Author: Josh Peter, USA TODAY

U.S. Open co-leader Wyndham Clark took an indirect shot at the USGA as he expressed his frustration with Saturday’s late tee times.

Rory McIlroy, who won the last of his four majors nine years ago, is learning to be more patient and not rely on his driver all the time.

Phil Mickelson, who has finished runner-up at the US Open six times, turned 53 Friday. He is no longer the fan favorite since joining LIV Golf.

No. 15 at The Los Angeles Country Club is listed at 124 yards and is expected to be shortened during the U.S. Open. But it’s no walk in the park.

Michael Block and his 18-year-old son both failed to secure a spot in the U.S. Open during final qualifying Monday.

“Scheme is not going to save us,” Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said. The team’s “toughness and resolve” is the key to Game 2 vs. the Nuggets.

Rob Pelinka and Darvin Ham were met with questions about LeBron James’ Lakers future at their end-of-the-season assessment.

While LeBron James admitted he needed to weigh his future, Anthony Davis was already talking about next year for the Lakers — with LeBron.