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Teddy Bridgewater signing with Buccaneers after leading alma mater to HS state title Sean LeahyAugust 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM Teddy Bridgewater will not coach high school football this coming season. Instead, the veteran quarterback is signing a contract to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Sean LeahyAugust 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM

Teddy Bridgewater will not coach high school football this coming season. Instead, the veteran quarterback is signing a contract to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tampa general manager Jason Licht said the veteran Bridgewater is being brought in to help Baker Mayfield.

The 32-year-old Bridgewater led the Miami Northwestern Bulls to the Florida Class 3A state championship last season and then unretired to join the Detroit Lions. He served as Jared Goff's backup and did not appear in a regular-season game.

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Last month, Bridgewater was suspended from Miami Northwestern after providing impermissible benefits to his players.

The suspension stemmed from a post Bridgewater put on Facebook on July 7 where he revealed he covered Uber rides, meals and recovery services for his players last season. He asked fans to donate and cover those expenses this year so they wouldn't have to come directly from his pocket.

That drew the attention of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). An official with the FHSAA, Kelvin Richardson, told Rivals those allegations were sent to Miami Northwestern and that the FHSAA is working to gain more information.

Despite the ban, Bridgewater said he was not going anywhere and would "volunteer from the bleachers" like he'd done in the past.

There are a number of connections in the Bucs organization with Bridgewater. Tampa's defensive line coordinator, Charlie Strong, was his head coach at Louisville. He was also high school teammates with linebacker Lavonte David and worked with Josh Grizzard, the team's offensive coordinator, while he was with the Miami Dolphins.

It's also not the first time the Bucs had interest in Bridgewater. Licht said on Tuesday that Bridgewater was their Plan B had they not ended up signing in Tom Brady in 2020.

"We had him in here in 2014 before the draft, there might've been a situation where we would've taken him if he had fell a little further," Licht said. "And, you know, a few years ago, he was what was behind door No. 2. So, we talked about that today on the sideline. We ended up with Tom Brady, but now we have Teddy on the roster.

Bridgewater played nine NFL seasons with six teams before retiring after 2023 season, which he spent with the Lions. He threw for 15,120 yards and 75 touchdowns in 79 career games after being a first-round pick out of Louisville in 2014.

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Trump to unveil White House task force for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Tom Schad, USA TODAY August 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM Donald Trump is slated to sign an executive order later today that will create a White House task force to handle issues surrounding the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to a White...

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Tom Schad, USA TODAY August 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM

Donald Trump is slated to sign an executive order later today that will create a White House task force to handle issues surrounding the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to a White House statement.

Reuters reported the task force will focus on security and transportation issues, while also working to "streamline visa processing and credentialing for foreign athletes, coaches, officials, and media." Those types of broad coordination efforts are common ahead of the Olympics and typically spearheaded by the federal government of the host nation.

It is unclear who will serve on the task force, though multiple news outlets reported Trump will oversee it. A ceremony to sign the executive order is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET.

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"The President considers it a great honor to oversee this global sporting spectacle in his second term," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in the statement.

Leavitt added that Trump was "instrumental" in bringing the 2028 Summer Games to the United States and described sports as "one of President Trump's greatest passions."

The White House also provided a statement from Casey Wasserman, the chairperson of the 2028 Los Angeles organizing committee, touting Trump's efforts.

"The creation of this task force marks an important step forward in our planning efforts and reflects our shared commitment to delivering not just the biggest, but the greatest Games the world has ever seen in the summer of 2028," Wasserman said.

It is unclear how closely the task force will work with state entities and officials in California, such as Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Both are Democrats and have clashed with Trump over domestic policy issues in the heavily-Democratic state, including the Trump administration's attempts to enforce immigration law. Protests broke out across Los Angeles earlier this summer after Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers raided locations across the city.

The creation of the Olympics task force comes about five months after Trump created a similar task force to handle issues surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup for men's soccer. The president appointed Andrew Giuliani, the son of his close ally Rudy Giuliani, as executive director of that group.

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Fantasy Football: Geno Smith headlines sleeper candidates at the QB position for 2025 Justin BooneAugust 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM Fantasy football managers are smarter than ever, so finding a player who's actually being slept on can be difficult.

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Justin BooneAugust 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM

Fantasy football managers are smarter than ever, so finding a player who's actually being slept on can be difficult. With that in mind, we're shifting our focus to late-round targets who could drastically outproduce their ADP in 2025.

Over the next week, I'll shine the spotlight on my favorite sleeper candidates at every key fantasy position — starting with quarterbacks.

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Geno Smith, Raiders

Smith is an underrated NFL quarterback and, unfortunately, that perception bleeds over into the fantasy world.

It's true that his fantasy stats have taken a step back since his breakout campaign with the Seahawks in 2022, when he finished with the fifth-most points at his position and was a top-10 QB in fantasy points per game (18.5).

That year, he was eighth in passing yards, fourth in passing touchdowns and first in completion percentage.

There's no denying his 2023 season was more of a struggle, but injuries to Seattle's offensive line — including both starting tackles going down in the opener — increased the degree of difficulty. He stumbled to a QB25 result (15.7 fppg).

In 2024, Smith's numbers bounced back and he ended the year among the top five in passing yards and completion percentage. He even graded out as Pro Football Focus' eighth-best passer.

Fantasy-wise, that made him the QB17 on a per game basis (16.5 fppg). But the 34-year-old posted eight top-12 weekly performances, including six in the first half of the season before Tyler Lockett's performance declined.

The Raiders liked what they saw and traded for Smith, believing he could be their solution under center. Now, he's reunited with his coach during that career year: Pete Carroll. They're joined by Chip Kelly, who is bringing his uptempo attack to Vegas, which should keep Smith's arm busy.

You could also argue the supporting cast in the desert rivals the talent Smith had in the Pacific Northwest. Brock Bowers, Ashton Jeanty and Jakobi Meyers form the core, which will combine with a group of intriguing young wideouts vying for the No. 2 receiver job.

Remember when Jared Goff only had to play outdoors three times last year and it helped him deliver QB8 fantasy production? Well, Smith gets that cheat code this year, with 12 indoor games and just four outside. In addition, he gets the eighth-easiest slate in my fantasy strength of schedule matrix.

So, while he might be coming off two down years, it's hard to justify Smith going off the board after the top-20 quarterbacks in ADP. He's already proved he can be a low-end fantasy QB1 and, at worst, his situation in Vegas is setting him up to push for a high-end QB2 output.

Anthony Richardson Sr., Colts

Things weren't looking good for Richardson following an injury-plagued and inconsistent season, low-lighted by him taking himself out of a game to catch his breath. It seemed to get even worse, when he missed time in OTAs with a shoulder issue.

Thankfully, he was a full go for training camp and has earned a good amount of praise from those around the team for his recent performances in practice. As we know, Richardson just needs to get on the field in order to instantly be considered a fantasy starter.

The 23-year-old has only played the majority of the Colts' snaps 12 times over the last two seasons, but has eclipsed 20 fantasy points in 50% of those outings. The main reason for that is his rushing production. Even in an up-and-down campaign, Richardson still averaged over 45 rushing yards per contest — which was third-best in 2024, behind only Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels.

Indy has also assembled a great collection of talent at the skill positions, including Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs, Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce, Adonai Mitchell and first-round rookie tight end Tyler Warren, who apparently has been flashing a real connection with Richardson so far.

Despite being locked in a camp battle with Daniel Jones, Richardson is still someone worth taking a chance on as an extreme upside swing in the later rounds.

Michael Penix Jr., Falcons

Penix is a bit of a forgotten man, overshadowed by the massive fantasy potential of the other five quarterbacks taken in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

After being forced to wait his turn behind veteran Kirk Cousins last season, Penix finally slid into the starting lineup in Week 16 and showed improvement in each subsequent appearance. He was the QB24 in fppg during that stretch, mostly on the back of a strong Week 18 performance when he threw for 312 yards and two scores while adding another touchdown on the ground.

Rushing production will be limited from a pocket passer like Penix, but he finds himself in the kind of offensive environment where he could thrive.

Bijan Robinson is arguably the best all-around running back in the league, Drake London announced his presence as a true No. 1 receiver last year, Darnell Mooney (when healthy) is an above-average second option and tight end Kyle Pitts has clearly formed a bond with Penix, who told reporters KP will be getting targeted often this year.

Penix will also benefit from a top-10 offensive line, a solid play-caller in Zac Robinson and the 10th-friendliest fantasy schedule among quarterbacks.

Though Penix might not have the same fantasy ceiling as some other young QBs due to his lack of rushing stats, he can still far outproduce his current ADP of QB25.

Cam Ward, Titans

I would normally never put a first-round pick in a sleeper column, but has there ever been a quarterback taken first overall who received less hype than Ward entering their rookie season?

Fantasy managers don't seem intrigued at all by the 23-year-old, and no one's making the case that he could surprise and be fantasy relevant in Year 1.

While that's still a long shot, let me remind everyone what Titans head coach Brian Callahan did when Joe Burrow went down for the last seven weeks of the 2023 season. Over that span, Callahan helped backup Jake Browning turn into a top-seven fantasy QB — though, it helps when you're throwing to the Bengals' dynamic duo of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

To their credit, the Titans have made positive strides to improve their pass-catching corps — bringing in rookies Elic Ayomanor, Chimere Dike, Xavier Restrepo and maybe they can get something early in the season out of fading veteran Tyler Lockett. That new group will join star Calvin Ridley and promising tight end Chig Okonkwo. Tennessee also has two backs who are very capable in the passing game in Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears.

The Titans have even gone to great lengths to upgrade their offensive line, investing multiple first-round picks and many free-agent dollars in their blocking over the last couple of offseasons.

Whether that's enough for Ward to find success as a rookie remains to be seen. He does have the confidence and arm talent required to be a franchise quarterback. And while he's not the biggest threat as a runner, his pocket awareness allows him to buy time to make plays.

For fantasy, that might max him out as a mid-range QB2. However, that would make him a value where he's going now as the QB23.

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Scottie Scheffler is the top seed as the PGA Tour postseason begins The August 5, 2025 at 11:32 PM Scottie Scheffler of the United States speak at a press conference after winning the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Sunday, July 20, 2025.

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Scottie Scheffler of the United States speak at a press conference after winning the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Sunday, July 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super) ()

PGA Tour

FEDEX ST. JUDE CHAMPIONSHIP

Site: Memphis, Tennessee.

Course: TPC Southwind. Yardage: 7,288. Par: 70.

Prize money: $20 million. Winner's share: $3.6 million.

Television: Thursday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, Noon to 2 p.m. (Golf Channel), 2-6 p.m. (NBC).

Defending champion: Hideki Matsuyama.

FedEx Cup leader: Scottie Scheffler.

Last week: Cameron Young won the Wyndham Championship.

Notes: This is the first of three postseason events that determine the FedEx Cup champion. The points are quadrupled, and the top 50 after this week advance to the BMW Championship outside Baltimore next week. ... Scottie Scheffler is the No. 1 seed for the second consecutive year. ... Rory McIlroy has decided not to play. Had he won last year, he would have moved up only one spot to No. 3. He finished next to last and only moved to No. 5. ... There are 21 players in the field who did not reach the FedEx Cup playoffs last year. ... It was three years ago at the FedEx St. Jude Championship that Scheffler last missed a 36-hole cut. There is no longer a cut at the tournament. ... Xander Schauffele, a double major winner last year, comes into the postseason at No. 42 in the standings. ... Tommy Fleetwood is the only player from the top 10 who has yet to win this year. ... The leader after next week gets a $5 million bonus.

Next week: BMW Championship.

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LIV Golf League

Site: Bolingbrook, Illinois.

Course: Bolingbrook GC. Yardage: 7,224. Par: 71.

Prize money: $20 million. Winner's share: $4 million.

Television: Friday, noon to 2 p.m. (FS1), 2-5 p.m. (FOX); Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (FOX), 3-6 p.m. (FS2); Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (FOX), 3-6 p.m. (FS1).

Defending champion: Jon Rahm.

Points leader: Joaquin Niemann.

Last tournament: Joaquin Niemann won LIV Golf UK.

Notes: This is the first of three straight LIV events in the Midwest that lead to the conclusion of the season. All three will be held the same weeks as the PGA Tour's postseason. ... The LIV Chicago event is the last time Jon Rahm won an individual trophy. ... Joaquin Niemann has five wins this year. He has not finished in the top 10 at all the other LIV events. ... Cameron Smith missed the cut in all four of the majors this year. He is No. 16 in the LIV standings and has yet to finish higher than a tie for fifth this year. ... Rahm is the only player from the top six in the standings without a victory this year. ... Bolingbrook is located 35 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. ... Mito Pereira risks losing his spot in LIV. He has not finished better than a tie for 20th this year. ... Bryson DeChambeau is the only LIV player under consideration for the Ryder Cup this year. He is No. 5 in the Ryder Cup standings.

Next week: LIV Golf Indianapolis.

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European Tour

Site: Aberdeen, Scotland.

Course: Trump International GL. Yardage: 7,439. Par: 72.

Prize money: $2.75 million. Winner's share: $458,333.

Television: Thursday-Friday, 7 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel); Saturday, 6:30-11 a.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 6-11 a.m. (Golf Channel).

Defending champion: New tournament.

Race to Dubai leader: Rory McIlroy.

Last tournament: Scottie Scheffler won the British Open.

Notes: This is the second straight week Trump International is hosting a tournament. It held the Staysure Senior PGA Championship on the Legends Tour last week. ... The European tour held a Scottish Championship in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, won by Adrian Otaegui. The Spaniard is in the field again. ... The Scottish entries are led by Connor Syme and Ewen Ferguson. ... Eugenio Chacarra, who won on LIV Golf in their inaugural season in 2022, is in the field. ... The exemptions for players who were Nos. 126-200 in the FedEx Cup last year include Martin Laird of Scotland. Also playing from that category again are Brandon Wu, Martin Trainer and Troy Merritt. ... This is the second of three European tour events in Scotland this year. The Genesis Scottish Open was held in July before the British Open, and the Dunhill Links Championship is scheduled for October. England has two tournaments.

Next week: Danish Golf Championship.

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PGA Tour Champions

Site: Snoqualmie, Washington.

Course: The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge. Yardage: 7,217. Par: 72.

Prize money: $2.3 million. Winner's share: $345,000.

Television: Friday, 2-4 p.m. (NBC Sports app), 10-midnight (Golf Channel-Tape Delay); Saturday, 6-8 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel).

Defending champion: Stephen Ames.

Charles Schwab Cup leader: Miguel Angel Jimenez.

Last tournament: Padraig Harrington won the Senior British Open.

Notes: Padraig Harrington is taking the week off after claiming his second major title of the year at the Senior British Open. He also won the U.S. Senior Open. ... Miguel Angel Jimenez leads the PGA Tour Champions with four victories. His lead in the Charles Schwab Cup is $827,648 over Harrington, meaning he is assured at staying No. 1 for the next three tournaments. ... Fred Couples is playing for only the seventh time this year on the PGA Tour Champions. He grew up in Seattle. ... Angel Cabrera, Steve Allan and Steve Alker join Jimenez and Harrington as multiple winners on the PGA Tour Champions this year. ... Eight players already have made more than $1 million this season. ... Y.E. Yang, Ken Tanigawa and Ken Duke are the only players to have competed in all 17 tournaments on the schedule this year. None are among the top 10 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings.

Next week: Rogers Charity Classic.

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Korn Ferry Tour

Site: Omaha, Nebraska.

Course: The Club at Indian Creek. Yardage: 7,721. Par: 71.

Prize money: $1 million. Winner's share: $180,000.

Television: None.

Previous winner: Matt McCarty.

Points leader: Johnny Keefer.

Last week: Julian Suri won the Utah Championship.

Next week: Albertson Boise Open.

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U.S. Golf Association

U.S. WOMEN'S AMATEUR

Site: Bandon, Oregon.

Course: Bandon Dunes Resort (Bandon Dunes). Yardage: 6,310. Par: 72.

Television: Wednesday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 7-10 p.m. (Golf Channel).

Defending champion: Rianne Malixi.

Last year: Rianne Malixi defeated Asterisk Talley, 3 and 2, at Southern Hills. She became the second player to win the U.S. Women's Amateur and the U.S. Girls Junior in the same year, beating Talley in both.

Next year: The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tennessee.

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LPGA Tour

Last week: Miyu Yamashita won the AIG Women's British Open.

Next week: The Standard Portland Classic.

Race to CME Globe leader: Jeeno Thitikul.

Online: https://www.lpga.com/

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Other tours

Ladies European Tour: PIF London Championship, Centurion Club, Hemel Hempstead, England. Defending champion: Leona Maguire. Television: Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon (NBC Sports app); Sunday, 8-11 a.m. (NBC Sports app). Online: https://ift.tt/7EguajX

Challenge Tour: Irish Challenge, Killeen Castle, County Meath, Ireland. Previous winner: Joakim Lagergren. Online: https://ift.tt/D9R5AVl

PGA Tour Americas: BioSteel Championship, Ambassador GC, Windsor, Ontario. Defending champion: Barend Botha. Online: https://ift.tt/ktrdhIn

Sunshine Tour: FNB Eswatini Challenge, Ezulwini Golf & CC, Ezulwini, Eswatini. Defending champion: Daniel van Tonder. Online: https://ift.tt/isXlTZw

Japan LPGA: Hokkaido Meiji Cup, Sapporo International CC (Shimamatsu), Hokkaido, Japan. Defending champion: Rio Takeda. Online: https://ift.tt/XZBzSsH

Korea LPGA: Jeju Samdasoo Masters, Cypress CC, Jeju, South Korea. Defending champion: Ina Yoon. Online: https://klpga.co.kr/

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Lions' David Montgomery Credits 1 Unexpected Experience for Helping Him Overcome Nearly SeasonEnding Injury (Exclusive) Skyler CarusoAugust 6, 2025 at 12:57 AM Patrick McDermott/Getty David Montgomery of the Detroit Lions David Montgomery reflected on the experience that helped him overcome his near...

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David Montgomery of the Detroit Lions

David Montgomery reflected on the experience that helped him overcome his near season-ending injury when speaking with PEOPLE exclusively

The NFL star credited his Eagle Scout past for his mental toughness, and cited words of advice that helped him push through last season's adversity

Through his continued partnership with Scouting America, the pro running back strives to educate and inspire the youth to learn the skills to do the same

David Montgomery was prepared.

The Detroit Lions running back reflected on the near season-ending injury he sustained during his team's week 15 matchup against the Buffalo Bills last season, telling PEOPLE exclusively about one past experience that helped him overcome that challenging time: Scouting.

Today, most know him as a former Iowa State standout and current NFL star, but Montgomery is a proud Eagle Scout at the core — and still wears the honor on his sleeve. Not only has it helped him persevere in his own personal and professional life, but now he's inspiring others to do the same.

"For me it's a full circle moment," Montgomery, 28, tells PEOPLE exclusively of his continued partnership with Scouting America as a year-two official recruitment ambassador. "To this day, scouting was a foundational pillar to my life and who I am."

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David Montgomery #5 of the Detroit Lions runs in game against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field on Dec. 15, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.

On Dec. 15, Montgomery suffered a torn MCL in his left knee during a second-quarter play in the Lion's game against the Bills at at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich. Opting for rehab over surgery, he locked in physically — and mentally — to overcome, returning for the playoffs three weeks later.

"My Scout Master was a big firm believer in, 'Tough times don't last, tough people do', " he tells PEOPLE of the mindset he channeled amid his recovery journey. Rather than "overreact" in the difficult moment, he chose to "take a step back" and reassess.

"I used that moment scouting taught me to kind of be that same way when I was injured," he shares. "I was like, 'Okay, it sucks. It's not ideal. It's not what I want, but it's fine. The world goes on.' You got to keep working and just keep your head down and the cream will rise to the top," he adds.

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David Montgomery teams up with Scouting America

And that's exactly what the pro football player did, and defied the season-ending expectation.

"I was able to come back towards the end of the year, which was super big for me from a mental standpoint," he shares, crediting his scouting experience — and specifically, the motivational words he remembered from his Scout Master — as his key to overcome.

Understanding how to endure the uncomfortable, the Ohio native says, helps him to "be comfortable" when times get "uncomfortable" in his NFL career.

In his team up with Scouting America, Montgomery strives to teach the youth the importance of showing up, working hard and persevering through challenges. Plus, he hopes to inspire them that scouting and athletes don't just coexist — but rather, fuel each other.

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David Montgomery of the Detroit Lions

Montgomery was around seven years old when he first became a Scout.

"My mom introduced it to me when I was younger when I was playing pee-wee football. Crazy my life has kind of looked the same the entirety of my life," he marvels. "It's kind of just the same language."

"I think without it I wouldn't be able to be who I am standing here today," Montgomery shares. "It was challenging, but I love scouting and I wouldn't change it for the world."

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California's Gifford Fire consumes more than 72,000 acres as dry conditions challenge firefighters Julian Atienza, Emilee Speck August 4, 2025 at 12:54 AM NEW CUYAMA, Calif. – The largest wildfire currently burning in California grew to more than 72,000 acres.

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NEW CUYAMA, Calif. – The largest wildfire currently burning in California grew to more than 72,000 acres. The Gifford Fire burning in Los Padres National Forest in Southern California prompted additional evacuations across two counties on Monday evening, with little relief from dangerous fire weather conditions in sight.

The Gifford Fire has scorched 72,460 acres as of Monday evening and is just 3% contained, according to officials from Los Padres National Forest.

They expect the wildfire to continue to grow as dry conditions persist with no rain in the forecast for the next week. The flames are threatening more than 870 buildings.

Heavy smoke was seen across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties on Monday, although no air quality alerts are currently in place.

Watch: California's Gifford Fire Races Up Hillside Toward Camera As Blaze Explodes In Size

The wildfire started along Highway 166 west of Cayama on Friday afternoon.

The fire is burning within the national forest, consuming thick brush along both sides of Highway 166, with most of the fire in Santa Barbara County.

According to the U.s. Forest Service, additional firefighting resources have been brought in to combat the fire burning in rugged terrain. Firefighters said they will use additional aerial fire suppression Tuesday.

Nearly 2,000 fire personnel are responding to the blaze.

Video shared by the Forest Service shows an air tanker making a water drop on the blaze.

The fire is burning just west of the recent Madre Fire, which became California's largest wildfire of the year on July 3. The Madre Fire was fully contained on July 28 after burning more than 80,000 acres, according to the Forest Service.

Officials said the Madre Fire's burn scar should help contain the northeastern portion of the Gifford Fire as those fuels have already been consumed.

Utah Governor Declares Month-long State Of Emergency Due To Intensifying Wildfires

Additional evacuations were issued Monday evening across both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties after initial orders were issued over the weekend.

Both counties have established evacuation centers.

Time-lapse animation showing Gifford Fire approaching Plowshare Peak camera.

Forest Service officials said three people were injured because of the fire. One civilian was taken by helicopter to the hospital for burn injuries. Two contractors were injured in a UTV rollover incident. All the victims were taken to Marian Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Fire weather conditions will continue to deteriorate this week.

According to the FOX Forecast Center, no rain is expected in the area within the next seven days and humidity will remain low.

According to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard, Southern California faces elevated fire behavior with gusty winds in the week ahead. Under these conditions, abnormally elevated fire behavior and growth are possible.

Forecasters are tracking smoke moving across Southern California from the Gifford Fire.

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Who are the captains for the 2025 Ryder Cup? Teams, schedule for US vs Europe Jon Hoefling, USA TODAYAugust 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM The 45th Ryder Cup is still more than a month away, but the captains and cocaptains for Team USA have already been selected.

- - Who are the captains for the 2025 Ryder Cup? Teams, schedule for US vs Europe

Jon Hoefling, USA TODAYAugust 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM

The 45th Ryder Cup is still more than a month away, but the captains and co-captains for Team USA have already been selected.

The captain is an underrated part of the Ryder Cup event. Sure, they don't have any outcome in the results directly, but their decisions could have a drastic effect on the event when all is said and done. Knowing when to use your best golfers, who to match up against who, and when to deploy the big guns can be the difference between a point or a half point, which could make all the difference by the end of the weekend.

Here are the Ryder Cup captains for 2025, plus everything to know about the highly-anticipated tournament.

Luke Donald on the green at the second hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow.

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Who are the captains for the 2025 Ryder Cup?

The American team will be captained by Keegan Bradley, 39. He will be the youngest U.S. captain in Ryder Cup history. Gary Woodland, Jim Furyk, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker will serve as vice captains for the team.

On the European side, Luke Donald returns as captain after leading the European team to victory in 2023. Donald will be the first repeat captain since Bernard Gallacher captained the European team in three consecutive tournaments (1991, 1993, 1995). Europe's vice captains include Edoardo Molinari, Thomas Bjørn, José María Olazábal and Francesco Molinari.

Donald represented Europe as a player four times throughout his career, with Europe winning the tournament every single time. He also contributed points consistently, providing 10.5 points across 15 matches.

When is the 2025 Ryder Cup tournament?

The Ryder Cup will be a three-day tournament between September 26 and 28. This year, the event will be held at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York.

When will Ryder Cup rosters be announced?

The team rosters for the Ryder Cup will be revealed this month following the BMW Championship and Tour Championship. The top six players in the Ryder Cup standings following the BMW Championship, which concludes on August 17, will automatically qualify for the team. The final six players on each team will all be chosen by team captains. Those picks will be announced following the Tour Championship, which concludes a week later on August 24.

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