Slot's decision to rest key players for the Carabao Cup, with some critics viewing it as an excuse and others emphasizing squad depth issues. Despite the defeat, Slot defended his choices, citing squad management and the club's history of using the competition for youth development, while upcoming matches against top teams will be crucial for Liverpool's recovery.
The article provides a live debrief of the U.S. Women’s World Team Trials after day two, highlighting the top-scoring team, addressing Skye Blakely’s uneven bar score controversy, and discussing team lineup updates, with additional insights from a live podcast and upcoming events.
The U.S. Ryder Cup team was at a disadvantage before the competition began due to a lack of top players, many of whom were absent because of LIV Golf commitments or other reasons, leading to a European victory despite American efforts and resilience during the event.
Keegan Bradley, initially a strong contender to play in the Ryder Cup, chose to serve as the U.S. team captain instead, a decision supported by his peers and team members, highlighting his selflessness and leadership qualities. Despite his high ranking and recent successes, Bradley prioritized his role as captain, which was a difficult but ultimately respected decision, emphasizing team unity and strategic leadership over personal play.
Europe's Ryder Cup team, led by captain Luke Donald, has finalized its roster with six at-large picks, including Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm, and Viktor Hovland, aiming to end a long drought of away wins in the United States, with the team set to compete at Bethpage Black from September 26-28.
European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has finalized an almost identical team to the 2023 victory, with 11 returning players and Rasmus Hojgaard as the new addition, preparing for the 2025 matches at Bethpage Black in New York, where the Europeans aim to improve on recent US dominance.
Keegan Bradley, the U.S. Ryder Cup captain, chose not to play in this year's team despite being one of the top American players, demonstrating selflessness that raises questions about team selection for 2025.
Keegan Bradley, the U.S. Ryder Cup captain, wisely chose to exclude himself from the team to avoid distractions and focus on team cohesion, selecting a balanced mix of experienced and new players for the upcoming competition at Bethpage Black, amidst concerns about team morale and European strength.
Keegan Bradley, serving as the U.S. Ryder Cup team captain, decided not to play in the matches at Bethpage Black, instead choosing to focus on his leadership role and selecting six players to complete the 12-man team, emphasizing his commitment to the team's success over personal participation.
Keegan Bradley's 12-player US Ryder Cup team for 2025 has been announced, featuring both qualified players and captain's picks, with notable members including Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, and Collin Morikawa, set to compete at Bethpage Black in New York.
Keegan Bradley faces difficult decisions in selecting the US Ryder Cup team, with some surprises expected as he considers players' recent form and personal connections, including the possibility of choosing himself for the team, ahead of the September 26 event at Bethpage.