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The RBC Canadian Open is officially underway at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, beginning June 5 and drawing the golf world’s attention in the lead-up to the U.S. Open. With a rich history of over 100 years and a $9.8 million prize purse, this year’s tournament marks the debut of the newly renovated North Course. Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre returns as defending champion, but much of the spotlight is on Rory McIlroy.
Back in action after skipping last week’s Memorial Tournament, McIlroy enters the Canadian Open as a two-time champion. However, recent headlines haven’t been about his play instead, they’ve centered on his media silence during the PGA Championship.
The Northern Irishman skipped post-round interviews all four days, triggering criticism. Speaking ahead of the tournament in Toronto, McIlroy addressed the issue directly.
“The PGA was a bit of a weird week,” McIlroy explained per The Mirror. “I didn’t play well the first day, so I wanted to go practice… Second day we finished late. I wanted to go back and see Poppy [his daughter] before she went to bed.” He continued, “The driver news broke. I didn’t really want to speak on that.”
McIlroy also cited exhaustion and scheduling delays as factors, admitting, “Some days you just don’t feel like talking.”
Rory McIlroy on his decision to skip media after all 4 rounds of the PGA Championship: "Some days you just don't feel like talking."
— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) June 4, 2025
Now teeing off at 7:40 AM ET on Thursday alongside Ludvig Åberg and Luke Clanton, McIlroy is back on familiar ground. A win this week would mark his third Canadian Open title and a major boost ahead of Oakmont. His message was clear that sometimes, personal priorities take precedence, and he’s now ready to shift focus back to golf.
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Brian Schottenheimer vows to put 'elephant in his garage' if Cowboys beat Cardinals
Brian Schottenheimer has endured some unexpected developments during his first season as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. While speaking with reporters on Friday, Schottenheimer indicated he could grow a little superstitious if 3-4-1 Dallas notches a home win over the Arizona Cardinals (2-5) on Monday night. How far will Brian Schottenheimer go to help the Cowboys win? "S---, I'll put an elephant in my frickin' garage," Schottenheimer revealed, per ESPN's Todd Archer. "I'll do that next. If that's what it takes to win, I'll do it." Schottenheimer was referring to the odd encounters his family has had with wildlife since September. As Archer noted in a previous piece, two of Schottenheimer's dogs were bitten by snakes ahead of Dallas' Week 2 game versus the New York Giants. Additionally, Schottenheimer's 82-year-old mother suffered a broken arm when she fell at the airport before she could fly to Dallas for that matchup. The Cowboys ultimately handed Schottenheimer the first win of his coaching career after Dallas' Brandon Aubrey made a game-tying 64-yard field goal as time expired. Aubrey later kicked a game-winner in the closing seconds of the overtime period. The Schottenheimer family versus an owl More recently, an owl flew into the Schottenheimer family home on Thursday. "I'm in game plan meetings last night, doing some red zone stuff, and I leave the meeting about 10 o'clock, and I go back to my phone, and I literally had 72 text messages on my phone. Seventy-two," Schottenheimer explained. "...It literally started with a text from my son to his mother saying, 'Umm, there's a big hawk-sized bird in here,' and I began to look down and there was an owl." It turns out that Schottenheimer's son accidentally left the sliding doors open before the owl was discovered. Schottenheimer added that animal control safely removed the owl from the house and "returned to its safe domain." "I might have to look at that as another job," Schottenheimer joked. "Just kinda become an animal control guy. I'm so experienced now with wildlife in and around Dallas. Can't make it up." Shortly after Schottenheimer concluded his remarks, ESPN BET had the Cowboys as 2.5-point favorites over the Cardinals. It sounds like some insiders think Schottenheimer might soon need to explore what it would take to keep an elephant in a garage for at least a few months.
The 'NFL all-time rushing leaders' quiz
The Baltimore Ravens got off to a slow start to the 2025 NFL season, but their dominant ‘Thursday Night Football,’ performance against the Miami Dolphins is more what Ravens fans were expecting. Lamar Jackson threw for 204 yards and four touchdowns without an interception in his return from injury, while Derrick Henry posted his third 100-rushing-yard effort of the season and second in three games. The performance put Henry at 12,052 rushing yards in his career, making him just the eighth player in NFL history with at least 12,000 yards and 100 rushing touchdowns. Remarkably, this was the first game this season Henry has gone over 100 yards in a Ravens win. Which brings us to today’s quiz. Henry ranks 17th all-time in rushing yards in NFL history. With that being said, how many of the players to rush for at least 10,000 yards in their career can you name in five minutes? Good luck! Did you like this quiz? Are there any quizzes you’d like to see us make in the future? Let us know your thoughts at quizzes@yardbarker.com, and make sure to subscribe to our Quiz of the Day Newsletter for daily quizzes sent right to your email!
Marshon Lattimore Trade Should Serve As Cautionary Tale For Green Bay Packers’ Fans
The NFL trade deadline often sends fanbases into a frenzy. Last year, Packers fans were clamoring for CB Marshon Lattimore When a team stands pat, the reaction is frequently one of frustration and disappointment. Yet, as the Green Bay Packers have demonstrated, sometimes the best moves are the ones a general manager chooses not to make. The clamor for a trade, and the subsequent wisdom of inaction, has rarely been clearer than in the case of cornerback Lattimore. 2024: Green Bay Packers Fans Clamored For Marshon Lattimore A year ago, as the trade deadline approached, many Packers fans were adamant that the team needed to acquire Lattimore from the New Orleans Saints. The four-time Pro Bowl corner was seen as a necessary reinforcement for a secondary in need of help. When the Packers stayed on the sidelines and the Washington Commanders ultimately made the deal, there was palpable anger in Green Bay. Looking back, however, that frustration seems misplaced. Lattimore’s tenure in Washington has been anything but transformative. After arriving, he battled a hamstring injury that limited him to just a few games in the regular season. While he returned for the Commanders’ playoff run, his performance was inconsistent at best. This season, his struggles have continued, with PFF grading him as one of the league’s lower-tier cornerbacks. He has been plagued by penalties and has given up significant yardage per reception. The Commanders surrendered valuable draft capital and took on a substantial contract for a player who has not delivered on expectations. For Green Bay, the decision not to pursue the trade now looks like a stroke of genius. The Chase Claypool Saga This scenario isn’t an isolated incident. The league is filled with cautionary tales of mid-season trades that looked great on paper but failed to pan out. The Chicago Bears’ trade for Chase Claypool is another prime example. Fans were excited about acquiring a big-bodied receiver, but the move ultimately cost them a high second-round pick for a player who contributed little and was eventually traded away for a late-round pick swap. These situations highlight a crucial point: a player’s name recognition and past performance don’t guarantee future success, especially when factoring in injuries, scheme fit, and contract size. The Micah Parsons Move This is where trust in a team’s front office becomes paramount. Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst has a proven track record of making bold, calculated moves that benefit the team in the long run. Fans should not forget that it was Gutekunst who orchestrated the blockbuster trade to move up and draft superstar linebacker Micah Parsons, a move that has fundamentally transformed the Packers’ defense. That single trade demonstrates his willingness to be aggressive when the right opportunity presents itself. Gutekunst’s approach is not about making moves for the sake of appeasing a restless fanbase; it’s about building a sustainable winner. He understands the value of draft capital and the importance of maintaining salary cap flexibility. When he pulls the trigger on a trade, it’s because he believes the player is a clear fit and the price is right. When he stands pat, it’s often because the risk outweighs the potential reward. Final Thoughts As another trade deadline passes, it’s natural for fans to feel the urge for immediate action. But the case of Marshon Lattimore serves as a powerful reminder that patience can be a virtue. Brian Gutekunst has earned the trust of the Green Bay faithful. His history shows a commitment to making the team better through smart, strategic decisions—whether that means making a blockbuster trade or having the discipline to walk away from a deal that isn’t right.
Warriors castoff has a career night against his old team
The Golden State Warriors traded away Ryan Rollins in 2023 after one season and 12 games with the team. Thursday night, Rollins showed the Warriors what they missed out on. With Giannis Antetokounmpo out with an injury, Rollins scored a career-high 32 points and dished out eight assists as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Warriors, 120-110. Rollins went 5-for-7 from three-point range, tying his career best, and went 13-for-21 overall. In the last four minutes after the Warriors got within points, Rollins had eight points and an assists. Oh, and he outscored Stephen Curry, 32-27. Warriors gave up on Ryan Rollins after one season Golden State traded up to draft Rollins with the No. 44 pick in the 2022 draft, believing that the then-19-year-old guard from Toledo could help it reload their championship roster, which was getting up in age. But Rollins missed Summer League due to a foot injury, then suffered a season-ending Jones fracture. After the season, the Warriors sent Rollins and fellow 2022 draftee Patrick Baldwin, Jr. to the Washington Wizards along with Jordan Poole. In exchange, they got 38-year-old Chris Paul, a serious reversal in the team's earlier youth movement. Rollins was included in the deal to help the Warriors dump Poole's contract, which spanned four more seasons, and to ditch his own guaranteed deal. After a troubled partial season in Washington, the Wizards waived Rollins and he caught on with the Bucks in February 2024. Ryan Rollins' huge night showed the 23-year-old's improvement One game after Rollins had a career-high 25 points against the New York Knicks, he set another career high, this time without Antetokounmpo there to score 37 points and take up the defense's attention. Even with a great defensive player like Jimmy Butler on him, Rollins delivered in the clutch. Rollins has gone 9-for-11 from three-point range in his last two games, but it doesn't feel like a fluke. Last year he shot 40.8% on threes and hit 80% of his free throws, a strong indicator Rollins can truly shoot the ball. He also had 12 steals in his first four games, and while he didn't have a takeaway Thursday night, Rollins has more steals than turnovers (10) on the season and an excellent assist-to-turnover ratio of 5-to-2. Last season, Rollins was a solid reserve, averaging 6.2 points and 1.9 assists while starting 19 games. But with Damian Lillard suffering an Achilles tear and then being waived by the Bucks, Rollins got an opportunity, and got an even bigger one when Kevin Porter, Jr. sprained his ankle in the season opener. Rollins looks like he's going to have a serious future in the NBA. Unfortunately for the Warriors, that future won't be with them.
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