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Ryan Fox touched down in Auckland carrying the Claret Jug and a serious craving for sleep and a meat pie. The British Open champion was greeted at the airport by his father, All Blacks legend Grant Fox, after birdieing the final hole to claim one of golf's most storied titles. A long flight, a proud dad, and a gourmet pie waiting — that's a champion's welcome.
Shifting to the hardwood, the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago kicked off in serious style at the orange carpet, and the players delivered. A'ja Wilson, four-time MVP and certified fashion force, set the tone with what everyone's calling a timeless look. Rookies Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles also turned heads, proving this league brings the same intensity off the court as it does on it.
And speaking of the WNBA, the players association made a significant move ahead of All-Star Weekend, increasing prize money for participants under the terms of the new collective bargaining agreement. It's a direct result of the league's hard-fought labor deal, and a clear signal that the financial landscape for women's basketball is shifting in a meaningful direction.
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