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Amateur stars Russell and Koivun play together in the US Open's 'future of golf' pairing

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SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Miles Russell had a long walk to his ball at the end of a long U.S. Open round with Jackson Koivun on Saturday after smashing his tee shot 407 yards on the 18th hole. "Not bad, not bad," Russell said afterward with a smile. "I hit that one pretty good." Imagine what he might be able to do when he's all grown up. The 17-year-old Russell and 21-year-old Koivun were paired together in the third round, a grouping that was being referred to during TV coverage as the future of golf. Already so accomplished before they are even professionals — Russell hasn't even ...

Miles Russell, 17, has his dad caddie to finish his US Open debut in a Father's Day surprise

National Sports

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Miles Russell had quite a Father's Day gift for his dad: the chance to be the caddie in his son's U.S. Open debut. The 17-year-old amateur surprised his father, Joe, on the 18th hole Sunday when his caddie brought Russell's clubs to him outside the ropes to carry them the rest of the way. "It was kind of a fun Father's Day gift," Miles Russell said. "Kind of cool since it was my first one. Hopefully it's something he'll remember for a long time." Russell had Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods' son and his future teammate at Florida State, carrying the bag for him when ...

May Day

Michigan Sports

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing a deal for the coach to make the jump from college to the NBA, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the ...

Keweenaw Roller Derby routs Harbor City in victory

Local Sports

CALUMET — Keweenaw Roller Derby (KRD) faced off against Harbor City Roller (HCR) Saturday evening in a mid-season bout at the Calumet Colosseum. The excitement from both teams was evident, friendly pregame conversations between skaters of both teams proved to be a red herring, however, as ...