Golf: Finau shakes off ankle injury to grab Masters lead
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Masters rookie Tony Finau stunningly defied the freak ankle injury he suffered on the eve of the tournament while celebrating a hole-in-one by grabbing the surprise first-round clubhouse lead on Thursday.
Michigan lawmakers issue report into MSU handling of abuse by Nassar
(Reuters) – Michigan state lawmakers on Thursday released the results of an inquiry into Michigan State University’s handling of the Larry Nassar sexual assault case, criticizing school officials for failing to protect the victims.
Darts: Five-times world champion Bristow dies aged 60
LONDON (Reuters) – Five-time world darts champion Eric Bristow died on Thursday at the age of 60 following a heart attack, the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) said in a statement.
I hit good shots, says Garcia after ugly unlucky 13
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Defending champion Sergio Garcia racked up 13 strokes at the par-five 15th on Thursday without hitting a bad shot, he said after matching the highest score recorded at any hole in the U.S. Masters.
Michigan lawmakers issue report into MSU handling of Larry Nassar abuse
(Reuters) – Michigan state lawmakers on Thursday released the results of an inquiry into Michigan State University’s handling of the Larry Nassar sexual assault case, criticizing school officials for failing to protect the victims.
NY police investigate McGregor after media day chaos
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York police are investigating an incident in which UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor allegedly caused chaos at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Thursday by gatecrashing a media event ahead of UFC223 on Saturday.
Golf: In the drink! Day sends shot into fan’s beer cup at Masters
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – There is no water anywhere near the opening hole at Augusta National but Jason Day found a way to get his ball wet after sending a shot into a patron’s cup of beer on Thursday.
Golf: Garcia racks up record 13 strokes at par-five 15th
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Defending champion Sergio Garcia racked up 13 shots at the par-five 15th on Thursday, matching the highest score recorded at any hole in the U.S. Masters.
Golf: Two-times major winner O’Meara likely playing final Masters
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Mark O’Meara will “more than likely” announce on Friday that he has played his final U.S. Masters.
Tiger shoots one over par in Masters return
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Tiger Woods failed to find any sort of rhythm in his much-anticipated U.S. Masters return on Thursday but did well to finish three shots behind the early clubhouse leaders in the year’s first major.
