Brazil soccer legend Pele leaves hospital in France
Brazilian soccer legend Pele was discharged from a French hospital on Monday after recovering from a urinary infection, media in France reported.
Rugby internationals Holmes, Wade join NFL practice squads
Rugby internationals from two codes, Australian Valentine Holmes and England’s Christian Wade, have been added to the practice squads of the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills as part of the NFL’s international player pathway program.
NFL notebook: Cowboys DE Lawrence to miss preseason
A day after reports that he will have shoulder surgery to fix a torn labrum, Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence confirmed Monday he expects to miss the preseason while recovering in hopes of playing in Week 1.
Golf: Mexicans serve up Latin flair ahead of Masters
The Mexican flag has been waving proudly at Augusta National with amateur Alvaro Ortiz taking the baton from Maria Fassi and carrying it into this week’s Masters with his eyes on a Green Jacket.
Golf: Debutant Mitchell enjoying spotlight at The Masters
While the Masters is renowned for attracting the world’s top players, a busy PGA tournament schedule and a field of competitors perpetually in flux means you never know who else might be in the field at Augusta National.
Golf: Fowler enters Masters ‘more ready’ than ever to win
Rickie Fowler returned to Augusta National on Monday with the heartbreak of last year’s runner-up Masters finish firmly behind him and brimming with confidence that a breakthrough major win is closer than ever.
Golf: ‘Mad Scientist’ DeChambeau seeks Masters solution
Bryson DeChambeau has earned the “mad scientist” nickname for his calculated approach to golf and may need to spend some extra time in his quirky laboratory to find a winning formula at this week’s Masters.
U.S. nixes deal for Major League Baseball to sign Cuban players
The Trump administration on Monday scrapped a historic agreement between Major League Baseball and the Cuban Baseball Federation that would have allowed Cuban players to sign with U.S. teams without needing to defect.
Golf: Fleetwood attack ready to rock Augusta National
Tommy Fleetwood may already be one of golf’s most recognizable players but the mop-topped Englishman is determined to be marked out as winner rather than for a great head of hair.
Golf: Rose welcomes regular caddie back for latest Masters bid
When Justin Rose launches his 14th bid for Masters glory this week he will be armed with expert knowledge of Augusta National’s notoriously tricky greens and something perhaps even more valuable — a good friend.
