Ryder Cup

Tiger Woods’s text message helps inspire US team in Ryder Cup

Woods sent a group text through captain Steve Stricker, saying he was behind the US in their battle to regain the Cup. 10:07 p.m.

Ryder Cup (Day 1): US 6, Europe 2

The United States had everything going in a Day 1 steamrolling of Europe at the Ryder Cup

Dustin Johnson and Xander Schauffele each won two matches and Bryson DeChambeau hit a drive that had everyone talking as the US powered to a 6-2 lead. 8:32 p.m.

Sports Log

Knicks in New York compliance with 100 percent vaccinated roster

Because of local coronavirus regulations in New York and San Francisco, the Knicks, Brooklyn Net,s and Golden State Warriors are required to be vaccinated unless exemptions for medical or religious reasons apply. 8:21 p.m.

Ravens put four defensive players on COVID-19 list

Baltimore also ruled out tackle Ronnie Stanley and defensive end Derek Wolf. 7:42 p.m.

golf

Nantucket is hosting its first USGA championship as US Mid-Amateur tees off this weekend

Sankaty Head — of which Bill Belichick is a member — and the public Miacomet Golf Course are co-hosting some of the nation's top amateur golfers. 5:10 p.m.

NFL notebook

Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. to return Sunday against Bears

Beckham hasn't played since tearing his anterior cruciate ligament Oct. 25 against Cincinnati. 4:51 p.m.

Bishop Fenwick makes a major league hire, naming Peabody’s Matt Antonelli as baseball coach

“Matt’s reputation in the baseball community is unmatched and the Antonelli name is synonymous with excellence,” said Fenwick AD Dave Woods of the former St. John's Prep and Wake Forest standout. 1:43 p.m.