Masters underway as Augusta awaits Woods, McIlroy
The opening round of the Masters began under sunny skies at Augusta National on Thursday with the top contenders, including four-times winner Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, still hours from taking the famed course.
Athletics: AAF ethics board closes investigation into Coe
The world athletics governing body (IAAF) has closed an ethics investigation into its president Sebastian Coe after finding there was no basis on which “any disciplinary case could be established” that he had “intentionally misled” a British Parliament…
Rugby Australia intends to sack Folau over ‘discriminatory’ post
Rugby Australia said on Thursday it would terminate the contract of Israel Folau, the country’s best-known and best-paid player, if he cannot offer a good reason for a social media post that said gay people would go to “hell” if they did not “repent”.
Rugby Australia intends to sack Folau over ‘disrespectful’ post
Israel Folau, Australia’s best-known and best-paid rugby union player, is to have his contract terminated after posting a meme on social media that said gay people would go to “hell” if they did not “repent”, Rugby Australia said on Thursday.
Athletics: IAAF ethics board closes investigation into Coe
The world athletics governing body (IAAF) has closed an ethics investigation into its president Sebastian Coe after finding there was no basis on which “any disciplinary case could be established” that he had “intentionally misled” a British Parliament…
Cycling: Froome to race for Team Sky in Tour of the Alps
Chris Froome will lead Team Sky at the Tour of the Alps this month as he steps up preparations for the Tour de France, organizers said on Wednesday.
NBA roundup: Pistons nail down final East playoff spot
Luke Kennard scored 27 points off the bench and the postseason-bound Detroit Pistons closed out their regular season finale by walloping the host New York Knicks 115-89 on Wednesday.
MLB roundup: Angels stay hot even without Trout
Mike Trout got the day off to recover from a strained right groin, and the Los Angeles Angels made the most of their five hits in a 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night at Anaheim, Calif., completing a three-game sweep.
Wade bags triple-double in finale, but Nets top Heat
Dwyane Wade ended his storied career with a triple-double of 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists Wednesday night as the visiting Miami Heat were dealt a 113-94 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, who clinched sixth place in the Eastern Conference.
Take 5: NBA pre-postseason winners and losers
Here are the winners and losers even before the opening tip of the 2019 NBA playoffs:
