Report: Nationals nearing deal with RHP Norris
The Washington Nationals reached an agreement Tuesday with right-handed reliever Bud Norris on a minor league deal, pending results of a physical, according to The Athletic.
Golf: Longer Augusta fifth hole turns from bore into brute
The fifth hole at Augusta National is certainly not the most famous, but this year it could be the hardest after being stretched so far that they had to reroute the road that ran behind the old tee.
Draft notebook: SEC stars Washington, Williams enter draft
Kentucky standout sophomore PJ Washington declared for the NBA draft on Tuesday and will hire an agent, the school announced.
Dillashaw suspended two years for positive test
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has suspended former UFC champion TJ Dillashaw for two years for a positive drug test, the agency announced Tuesday.
Cubs ace Lester (hamstring) to miss 1-2 starts
Chicago Cubs ace Jon Lester will be placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday and miss “one, maybe two” starts with a hamstring strain, manager Joe Maddon announced.
NFL releases 2019 preseason schedule
The NFL released the 65-game 2019 preseason schedule Tuesday, kicking off with the Hall of Fame game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons on Aug. 1 in Canton, Ohio.
Voynov suspended for 2019-20 season
Defenseman Slava Voynov has been suspended for the 2019-20 season due to “unacceptable off-ice conduct,” the NHL announced Tuesday.
2019 Masters: Rating the Rookies
The gravity of the event and the nuances of Augusta National are the driving factors behind only three rookies winning the green jacket in the 82 Masters contested since 1934.
Golf: Koepka writing new Masters memory after Mickelson brush-off
Like many golf fans, one of Brooks Koepka’s most vivid Masters moments involves three-times champion Phil Mickelson.
Golf: McIlroy to open Masters bid alongside Fowler
Rory McIlroy will begin his latest quest to complete the career grand slam of golf’s four majors when he tees off alongside American Rickie Fowler and Australia’s Cameron Smith at the Masters starting on Thursday at Augusta National.
