Sports quiz of the week: Lions, the Open, the Tour and the first £1m player

The Philadelphia 76ers' newest star, VJ Edgecombe, isn’t just here to play—he’s aiming high right out of the gate. After turning heads with his standout performance in the NBA Summer League, the No. 3 draft pick has already set an ambitious target for his rookie season, though the details are still under wraps. Fans and analysts are buzzing about whether he can deliver.

Editor’s Note: Rookie declarations like this are always fun—they either fuel hype trains or become meme-worthy misses. But Edgecombe’s confidence, paired with his Summer League showings, suggests the Sixers might have a real spark plug on their hands. If he lives up to the talk, Philly’s rebuild just got a lot more interesting.

The Dallas Wings are heading home after a tough three-game road trip where they dropped matches to the Phoenix Mercury, Chicago Sky, and Indiana Fever. While rookie standout Paige Bueckers put up decent numbers—averaging 16.3 points and 3.7 assists—her three-point shooting dipped to just 30%, and the team struggled defensively, particularly in transition. The losses exposed some glaring weaknesses in their game.

Editor’s Note: The Wings’ recent skid isn’t just about bad luck—it highlights real issues, like defensive breakdowns and inconsistent shooting, that could haunt them as the season progresses. For a team with playoff aspirations, fixing these flaws fast is crucial, especially with a tough matchup against the Aces looming. Fans will be watching to see if they can bounce back or if these struggles become a bigger trend.

A former British Open champion shared a lighthearted anecdote about his 1996 victory, recalling how he got some cheeky advice from a spectator on the final hole. The fan jokingly told him, "Now you're on your own," as he lined up his winning putt—a moment that captures the unpredictable charm of golf.

Editor’s Note: Beyond just a fun throwback, this story reminds us how sports moments often hinge on unexpected human interactions. It’s a refreshing break from today’s hyper-professionalized golf scene, showing how even champions can laugh at the quirks of the game.

The Green Bay Packers' offensive line is gearing up for training camp with some fresh faces and key players to watch. The spotlight’s on Zach Tom’s potential move to center, rookie Jordan Morgan’s debut, and how the unit will gel under new schemes. It’s a mix of continuity and change, with plenty at stake for protecting Jordan Love and boosting the run game.

Editor’s Note: The Packers’ O-line is always a big deal—it’s the backbone of their offense. With a young QB and new talent in the mix, how this group performs could make or break their season. Fans should keep an eye on position battles and chemistry; it’s where games are won or lost before they even start.

Sports commentator and media personality Bill Simmons took a jab at CBS after the network announced the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Simmons mocked the network's official statement, adding a layer of snark to the news about the end of Colbert’s long-running talk show.

Editor’s Note: Late-night TV is still a cultural battleground, and when a big-name show like Colbert's gets axed, it’s not just industry news—it’s fodder for public figures to weigh in. Simmons’ reaction highlights how corporate PR spin often gets roasted in the age of social media snark. For fans, it’s another sign of how quickly the TV landscape is shifting.