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 started college yet both players understand why such expectations have been placed on them.I mean, Im trying not to think about that, Koivun said. Just taking it one day at a time and let my golf game do the talking, but those are great compliments.Both players shot 4-over 74, dropping to 7 over for the tournament. Those scores weren't too bad on a difficult day at windy Shinnecock Hills for any golfer, let alone two that were playing on the weekend for the first time in a major championship.It's expected to be the first of many times for both.Koivun is about to turn pro after a dominant college career in which he led Auburn to two national championships in three seasons, becoming the first freshman since Justin Thomas in 2012 to win the Haskins Award, given to the nation's top collegiate golfer. He won the Southeastern Conference individual title all three years and has been the world's top-ranked amateur.Russell is now the next big thing. The left-hander is ranked No. 1 in the American Junior Golf Association and No. 7 among all amateurs in the world. He is headed to Florida State and will be a teammate with Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods' son, who carried Russell's bag when he earned his spot in the U.S. Open through a 36-hole qualifier.Hes been been in the game for a while and hes just such a good player, Koivun said.The players who didn't know each other well before this weekend will be paired again Sunday. Russell, who played with 54-year-old Padraig Harrington in the first two rounds, took advantage of a chance to be with someone closer to his age Saturday to get some advice about school.Like Koivun, he tried to downplay the future of golf hype around them.I dont know, thats kind of crazy, Russell said. "I mean, I think the main thing is just keep enjoying it, because if youre not enjoying it, you may not have much of a future in it. So, I think we just keep doing what were doing, and see where it takes us.Golf is a very difficult sport," he added. "One day you have it and the next day its gone, so I think you just have to kind of block it out and just keep doing what youre doing, and hopefully one day thats true.Still, he could tell there was an interest in them, even though they were out early in the morning, long before anyone near the top of the leaderboard.At the beginning, we had some good crowds out there, Russell said. I think if we might have played a little better, they might have stuck around a little longer, but it was cool.Koivun and Russell were two of the five amateurs who made the cut, a group that was led by 21-year-old Ryder Cowan. Cowan, who will be a senior at Oklahoma, was tied for 11th after 36 holes.So perhaps the future of golf goes beyond Koivun and Russell.Yeah, I mean, amateur golf is in a great spot right now, Koivun said. The college kids are definitely showing off, showing off how good they are, and for five of us to make it through, its quite impressive.___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

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 started college yet both players understand why such expectations have been placed on them.I mean, Im trying not to think about that, Koivun said. Just taking it one day at a time and let my golf game do the talking, but those are great compliments.Both players shot 4-over 74, dropping to 7 over for the tournament. Those scores weren't too bad on a difficult day at windy Shinnecock Hills for any golfer, let alone two that were playing on the weekend for the first time in a major championship.It's expected to be the first of many times for both.Koivun is about to turn pro after a dominant college career in which he led Auburn to two national championships in three seasons, becoming the first freshman since Justin Thomas in 2012 to win the Haskins Award, given to the nation's top collegiate golfer. He won the Southeastern Conference individual title all three years and has been the world's top-ranked amateur.Russell is now the next big thing. The left-hander is ranked No. 1 in the American Junior Golf Association and No. 7 among all amateurs in the world. He is headed to Florida State and will be a teammate with Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods' son, who carried Russell's bag when he earned his spot in the U.S. Open through a 36-hole qualifier.Hes been been in the game for a while and hes just such a good player, Koivun said.The players who didn't know each other well before this weekend will be paired again Sunday. Russell, who played with 54-year-old Padraig Harrington in the first two rounds, took advantage of a chance to be with someone closer to his age Saturday to get some advice about school.Like Koivun, he tried to downplay the future of golf hype around them.I dont know, thats kind of crazy, Russell said. "I mean, I think the main thing is just keep enjoying it, because if youre not enjoying it, you may not have much of a future in it. So, I think we just keep doing what were doing, and see where it takes us.Golf is a very difficult sport," he added. "One day you have it and the next day its gone, so I think you just have to kind of block it out and just keep doing what youre doing, and hopefully one day thats true.Still, he could tell there was an interest in them, even though they were out early in the morning, long before anyone near the top of the leaderboard.At the beginning, we had some good crowds out there, Russell said. I think if we might have played a little better, they might have stuck around a little longer, but it was cool.Koivun and Russell were two of the five amateurs who made the cut, a group that was led by 21-year-old Ryder Cowan. Cowan, who will be a senior at Oklahoma, was tied for 11th after 36 holes.So perhaps the future of golf goes beyond Koivun and Russell.Yeah, I mean, amateur golf is in a great spot right now, Koivun said. The college kids are definitely showing off, showing off how good they are, and for five of us to make it through, its quite impressive.___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

The annual Fte de la Musique celebrations draw millions to the streets but the most serious heatwave warnings have been issued for 35 of the country's departments.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal etched his name in history, becoming the fastest Indian to score two ODI centuries in just six innings with a brilliant unbeaten 110 against Afghanistan. His stellar knock, coupled with Rohit Sharma's 79, guided India to a commanding nine-wicket victory and a 3-0 series whitewash. Prasidh Krishna's five-wicket haul earlier restricted Afghanistan to 218, setting the stage for Jaiswal's record-breaking performance.

Brazil icon Ronaldinho has completed a surprise move to Italian third-tier side Ravenna, more than a decade after his last professional appearance. While club officials initially suggested his role would be limited to marketing activities, they have since refused to rule out the possibility of the 46-year-old featuring on the pitch. Surprise Return To Italian Football Ronaldinho has signed a contract with Serie C club Ravenna in one of the most unexpected moves in recent football history. As per Gazzetta, the former Ballon d'Or winner is set to be officially presented at a special event in Miami on June 23. The deal marks a return to Italy for the Brazilian legend, who previously spent two-and-a-half seasons with AC Milan. Since his last professional appearance for Fluminense in 2015, Ronaldinho has largely featured in exhibition matches and legendary events. Now, he is returning to a club environment under coach Andrea Mandorlini as Ravenna prepare for the 2026-27 season. Mixed Messages Over A Playing Role Questions quickly emerged over whether Ronaldinho's involvement would extend beyond promotional duties. Ravenna vice-president Ariedo Braida initially suggested the Brazilian would not feature in Serie C matches. He said: "Ronaldinho will do a marketing event with us but will not play for Ravenna in Serie C next season. Also because hes 46, I wish he could still play." However, Braida later left the door open for a potential appearance. Speaking to ANSA, he said: "Ronaldinho is a timeless champion. He has signed with Ravenna and, for a club like ours, its an extraordinary coup. Over the next few days, there will be an event to unveil this extraordinary character. Will he play? Well see, but its not ruled out. As I already said, he is a timeless champion." 'New Colors, Same Smile' Despite the uncertainty regarding his minutes on the pitch, Ronaldinho himself expressed immense excitement about joining the Ravenna project. The legendary playmaker, who won the Champions League with Barcelona and the 2002 World Cup with Brazil, seems eager to bring his trademark "Joga Bonito" philosophy to the clubs supporters. "New colours, same smile," Ronaldinho said. "I cant wait to be able to dance on the ball again to write a new story together with Ignazio and the whole Cipriani family. Football has always been a source of joy for me, I want to bring the same spirit to Ravenna." Waiting For A Final Decision Ronaldinho will be officially unveiled in Miami on June 23, when further details about his role at the club could emerge. For now, uncertainty remains over whether the Brazilian will actually make a competitive appearance. Even if he never takes to the pitch, his presence is set to become a central part of Ravenna's plans as the club looks to raise its profile ahead of the new campaign.

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Perhaps Kyle Schwarber gave baseball fans a sneak peak at this year's Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park. The Philadelphia Phillies super-slugging lefty launched home runs in back-to-back at-bats on Saturday against the New York Mets in the same inning.First he teed off a solo shot on Mets starter Freddy Peralta, taking the third pitch of the third inning, an 85-mph changeup, for a 456-foot ride, all the way over the right-center wall and into the second deck full of elated Phillies fans.Then, after Philadelphia chased Peralta later in the frame, Schwarber mashed the fourth pitch left-handed reliever Cionel Prez tossed. The three-time All-Star, who seemingly gains more power with age, lifted a 97-mph sinker to almost the same spot he dropped off the other long ball, with the three-run shot sailing 457 feet.Schwarber's third-inning dingers danced a combined 913 feet across the Bank. They were the 33-year-olds 26th and 27th homers on the year. And they drove in a total of four runs, half of the Phillies scoring output in the frame.By the end of the third, Philadelphia was up 11-0 on the NL East rival Mets.An equally tantalizing subplot started to unfold in that inning: Bryce Harpers campaign for the cycle. Earlier, Harper opened the scoring gates on Saturday, rocketing a solo home run his 16th long ball of the year to right field. During the circus of the third inning, he lashed a double and a single. All that was left was the elusive triple, which he promptly secured in his next at-bat.That came in the fifth inning, when he shot a liner into the left-center gap and raced around the bases to cap the 11th cycle in Phillies history.This story is being updated.