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Filipino seafarers are “crusing ambassadors”  fordemonstrating the very best traits of the Filipinos earlier than the worldwide maritime neighborhood.

The Philippines is taken into account as one of many main provider of maritime labor globally as it’s estimated that there’s one Filipino seafarer for each 4 to 5 enhances on board a vessel at any time.

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Filipino seafarers: Elevate the flag for them!

Based on the BIMCO/ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2021, the highest 5 largest provider for each officers and scores are the Philippines, the Russian Federation, Indonesia, China, and India. Collectively, these international locations provided 44 p.c of the worldwide seafarer workforce.

In 2023, Filipino seafarers deployed  reached 578,626.00  with the corresponding greenback remittances amounting to US$6,852,362,000.00.

The ocean-based sector’s remittances comprise at the least 20 p.c of the full OFW greenback remittances that amounted to US$33,490,930,000.00 in 2023.

Filipino seafarers and reservists had been honored throughout the “Cease and Salute Flag-Elevating Ceremony” final September 2, 2024.

The ceremony is a month-to-month program of the Nationwide Parks Growth Committee, and Salute To A Clear Flag Motion, in cooperation with the Nationwide Historic Fee of the Philippines, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and different authorities companies and personal organizations that aimed to reignite love of nation, to remind residents of their civic duties, and to encourage the youth to push for change.

Nonetheless, there was no precise bodily hoisting of the Philippine flag on the Independence Flagpole of Rizal Park Luneta as initially deliberate  as a consequence of Storm Enteng.

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Chief Officer Christian John Fajarito  led the oath of allegiance that states: “Ako ay Pilipino. Buong katapatang nanunumpa sa watawat ng Pilipinas , at sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag; na could dangal, katarungan at Kalayaan; na pinakikilos ng sambayanang maka-Diyos,maka-kalikasan, maka-tao at maka-bansa!” 

Fajarito was a winner of the  2014 Ten Excellent Maritime College students of the Philippines (TOMSP) of the Nationwide Seafarers Day (NSD).

Kapuso actors Dingdong Dantes and Rocco Nacino graced the occasion as Philippine Navy reservists.

“We’re grateful for the sacrifices you might have given this nation – and certainly that is the right place, the cradle of heroes, to honor your excellence, dedication, heroism and your vital contributions to our economic system,” mentioned Monique Pronove  of the Salute To A Clear Flag Motion.

NSD is well known by advantage of Proclamation No. 828 by President Fidel V. Ramos on July 9, 1996 declaring August 18 as NSD. It was later moved to the final Sunday of September yearly by Proclamation 1094. The aim of the proclamation is to present due recognition to the important function of Filipino seafarers in direction of the event of the Philippines as a maritime nation.

NSD this yr is  set on September 29, 2024 with the  theme  “Marinong Filipino: Ligtas na Paglalayag!”.

Stella Maris Philippines is tasked to coordinate with the private and non-private sectors the NSD-related actions together with lots and prayers for the protected voyage of seafarers  in addition to oratorical, artwork and karaoke contests. Wreathe and flower-throwing actions are additionally supplied for the deceased seafarers and fishers, in addition to for many who have perished or lacking at sea.

The NSD coincides with the Nationwide Maritime Week (NMW) celebrated each final week of September spearheaded alternatively by the federal government companies Maritime Trade Authority (Marina), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Philippine Ports Authority (PPA).

September can also be Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Consciousness Month (MANAMo) which goals to extend consciousness and appreciation for the Philippines’ maritime and archipelagic nature. The celebration of all maritime-related occasions and actions  are synchronized in a single month with  this yr’s theme “Pamana ng Karagatan: Para sa Kinabukasan, ating Ingatan”.

Worldwide Coastal Cleanup Day is on September 21, 2024. It’s being carried out each third Saturday of September of every yr whereby volunteer organizations take away trash from seashores, rivers, lakes and waterways after which establish and document trash/particles gadgets collected in an Ocean Trash Information kind.

World Maritime Day (WMD) is on September 26, 2024  with the theme “Navigating the long run: security first!”.

Yearly held over the past week in September,  the theme displays the work of Worldwide Maritime Group (IMO) to reinforce maritime security and safety, in tandem with the safety of the marine surroundings, while making certain its regulatory growth course of safely anticipates the quick tempo of technological change and innovation.

WMD was first held in 1978 to mark the twentieth anniversary of the IMO Conference’s entry into power.

(Atty. Dennis R. Gorecho heads the Seafarers’ Division of the Sapalo Velez Bundang Bulilan Legislation Places of work. For feedback, e-mail [email protected], or name 09175025808 or 09088665786.)

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Aug 31, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier walks on the sideline in opposition to the Miami Hurricanes throughout the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports activities

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell known as his workforce’s 0-2 begin to the season a “failure,” however his job stays secure after main the Seminoles to the ACC title and the brink of the Faculty Soccer Playoff final 12 months.

The identical cannot be mentioned for in-state rival Billy Napier, whose Florida Gators opened with a 41-17 loss at dwelling to No. 19 Miami. It was the Gators’ first loss to the Hurricanes at The Swamp since 2002 and snapped Florida’s 34-game profitable streak in dwelling openers.

Extra necessary, it dropped Napier’s report to 11-15 since taking on this system because the Gators try and rebound from failing to qualify for a bowl recreation for the primary time since 2017.

Napier was put in because the 4/1 favourite by one sportsbook to be the primary coach fired over the summer season. After Saturday’s loss, he’s now the odds-on favourite at 2/3.

The Hurricanes’ 41 factors set a report for probably the most allowed by the Gators in a house opener, and Florida by no means led within the contest. After this weekend’s dwelling recreation in opposition to Samford, the Gators play host to Texas A&M on Sept. 14 earlier than kicking off their street slate with video games at Mississippi State and Tennessee sandwiching a recreation in opposition to Central Florida.

SportsBetting.ag is providing odds on 19 coaches to be the primary fired this season.

FIRST NCAA FOOTBALL COACH FIRED*

COACH, SCHOOL, JULY ODDS, CURRENT ODDS

Billy Napier, Florida, 4/1, 2/3 (-150)

Sam Pittman, Arkansas 5/1, 2/1

Dave Aranda, Baylor 7/1, 7/1

Shane Beamer, South Carolina, 16/1, 12/1

Justin Wilcox, California, 12/1, 12/1

Kalani Sitake, BYU, 10/1, 14/1

Scott Satterfield, Cincinnati, 14/1, 14/1

Dabo Swinney, Clemson, 25/1, 16/1

Neal Brown, West Virginia, 14/1, 16/1

Tony Elliott, Virginia, 16/1, 16/1

Mario Cristobal, Miami 6/1, 20/1

Pat Narduzzi, Pittsburgh, 12/1, 20/1

Ryan Day, Ohio State, 12/1, 20/1

Clark Lea, Vanderbilt, 8/1, 25/1

Brent Venables, Oklahoma, 33/1, 33/1

Brian Kelly, LSU, N/A, 33/1

Mike Locksley, Maryland, 16/1, 33/1

Deion Sanders, Colorado, 50/1, 40/1

Lincoln Riley, USC, 25/1, 40/1

*Odds by SportsBetting.ag supplied for leisure functions solely.

LSU’s Brian Kelly entered the listing at 33/1 following the Tigers’ loss to Southern Cal in Las Vegas on Sunday night time.

SEC rival Sam Pittman from Arkansas follows Napier on the listing. His odds have shifted from 5/1 in July regardless of the Razorbacks kicking off their season with a 70-0 drubbing of Arkansas Pine-Bluff final week.

Additionally shifting up the listing is Clemson’s Dabo Swinney. As soon as thought of a possible substitute for Nick Saban at Alabama’s, Swinney’s standing with the Tigers took a success with Saturday’s 34-3 loss to top-ranked Georgia.

Miami’s convincing opening win at Florida helped coach Mario Cristobal transfer from 6/1 to twenty/1 by the sportsbook. Cristobal is now 13-13 in his fourth season with the Hurricanes.

In the meantime, Baylor’s Dave Aranda has held regular at +700. The Bears open their Huge 12 schedule at Utah on Saturday after cruising previous Tarleton State 45-3 in Week 1.

The opposite important motion following the primary full week of the season was Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea, who shifted from 8/1 in July to 25/1 getting into Week 2 after the Commodores’ time beyond regulation upset win over Virginia Tech. That despatched Hokies coach Shane Beaner’s odds from 16/1 to 12/1, giving him the fourth-shortest odds to be the primary coach fired this season.

–Area Stage Media

Good morning WNBA followers — after at some point off, the league is again in motion, and we’ve acquired a four-game slate:

Seattle Storm (19-13) vs Connecticut Solar (24-8) at 7pm ET

The Solar and Storm play the second recreation in a row towards each other, with the Solar rising victorious on Sunday. The Storm have regarded like a unique crew since getting back from the Olympic break — they’ve misplaced 6 of their final 8 video games, after ending the primary half of the season 17-8. The trio of Nneka Ogwumike, Jewell Loyd, and Skylar Diggins-Smith has had a good quantity of particular person success this season, however it hasn’t translated to the win share Seattle had hoped for.

The Solar, in the meantime, have received 5 of their final 6 video games, with Marina Mabrey serving as a large offensive increase since she was acquired final month. Mabrey is averaging 18.2 factors in her final 5 video games, and the Brionna Jones, who’s been quiet for stretches this season, exploded for a season-high 26 factors on 9-13 FG. The Solar will look to make it back-to-back wins tonight as they attempt to fend off the Minnesota Lynx for the #2 seed.

Washington Mystics (9-23) vs Dallas Wings (9-23) at 8pm ET

It should take loads for both the Mystics or Wings to stand up within the standings and safe the ultimate playoff spot, and each groups are most likely headed for the lottery at this level. Nonetheless, although the Mystics’ three-game win streak was snapped towards Connecticut on Saturday, they’ve regarded like a way more full crew with Brittney Sykes again within the lineup.

On the opposite aspect, Arike Ogunbowale did every part in her energy to assist get the Wings a win on Sunday towards the Fever — she exploded for 34 factors on 9 made three-pointers — however Dallas nonetheless couldn’t get it carried out. Ogunbowale is having an inefficient taking pictures yr (37.6% from the sphere), which hasn’t helped Dallas, and Satou Sabally missed the primary half of the season. Sabally has been actually good in her return (20.6 factors per recreation on 45.8% taking pictures) however the Wings have nonetheless misplaced 4 of their 7 video games along with her within the lineup.

Chicago Sky (11-21) vs Las Vegas Aces (20-12) at 10pm ET

Final time the Sky and Aces confronted off, A’ja Wilson had a buzzer-beating layup to win the sport after Chennedy Carter hit two three-pointers within the closing 40 seconds to tie issues up. Chicago — losers of six straight — haven’t received a recreation since, and Carter, who’s been out in well being and security protocols, additionally hasn’t performed for the reason that final Sky-Aces recreation.

The massive story heading into this one is that Wilson has been on one other degree on this most up-to-date stretch and has all however secured MVP. She’s averaging 27.5 factors and 12 rebounds this season, and is contemporary off of a 41-point, 17-rebound outing towards the Mercury.

Can the younger however promising entrance court docket of Angel Reese and Kamila Cardoso include her? That might be one thing to observe in tonight’s matchup. Reese additionally not too long ago set a brand new file for many rebounds in a single WNBA season (418).

Atlanta Dream (11-21) vs Phoenix Mercury (16-17) at 10pm ET

The Phoenix Mercury have slipped to the #7 seed after dropping three straight video games. Brittney Griner has been a shiny spot — she’s averaging 19.5 factors in her final 4 video games — however Phoenix hasn’t regarded just like the crew many followers hoped they’d change into after they signed Kahleah Copper. A number of it’s been on the defensive aspect of the ball — Mercury have had the league’s fourth-worst protection this yr.

As a result of Sky’s latest struggles, the Dream have a transparent pathway towards the eighth and closing playoff spot — however thus far, they haven’t taken benefit, having misplaced 4 of their final 5 video games. Corridor of Famer Tina Charles has been wonderful for Atlanta, and watching her and Griner face off needs to be enjoyable.

Up to date WNBA Standings

1. New York Liberty (27-6)
2. Connecticut Solar (24-8)
3. Minnesota Lynx (24-9)
4. Las Vegas Aces (20-12)
5. Seattle Storms (19-13)
6. Indiana Fever (17-16)
7. Phoenix Mercury (16-17)
8. Chicago Sky (11-21)
9. Atlanta Dream (11-21)
10. Washington Mystics (9-23)
11. Dallas Wings (9-23)
12. Los Angeles Sparks (7-24)

How one can watch at the moment’s WNBA video games

All of at the moment’s video games might be on the native broadcast in addition to on WNBA League Cross.

Bangladesh furthered their grip on Pakistan in the second Test in Rawalpindi. After rattling them for 172 in the second innings, the Bangla batters are just 143 runs away from scripting history and shattering Pakistan in their own backyard. Apart from this, Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma were amongst the news as well. Meanwhile, huge question mark lingers on PSL 2025 after SA20 unveiled their schedule for 2025 season in Jan-Feb.

No Rohit, Bumrah in Gautam Gambhir XI

It came as a surprise when Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir omitted Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah from his all-time India XI. Following his first series loss as coach, Gambhir shared his dream team with MS Dhoni at the helm. The lineup features cricket legends like Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, and Yuvraj Singh. Gambhir’s XI includes himself, Sehwag, Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj, Dhoni as wicketkeeper-captain, Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin, Irfan Pathan, and Zaheer Khan.

Mayank Yadav spills beans

Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mayank Yadav’s early India debut dreams were dashed by an injury during IPL 2024. His club coach, Devendra Sharma, revealed that the fiery bowler is currently undergoing rehab at the National Cricket Academy to recover from the injury. Despite being close to full fitness, Yadav’s coach confirmed that he was advised to focus on white-ball cricket for now and avoid the physical demands of the Duleep Trophy. This was the main reason of the speedster missing out from the Duleep Trophy.

PSL 2025 when?

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is facing scheduling conflicts due to the crunch of dates with the South African T20 League (SA20). With SA20 2025 now occupying the January-February window, PSL will likely have to clash with the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This could lead to player availability issues as many international cricketers prioritize IPL due to its higher financial rewards and overall prestige. In the Feb-March window, Pakistan will host the Champions Trophy.

Sumit Antil – Another Gold!

Sumit Antil continued India’s golden streak at the Paris Paralympics, winning the gold medal in men’s javelin throw. The Haryana-based athlete defended his Paralympic title with a Paralympics record throw of 70.59 meters. This was India’s third gold medal at the games, following victories by Nitesh Kumar in badminton and Avani Lekhara in shooting. Apart from this Suhas Yathiraj won Silver Medal in para-badminton, while Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar won Bronze by a whisker in mixed doubles compound archery event.

Nitesh Gold, Yogesh Silver!

Nitesh Kumar scripted history by clinching India’s first-ever gold medal in badminton at the Paris Paralympics. The Haryana-based shuttler overcame a tough challenge from Great Britain’s Daniel Bethell in a thrilling three-set final. Kumar’s victory marked India’s second gold medal at the ongoing games, following Avani Lekhara’s earlier triumph in shooting. Sumit Antil bagged the third Gold. Apart from this, discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya won a silver medal for India in the men’s discus F56 final.

IND 3: AUS 1

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has predicted a 3-1 victory for India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia. Gavaskar believes that Australia’s batting woes, particularly in the middle order, make them vulnerable to India’s strong bowling attack. The BGT, which begins on November 22 in Perth, promises to be a thrilling contest between two cricketing giants. India have had an edge over Australia, having won both their last two series Down Under.

Aug 20, 2024; Kansas Metropolis, Missouri, USA; Kansas Metropolis Royals supervisor Matt Quatraro (33) involves the mound for a pitcher change towards the Los Angeles Angels within the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports activities

The previous week has been a roller-coaster trip for the Kansas Metropolis Royals, who moved briefly right into a tie atop the American League Central solely to lose their subsequent 5 video games.

The Royals will look to snap their shedding streak after they start a three-game sequence towards the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Monday.

The Houston Astros accomplished a four-game sweep of Kansas Metropolis (75-63) with a 7-2 win on Sunday. The defeat dropped the Royals right into a tie with the Minnesota Twins (74-62) for second place within the American League Central, 3 1/2 video games behind Cleveland (78-59).

“The entire sequence was irritating,” Royals supervisor Matt Quatraro mentioned. “We did not come out of right here with any wins. That is what we play for is to win daily. That stinks.”

Kansas Metropolis gained three of 4 video games towards Cleveland early final week earlier than including a number of veteran gamers, together with Tommy Pham, Robbie Grossman and Yuli Gurriel. Pham is happy concerning the alternative.

“I simply need to carry some consistency and, you already know, assist this workforce win as unhealthy as doable,” mentioned Pham, who went 2-for-5 in his Royals debut on Sunday. “Attempt to get within the postseason and make a future.”

Cleveland took two of three from Pittsburgh over the weekend, capturing the sequence with a 6-1 victory on Sunday that left a robust impression on Pirates supervisor Derek Shelton. Jose Ramirez hit his thirty fourth homer within the contest.

“They’re good, they’re athletic and their bullpen is absolutely good and might shorten the sport,” Shelton mentioned. “And the man at third (Ramirez) is one of the best participant in baseball that few individuals discuss, which is a disgrace.”

The Guardians acquired a spark on Sunday from rookie Kyle Manzardo, who was recalled from Triple-A Columbus earlier than the sport and promptly hit his first two profession homers.

Manzardo was relieved to file his first homers after struggling in 30 video games with the Guardians earlier this season.

“I knew coming again that I did not have one but, in order that was on my record of issues to do,” Manzardo mentioned. “It took a bit weight off my shoulders. It was good.”

The Monday matchup will function a pair of right-handers, Cleveland’s Gavin Williams (2-7, 4.99 ERA) faces Kansas Metropolis’s Michael Wacha (11-6, 3.50).

Williams, 25, is trying to bounce again after going 1-4 with a 6.56 ERA in 5 begins final month. He allowed two runs over 5 innings in a 6-1 loss to the Royals on Tuesday.

Bobby Witt Jr. is 2-for-11 towards Williams, who’s 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA in 4 profession begins vs. Kansas Metropolis.

Williams is 0-5 with a 7.54 ERA in 5 dwelling begins this season in comparison with 2-2 with a 3.03 mark in six outings away from Cleveland.

Wacha, 33, is ready to make his twenty fifth begin of the season and second straight towards Cleveland. He’s one victory shy of 100 for his profession.

Wacha allowed 5 runs on 9 hits over six-plus innings in a no-decision towards the Guardians on Wednesday.

Ramirez is 4-for-14 towards Wacha, who’s 2-0 with a 2.48 ERA in 5 profession begins vs. Cleveland. He has allowed one run or fewer in 4 of the 5 outings, together with the June 27 sport, when he permitted one run in 5 1/3 innings throughout a no-decision.

Witt hit his thirtieth homer of the yr on Sunday, turning into the primary Royals participant to succeed in that milestone in consecutive seasons.

–Discipline Degree Media

ATLANTA — When Tiger Woods famously made birdie on the 72nd gap on the 2008 U.S. Open, which pressured a playoff with Rocco Mediate the next day, Dan Hicks of NBC Sports activities famously cried out, “Count on something totally different!?”

You may say the identical factor about this week’s Tour Championship. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler gained wire-to-wire, clinching his first FedEx Cup title and the $25 million that comes with it. He additionally turned the primary participant to win seven PGA Tour titles in a season since 2007, when Woods did so, making these comparisons much more palpable.

Scheffler’s march to historical past started at Bay Hill in March, the place, after having the placing yips, he determined to change out his mallet putter for a spider one. He gained that week and has stood atop the FedEx Cup standings ever since, a 25-week stretch that units a brand new PGA Tour report.

The next week, Scheffler gained at TPC Sawgrass, turning into the primary participant to win The Gamers in back-to-back years. A month later, he gained The Masters, as he made no errors down the stretch whereas each different contender faltered round him. Scheffler then gained the RBC Heritage, the Memorial, and the Vacationers Championship, additional solidifying his place as the perfect participant on the earth.

However his ultimate spherical on the Olympics, a 9-under 62, will stay on in sports activities lore ceaselessly. It’s, unquestionably, one of the vital unbelievable rounds in historical past. It ranks up there with Johnny Miller’s 63 at Oakmont in 1973, Tom Watson’s 65 at Turnberry in 1977, Jack Nicklaus’ 65 at Augusta in 1986, and Henrik Stenson’s 63 at Royal Troon.

“So far as the 12 months goes, I actually don’t know how one can put it into phrases,” Scheffler mentioned Sunday.

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“I feel the gold medal is fairly cool. I feel if you hear folks chanting ‘U-S-A,’ regardless that it’s been over a month now because it occurred, you continue to hear folks speaking about it, chanting. It’s fairly cool. Like I mentioned, I take nice pleasure in being an American, so fairly enjoyable to carry dwelling that gold medal.”

Throughout the nationwide anthem, Scheffler was overcome with emotion whereas standing on the rostrum as he acknowledged the importance of representing his nation and his place in historical past.

Since Paris, nonetheless, Scheffler has not been at his greatest. He contended on the FedEx St. Jude in Memphis however by no means threatened victory. Then, Scheffler had a irritating few days on the BMW Championship, which included a uncommon tirade. He tied for thirty third, failing to interrupt 71 on all 4 days.

Regardless of that, he arrived in Atlanta sitting atop the FedEx Cup standings, a place he has been in for the previous two seasons. Because of the beginning strokes format the Tour Championship now employs, Scheffler started the week holding a two-shot benefit at 10-under par over Xander Schauffele, who had a wonderful 12 months of his personal. However Scheffler has referred to as this format “foolish,” because it places a large goal on his again. His disdain for it maybe attracts from the 2022 and 2023 seasons, when he did not benefit from the two-shot lead he began with.

However that will not occur this time round.

After bogeying the primary gap on Thursday, Scheffler went on an absolute tear. He performed the ultimate 17 holes in the course of the first spherical in 7-under par, opening up a report seven-shot lead over the sphere after 18 holes.

It was all however over.

“I’m making an attempt to not suppose a lot in regards to the beginning strokes stuff,” Scheffler mentioned Thursday.

“I feel it’s nonetheless a bit bizarre that it’s not a standard occasion. However yeah, it was good to get off to begin within the first spherical, and I really feel like I did plenty of issues properly as we speak.”

He continued to do many issues properly over the ultimate 54 holes, carding 66-66-67 on the par-71 format to beat Collin Morikawa by 4.

“We’ve put in plenty of work to get up to now, and it’s been an extended week,” Scheffler mentioned Sunday.

“Proper now, I’m simply fairly drained, so I don’t actually know how one can put this into phrases. However it’s a reasonably particular feeling to be lastly holding the trophy.”

Despite the fact that it appeared just like the FedEx Cup can be Scheffler’s all alongside, the person at all times has a knack for entertaining. Whether or not it’s his very good play from tee to inexperienced, getting booked right into a Lousiville jail cell, or three-putting from 9 ft, Scheffler at all times retains {the golfing} world on the sting of their seats.

He did so once more on the seventh and eighth holes on Sunday.

On the seventh, Scheffler hit a snap duck-hook that threatened out-of-bounds. But, his wayward drive stayed in play because it bounced off the boundary fence. However it nestled up towards an Arborvitaie, establishing a precarious scenario. Scheffler then took his stance, half his physique coated by the tree, and pitched out within the fairway. He in the end left himself a 5-footer for par, however he missed, thus taking a four-shot benefit to the eighth tee.

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After driving it into the greenside bunker on this drivable par-4, Scheffler hit a cold-blooded shank that went useless proper off the hosel. He bogied the eighth whereas Morikawa birdied, thus chopping his result in two—the bottom it had been because the sixth gap on Saturday.

However no person on the PGA Tour bounces again higher than Scheffler, one other Tiger-esque attribute that makes him the perfect participant on the earth. He made three straight birdies after that shank, extending his lead again to 5 in a matter of minutes.

His caddie, Ted Scott, gave him a fast pep discuss between the eighth and ninth holes, which settled Scheffler down and re-focused him once more. The reigning Masters champion then pulled out 4-iron on the ninth, a difficult par-3, and caught his tee shot to 5 ft.

“9 was an enormous turnaround,” Scheffler mentioned.

“Teddy gave me a pleasant pep discuss there on the again of eight inexperienced as a result of I sort of checked out him like, ‘Man, I don’t learn about this; this isn’t trying so sizzling proper now.’ He gave me just a little pep discuss after which I used to be in a position to hit a very nice iron shot in there and bought issues rolling.”

A part of why Scheffler has been so dominant has been due to Scott, who has earned virtually $6 million of his personal this season. It’s good to loop for the world’s greatest participant, who has earned practically $70 million this 12 months alone.

“I’m not going to present away all our secrets and techniques,” Scheffler mentioned when requested about what Scott mentioned on the eighth inexperienced.

“However Teddy has at all times been my largest supporter. I feel the outcomes communicate for themselves after he was in a position to choose up my bag and begin serving to me. He actually is a large a part of the staff. I don’t know if I’d be capable to do any of this with out him on my bag. We’ve bought a terrific relationship. He has a behavior of claiming the best factor on the proper time to maintain me in the best mind set.”

After re-establishing his huge lead with birdies on the ninth, tenth, and eleventh, Scheffler put an exclamation level on this championship with an eagle on the par-5 14th. He even gave just a little fist-pump, figuring out he had put this match to mattress.

He held a five-stroke lead with 4 holes to play at that time, which meant it was time to engrave his identify into the FedEx Cup trophy for the primary time.

His closest pursuer, Morikawa, may do nothing extra as he put forth a valiant effort in his chase for Tour Championship glory. If not for the format, Morikawa would have truly gained this match. He posted a gross rating of 22-under par, whereas Scheffler completed at 20-under.

“Nothing fazes him,” Morikawa mentioned of Scheffler.

“Whether or not I used to be near gaining some floor or he was gaining floor, it didn’t change how he walked, performed, or went by each shot. That’s one thing to study. I feel his psychological sport is loads stronger than lots of people I do know.”

That proclamation sounds awfully related—just like what many gamers might have mentioned within the early-to-mid 2000s.

“I feel the fellows are questioning, ‘How do you beat him?’ That was the identical sort of issue that Tiger Woods had when he was at his peak,” NBC Sports activities analyst Kevin Kisner mentioned on the printed.

“Guys didn’t need to be paired with him; they didn’t know the way they might beat him, and Scottie is beginning to get there.”

Certainly, Scheffler put forth a historic season that solely legends have produced.

“Speak in regards to the nice seasons of all time, the plateau of seven wins in a season within the final 70 years: Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller, Tom Watson, Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, and now, Scottie Scheffler,” Hicks mentioned on the NBC broadcast on Sunday.

“A season which will by no means be duplicated.”

Seven PGA Tour titles and a gold medal victory is nearly incomprehensible. However so is a fast journey to a jail cell, the place he warmed up for his second spherical of the PGA Championship. In fact, he shot a 66 on that Friday in Might.

However by all of the very good play, the history-making, and the chaos, Scheffler and his spouse Meredith turned dad and mom this 12 months, a actuality that ranks above all else.

“I really feel like I’ve lived virtually a full lifetime on this one 12 months. It’s been nuts,” Scheffler mentioned.

“I feel it simply at all times comes again to my religion. I feel that’s what retains me grounded and in the best mind set.”

If he retains that mindset, Scheffler will win and intimidate gamers for years to return—simply as Woods did some twenty years in the past.

Jack Milko is a golf workers author for SB Nation’s Taking part in Via. Make sure to try @_PlayingThrough for extra golf protection. You may comply with him on Twitter @jack_milko as properly.

Ajinkya Rahane’s in the news. The former Test captain scored his 40th first-class century playing for Leicestershire against Glamorgan in the County Championship. Naturally, people started writing about how Rahane was snubbed from the Duleep Trophy squad and that he could still find a place in India’s Test team. Not a chance, I say.

Rahane’s drop-off

Rahane without a doubt has been one of India’s most talented batters. Someone who stood up against the most difficult opposition in adverse conditions. With hundreds in England, New Zealand and England. He had an average of 52 in South Africa, with 96 being his top score; he was a rare breed. Not often do you find Indian batters who fare well away from home, but Rahane did. However, his golden phase wasn’t exactly long.

After great performances from 2013 to 2106, Rahane averaged under 35 in 2017 and 2018. Under 40 in 2020 and 21 in 2021, the year when he played most Tests in his career (13). You can argue he should have been dropped earlier by the management, who liked that he stood up when it mattered the most. Made interim captain for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2020-21, he scored a great hundred at the MCG when India was down 0-1 in the series without Virat Kohli.

India carried him until January 2022 and then finally dropped him. His average was in the mid-40s during his best period; now it is 38. His experience allowed him to play in the WTC Final 2023, where he scored top scored for India (135). This earned him two further chances against the West Indies, but he couldn’t do much.

Recent struggles

He was finally done away with. But everyone, including Rahane, thought that there was still hope. If a 41-year-old fast bowler can play at 41, why couldn’t Rahane do it at 35? He returned to first-class cricket at the Ranji Trophy 2023-24 season in January 2024. Out of the 10 matches Mumbai played, Rahane featured in 8. He scored 214 runs at 17.83 and hit just two fifties in 13 innings, one of which came in the 2nd innings of the final against Vidarbha.

Not great. In comparison, Cheteshwar Pujara, another veteran who was dropped from India’s Test side, scored 829 runs at 69.08 in the same number of innings. It wasn’t exactly a shock that Rahane wasn’t considered for the India vs England Tests and wasn’t selected for the Duleep Trophy 2024. So he went to County cricket.

Ajinkya Rahane’s first-class record in 2024

Tournament	Inn	Out	Runs	Avg	50s & 100s
Ranji Trophy 2023-24	13	12	214	17.83	2 & 0
County Championship Division Two	4	4	162	40.5	0 & 1
Total	17	16	376	23.5	2 & 1

Now, remember this is division two. Similar to the Ranji Trophy Plate. So, while Rahane dug Leicestershire out from a tough spot while they were three wickets down and still trailing by 162, this isn’t the highest-quality attack. Mason Crane was the only capped Test player and he’s played one match where he got one wicket for 193 runs.

I don’t even think there is a point about diving into the plethora of options India has in the middle. Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, and Devdutt Padikkal are just some of the names who are batting there, and more than five others are waiting in the wings.

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Allen Aldrin Castañeda, the coach of two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, will return to Cebu quickly to carry month-to-month coaching periods right here as a part of his dedication to find diamond within the tough.

Castañeda confirmed that his partnership with the Cebu Metropolis Sports activities Fee (CCSC), Philippine Sports activities Fee (PSC), and the Gymnastics Academy of Cebu will quickly be formalized, to permit him to conduct common coaching periods aimed toward nurturing future champions.

Throughout a go to to the Gymnastics Academy of Cebu on Thursday, earlier than returning to Manila for his nationwide teaching duties, Castañeda talked about of the significance of unity and self-discipline throughout the native gymnastics neighborhood.

READ: Carlos Yulo’s Cebuano coach shares magical Olympics expertise

“The once-a-month coaching that I promised will push via. It’s important that there isn’t any infighting amongst you, and that you simply work collectively as a result of the athletes will endure in any other case,” mentioned Castañeda.

“Gymnastics isn’t simple. The athletes want to grasp that. Self-discipline is essential, and so they should practice onerous and examine onerous. Dad and mom additionally play a vital position. With out their help, our athletes wouldn’t be the place they’re right this moment. I’ll collaborate with the coaches right here on-line and help them.”

READ: Cebuana gymnastics coach pushes for higher help amidst Yulo’s Olympic triumph

Appearing Cebu Metropolis Vice Mayor Dondon Hontiveros has expressed his help for Castañeda’s initiative, suggesting {that a} decision be drafted to formalize the coach’s month-to-month periods and allocate funds for his travels in coordination with PSC Commissioner Edward Hayco.

Hontiveros additionally introduced plans to introduce money incentives for successful coaches from Cebu Metropolis, acknowledging their dedication to coaching athletes like Yulo.

READ: Paris Olympics: Carlos Yulo baggage 2nd gold for PH in gymnastics

“The dynamics of giving out money incentives will change, particularly for coaches. We’ve heard their sentiments. Teaching is a ardour; it’s pure for them to show and take satisfaction when their athletes win medals. Nevertheless, we frequently overlook the onerous work they put in. We’ll handle this in our physique and committee discussions on the finances and the legislation,” mentioned Hontiveros.

Castañeda’s month-to-month coaching program is a part of a broader effort to supply Cebu’s first Olympic gymnast, with eyes set on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics or the 2032 Brisbane Video games, in line with the Gymnastics Academy of Cebu’s imaginative and prescient.

Since its institution in 2022, the Gymnastics Academy of Cebu, co-founded by Hayco, has produced a number of regional and nationwide champions, regardless of being a comparatively new membership.

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Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Sahith Theegala acknowledges the gallery after his putt on the 18th inexperienced throughout the third spherical of the TOUR Championship golf match. Necessary Credit score: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports activities

ATLANTA — Sahith Theegala is 98 or 99 % certain he moved some sand whereas taking a swing out of a bunker at East Lake Golf Membership.

Not sure of the exact rule in query, Theegala let taking part in associate Xander Schauffele and PGA Tour guidelines officers know. He ended up accepting a two-stroke penalty for the infraction on the third gap, which may have derailed his weekend on the Tour Championship and value him lots of of hundreds of {dollars} — not hyperbole.

But when Theegala desires to neglect the miscue at No. 3, he authored a again 9 that was much more memorable. The 26-year-old ran off birdies on seven of his last eight holes, together with Nos. 14 via 18, vaulting him to 3rd place at 17 beneath after three rounds Saturday on the tour’s season finale.

“Just a few momentum putts that form of saved the birdies going,” Theegala mentioned. “Yeah, it simply felt like numerous my sport is basically feeling good proper now.”

His 5-under 66 may have been a 7-under 64 if not for the penalty.

Theegala, a teen on tour taking part in in his second Tour Championship, hit his drive on the par-4 third right into a bunker. He described having an unusually good lie, together with his ball sitting up within the sand, and as he started his backswing, he was fairly certain he noticed some grains of sand fly with the clubhead.

The well-known edict within the guidelines of golf is that gamers can’t floor their membership within the sand when addressing their ball. Theegala did not know if that additionally utilized to the backswing. Guidelines officers knowledgeable him it might be a two-stroke penalty, turning his par at No. 3 right into a double bogey.

“Sadly the rule is it would not matter the intent,” Theegala defined after his spherical. “Should you change the lie within the direct space across the ball that might have an effect on your swing, it’s a two-shot penalty.

“It was simply unlucky. However I did — fairly certain I breached the principles, so I am paying the worth for it, and I be ok with it.”

Theegala had the chance to overview the video with guidelines officers earlier than signing his card. There was no conclusive video proof to overturn the penalty.

Theegala mentioned he would have slept higher if he had seen his suspicion confirmed on digital camera. But when he hadn’t known as the penalty on himself?

“Oh, I would not be capable to sleep,” he mentioned. “It doesn’t matter what the end result was, I wanted to know what the precise rule was.

“I made a decision to name the principles official instantly on that inexperienced. However both approach, I might have requested the principles officers after the spherical, too, or someway discovered what the rule was, and if I did not ask a guidelines official and I went again house and regarded up the rule — it was sitting in my thoughts.”

It was powerful for Theegala to maneuver on instantly. He mentioned he chucked his water bottle after taking part in the opening.

“I put on my feelings on my sleeve. Robust to not get upset about that,” Theegala mentioned. “I made an enormous par on 4. Thought that saved my spherical.

“Yeah, I am simply actually completely happy I made that putt as a result of if I did not make that putt, I might have been actually sizzling strolling to gap 5. Yeah, simply gave slightly bit extra gasoline to the hearth, I suppose. Simply tried to make use of that positively. My caddie, Carl (Smith), saved telling me that I have been taking part in superior. ‘Simply hold doing all of your factor. Two pictures is so much, however on the finish of the day you have received much more golf to play.’”

It took till the par-3 eleventh gap for that fireplace to show into some optimistic scores; Theegala landed his tee shot 6 ft away from the pin and made birdie. A ten-footer on the par-5 14th kicked off his closing surge, which included an method to inside 3 ft on No. 17 and a fantastic pitch on No. 18 that left him a tap-in.

Theegala may have been disqualified from the occasion if the penalty went ignored and it was found later. Nonetheless, the choice took braveness. A $100 million purse is on supply on the playoff finale; the distinction between third and fourth, for instance, is $1.5 million.

Theegala would have entered Sunday in third place even when the penalty was overturned. Together with his last birdie, he handed Schauffele, leaving him alone in fourth at 16 beneath. Theegala is 9 behind chief Scottie Scheffler, however second place remains to be in play.

“I’ve simply performed a lot golf,” Theegala mentioned. “You spend a lot time of your life staring down on the lie you may have, the ball you may have, and it simply didn’t really feel like a traditional fairway bunker shot. It felt like among the sand moved. On the finish of the day I am good with the ruling, and I believe it is particularly reasonable that I used to be assessed two pictures.”

–Adam Zielonka, Discipline Stage Media