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  • Three qualify in Scotland | The 153rd Open

    Three qualify in Scotland | The 153rd Open

    Chris Gotterup, Nicolai Hojgaard and Matti Schmid claimed the final three places on offer at Royal Portrush after qualifying through the Genesis Scottish Open.

    Three places were available at the event as part of the Open Qualifying Series, and the field for The 153rd Open is now complete.

    Gotterup won at the Renaissance Club, finishing two shots clear of Rory McIlroy and Marco Penge, to secure his second career title. He will now make his way to the County Antrim coast for his Open debut.

    A stunning second-round 61 came in between scores of 68 and 70, before the 25-year-old American carded a 4-under-par round of 66 to get his hands on the trophy.

    A tie for fourth place at 12-under-par was enough for Hojgaard to join twin brother Rasmus at Portrush after an impressive final-round 64 in East Lothian.

    Schmid earned the third spot on offer after finishing in a tie for 17th as the third-highest finisher not already exempt. The 27-year-old from Germany will now play in his third Open, having made his championship debut at Portrush in 2019.

    The field for The 153rd Open is now complete, with a number of players already on site at Portrush for championship Practice Days.

    You can follow all the action on The Open website and app.

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  • David Zaslav Champions New DC Universe After Superman Box Office Victory

    David Zaslav Champions New DC Universe After Superman Box Office Victory

    It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s a box office hit!

    At least that’s how Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is touting the initial results for “Superman,” which climbed to $122 million domestically and $217 million globally in its opening weekend.

    The comic book adaptation, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, marks a vital reset in the DC Universe. After its last iteration of superhero adventures combusted with four major money losers in “The Flash,” “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” “Shazam: Fury of the Gods” and “Blue Beetle,” Zaslav hired Gunn and Peter Safran in 2022 to overhaul DC Studios. The duo has outlined a 10-year-plan of interconnected stories and spinoffs, including “Supergirl” and “Clayface” in 2026 as well as a new take on “Wonder Woman.”

    “Three years ago, I hired James Gunn and Peter Safran to reimagine and unify the creative direction of DC under one leadership team, by breathing new life and excitement into one of the most iconic storytelling franchises in the world,” Zaslav said on Sunday of “Superman’s” opening weekend. “James and Peter’s commitment to honoring the legacy of the DC Universe while forging something new and enthralling is inspired.”

    In his bid to match the commercial success of Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, Zaslav was searching for a Kevin Feige-like figure to reinvigorate the perpetually floundering DC Studios. He recalled his first meeting with Gunn, who directed “Superman” while overseeing the studio in flux with Safran. Zaslav knew Gunn, the Guardians of the Galaxy” filmmaker, was the first person to helm the rebooted universe’s first feature because he spoke about the DC characters “they were like his family.”

    An opening weekend above $200 million globally is something to celebrate, and positive reviews as well as a strong audience response indicate that “Superman” will stick around during the busy summer season. However, the $225 million-budgeted tentpole will require box office staying power to qualify as a blockbuster. Disney’s CEO Bob Iger was similarly celebratory about Marvel’s latest adventure, “Thunderbolts,” only to see the comic book installment collapse on the big screen in subsequent weekends. Meanwhile, Superman’s last solo outing, 2013’s “Man of Steel” with Henry Cavill, started strong with $116 million but failed to generate the kind of lasting enthusiasm that spawns an enduring cinematic universe.

    None of these realities stopped Zaslav from popping the Champagne over the weekend.

    “This weekend, we watched Superman soar as James Gunn’s passion and vision came to life on the big screen. Superman is just the first step,” Zaslav said. “Over the next year alone, DC Studios will introduce the films ‘Supergirl’ and ‘Clayface’ in theaters and the series ‘Lanterns’ on HBO Max, all part of a bold 10-year plan. The DC vision is clear, the momentum is real, and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead.”

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  • ‘Inexcusable’ failures led to Trump assassination attempt: US Senate report – World

    ‘Inexcusable’ failures led to Trump assassination attempt: US Senate report – World

    A congressional inquiry into the attempt to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally a year ago lamented on Sunday “inexcusable” failures in the Secret Service’s operations and response and called for more serious disciplinary action.

    On July 13, 2024, a gunman shot the then-Republican presidential candidate during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, grazing his ear.

    One bystander was killed and two other people, in addition to Trump, were wounded before a government sniper killed the gunman, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks.

    “What happened was inexcusable, and the consequences imposed for the failures so far do not reflect the severity of the situation,” said the report released by the US Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

    The dramatic incident energised Trump’s bid to return to the White House, with his campaign using a photo of him bloodied and pumping his fist as he was hurried offstage to woo voters.

    The report did not shed new light on the gunman’s motive, which still remains a mystery, but accused the Secret Service of “a cascade of preventable failures that nearly cost President Trump his life.”

    “The United States Secret Service failed to act on credible intelligence, failed to coordinate with local law enforcement,” said the committee’s Republican chairman, Rand Paul.

    “Despite those failures, no one has been fired,” he added. “It was a complete breakdown of security at every level—fueled by bureaucratic indifference, a lack of clear protocols, and a shocking refusal to act on direct threats.

    “We must hold individuals accountable and ensure reforms are fully implemented so this never happens again.”

    ‘Mistakes were made’

    The Secret Service cited communication, technical and human errors and said reforms were underway, including on coordination between different law enforcement bodies and establishment of a division dedicated to aerial surveillance.

    Six unidentified staff members have been disciplined, according to the agency. The punishments range from 10 to 42 days’ suspension without pay, and all six were put into restricted or non-operational positions.

    Reflecting on the assassination attempt earlier this week, Trump said “mistakes were made” but that he was satisfied with the investigation.

    In an interview with his daughter-in-law on Fox News’ ‘My View with Lara Trump’, Trump said the sniper “was able to get him from a long distance with one shot. If he didn’t do that, you would have had an even worse situation.”

    “It was unforgettable,” Trump said of the events.

    “I didn’t know exactly what was going on. I got whacked. There’s no question about that. Fortunately, I got down quickly. People were screaming.”

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  • Kelly Clarkson returns to Las Vegas stage after postponed residency

    Kelly Clarkson returns to Las Vegas stage after postponed residency

    Kelly Clarkson officially kicked off her Las Vegas residency, Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, following a last-minute postponement that left fans disappointed. Originally scheduled to debut over Fourth of July weekend, the first two shows were canceled just 90 minutes before showtime due to vocal strain from intense rehearsals and preparation.

    In a statement at the time, Clarkson explained, “The prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on my voice… I need to protect myself from doing serious damage.” She reassured fans the delay was necessary to ensure the best performance possible, saying, “We have been working 24/7 to make Studio Sessions the most intimate and extraordinary experience.”

    One week later, Clarkson delivered her highly anticipated performance, much to the excitement of fans. She took to Instagram after the show, sharing photos from the night and expressing gratitude: “Thank you so much for such a magical first night! I’m still on such a high from all the fans!”

    Her stage outfits ranged from casual jeans and a tee to a glamorous feathered, sequin gown, showcasing both her laid-back charm and superstar flair. Fans flooded her social media with praise, calling the show “amazing” and “the best of her career.”

    Clarkson’s residency includes 18 shows running through November 15. The singer, who has not toured since early 2019, has expressed how much she missed live performances. During a recent show in Atlantic City, she told the audience she had longed to tour but her busy talk show schedule and single parenting duties made it difficult.

    Despite the rocky start, Clarkson’s return to the stage was met with enthusiasm and appreciation, marking a triumphant comeback for the award-winning singer.

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  • Borja Sainz: Spanish winger leaves Norwich for Porto in £14.25m deal

    Borja Sainz: Spanish winger leaves Norwich for Porto in £14.25m deal

    In his first season at Norwich, Sainz scored on his debut in an EFL Cup tie against Fulham and went on to add another seven goals in all competitions, including a memorable FA Cup goal against Liverpool at Anfield.

    He began the 2024-25 season in blistering fashion scoring 16 goals from 20 appearances in all competitions, a run including two hat-tricks against Derby County and Plymouth Argyle.

    However, his form dipped in the second half of the campaign and he only added two more to his tally, finishing second in the Championship top scorer list behind Leeds United’s Joel Piroe.

    This dip in form was compounded by Sainz receiving a six-match ban for spitting at Sunderland defender Chris Mepham in the game at the Stadium of Light in December 2024.

    He made a full apology for the incident, saying in a statement: “Spitting at an opponent is completely out of character for me, and my reaction in that moment was unacceptable….I am deeply disappointed in myself and for letting all of you down through my conduct.”

    Speaking following Norwich’s 3-1 pre-season win over Northampton Town on Saturday, new head coach Liam Manning told BBC Radio Norfolk that Sainz’s move was a “terrific deal” for the club.

    He added: “It allows us to improve the team, and that’s part and parcel of football now.

    “My job is to concentrate on what we’ve got here and how we get the group ready for next week and beyond. We’re working hard behind the scenes to add.

    “There are still a few faces we need to add and will add so we’ll keep pushing on that and make the squad as strong as we can.”

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  • MaxSun’s new mini workstation packs 48GB of VRAM and Intel’s fastest CPU into under 20 liters

    MaxSun’s new mini workstation packs 48GB of VRAM and Intel’s fastest CPU into under 20 liters

    • MaxSun’s Mini Station fuses dual GPUs and mobile silicon into a compact desktop unit
    • With 48GB of VRAM, it’s clearly built for demanding creative and AI inference tasks
    • Dual Thunderbolt 5 ports and SlimSAS slots push bandwidth to a theoretical 192Gbps

    MaxSun has introduced what it claims is the industry’s first compact workstation built around Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285HX processor, a chip based on the Arrow Lake-HX architecture.

    The MaxSun Mini Station is a compact system intended for professionals handling AI inference, model deployment, or resource-heavy creative work.

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  • Rachel Zegler makes big admission about Taylor Swift

    Rachel Zegler makes big admission about Taylor Swift



    Rachel Zegler answers biggest question about being a Taylor Swift fan

    Rachel Zegler made a confession that is very important to all of Taylor Swift fans.

    The 24-year-old actress, who is famously known to be a Swiftie, revealed what her favourite song is, by the pop superstar, 35.

    In a now-viral video, Zegler, who is currently performing as Eva Peron in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical Evita at the London Palladium, was asked the important Swiftie question by a fan after a performance.

    The Hunger Games star went into deep contemplation for a moment before replying, Cowboy like me, from Swift’s album, Evermore.

    The fans all gasped in unison and cheered for the Snow White actress who continued to sign more autographs with a smile.

    After the video was posted online, Swifties flocked to X expressing their delight and shock at Zegler’s favourite song, considering Evermore is recognised as an underrated album in the Swiftie fandom.

    “Love when someone doesn’t say blank space or style for once,” a Swiftie wrote on X, referring to the two of the most popularly known songs from Swift’s album, 1989.

    “She has taste,” another fan noted.

    Echoing the sentiment, another agreed, “TASTE,” and “YESSS…based as h–l. I love cowboy like me.”

    Another said, “i love how she’s such a genuine swiftie.”

    Zegler has publicly praised the Eras Tour performer many times on social media, and was also seen screaming the lyrics to I Can Do It With a Broken Heart from Swift’s album, The Tortured Poets Department, ahead of a Sabrina Carpenter show on Sunday evening.

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  • Wehrlein home pole and podium for Porsche customer team Andretti

    Wehrlein home pole and podium for Porsche customer team Andretti




    Andretti Formula E driver Jake Dennis finished Sunday’s ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Berlin E-Prix race in second position, scoring a podium with the Porsche customer teams’ highly efficient Porsche 99X Electric. Porsche factory driver António Félix da Costa took eighth position whilst local hero Pascal Wehrlein ended up outside the points (P15).


    The results in the second of the weekend’s two home races for Porsche came after a strong performance in qualifying. Four Porsche drivers reached the duel stages, resulting in a front row lockout and three championship points. Pole position was taken by Wehrlein, his third of the season (more than anyone else) and his first one in Berlin. All of his lap times in the duels were fast enough for pole. Da Costa took third on the grid behind Dan Ticktum of Porsche customer team Cupra Kiro. Andretti drivers Nico Müller and Jake Dennis started P5 and P16 respectively.

    Porsche has extended its lead in the manufacturers’ standings by two points while the factory-run TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team now holds a 23-point advantage in the teams’ standings.

    Jake Dennis, Andretti Formula E, Porsche 99X Electric (#27), ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Berlin Germany, Race 14, 2025, Porsche AG




    Jake Dennis and Andretti Formula E take second in the race

    Cupra Kiro drivers Ticktum and David Beckmann finished P14 and P16 respectively. Müller (Andretti) crossed the finish line in P8 but was dropped back to P17 due to a penalty for contact with another car.

    Post-by-post coverage of the race can be found on the X channel @PorscheFormulaE.

    Comments on the Berlin E-Prix

    Florian Modlinger, Director Factory Motorsport Formula E: ‟At the end of the day it was a very tough result. Congratulations to Ollie Rowland for winning the Drivers’ World Championship this year! We had a great performance in qualifying with Pascal taking pole and overall four Porsche in the top five on the grid. We knew that it would be a difficult, energy sensitive race and we tried it from the front which didn’t pay off because of the high energy usage compared to the guys at the back. At the end they came up and we went backwards. António collected very valuable points, but this is not the result we wanted. We’ll put this behind us. Overall, what we achieved in Berlin was a step forward in our main target from a three-point deficit in the Manufacturers’ Championship to a seven-point lead, and on the teams’ side we arrived with a ten-point lead and go into London and the last two races with a 23-point advantage. A lot can happen in the last two races, but we are up there to fight for the two world championship titles. That’s our target.”

    Pascal Wehrlein, Porsche factory driver (#1): ‟A disappointing race for us. Definitely not what we wanted. Starting from P1, I think the pace was not too bad but also a lot of tyre degradation. We need to look into the strategy. We did something different to the others and took a very short first Attack Mode but then lost a lot of places. No points for me in the race today which means that the Drivers’ Championship is officially gone now to Oliver Rowland. Congrats to him, he deserves it! We will try to fight hard in London for the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ Championships and then we bounce back for next year.”

    António Félix da Costa, Porsche factory driver (#13): ‟Not a great one to be honest. We had high hopes going into it but finished P9 in the end. With both cars we stayed up front for most of the race but with two safety cars in the middle it bunched everyone up and there were a few guys behind with more energy so it really helped them. I’m sure we didn’t do everything right. We’ll sit down and debrief with the team and learn from it. The good thing is that we are still leading in the teams’ standings and we opened that gap in the manufacturers’ going into London.”

    ABB FIA Formula E World Championship – standings after 14 of 16 races

    Drivers’ classification
    1.⁠ ⁠Oliver Rowland (GBR), 184 points
    2.⁠ ⁠Pascal Wehrlein (GER), 125 points
    3. Taylor Barnard (GBR), 112 points
    4. ⁠António Félix da Costa (POR), 103 points
    7.⁠ ⁠Dan Ticktum (GBR), 82 points
    10.⁠ ⁠Jake Dennis (GBR), 77 points
    15.⁠ ⁠Nico Müller (SUI), 48 points
    24.⁠ ⁠David Beckmann (GER), 0 points

    Teams’ classification

    1.⁠ ⁠TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team (GER), 228 points

    2.⁠ ⁠Nissan Formula E Team (JPN), 205 points

    3.⁠ ⁠DS Penske (USA), 168 points

    7.⁠ ⁠Andretti Formula E (USA), 125 points

    10.⁠ ⁠CUPRA KIRO (USA), 82 points

    Manufacturers’ classification

    1.⁠ ⁠Porsche, 342 points

    2.⁠ ⁠Nissan, 335 points

    3.⁠ ⁠Jaguar, 279 points

    The official points standings can be found on the Formula E website.

    Next up

    The next outing for the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, Andretti Formula E and Cupra Kiro are races 15 and 16 at the London E-Prix on 26 and 27 July 2025.

    Porsche in Formula E

    2024/2025 sees Porsche contest its sixth Formula E season. In addition to the factory TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, American customer team Andretti Formula E is entering the Porsche 99X Electric of the latest GEN3 Evo generation. With the addition of Cupra Kiro, this season will be the first time that a second Porsche customer team has entered the series; they will be using 99X technology of the previous GEN3 generation. Formula E gives the brand valuable insights for its production sports cars.

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  • Tour de France Daily | Stage 9 | Albanese attacks

    Tour de France Daily | Stage 9 | Albanese attacks

    In his first year in EF Education-EasyPost pink, Danish classics star Kasper Asgreen wants to add to his impressive list of victories. He has already notched a Giro d’Italia stage win to his tally, which includes the Ronde van Vlaanderen, E3 SaxoBank Classic, and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, as well as a stage at the Tour de France and four Danish time trial titles.

    He joined our team because he was impressed with our squad’s attacking style. That’s how Kasper loves to race, too – when the peloton explodes, and he has to make split-second decisions on the fly, pick his moment to go, and then ride with everything he has to the line, he comes into his own. That’s why he loves the spring classics and hard breakaways.

    Kasper learned how to race when he was a kid in Denmark, where he started out riding for the local club in Kolding, the small university city where he now lives with his wife and which he will always call home. Before he took up cycling, Kasper rode horses. From the age of four, he competed in dressage. He still draws on his childhood equestrian experience now as a pro bike racer. It taught him discipline: the value of showing up and putting in the work no matter what.

    Bike racing was tough for him at first. Kasper didn’t win a race for his first three years. He loved the sport nonetheless and was soon making fast progress. Now, he is one of the best one-day racers in the world.

    Still, Kasper’s love of the sport is what drives him. Being a pro comes with pressures and hard times, but he knows that it is a privilege to be a bike racer. He races better when he is enjoying the sport, and he enjoys the sport most on a winning team.

    That’s what we’re bringing to the 2025 Tour de France. Kasper Asgreen is raring to race.

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  • The Stolen Dream Extended Presentation Reveals New Gameplay and Attention to Detail

    The Stolen Dream Extended Presentation Reveals New Gameplay and Attention to Detail

    Following its release date announcement for Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream at last month’s Future Games Show, River End Games has released an extended version of the presentation. The development team delves more into the game’s inspiration, the design of the city and how it resembles 1900s Scandinavia. Check it out below.

    In Eriksholm, players control up to three characters, starting with Hanna. She’s on a mission to find her brother, who the police are desperately searching for, setting off a “chain of catastrophic events” in the process. However, you can’t brute-force encounters. Instead, Hanna must rely on stealth, distraction, and more to get by.

    Though the gameplay starts simple, it grows in complexity with options like breaking lights. The attention to detail throughout is impressive, especially given the studio’s size. Animator Lukas Rubensson performed some of the motion capture, and the clothing was crafted in real life by custom designers and scanned into the game.

    All of this has us excited to play Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream when it launches on July 15th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Check out our feature for everything you should know.

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