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Yahoo
4 hours ago
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$30 Million Golfer Receives Personal Message from PGA Tour
$30 Million Golfer Receives Personal Message from PGA Tour originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Si Woo Kim, the South Korean pro boasting a career earnings of approximately $30 million, was part of the field at the Travelers Championship but had to withdraw. Advertisement After completing 12 holes in the second round at TPC River Highlands, he cited a back injury and exited the tournament—a tough break given his solid first-round 1‑over 71. Today, June 28, marks his 30th birthday (born June 28, 1995), and the PGA Tour didn't miss the chance to celebrate. This morning, they shared a personalized birthday greeting. 'Happy birthday, Si Woo! Please celebrate accordingly.' They posted. Alongside the message, they reposted a video clip from his viral moment at the Presidents Cup last year. After sinking a clutch chip, Kim famously ran around the green and mimicked Steph Curry's 'Night‑Night' celebration, hands to his head as if sleeping. Advertisement That chip, which tied his match on the 16th hole, was a defining highlight of the Internationals' comeback during the event. The celebration became viral golf gold, emblematic of Kim's flair and sense of humor. Si Woo Kim tees off on the 15th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship.© Aaron Doster-Imagn Images He is not participating in the ongoing Rocket Classic event, so he will have ample time to spend this day with friends and family. Kim is part of the field at next week's John Deere Classic. Kim's wife is fellow golfer Ji Hyun Oh, a South Korean professional with seven KLPGA wins, who turned pro in 2014 and joined the Korean LPGA Tour in 2014. They got married in December of 2022. "I will now be Kim's wife, rather than a professional golfer." Oh confessed back when Kim won the Sony Open. Advertisement "When we were dating, we had to spend so much time apart from each other. Now that we're married, I don't have to worry about being away from him. This is the happiest moment of my life." Related: Unfortunate News on Brooks Koepka Emerges on Friday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
"She reminds me of a female version of Steph Curry" - Rick Pitino breaks down what makes Caitlin Clark so similar to Stephen Curry
"She reminds me of a female version of Steph Curry" - Rick Pitino breaks down what makes Caitlin Clark so similar to Stephen Curry originally appeared on Basketball Network. Ever since Caitlin Clark entered the world of professional sports, she has boosted the WNBA's marketability and financial visibility and elevated its entertainment aspect immensely. Her performances have captivated fans and forced many to ask whether anyone has impacted a league this profoundly so early in their career. Advertisement According to St. John's head coach Rick Pitino, Clark's influence and playing style reminds him of the undisputed "Three-Point King" Steph Curry. Rick Pitino draws a comparison between Caitlin Clark and Steph Curry When Steph entered the NBA in 2009, he immediately showcased his range and efficiency, shooting 43.7 percent from beyond the arc in his rookie season and 44.2 percent in his second year. Statistically, Clark hasn't reached that level of sharpshooting yet - she shot 34.4 percent from three in her rookie campaign and is currently averaging 29.5 percent in the 2025 season. But for Pitino, it is not about the raw numbers but about the fearlessness. The willingness to pull up from deep, sometimes from near the logo, with unwavering confidence, is one aspect of "Ponytail Pete's" game that reminds him of Curry. Add in their similarly lean, athletic builds, and Pitino sees even more similarities between the two stars. Advertisement "Well, she's a great passer. She reminds me of Steph Curry when Steph Curry came into the league. She is doing what Steph did early on," Pitino confidently declared during his appearance on Colin Cowherd's 'The Herd' show. "She has unbelievable range, has great vision, is a terrific passer. You know, physically, she's a little weak, but she'll get stronger as time goes on. She really understands how to play and she reminds me of a female version of Steph Curry." Caitlin Clark's game is more well-rounded than Steph Curry's Though Caitlin still has a way to go before reaching Steph's elite status as a shooter, her playmaking ability sets her apart at this early stage. The Indiana Fever guard has averaged 8.6 assists per game since her debut, displaying a pass-first mentality rarely seen from a rookie guard. While a young Steph was laser-focused on scoring, Caitlin seems determined to be a true floor general - dropping dimes, elevating her teammates, and still putting up over 18 points per game. Advertisement In the end, Rick Pitino's comparison is not just a compliment but a testament to how Caitlin has already made waves across the basketball world. When your every move starts getting compared to one of the greatest players the game has ever seen, you are clearly doing something special, and everyone in the basketball world notices you. Nevertheless, if Clark wants to surpass the impact of a young Steph, she needs to lead her Fever team to unprecedented success, at least a meaningful and deep playoff run—something that the latter couldn't do with his Golden State Warriors team until he paired up with Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Related: Doc Rivers proclaims Caitlin Clark as basketball's biggest superstar: "That's what a superstar does" This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Steph Curry Shares Missed Play Involving Cooper Flagg
Steph Curry Shares Missed Play Involving Cooper Flagg originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Long before the Dallas Mavericks took him first overall in the 2025 NBA draft, Cooper Flagg was just a kid with a dream to make it in the big leagues one day. Players take different paths to the NBA, and for Flagg, part of his journey was a meeting with Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry on the court. Advertisement On Friday, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player acknowledged Flagg's arrival in the league with some posts on Instagram, including one that shows Flagg getting by the future Basketball Hall of Famer's defense on his way to the basket during the Curry Camp. Curry is not exactly known for his defense or rim protection, but Flagg will deal with many tough and talented defenders in the NBA, especially with the focus opposing teams will have on him. Flagg enters the NBA with immense hype, having left fans and scouts alike excited for his future in the pros. He became a basketball mainstream figure when he took his talents to Durham, where he played one season with the Duke Blue Devils. During his short but memorable stay at Duke, Flagg led the blue-blood ACC program in points (19.2), rebounds (7.5), assists (4.2), steals (1.4) and blocks (1.4) per game. Cooper Flagg at the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Penner-Imagn Images Flagg will continue his basketball education in the NBA, as he looks to help the Mavericks turn things around following a disappointing 2024-25 NBA season. Advertisement As for Curry and the Golden State Warriors, they should be able to present a tough challenge for Flagg once they cross paths with him and Dallas, which the Dubs defeated twice in the last campaign. Related: Stephen Curry Sends Clear Message to Cooper Flagg on Friday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Four Aussies got their dream in a historic NBA Draft second round
An Aussie may soon find himself lining up next to Steph Curry in an NBA game after a historic second round of the draft for the green and gold. Sydney Kings young gun Alex Toohey, who was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the 52nd overall pick, is among four Australians who had their dreams turn into reality on Friday (AEST). Watch England vs India Test Series LIVE & EXCLUSIVE on Fox Cricket, available on Kayo Sports| New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. After Thursday's first round came and went, Aussie hopes were set on Toohey, Tyrese Proctor (Duke Blue Devils), Rocco Zikarsky (Brisbane Bullets) and Lachlan Olbrich (Illawarra Hawks) in the second round. All four had their names called in a wild run between the 45th and 55th picks, becoming the first Aussie quartet to be drafted in the same year since Chris Anstey, CJ Bruton, Paul Rogers and Ben Pepper back in 1997. Toohey, a versatile 203cm forward, could be working alongside NBA superstar Curry after he was initially drafted by the Phoenix Suns and later traded to the Warriors. The 21-year-old's two seasons at the Kings as part of the NBL's Next Stars Program helped developed his game. He averaged 10.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game in the 2024-25 season and spoke to compatriot and NBA veteran Joe Ingles prior to the draft. 'Being able to be versatile, that's probably the baseline of being able to crack into an NBA team, making sure you can shoot threes and play defence,' Toohey told Fox Sports. 'Speaking to Joe Ingles, once you can do those things the game expands and they have to adjust to you.' Robbie McKinlay, head coach of Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence, described Toohey as an 'explosive athlete'. 'Alex is such a versatile player at both ends of the floor and fits perfectly in the 'positionless' trend of the global game,' he said. 'You saw in the NBL with the Kings that he has the ability to make big plays and is an explosive athlete in the open court.' Minnesota-bound Zikarsky was the first Aussie to be called as the 45th overall pick. The 18-year-old only had minimal minutes this season with the Bullets, but his giant 220cm frame makes for a towering figure in defence and on the boards. It was reported that Zikarsky will be the third tallest player in the NBA next season, with Memphis big man leading the way at 224cm. 'Rocco obviously has size, agility, and terrific defensive instincts and continues to expand an impressive offensive game,' McKinlay said. But 49th pick Proctor could be set to gain the most minutes in his rookie season following his move to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cleveland side has guards Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill hitting free agency and with a legitimate need for a guard, ESPN's draft expert Jonathan Givony said Cleveland was the team 'every agent was fighting for'. A solid shooter, Proctor's role with the Duke Blue Devils saw his skills off the ball help the side and he could log some meaningful minutes with the Cavs next season. Olbrich was the last Australian selected with the 55th overall pick by the LA Lakers and then traded to the Chicago Bulls. Following his strong performances at the G League Elite camp and then the NBA Combine, Olbrich will join fellow Aussie Josh Giddey at the Bulls. Olbrich's move comes after his heroics in the NBL finals series coming in for Sam Froling against Melbourne United on Illawarra's way to the championship. 'Lachlan showed in the Hawks' NBL title run that he is a fierce competitor with the ability to play inside and on the perimeter and guard multiple positions,' McKinlay said. The quartet will report to camp from October 1, joining a strong contingent of 14 Australians that were on NBA rosters this past season, including OKC championship winner Alex Ducas.
ABC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- ABC News
NBA Draft: Australians Rocco Zikarsky, Tyrese Proctor, Alex Toohey and Lachlan Olbrich picked
Australian teenager Rocco Zikarsky will start his NBA career at Minnesota, having been recruited with pick number 45 in the draft. Zikarsky, Australian basketball's next big thing who is 2.2 metres tall, was one of four players from the NBL's Next Star program to declare for the draft. The 18-year-old, who hails from the Sunshine Coast and completed two NBL seasons with Brisbane, was overlooked on the first night of the event in Brooklyn. But Zikarsky was snapped up with the 15th pick of the second round, which Chicago had traded to the Timberwolves. Fellow Australians Tyrese Proctor, Alex Toohey and Lachlan Olbrich were drafted soon after. Proctor went to the Cleveland Cavaliers with pick number 49, while Sydney Kings talent Toohey will link up with superstar Steph Curry after being selected by Golden State with pick 52. Illawarra Hawk Olbrich will join compatriot Josh Giddey at Chicago after being taken by the Bulls with the 55th pick. AAP
