The Rush: Fitzpatrick gets historic win in thrilling fashion at U.S. Open

Yahoo Sports Staff
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WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE to see today’s piping-hot, fresh-outta-the-oven episode of THE RUSH with Jared Quay! We’ll let you know everything you didn’t know you needed to know about sports. Other stuff too. But mostly sports.

It’s Monday, June 20, 2022, and here’s what Jared is cookin’ up:

  • Matthew Fitzpatrick won the US Open in a nail-biting thriller, making a bunch of cool history in the process

  • Seattle Storm star Sue Bird had a memorable game in NYC (which might be her last) in burying the Liberty with a clutch three and taunting the crowd with a familiar refrain

THE RUSH will be back tomorrow. Until then, stay safe and don’t forget to check out our previous episodes here.

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