The Ryder Cup is our favorite biennial event. In 1927, British entrepreneur Samuel Ryder donated the trophy and hatched the competition between US and British professional golfers. From 1927 until 1979, the US record in Ryder Cup play was 19-2-1. With the 1981 Ryder Cup, the match had evolved into US versus Europe, The US record since the change is 8-14-1. It has been an ugly ride, and it seems patently unfair. Our US golf warriors must now take on practically the entire world to reclaim what is rightfully our championship. The president has been busy, but golf is his thing. He is already pissed off at Europe anyways. These Euros had to pass through US border control to get to Bethpage Black. Curly Joe Homan has lots of juice, he could have created some travel delays, right? He should have started with Tommy Touchdown Jesus Fleetwood. There is an agitator sheen on that one. And did you see Rory’s behavior at the course? Just because NY fans degraded his wife during his back swing, he doesn’t get to drop F-bombs on national TV. He should have been deported Saturday night. DT, you can make it happen. Tariff Ryder cup back to just US v. UK. Not sure how you negotiate that but work it in on one of those Big Bad Deals. Make the Ryder Cup Great Again! We know, it is all Biden’s fault but do what you can.
The Yard has relocated back to our Las Vegas HQ. It was a spectacular summer in the Pacific Northwest. The seafood, Orcas and scenery were sensational, but Cal Raleigh became legend. The Seattle Mariners have had some great teams over the years but never a World Series attendee. In 2001, the Mariners won 116-46 and lost to the Yankees in the ALCS. They became the first team ever to win 110+ games and not go to the World Series. This inglorious record was matched by the Dodgers in 2022. Raleigh had the greatest year in Mariner history eclipsing Junior’s 56 HR with a cool 60. The switch-hitting catcher is a refreshing; throwback player and we judge him to be the MVP.
The MLB playoffs are here minus the New York Mets. The Yard staff and Brian of the PNW are not fans of the Metropolitans. F- the Mets is a common refrain. The Yard had forecasted that billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen would not honor his commitment to MLB ownership to not “overspend” on payroll. The Mets began the 2025 season with their highest payroll of $342 million in team history. On June 12, 2025, the Mets had the best record in MLB baseball 45-24. The Yankees were struggling, and the Mets had their moment in the NY sunlight. Three and a half months later, the Mets slogged to their fate. On the final day of the season, the Mets could still make the playoffs if the Reds lost and they won their final game. The table was set when the Reds lost early on Sunday. The Mets could not muster a single run in their 4-0 loss to the freakin Marlins. The Marlins, who were eliminated from the playoffs in July, loved spoiling the Mets last chance. The Fish played like it was a game 7. Steve Cohen continues to reap what he sowed with SAC. It was ironic to see the Reds celebrating with champagne after their last game loss almost kept them out. Then the Mets punched the Reds ticket for champagne and goggles. In the end, Juan Soto got what he sowed. He wanted the other NY Team. Yankees did not miss him one beat.
Clayton Kershaw has been destined for the HOF since high school. He went 13-0 with 139 K’s in 64 innings during his senior season at Dallas Highland Park. One of the highlights was an all-strikeout perfect game that was shortened to six innings due to the mercy rule. Kershaw ridiculously had 15 k’s and a grand slam in the five-inning game. Sophomore year, he had given up being Matt Stafford’s center to concentrate on baseball. Stafford was still his shortstop that senior season. Number 22 went on to have the HOF career foretold in the stars. 2025 will be his final season and he let us all know right before his final home start. He told his teammates and then the world. He never wants the attention on him, just the team. He has had huge success and pitching nightmares in the playoffs throughout his career. He had a brilliant regular season this year. With the Dodgers starting rotation, he gets his starts, but he is not number 1 or 2 anymore. He is still playing if the Dodgers do. He gets to exit this grand game on his terms. All Hail Clayton.
A'ja Wilson is the WNBA’s Michael Jordan if they needed one. MJ won a title at every level and is always in the greatest ever conversation. A'ja plays with an aggressive grace and demonic polish that sets her above any bar. She won in high school and at South Carolina. She has two WNBA titles, two Olympic Gold Medals, four MVP awards and she is only 29. In May 2025, Nike would release her signature sneaker, the A’One. The Aces were having a middling season when A'ja lit a fire and willed them to a 16-game win streak to close the season and into the WNBA finals. The first game is Friday night in Las Vegas. Go Aces!
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