Bryson DeChambeau is embracing the challenge of an “amazing and spectacular” Augusta National, but he also felt the course was “diabolical” in windy conditions as he got his Masters hopes back on track on day two. DeChambeau started the second round close to the projected cut line having struggled to an opening 76 on Thursday, […]
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The Masters: Former champion Mike Weir expecting good weekend for Bob MacIntyre
Mike Weir backed Bob MacIntyre to enjoy a prosperous weekend at The Masters after the young Scot fired a confident two-under 70 on day two at Augusta National Weir, the 2003 Masters champion, partnered MacIntyre for the opening two rounds and was clearly impressed with his fellow left-hander, who was flirting with the cut line […]
Lakers to unveil championship banner on May 12
Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Seven months after winning the franchise’s 17th title, the Los Angeles Lakers will finally unveil their 2020 NBA championship banner, the team announced. Prior to Thursday’s rematch […]
Rose stands alone after tough first day at Masters
Only a dozen players managed to break par in the opening round of the Masters. No one was close to Justin Rose. The 40-year-old Englishman has a commanding four-stroke lead after a blistering 7-under 65. He began his surge with an eagle at No. 8 and played the final 11 holes at 9 under, shooting […]
E-Rod wins in return from heart inflammation
BALTIMORE — Eduardo Rodriguez won in his return from heart inflammation that caused him to miss the 2020 season, allowing three runs over five innings to lead the Boston Red Sox over Baltimore 7-3 in the Orioles’ home opener Thursday. Rafael Devers and Enrique Hernandez homered for the Red Sox, who have won four consecutive […]
NHL hopes Canucks can return to ice next week
Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. The NHL is hopeful the Vancouver Canucks will be able to get back on the ice by the end of next week, deputy commissioner Bill Daly told ESPN. However, the situation is still fluid after 25 players and coaches have tested positive for COVID-19 that involves a variant. […]
Fore! McIlroy’s errant shot strikes his dad in leg
Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia AUGUSTA, Georgia — As Rory McIlroy stood under the tall pines down the left side of the No. 7 fairway at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, he lasered in on a safe spot to land his second […]
Toni Nadal to work with Felix Auger-Aliassime: Rafa’s uncle makes ATP Tour return
Toni Nadal, the man who masterminded nephew Rafa’s incredible career, is returning to the ATP Tour as part of the coaching team of Canadian youngster Felix Auger-Aliassime. The world No 22 said Nadal, uncle and long-time coach to the 13-time French Open champion Spaniard, would start working with him ahead of the Monte Carlo Masters […]
The Masters: Lee Elder enjoys ceremonial role with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player at Augusta
Lee Elder was awarded a rapturous welcome as he enjoyed another moment of Masters history shortly before the 85th edition of the tournament got under way. Elder made a ground-breaking appearance as a player in 1975 when he became the first Black man to compete at Augusta National, the first of his six starts in […]
French Open set to be postponed by a week and will run from May 30 to June 13, according to reports
This year’s French Open at Roland Garros has reportedly been postponed by one week and will now run from May 30 to June 13 with Wimbledon starting two weeks later. The French Tennis Federation (FFT) is hoping for current pandemic restrictions in France to be relaxed by the end of May, enabling it to have […]