Pressure won’t decide whether McIlroy completes grand slam
(Reuters) – Whether or not Rory McIlroy completes the career grand slam at the U.S. Masters next Sunday, he will be impervious to the pressure of being the favorite, according to two former players who will call the action from Augusta National.
Poulter beats Hossler in Houston playoff to earn final Masters spot
(Reuters) – Veteran Ian Poulter beat PGA Tour rookie Beau Hossler in a playoff at the Houston Open on Sunday, earning the final invitation to next week’s U.S. Masters.
Isner outlasts Zverev for first Miami title
(Reuters) – John Isner delved deep into his energy tank to outlast Germany’s Alexander Zverev 6-7(4) 6-4 6-4 and claim the biggest title of his career at the Miami Open on Sunday.
Cycling: Terpstra adds Flanders to Paris-Roubaix in style
OUDENAARDE, Belgium (Reuters) – Dutchman Niki Terpstra claimed an impressive solo victory on Sunday to add the Tour of Flanders to his 2014 Paris-Roubaix title for his second triumph in a ‘Monument’ classic.
In Easter sermons, Australian church leaders urge forgiveness for disgraced cricketers
SYDNEY (Reuters) – A cheating scandal that has ripped through the core of Australia’s most venerated pastime, cricket, prompted church leaders to provide guidance over the Easter weekend on how to emerge from the moral tailspin.
Golf: Lindberg holds steady, Park folds at ANA Inspiration
(Reuters) – Swede Pernilla Lindberg powered three shots clear at the ANA Inspiration on Saturday while South Korea’s Park Sung-hyun suffered a shocking back nine collapse in the third round of the first women’s major of the year.
Joshua calls out Wilder after beating Parker on points
CARDIFF (Reuters) – Britain’s Anthony Joshua moved a step closer to becoming undisputed heavyweight champion of the world on Saturday after beating New Zealander Joseph Parker on a unanimous points decision in their title unification bout.
Joshua looks to Wilder after seeing off Parker on points
CARDIFF (Reuters) – Britain’s Anthony Joshua beat New Zealander Joseph Parker on a unanimous points decision in their world heavyweight title unification bout on Saturday and warned American Deontay Wilder that he wanted him next.
Poulter shares Houston lead as he bids for Masters invite
(Reuters) – Ian Poulter remains in the hunt for a U.S. Masters invitation after the Englishman shot a seven-under-par 65 to share a two-stroke lead with American Beau Hossler after the third round of the Houston Open on Saturday.
Joshua beats Parker on unanimous points decision
CARDIFF (Reuters) – Anthony Joshua beat New Zealand’s Joseph Parker by unanimous points decision on Saturday in a world heavyweight title unification bout that left the golden boy of British boxing one belt away from becoming undisputed champion.
