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Billy Horschel suggests major PGA Tour tweaks to make ‘every event equal

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Billy Horschel, a five-time winner on the PGA Tour and one of the veterans in professional golf, has shared his thoughts on how the PGA Tour schedule and event structure could be improved. In a recent interview with Joseph LaMagna of Fried Egg Golf, Horschel suggested that the ideal PGA Tour season should consist of about 25 events, with all tournaments offering equal prize money and featuring a 120-player field.

“Ideally I think you have about 25 events per year, and I would make every event equal,” Horschel said. “I don’t know if it actually works where every event has the same purse and offers the same number of points because when you go to bigger markets like Chicago, Philly, New York, Boston, LA, they are going to put up more money because it’s a bigger market and they want to be the premier event. But I say we go to a 25-event schedule where we try to make every event the same. Every tournament has a 120-man field. It’s a smaller tour, but it gives every member of the PGA Tour the full ability to play all 25 events.”

He went on to explain his perspective on tournament entry as a full-status member of the Tour: “From the time I got on Tour, I’ve always said that it’s weird to not be guaranteed a spot in every open PGA Tour event as a member of the Tour.” Horschel believes that guaranteeing all full-status members a spot in each event would benefit not only the players but also the PGA Tour as a whole.

Currently, the PGA Tour features eight Signature Tour events, with more than half being limited-field, no-cut tournaments. Even in the other tournaments, not all professionals get a chance to earn the big payouts. This format has received mixed responses from players, with many expressing disappointment at the limited opportunities.

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### Billy Horschel to Host Amateur Golf Event

In addition to sharing his views on the Tour format, Billy Horschel is set to host the Billy Horschel Invitational, an APGA Tour event taking place on October 21 and 22 at the Concession Golf Club in Manatee County, Florida.

The tournament will feature an 18-player field competing for a $150,000 purse. The practice round is scheduled for Monday, October 20, with the first round beginning on Tuesday at 8 a.m. ET.

Horschel was last seen competing at the Baycurrent Classic, where he finished tied for 54th. Earlier this year, he underwent right hip surgery that sidelined him for several months. Since his return, he has played just two events and is still striving to regain his rhythm on the course.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/news-billy-horschel-suggests-major-pga-tour-tweaks-make-every-event-equal

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3 Reasons why Jey Uso won the World Heavyweight Championship battle royal on WWE RAW

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After Adam Pearce stripped Seth Rollins of the World Heavyweight title to open WWE RAW, Jey Uso emerged victorious in a battle royal that earned him a shot against CM Punk for the vacant title at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1.

The Best in the World secured his title opportunity by pinning Jey in a triple threat match against LA Knight on last week’s episode of RAW. The battle royal featured a competitive field including The Megastar, AJ Styles, Sheamus, Dirty Dom, and both Usos. Ultimately, officials selected “The Yeet Master,” Jey Uso, as the winner.

There are several reasons why WWE may have chosen Jey Uso as the battle royal victor. Here are the top three:

### 3. Jey Uso is a Former World Heavyweight Champion

The simplest explanation for Jey winning the battle royal is that he’s a former World Heavyweight Champion. Although his title run earlier this year was considered underwhelming, he remains one of the most popular stars in WWE. Officials often prefer to trust performers with proven track records over untested talent.

With top names like Gunther and Rollins unavailable, WWE decided to go with someone who has held the title, even if briefly, in 2025. This decision might also be seen as an attempt to make up for Jey’s lackluster run, especially after he won the 2025 Royal Rumble and subsequently defeated Gunther at WrestleMania 41.

### 2. WWE Officials Prioritize Bloodline Storyline Over New Challengers

The Bloodline storyline has been a dominant angle on SmackDown for over four years, and its influence has now spilled over to RAW with Jey Uso’s move. WWE officials seem reluctant to stray from this successful narrative.

During the battle royal, Jimmy and Jey Uso shared a tense backstage conversation but appeared to be on the same page. However, that alliance dissolved during the match’s main event — Jimmy saved Jey from elimination twice, only for Jey to eliminate his own twin brother later on.

While it was technically “every star for themselves,” the storytelling felt more important than pushing a new challenger or trying something different, with the Bloodline drama taking center stage once again.

### 1. Jey Uso Has Been a Fixture in the Title Picture All Year

Another straightforward reason for Jey’s victory is his consistent presence in the World Heavyweight title scene throughout 2025. He won the 2025 Royal Rumble by last eliminating John Cena, captured the title from Gunther at WrestleMania 41, and later lost it back to The Ring General.

Since then, Jey has remained closely involved—joining CM Punk and LA Knight in a fatal four-way against Seth Rollins at Clash in Paris. Most recently, Punk pinned Jey again in a triple threat match that featured Knight.

WWE officials appear to be sticking with a familiar group of names circulating around the title picture. However, this approach raises questions, as it seems they are hesitant to give LA Knight a shot, opting instead to grant another opportunity to Jey Uso.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/3-reasons-jey-uso-won-world-heavyweight-championship-battle-royal-wwe-raw

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Restaurant Responds To OSU’s Opposition To “Buckeye Tears” Trademark: ‘See Those Tears? Like That!’

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**From the Proving-the-Point Dept: Ohio State University’s Trademark Opposition Over “Buckeye Tears” Draws Ire**

Several weeks ago, we covered a rather silly trademark opposition filed by Ohio State University (OSU) against a restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan, called The Brown Jug. The dispute centered around the restaurant’s offering of an alcoholic drink named “Buckeye Tears.”

To understand the controversy, it helps to know that the University of Michigan and OSU are fierce rivals in college athletics. Ohioans, and OSU fans in particular, are famously referred to as “Buckeyes.” OSU claimed that allowing a trademark for “Buckeye Tears” would cause the public to associate the university with alcohol (which they found horrifying) and might confuse people into believing OSU endorsed or was involved with the drink.

Both claims strike us as absurd.

The only association most patrons of The Brown Jug would make with “Buckeye Tears” is the ongoing rivalry between the two schools — and the reputation that OSU and its fans tend to be a bit whiny when things don’t go their way.

This point was made explicitly clear in the restaurant’s response to OSU’s opposition. Filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on October 6, The Brown Jug’s lawyers said OSU’s overreaction only adds more “Buckeye tears” to the keg.

“The Buckeye Tears mark plays into a perception shared by Michigan fans, particularly after their football team’s four consecutive victories over Ohio State, that Ohio State and its supporters may sometimes act like sore losers,” attorneys from the law firm Fenwick & West wrote on behalf of The Brown Jug.

They continued, “Ohio State’s very filing of the opposition validates that perception.”

In other words — yeah, exactly.

Adding to this, The Brown Jug’s legal team pointed out that the term “Buckeye” isn’t uniquely associated with OSU. In fact, it’s used in more than 5,700 licensed businesses in Ohio and appears on various trademarked products and services throughout the state, including beer, wine, and liquor — brands that OSU has seemingly chosen not to police.

“Ohio State only called in their team of lawyers when a Michigan small business sought to make a good-natured joke,” the attorneys remarked.

So, that “pain water” must be pretty delicious — and perhaps just the kind of rhetorical jab The Brown Jug was aiming for all along.
https://www.techdirt.com/2025/10/20/restaurant-responds-to-osus-opposition-to-buckeye-tears-trademark-see-those-tears-like-that/

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Notre Dame football key OL to miss 3–4 weeks with knee injury

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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team has encountered a significant setback amid its playoff push. Starting left guard and team captain Billy Schrauth is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a sprained MCL, marking a pivotal injury to the offensive front that could alter the course of the season.

This latest injury is the third major blow to a Notre Dame offensive line already struggling with depth issues. The absence of Schrauth threatens the Fighting Irish’s current resurgence after an 0-2 start to the season. As both a leader and an experienced player, Schrauth has been essential to the identity of Notre Dame football in 2025.

His ability to control the trenches has been especially vital in high-stakes games where physicality often determines the outcome. According to sources, “Notre Dame standout left guard Billy Schrauth is expected to miss 3-4 weeks due to a knee injury he suffered vs. USC Saturday. Schrauth, a team captain for the No. 12 Irish, is viewed as one of the top draft prospects among draft-eligible guards.”

The offensive line, already without center Ashton Craig (season-ending injury) and right guard Charles Jagusah (leg injury), will now lean on redshirt sophomore Sullivan Absher at left guard. The timing couldn’t be worse as the Fighting Irish stand at 5-2 and are clinging to College Football Playoff hopes with crucial November matchups ahead.

Before the injury, Schrauth was a core leader on an offensive front that averaged over 200 rushing yards per game. That dominance was on full display against USC, where running back Jeremiyah Love exploded for 228 yards and a touchdown. Jadarian Price added 87 more rushing yards, fueling Notre Dame’s fifth straight win.

With key November games looming, the Fighting Irish face a challenge in maintaining their momentum without Schrauth’s presence on the offensive line.
https://clutchpoints.com/ncaa-football/notre-dame-football-news-billy-schrauth-injury-update

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Denver Broncos lose star player

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The Denver Broncos managed to stay atop the AFC West with an amazing comeback victory over the New York Giants. The Giants held a commanding 19-0 lead at the start of the fourth quarter, but Denver rallied to secure a thrilling 33-32 win. The Broncos overcame some rather questionable calls against their defense during New York’s final possession before kicking the go-ahead field goal.

However, the victory wasn’t enough to satisfy one Broncos player, who was reportedly frustrated by what he deemed egregious officiating.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been suspended without pay for one game due to unsportsmanlike conduct following Sunday’s game against the Giants. Schefter explained the reason behind the suspension:

“After the conclusion of the Giants-Broncos game, the NFL said Dre Greenlaw chased after referee Brad Allen and verbally threatened him as he tried to leave the field.”

The news sparked reactions from NFL fans across social media. One fan commented on Twitter, “That’s a serious accusation if true. Greenlaw might be facing more than just a fine. The league’s been cracking down on player-official confrontations, and this one could set an example for how far the NFL’s willing to go to protect refs.”

Another user weighed in, taking a different stance: “That ref is a punk. I’ll never forget the Bears-Steelers game on Monday Night Football when he threw a flag for something he initiated. One of the more bizarre things I’ve ever seen watching football.”

Others showed support for Greenlaw online, with one fan stating, “Willing to donate to his GoFundMe. Dre was speaking on behalf of the entire stadium.”

It remains to be seen if the NFL will impose further penalties on Dre Greenlaw to set a precedent. This incident highlights the league’s ongoing efforts to balance respect for officials with player emotions in high-stakes moments.
https://thecomeback.com/nfl/denver-broncos-dre-greenlaw-suspended-without-pay.html

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Heat’s Erik Spoelstra unsure on starting lineup without Tyler Herro. Here’s what it should be

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While the Miami Heat went winless in the preseason, the team is looking to make some noise in the regular season with the opener on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic.

As the Heat’s offense will be “tricky,” as described by Nikola Jovic, the team will need a productive starting lineup to get off to a strong start. Head coach Erik Spoelstra recently revealed whether he has settled on a set starting five.

Speaking after Monday’s practice, Spoelstra said he is “still deciding” on the lineup. He also noted that whatever starting lineup is chosen for Game 1 might not be the same for Game 2.

> “I’m still deciding. We’ll figure it out. Whatever the starting lineup is for game one it might not be for game two,” Spoelstra explained.

One of the major debates among Miami’s fanbase centers on who will start alongside Bam Adebayo in the frontcourt: Kel’el Ware or Nikola Jovic. Jovic had started the preseason alongside Adebayo, but due to an injury, Spoelstra inserted Ware with the starters. Ware had been part of the starting lineup for the majority of the second half of last season.

“I think they’re fine,” Spoelstra said about Ware and Adebayo. “Yeah, they’ve had some time now since training camp, and those minutes last year to play off each other. They feel comfortable with it. So there’s some good things we can build on. For sure, we just don’t want them, like, taking up the same space, you know, that doesn’t do us any good. But they’re aware of it, and they’ve been working on it.”

### What the Heat’s Starting Lineup Could Look Like

With the team focusing heavily on comfort within the new offense, the ideal starting lineup for Game 1 may differ from what it looks like at the end of the season.

Since the Heat’s emphasis is on playing at a faster pace—a style that has ranked near the bottom of the league for much of the last few seasons—it makes sense for Jovic to start alongside Adebayo. Jovic provides Miami with a playmaker at forward and can stretch the floor on offense. At just 22 years old, he continues to develop and improve.

If the Heat want to push the pace early on, having Jovic in the lineup should yield better results.

However, over the course of the season, that could change. Ware and Adebayo formed an exciting frontcourt last season. The rookie impressed with his athleticism and versatility as a seven-foot center, which in turn allowed Adebayo to slide back to power forward. As the season progresses, don’t be surprised if Ware starts more often.

### Locked-In Starters and Point Guard Situation

The other locks in the starting lineup are newcomers Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Adebayo, and Tyler Herro. However, Herro will miss the start of the season due to injury, which raises questions at the point guard spot.

The competition is between Dru Smith and Davion Mitchell. It appears likely that Mitchell will get the nod, as he provided Miami with strong defense, playmaking ability, and three-point shooting last season.

As the team finalizes its lineup, fans will know exactly who starts before Wednesday’s opener against the Orlando Magic. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting season for the Miami Heat.
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/miami-heat/heat-news-erik-spoelstra-unsure-on-starting-lineup-without-tyler-herro-heres-what-it-should-be

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Panthers’ Brad Marchand gets real on Boston return with curious take

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The Florida Panthers are the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. They secured the Cup again last season, thanks in large part to a mid-season trade with the Boston Bruins for Brad Marchand.

Marchand spent the first 15-plus years of his professional career in Boston, where he built a near-legendary reputation for his grit, toughness, and playmaking abilities. On Tuesday night, he will make his first trip back to Boston as a member of the road team.

“The fans won’t be able to cheer because I know they don’t like the Panthers,” Marchand said Monday. “But maybe they’ll like me enough to give me a lil’ yay.”

From the 2009-2010 season, Marchand has amassed 422 goals and 554 assists, totaling 976 points. These numbers rank him fourth, sixth, and fifth respectively in team history. However, Boston fans will likely maintain their distaste for the Panthers. After all, it was only a couple of seasons ago that the Bruins posted the greatest record in NHL regular-season history, only to be upset by Florida in the first round of the playoffs.

The Panthers will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak. They started the season 3-0 but have since dropped games to the Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils, and Buffalo Sabres. All four losses came by multiple goals, with the Panthers being outscored 15-4.

Meanwhile, the Bruins find themselves in a similar situation. Despite winning their first three games, they have also lost four straight since. That said, the Bruins were not expected to compete at a high level this season, unlike the Panthers, who are expected to contend.

Marchand is off to another solid start himself. Over the first week-plus of the season, he has recorded three goals, three assists, and eight penalty minutes. At 37 years old, it does not appear the future Hall of Famer is slowing down anytime soon.
https://clutchpoints.com/nhl/florida-panthers/panthers-news-brad-marchand-boston-return-curious-take

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Everton´s Branthwaite set for prolonged absence after operation

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Jarrad Branthwaite is set for a longer spell on the sidelines, as Everton have confirmed the defender will undergo surgery.

Branthwaite has yet to feature for Everton in the 2025-26 season after sustaining a hamstring injury during pre-season. Initially described as a “minor niggle,” the issue has since worsened, resulting in a setback for the 23-year-old.

Everton’s statement revealed that Branthwaite will undergo a surgical procedure to address the injury, with no date currently set for his return to action.

“Following specialist consultation, it has been determined the defender will undergo a surgical procedure to address the issue,” the club said. “Branthwaite will commence a structured rehabilitation programme under the supervision of the club’s medical team following the operation.”

Branthwaite signed a five-year contract with Everton in early July, having previously attracted interest from clubs such as Manchester United and Tottenham.

Last season, he played 30 Premier League matches and contributed significantly to Everton’s defence, helping secure eight clean sheets. Notably, only James Tarkowski (42) recorded more blocks than Branthwaite’s 23 in the competition last term.
https://www.soccernews.com/everton-s-branthwaite-set-for-prolonged-absence-after-operation/391429/

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“My opinion is nowhere near this controversial”: Model Avary Hutzelman shocked by massive hate storm over Angel Reese and Suni Lee Victoria’s Secret comments

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Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has made history by becoming the first professional athlete to model for Victoria’s Secret.

During the brand’s 2025 fashion show, Reese took to the runway, marking a significant milestone in both the fashion and sports worlds.

This groundbreaking moment highlights the growing intersection between athletics and fashion, showcasing Reese’s versatility and influence beyond the basketball court.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/wnba/my-opinion-nowhere-near-controversial-model-avary-hutzelman-shocked-massive-hate-storm-angel-reese-suni-lee-victoria-s-secret-comments

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Eagles’ Saquon Barkley ‘owns’ inconsistency in running game

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As the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, they snapped a two-game losing streak that had seen the team regress. One of the highlights of the game was the Eagles’ passing attack, which showed strong production throughout.

Despite the team’s bounce-back performance, it was another lackluster outing for Saquon Barkley and the running game. Barkley rushed for just 44 yards on 18 carries, averaging 2.4 yards per attempt. This marks the continued struggle for the star running back, who is still searching for his first 100-yard game after an impressive 2,000-yard season last year.

After the game, Barkley took accountability for the running game’s ineffectiveness, according to Zach Berman. “I need to do a better job of not taking negative runs. I keep saying that—I know I sound like a broken record—but it’s something I got to do. I own it. But at the end of the day, we won the football game,” Barkley said.

While Barkley works to improve his own performance, Philadelphia’s aerial attack was notably productive. Quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns, leading to standout performances from receivers DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown.

Despite the struggles on the ground, Barkley expressed his happiness with the team’s victory, noting that the “joy of winning” had been missing for a while, according to NJ.com. “We won a football game and it feels really good to win again,” Barkley said. “I thought we lost sight of the joy of winning, and I’m happy. Am I satisfied? No. We have a lot of room to improve and we’re going to go back and work on it, but it’s good to win.”

**Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Defends Saquon Barkley**

With the Eagles’ win over the Vikings, it remains crucial for the coaching staff and Barkley to fix the running game and get it back to the high level it showed last season. While Barkley owns his part, Hurts emphasized that it’s a “group effort.”

“Saquon is the best,” Hurts said. “And I don’t want him to feel like he’s carrying that by himself. It is a group effort. Everyone is involved in that. Everyone has to look and say, ‘Well, how can we help get something going the way it needs to go?’ Offensively, as a unit, it doesn’t matter how it looks. I said it’s about finding ways to win games, but we want to make sure all areas are green and in a good place.”

At any rate, Philadelphia improves to 5-2 as Barkley aims to bounce back and excel against the New York Giants next Sunday.
https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/eagles-news-saquon-barkley-owns-inconsistency-in-running-game