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Need to catch up with whats happening in the world of sports and pop culture? Dont worry, I got you.1. Yes, that really happened! After 108 long sufferable years?since their last World Series win in 1908, the Chicago Cubs brought the Commissioners Trophy home. I can still hardly believe it. But what are experts saying about the Cubbies future thats truly mind-blowing??2. So, how did Cubs president Theo Epstein manage to break the longstanding franchise curses not once, but twice? FiveThirtyEights got you covered.?3. How did one conflicted female Cubs fan resolve her issues about the team signing relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who was accused of a domestic violence incident, and help others in the process??4. If you thought ending a 108-year losing streak was something, how do you feel about a team reversing a 111-year curse? Find out how Irelands rugby team secured their win over New Zealand.?5. Since the Cleveland Indians blew a 3-1 lead at the World Series, like the Golden State Warriors did during the 2016 NBA Finals -- does that mean the Cavaliers must cease all the historic choke jokes??6.?Kevin Durant, with 39 points and 7 rebounds, led the Golden State Warriors to victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder last Thursday. Will OKCs Russell Westbrook find some chill and stop hilariously trolling Durant post-win, or nah??7. Anthony Davis is a top-10 scorer and rebounder, plus leads the NBA in blocks. Yet, the New Orleans Pelicans have yet to win a game this season. Whats the problem??8. Will the real Geno Auriemma please stand up? His outlook on the upcoming season is not at all what wed expect from the four-peat mastermind.9. Last week we had the water bottle challenge, and this week its all about that?mannequin challenge. What will the kids think of next??10. The LA Rams showed WNBA champion and finals MVP Candace Parker some California Love at Sundays game. What made such an awesome experience extra special for the LA Sparks player??11. Will retired NFL running back Marshawn Lynch ever stop being about that action,?boss? This video is fantastic.?12.?Another Sunday ... another dissatisfied NFL player. How did Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce show his displeasure with officials, and how did they respond??13. Why did Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall decide to stop kneeling, and stand during the national anthem??14. Saturday afternoon, 6th ranked Ohio State University defeated 10th-ranked Nebraska 62-3. Are blowouts among top teams bad for college football??15. Was the decision to cancel the remainder Harvards mens soccer season for their lewd?scouting report just or too harsh??16. Are the pressures of playing in the MLB putting Ginny Bakers career at risk? espnW writer Katie Barnes recapped the latest episode of Pitch.?17. Shameless plug: Have you read my story about how Simone Manuel inspired me to become a black girl who swims, yet??18. Over 50,000 people participated in the always-inspiring 46th New York City Marathon on Sunday, but what was it about yesterdays results that made the day more special than usual??19. How are female athletes changing the political landscape?20. Are you ready to rock the vote on Tuesday? Lets do this!Shana Renee is the founder and editor-in-chief of?All Sports Everything?and a passionate New York Jets, Knicks and Yankees fan. Follow her sports talk on Twitter at?@ItsShanaRenee.Nike Zoom Mens Ireland . On Tuesday, Ottawa placed forward Cory Conacher and defenceman Joe Corvo on waivers as trade rumours swirl around the Senators. Cheap Nike Zoom ., for the next three years with the signings on Monday of Daryl Townsend and Michael Carter. http://www.cheapnikezoomireland.com/ . The Hall of Fame defenceman told Landsberg that he believes fighting still has a place in todays game, but thinks staged fighting needs be outlawed. Nike Zoom Ireland . Now that hes hitting streaking teammates with pin-point passes for easy layups, Love is asserting himself as one of the true superstars in the league. Cheap Nike Zoom Ireland . Dusautoir, the former World Player of the Year, sustained a torn bicep playing for Toulouse in the Heineken Cup on Saturday. The flanker, who has played 65 times for France, is expected to be out for up to four months.SPRINGFIELD, N.J. -- Phil Mickelson won the PGA Championship the last time it was at Baltusrol in 2005. He played some of his best golf ever only 11 days ago at the British Open . And on Thursday, the New York-area crowd had his back even before he teed off.The momentum he had to start the PGA Championship was there.Until it wasnt.When Mickelson stepped onto the 10th tee for his opening shot Thursday, the cheers and shouts went on for so long that the two other players with him -- defending champion Jason Day and two-time PGA champion Rory McIlroy -- didnt seem to exist.But Mickelsons first shot of the day sailed well left into the gallery. He hit into a bunker, blasted out to about 5 feet and missed the putt. It was the first of four bogeys in his opening 11 holes. He wasnt driving very well. He wasnt putting much better. After the frustrating start, the 46-year-old rallied for a 1-over 71 with three birdies over his last seven holes. He was six strokes behind leader Jimmy Walker.Its not the start I wanted, Mickelson said. Its not indicative of how Im playing. But Im back to where tomorrow, if I play the way Ive been playing, I should be OK.Mickelson, in a bright pink shirt, turned it around with a birdie on the tough 503-yard third hole.That was a big birdie, Mickelson said. I hit two really good shots. If I miss that fairway, I probably have to lay up and fight for par again. Instead I hit a really good drive, a good 8-iron to 15, 18 feet behind the hole and made it. That kind of got things going.Mickelson is coming off one of the best tournaments hes ever played -- a 63 in the first round, a 65 in the final round at Royal Troon -- and still lost by three to Henrik Stenson, who had the lowest score in major championship history.Mickelson finished second for the 11th time in his career in a major.Unfortunately, I didnt get off to a great start (at Baltusrol), like I did at the British, Mickelson said. Its always easier. You shoot a good low number the ffirst day, youve got momentum.ddddddddddddMickelson had three bogeys starting in the featured morning group along with McIlroy and Day. He still was only 2 over going to the 17th and 18th, both par 5s, a chance for him to get back to even par. Instead, he kept going the wrong direction.He missed his drive so far right on the 17th that it landed just off the 15th tee box. Instead of having the gallery around the 15th tee and the gallery lining the 17th fairway move out of the way, he hit a wedge over them into deep rough. His third shot was over the green and he had to make a 7-foot putt just for par.When Mickelson got in deep rough on the 18th, he tried to hit with fairway metal, but it squirted out and only the deep rough kept it from going in the water. He pulled his next shot into the gallery, chipped it to about 10 feet and missed. On the easiest hole at Baltusrol, Mickelson made bogey.Mickelson said the 18th was the really only good birdie hole on the course.Just lost focus, Mickelson said. Just antsy, little jumpy, just lost the rhythm and made some terrible swings. Theres no real answer.While Mickelson got off to a subpar beginning, he said the crowd support was what really carried him along.There wasnt an empty seat in the bleachers on the 10th tee when Mickelson arrived just before his 8:30 a.m. start, they cheered wildly for him. When he hit his tee shot into the gallery, Mickelson walked up to them and said, Good morning, guys, and about 100 of them returned the greeting.Mickelson said of all the support the people in New Jersey and New York have given him over the years, today was the day that it helped the most.I remember walking off of No. 3 and a guy said, `Hey, youve got a lot of golf left, youre not out of this, lets get going, Mickelson said. Hes right. Got a lot of golf left. I came back and made some birdies. ' ' '