US looks for a sports miracle Sunday at the Ryder Cup. Keegan Bradley says he's seen them before

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — One of the more original outfits spotted among the red, white and blue at the Ryder Cup this week has been a replica of the hockey sweater goaltender Jim Craig wore while playing for the 1980 U.S. Olympic team.

Do you believe in miracles?

The U.S. golf team will need one Sunday to avoid its first Ryder Cup loss at home since 2012.

Captain Keegan Bradley will send Cameron Young out first for the singles matches, hoping the New Yorker can ignite a historic comeback against a European team firing on all cylinders.

The U.S. trailed 11 1/2- 4 1/2 heading into the final day, then both teams got an extra half point when Europe's Viktor Hovland withdrew with an injury, which turned his scheduled match against Harris English into a draw.

The 12-5 deficit is still the largest heading into Day 3 under the format in place since 1979.

In that time, no team has captured more than 8 1/2 points out of the 12 singles matches.

“We obviously have a big lead,” European captain Luke Donald said when asked about considerations in setting his lineup. “So we have to think about that, and we imagine that the U.S. are going to come out pretty strong. We’re trying to kind of match them with some strength."

Assuming Europe wraps things up early, the Americans could be in the position of trying to avoid the biggest loss in the modern history of the Cup. The U.S. 19-9 victory four years ago at Whistling Straits is the mark.

Bradley said he was thinking more football than hockey in trying to deliver a message to his team, which has been overwhelmed by great putting and general all-around better play by the Europeans. The captain, a New Englander, was at the Super Bowl following the 2016 season when the Patriots rallied from a 28-3 deficit to beat the Falcons in overtime.

"Of course I want to go out there and make history tomorrow. They all do," Bradley said. “But I think you’ve got to relish in the opportunity to get out on the course tomorrow and play for your country at a course like this, at a venue like this. I think it’s something that you’ve got to look forward to.”

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Europe captain Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy celebrates after a putt on the 15th hole at Bethpage Black golf course during the Ryder Cup golf tournament, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Farmingdale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Europe captain Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy celebrates after a putt on the 15th hole at Bethpage Black golf course during the Ryder Cup golf tournament, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Farmingdale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

United States captain Keegan Bradley watches on the first hole at Bethpage Black golf course during the Ryder Cup golf tournament, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Farmingdale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Europe's Justin Rose celebrates after a putt on the eighth hole at Bethpage Black golf course during the Ryder Cup golf tournament, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Farmingdale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

United States' Cameron Young hits from the rough on the 11th hole at Bethpage Black golf course during the Ryder Cup golf tournament, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Farmingdale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — John Marino scored at 4:03 of the third period to break a tie and give the Utah Mammoth a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.

Marino also assisted on Nick Schmaltz's 17th goal of the season and Karel Vejmelka made 26 stops as the Mammoth won for the fifth time in six games.

Mikko Rantanen scored and Jake Oettinger had 25 saves for Dallas, which has lost nine of its last 11 games.

Schmaltz broke a scoreless deadlock with 7 seconds left in the second period, tipping in a feed from Marino. It was the fourth latest goal in any regulation period in Utah's short franchise history.

The Mammoth nearly made it 2-0 just 38 seconds into the third, but Lawson Crouse had his goal wiped off the board for high-sticking.

Rantanen leveled the score with a power-play goal at the 2:04 of the third.

Marino answered two minutes later, snapping the puck home from long distance to put the Mammoth up 2-1 with his second winning goal of the season.

Utah improved to 16-1-1 this season when leading after two periods.

Stars: host Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Mammoth: host Seattle on Saturday.

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Dallas Stars defenseman Kyle Capobianco, right, moves the puck against Utah Mammoth defenseman Sean Durzi during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (55) shoots the puck against Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston, right, moves the puck against Utah Mammoth left wing Lawson Crouse during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson, center left, fights for the puck against Utah Mammoth defenseman John Marino (6) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)