Piqué, Gasol among those celebrating Rahm’s US Open title

MADRID (AP) — Spain’s royal family and some of the country’s top sports figures are among those congratulating Jon Rahm for his victory at the U.S. Open. Rahm became the first Spaniard to win the tournament on Sunday. Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué and former NBA player Pau Gasol were among the country’s sports figures celebrating Rahm’s victory. Piqué called Rahm “a beast” and Gasol celebrated the fact that Rahm “made history” for Spain. Tennis player Garbiñe Muguruza and even former England soccer player Gary Lineker sent him messages on social media.