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Rory McIlroy turns a promising start into another pedestrian opening round at the Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Two well-struck shots. Two big bounces over the green. That was all it took for Rory McIlroy to turn a superb opening round into another pedestrian start at the Masters. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Get complete access for 24 hours to all of the content on our site, including breaking news, e-editions, archives (2010 to current) and special sections.
Nick Dunlap becomes first Masters competitor in a decade and youngest in history to shoot 90
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Nick Dunlap had seen some big numbers start creeping into his game before he arrived at the Masters. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Get complete access for 24 hours to all of the content on our site, including breaking news, e-editions, archives (2010 to current) and special sections.
Nick Dunlap becomes first Masters competitor in a decade and youngest in history to shoot 90
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Nick Dunlap had seen some big numbers start creeping into his game before he arrived at the Masters. Nothing could have prepared him for the amount of strokes he'd take in 18 holes on Thursday. kAm%96 a`\J62C\@=5 sF?=2A 5C@AA65 7:G6 D9@ED @G6C 9:D 7:?2= E9C66 9@=6D @7 2? 2=C625J ?:89E>2C:D9 52J E@ A@DE 2 C@F?5 @7 A6C764E 3@86J 8@=7 — k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]>2DE6CD]4@>^6?0&$^A=2J6CD^A=2J6C0dhgee]9E>=nAC@>@l3:@0=3Qm`g\@G6C h_]k^2m %92E >256 9:> E96 7:CDE A=2J6C :?
Player, Nicklaus and Watson hit ceremonial shots and joke about aging bodies to start the Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson walked across the dew-soaked grass outside the Augusta National clubhouse to warm applause, and when they reached the first tee box shortly after sunrise Thursday, patrons who had staked out viewing spots with their green Masters folding chairs rose to their feet. Then the three luminaries turned the traditional honorary tee shots that open the Masters into a comedy sketch about their aging bodies.
The Masters gets underway as Player, Nicklaus and Watson hit honorary opening tee shots
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Gary Player kicked his leg after his tee shot down the middle. Jack Nicklaus joked about the challenge in bending over to put his tee in the ground. Tom Watson outdrove them both with a swing that has held up over time. kAm~?6 @7 E96 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^2A?6HD]4@>^2CE:4=6^>2DE6CD\2F8FDE2\?2E:@?2=\D49677=6C\>4:=C@J\DA:6E9\6e5eh362h5gbeg766a6_c4eh73c267daQmC6G6C65 EC25:E:@?D @7 E96 |2DE6CDk^2m @44FCC65 ;FDE 2D E96 DF?
Player, Nicklaus and Watson hit ceremonial shots and joke about aging bodies to start the Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson walked across the dew-soaked grass outside the Augusta National clubhouse to warm applause, and when they reached the first tee box shortly after sunrise Thursday, patrons who had staked out viewing spots with their green Masters folding chairs rose to their feet. Then the three luminaries turned the traditional honorary tee shots that open the Masters into a comedy sketch about their aging bodies.
Rory McIlroy turns a promising start into another pedestrian opening round at the Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Two well-struck shots. Two big bounces over the green. That was all it took for Rory McIlroy to turn a superb opening round into another pedestrian start at the Masters. McIlroy was 4-under par, three shots behind leader Justin Rose and looking to take it deeper when he made double bogey from the middle of the fairway on the par-5 15th hole on Thursday, then added another double two holes later.
Nick Dunlap becomes first Masters competitor in a decade and youngest in history to shoot 90
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Nick Dunlap had seen some big numbers start creeping into his game before he arrived at the Masters. Nothing could have prepared him for the amount of strokes he'd take in 18 holes on Thursday. The 21-year-old Dunlap dropped five shots over his final three holes of an already nightmarish day to post a round of perfect bogey golf — 18-over 90. That made him the first player in a decade, the third under age 50 and the first under age 38 to fail to break 90 at the Masters.
The Masters gets underway as Player, Nicklaus and Watson hit honorary opening tee shots
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Gary Player kicked his leg after his tee shot down the middle. Jack Nicklaus joked about the challenge in bending over to put his tee in the ground. Tom Watson outdrove them both with a swing that has held up over time. Together, the three luminaries got the Masters underway Thursday as the traditional honorary starters. One of the revered traditions of the Masters occurred just as the sun was rising over bucolic Augusta National.
The Masters gets underway as Player, Nicklaus and Watson hit honorary opening tee shots
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Rory McIlroy turns a promising start into another pedestrian opening round at the Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Two well-struck shots. Two big bounces over the green. That was all it took for Rory McIlroy to turn a superb opening round into another pedestrian start at the Masters. McIlroy was 4-under par, three shots behind leader Justin Rose and looking to take it deeper when he made double bogey from the middle of the fairway on the par-5 15th hole on Thursday, then added another double two holes later.
Jordan Spieth's 3-year-old son and 89-year-old Gary Player make memories at Masters Par 3 Contest
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Sammy Spieth, age 3, hit a better tee shot by his standards than playing partners Justin Thomas and Max Homa did by theirs on the second hole of the Par 3 Contest at the Masters. He teed up a driver, gripped it cross-handed and sent his ball about 30 yards down the middle, while Thomas and Homa hit their wedges short and right into a bunker. Sammy's dad, 2015 Masters champion Jordan Spieth, didn't bother to tee off.
Jordan Spieth's 3-year-old son and 89-year-old Gary Player make memories at Masters Par 3 Contest
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Obi Toppin has 31 points, 10 rebounds as Pacers beat Wizards 134-130 in OT
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Obi Toppin has 31 points, 10 rebounds as Pacers beat Wizards 134-130 in OT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Obi Toppin had season highs of 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 134-130 in overtime on Wednesday night. Bennedict Mathurin scored 28 points and Tyrese Haliburton added 20 for the Pacers, who enter the All-Star break at 30-23 and in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. kAmy@C52? !@@=6 D4@C65 ca A@:?ED 7@C E96 (:K2C5D 2?5 >:DD65 2 DE6A\324< b\A@:?E 2EE6>AE 2E E96 C68F=2E:@?
Obi Toppin has 31 points, 10 rebounds as Pacers beat Wizards 134-130 in OT
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Obi Toppin has 31 points, 10 rebounds as Pacers beat Wizards 134-130 in OT
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Washington. Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith reaches for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Washington.
Obi Toppin has 31 points, 10 rebounds as Pacers beat Wizards 134-130 in OT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Obi Toppin had season highs of 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 134-130 in overtime on Wednesday night. Bennedict Mathurin scored 28 points and Tyrese Haliburton added 20 for the Pacers, who enter the All-Star break at 30-23 and in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. Jordan Poole scored 42 points for the Wizards and missed a step-back 3-point attempt at the regulation buzzer.
College sports reform could advance in GOP-controlled Congress, with Sen. Ted Cruz as NCAA ally
WASHINGTON (AP) — The NCAA's yearslong efforts to get lawmakers to address myriad problems in college sports could finally pay off in the new, Republican-controlled Congress. Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican who is set to take over as chair of the powerful Commerce Committee, said recently that a college sports bill will be a top priority, accusing Democrats of dragging their feet on needed reforms.
College sports reform could advance in GOP-controlled Congress, with Sen. Ted Cruz as NCAA ally
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College sports reform could advance in GOP-controlled Congress, with Sen. Ted Cruz as NCAA ally
WASHINGTON (AP) — The NCAA's yearslong efforts to get lawmakers to address myriad problems in college sports could finally pay off in the new, Republican-controlled Congress. Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican who is set to take over as chair of the powerful Commerce Committee, said recently that a college sports bill will be a top priority, accusing Democrats of dragging their feet on needed reforms.
Lilia Vu's closing birdie puts away Europe as the US wins its first Solheim Cup since 2017
GAINESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Lilia Vu made a 2-foot birdie putt on the final hole, and the United States won the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2017, beating Europe on a tense Sunday of singles matches at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Megan Khang, Rose Zhang and Allisen Corpuz moved the U.S. to the brink of victory with blowout wins, and the Americans got just enough from the back half of their lineup to prevent Europe from capturing the cup for a record fourth straight time.
Lilia Vu's closing birdie puts away Europe as the US wins its first Solheim Cup since 2017
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Lilia Vu' puts away Europe with closing birdie, US wins its first Solheim Cup since 2017
GAINESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Lilia Vu's teammates ran onto the 18th green after her kick-in of a birdie putt gave the United States the half-point it needed to beat Europe, and U.S. captain Stacy Lewis scooped up her 5-year-old daughter, Chesnee, for a bear hug. Finally, the Solheim Cup was back in the hands of the Americans. The Americans took a big early lead a year ago in Spain but let the cup slip out of their grasp on the final day as Europe rallied for a 14-14 tie to retain it.
Lilia Vu' puts away Europe with closing birdie, US wins its first Solheim Cup since 2017
GAINESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Lilia Vu's teammates ran onto the 18th green after her kick-in of a birdie putt gave the United States the half-point it needed to beat Europe, and U.S. captain Stacy Lewis scooped up her 5-year-old daughter, Chesnee, for a bear hug. Finally, the Solheim Cup was back in the hands of the Americans. The Americans took a big early lead a year ago in Spain but let the cup slip out of their grasp on the final day as Europe rallied for a 14-14 tie to retain it.
Lilia Vu's closing birdie puts away Europe as the US wins its first Solheim Cup since 2017
GAINESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Lilia Vu made a 2-foot birdie putt on the final hole, and the United States won the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2017, beating Europe on a tense Sunday of singles matches at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Megan Khang, Rose Zhang and Allisen Corpuz moved the U.S. to the brink of victory with blowout wins, and the Americans got just enough from the back half of their lineup to prevent Europe from capturing the cup for a record fourth straight time.
Lilia Vu's closing birdie puts away Europe as the US wins its first Solheim Cup since 2017
GAINESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Lilia Vu made a 2-foot birdie putt on the final hole, and the United States won the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2017, beating Europe on a tense Sunday of singles matches at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Megan Khang, Rose Zhang and Allisen Corpuz moved the U.S. to the brink of victory with blowout wins, and the Americans got just enough from the back half of their lineup to prevent Europe from capturing the cup for a record fourth straight time.
Loss to U.S. leaves Suzann Pettersen with mixed record as Europe's Solheim Cup captain
GAINESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Suzann Pettersen was a big part of the biggest collapse in Solheim Cup history when her refusal to concede a short putt inspired the Americans to a comeback win in Germany in 2015. Four years later, the fiery Norwegian capped her career as a player in triumph by holing the winning putt for Europe. kAm!6EE6CD6?VD C64@C5 2D tFC@A62? 42AE2:? :? EH@ $@=96:> rFAD :D D:>:=2C=J >:I65]k^Am kAmtFC@A6 @G6C42>6 2 5:D2DEC@FD @A6?:?8 D6DD:@? :? $A2:?
Loss to U.S. leaves Suzann Pettersen with mixed record as Europe's Solheim Cup captain
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Lilia Vu puts away Europe with closing birdie, US wins its first Solheim Cup since 2017
GAINESVILLE, Va. — Lilia Vu's teammates ran onto the 18th green after her kick-in of a birdie putt gave the United States the half-point it needed to beat Europe, and U.S. captain Stacy Lewis scooped up her 5-year-old daughter, Chesnee, for a bear hug. Finally, the Solheim Cup was back in the hands of the Americans. The Americans took a big early lead a year ago in Spain but let the cup slip out of their grasp on the final day as Europe rallied for a 14-14 tie to retain it.
Lilia Vu puts away Europe with closing birdie, US wins its first Solheim Cup since 2017
GAINESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Lilia Vu's teammates ran onto the 18th green after her kick-in of a birdie putt gave the United States the half-point it needed to beat Europe, and U.S. captain Stacy Lewis scooped up her 5-year-old daughter, Chesnee, for a bear hug. Finally, the Solheim Cup was back in the hands of the Americans. The Americans took a big early lead a year ago in Spain but let the cup slip out of their grasp on the final day as Europe rallied for a 14-14 tie to retain it.
Lilia Vu's closing birdie puts away Europe as the US wins its first Solheim Cup since 2017
GAINESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Lilia Vu made a 2-foot birdie putt on the final hole, and the United States won the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2017, beating Europe on a tense Sunday of singles matches at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Megan Khang, Rose Zhang and Allisen Corpuz moved the U.S. to the brink of victory with blowout wins, and the Americans got just enough from the back half of their lineup to prevent Europe from capturing the cup for a record fourth straight time.
Loss to U.S. leaves Suzann Pettersen with mixed record as Europe's Solheim Cup captain
GAINESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Suzann Pettersen was a big part of the biggest collapse in Solheim Cup history when her refusal to concede a short putt inspired the Americans to a comeback win in Germany in 2015. Four years later, the fiery Norwegian capped her career as a player in triumph by holing the winning putt for Europe. Pettersen's record as European captain in two Solheim Cups is similarly mixed.
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