Poulter and Molinari charge into Masters lead
Englishman Ian Poulter and Italy’s Francesco Molinari charged into the midway second-round lead at the Masters on Friday after overnight pacesetters Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka endured turbulent outward nines.
Johnson left red faced after practice swing gaffe
American Zach Johnson accidentally struck his ball during a practice swing on the 13th tee in the second round of the Masters on Friday, producing the kind of cringe-worthy moment every golfer dreads.
Patriots owner Kraft asks Florida judge not to release ‘pornography’ sting video
A lawyer for New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Friday asked a Florida judge not to make public a video that led to the billionaire being charged in a prostitution sting at a massage parlor, calling the evidence “basically pornography.”
Cubs C Caratini out at least a month with broken hand
Chicago Cubs catcher Victor Caratini is expected to be out for at least a month after he was placed on the injured list Friday with a fractured bone in his left hand.
NFL to enforce ban on certain helmets, including Brady’s
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will be wearing a different helmet for the 2019 season, although it will have nothing to do with finding a new team.
Tiger’s agent weighs in on future televised specials
The agent for Tiger Woods said talks are ongoing for future televised appearances and hinted that the first is likely to be in Japan this fall, according to ESPN.
U.S. FAA probes drone sighting over baseball game at Boston’s Fenway Park
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it was investigating reports that a drone flew over Boston’s Fenway Park during a baseball game, and the drone’s manufacturer said the user apparently overrode a system designed to prevent flights…
Former Patriots WR Hogan signs with Panthers
The Carolina Panthers have signed wide receiver Chris Hogan to a one-year deal, the team announced on Friday.
Kentucky freshman Herro announces intention to enter NBA draft
Kentucky freshman guard Tyler Herro on Wednesday announced his intention to declare for the NBA draft via a social media post but left his options open for a return to the school.
Blue Jays’ Guerrero Jr. excels in Triple-A debut
Toronto Blue Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made his debut with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday and showed why many think he is already ready to join the big league club.
