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Steve Gardner

USA TODAY

Virginia, United States

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Past articles by Steve:

Rob Manfred second-guesses giving Astros players immunity in sign-stealing scandal

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said allowing players to go unpunished for their roles in Astros scandal was "maybe not my best decision ever." → Read More

Report: Keyshawn Johnson, ESPN Radio morning show part of network's budget cuts

EPSN's ongoing cost-cutting measures will hit the "Keyshawn, JWill and Max" program after less than two years on the air, the New York Post reports. → Read More

Golf legend Tom Watson seeks answers on PGA Tour's deal with Saudi-backed LIV Golf

Eight-time major champion Tom Watson raises questions of due process, morality, finances in an open letter to PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan. → Read More

Massive marlin disqualified from N.C. fishing tournament, costing crew $3.5M title

Fishermen battled massive marlin for six hours, but catch was ruled ineligible for Big Rock tourney title because of apparent shark bite marks. → Read More

Greg Norman, wife accused of negligence in civil sexual assault lawsuit in Florida

Civil complaint claims underage girl was served alcohol, sexually assaulted at 2021 party at home of LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman. → Read More

US Open live updates: Rickie Fowler leads entering weekend as cut is made

The U.S. Open continues with Friday's second round at Los Angeles Country Club. It's the first major since the PGA Tour-LIV Golf deal was announced. → Read More

US Open live updates: Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele match record for lowest scores in major

First-round play in the U.S. Open is underway at the Los Angeles Country Club. It's the first major since the PGA Tour-LIV Golf deal was announced. → Read More

US Senate opens investigation into PGA Tour-LIV Golf deal

Sen. Richard Blumenthal announces subcommittee will look into details and seek records of PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger. → Read More

Saquon Barkley weighing his options as contract talks with Giants stall

Unhappy with franchise tag, Saquon Barkley is still hopeful of reaching long-term deal with the New York Giants before July 17 deadline. → Read More

MMA fighter subdues alligator lurking in parking lot of Florida elementary school

"I felt like Batman," Mike Dragich said after corraling, containing a 10-foot gator that had wandered near an elementary school in Jacksonville. → Read More

Claude Harmon III slams media, critics of LIV Golf as star pupil wins fifth major

Claude Harmon III says media fell for "Jedi mind trick" in believing LIV Golf was inferior to PGA Tour, calls NBC's Brandel Chamblee a "paid actor." → Read More

Former Patriots DB Devin McCourty joins 'Football Night in America' broadcast team

Recently retired safety Devin McCourty has been hired as an analyst for "Football Night in America" pregame show on NBC. → Read More

Slumping Trea Turner on his early-season performance: 'I've sucked'

Just 46 games into an 11-year, $300 million contract, shortstop Trea Turner trying to stay positive through the worst slump of his career. → Read More

NBA great Carmelo Anthony announces his retirement after 19-year career

Carmelo Anthony finished his career as the NBA's No. 9 all-time leading scorer. He also led the USA to gold medals in three different Olympics. → Read More

PGA Championship 2023 live updates: Scottie Scheffler hits first bogey, falls behind Corey Conners

Big names dot the top of the leaderboard at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York, as Round 2 is underway. → Read More

Dodgers cancel plans to honor controversial LGBTQ+ group on Pride Night

Set to be honored at Pride Night event, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence were disinvited following complaints from Catholic groups, Marco Rubio. → Read More

PGA Championship 2023 live updates: First round underway at Oak Hill Country Club

The PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club has begun after a frost delay. Follow along for the latest updates, picks and more from Rochester, N.Y. → Read More

Aaron Judge, Blue Jays address controversy surrounding sneak peek into dugout

As speculation abounds over what caused Yankees slugger to divert his gaze while in batter's box, opposing manager concedes it was "kind of odd." → Read More

Sixers fire Doc Rivers after playoff exit in Eastern Conference semifinals

After blowing a 3-2 lead vs. Boston and not getting past the 2nd round of the playoffs in three seasons as coach, Doc Rivers has been fired by 76ers. → Read More

Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens interrupt honeymoon as DB signs with Green Bay Packers

On the heels of their destination wedding, Olympic champion and NFL defensive back take a brief "intermission" to finalize terms with Green Bay. → Read More