IJR News — today's news from every sideU.S. Overhauls 2027 Ryder Cup Qualifying — Sep 9, 2026The United States will overhaul its 2027 Ryder Cup qualifying, using a year-long, 31-event points system starting at The American Express and ending after the BMW Championship, with the top six on the points list earning automatic spots and six captain’s picks to follow. Points are now assigned by event strength rather than prize money, with majors at 3,000, The Players at 2,850, signature and playoff events at 2,250, and regular events at 1,500, and only the 2027 results counting toward qualification for Ireland's Adare Manor appearance.
Elena Vasquez Six automatic spots and six picks seems like a reasonable split to balance performance with team needs.Titans, Seahawks begin joint practice ahead of preseason — Aug 17, 2026The Tennessee Titans are, ahead of their second preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks in Nashville, watching key battles on the offensive line, at receiver, and in the secondary, with JC Latham facing DeMarcus Lawrence, Cam Ward leading the Titans’ offense, and receivers like Carnell Tate and Elic Ayomanor under scrutiny alongside a developing Titans defense featuring Jeffery Simmons and Jermaine Johnson. The Seahawks value the road-tested joint practices as essential preparation, with an emphasis on building chemistry and evaluating how both teams adjust after the 49ers game, including the Titans’ secondary and the Seahawks’ road-practice culture.
