Golf: Jutanugarn sisters caddie in par-three competition
After missing the proverbial boat for the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur, the Jutanugarn sisters Ariya and Moriya instead made do with a chance to caddie in the par 3 competition at the Masters on Wednesday.
Golf: Langer reckons a grey hair would look great in Augusta green
Thirty-three years since Jack Nicklaus won the Masters at age 46, he remains the oldest claimant of the Green Jacket and perhaps only Phil Mickelson among this year’s competitors is a realistic chance to break the Golden Bear’s mark.
Lakers head into offseason of uncertainty
The Los Angeles Lakers held exit interviews with the media on Wednesday, fresh off a disappointing season and the drama of Tuesday night, when team president Magic Johnson abruptly stepped down before the final game.
Winds of change will never blow away Augusta tradition, says chairman
The winds of change continued to blow through Augusta National on Wednesday but chairman Fred Ridley made it clear that some things will never alter at the home of the Masters.
Draft notebook: Duke’s Barrett, Kentucky’s Johnson go in
As expected, Duke freshman star R.J. Barrett officially declared for the 2019 NBA Draft on Wednesday.
LeBron reportedly stunned by Magic’s resignation
Count Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James among those who were stunned by team president Magic Johnson’s resignation on Tuesday night.
Pelicans’ Davis in limbo until GM hired
Anthony Davis acknowledged Wednesday that despite his desire to leave New Orleans, he could begin the 2019-20 season with the Pelicans.
Duke freshman F Barrett declares for draft
As expected, Duke freshman star R.J. Barrett officially declared for the 2019 NBA Draft on Wednesday.
Threat of fines not necessary for skipping Masters interviews
No fewer than 11 players were churned through the Masters press center for interviews at the Masters on Tuesday on such a relentless conveyor belt that it became difficult to keep up with who dropped what cliche.
Tennis: Crisis? What crisis? Briton Moore completes amazing comeback
Britain’s Tara Moore stared the dreaded ‘double bagel’ in the face as she trailed 0-6 0-5 30-40 to French third seed Jessika Ponchet in this week’s ITF World Tour event in Sunderland and could have been excused for wanting the ground to open up.
