Nation summoned after Commonwealths needle ban breached
GOLD COAST, Australia (Reuters) – An undisclosed competing nation has been summoned to explain the presence of discarded needles in the Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village in contravention of a ban, organizers said on Monday.
Park, Lindberg to continue ANA Inspiration playoff on Monday
(Reuters) – The ANA Inspiration will be decided in a Monday finish after South Korean Park In-bee and Swede Pernilla Lindberg remained deadlocked through four extra holes in California on Sunday.
Ohtani soars for Angels in Major League pitching debut
(Reuters) – Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani was impressive in his pitching debut on Sunday, conceding three runs in six innings in a 7-4 road victory over the Oakland Athletics.
Poulter wins Houston playoff to secure final Masters spot
(Reuters) – Ian Poulter resurrected his stagnant career by winning the Houston Open in a playoff on Sunday, the victory coming with an added bonus of earning the final invitation to the U.S. Masters and throwing his hat into the ring for Europe’s Ryder…
Park, Song, Lindberg in playoff at ANA Inspiration
(Reuters) – Park In-bee, Jennifer Song and Pernilla Lindberg will need a sudden-death playoff to decide who wins the first women’s major of the season after the trio finished tied for the lead after the fourth round at the ANA Inspiration on Sunday.
‘Goal accomplished’ in Houston, Spieth sets sights on Masters
(Reuters) – It was “goal accomplished” for an upbeat Jordan Spieth as he headed off to Augusta National after finishing in a share of third at the Houston Open on Sunday.
Poulter beats Hossler in Houston playoff to take final Masters spot
(Reuters) – Ian Poulter beat PGA Tour rookie Beau Hossler in a playoff to win the Houston Open on Sunday and earn the final invitation to the U.S. Masters.
Garcia not taking superstitions into Masters title defence
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – After earning a long-awaited maiden major title at last year’s Masters, Sergio Garcia would be forgiven for allowing a few superstitions to creep in at Augusta National Golf Club next week.
Johnson taking proper steps in quest for Masters triumph
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Dustin Johnson is once again in fine form heading into next week’s U.S. Masters and is not leaving anything to chance in his latest quest for the Green Jacket that so many expected him to slip into last year.
Another Masters moment beckons Woods as he makes major return
Augusta, Georgia (Reuters) – Tiger Woods has produced a collection of magical feats at the U.S. Masters but the 14-times major champion has set the stage for what could be one of golf’s greatest moments as he takes his comeback to Augusta National Golf…
