Team USA

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk detailed a series of strategic adjustments during his first public comments since taking the role for a second time. Speaking at the PGA Championship, Furyk focused on fixing long-standing issues with team performance.

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The PGA of America has appointed Jim Furyk to captain the United States Ryder Cup team for the 2027 event at Adare Manor in Ireland. Furyk, returning after a 2018 loss, cited his faith in the current players as the main reason. He will be supported by vice captains Stewart Cink and Justin Leonard.

Team USA advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals despite a surprising loss to Italy, prompting manager Mark DeRosa to describe the defeat as a vital lesson. DeRosa acknowledged his pre-game comments about the team's advancement were overly confident. The team now prepares to face Canada on Friday.

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The United States and Canada will clash in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Friday night at Daikin Park in Houston. This matchup extends the intense rivalry seen in recent Olympic hockey finals, where the U.S. claimed gold in both men's and women's events against Canada. Jack Hughes, hero of the men's hockey victory, has sent a motivational message to Team USA baseball.

Italy defeated Mexico 6-0 in Pool B's finale at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, securing top seed and propelling the United States into quarterfinals via tiebreakers. Canada topped Pool A with a 7-2 win over Cuba, while Pool D seeding was contested between undefeated Dominican Republic and Venezuela.

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Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. served as a credentialed photographer for the 2026 World Baseball Classic in Houston, capturing key plays during Team USA's pool games. His work highlighted the United States' dramatic win over Mexico and the team's subsequent advancement to the quarterfinals. Griffey, who played in the inaugural 2006 tournament, expressed enjoyment in documenting the new generation of stars.