Woods shows flashes of old form in Masters practice
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Tiger Woods strolled up to his second shot at the short par-four third hole and routinely hit a 35-yard pitch shot at the pin that finished about eight feet from the cup to cheers at Augusta National.
Day eager for chance to avenge Masters letdowns
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – For Jason Day, the Masters and the pursuit of a coveted green jacket has been an obsession since he first picked up a golf club.
Woods shows flashes of old form on Masters practice day
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Tiger Woods strolled up to his second shot at the short par-four third hole and routinely hit a 35-yard pitch shot at the pin that finished about eight feet from the cup to cheers at Augusta National.
NBA takes basketball know-how to Cuba, first for U.S. pro league
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The National Basketball Association, along with basketball’s international governing body, announced plans on Monday to host a developmental camp for male and female players in Cuba, in the first such initiative by a U.S. pro spo…
Palmer to skip Masters Par-3 contest with shoulder injury
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Arnold Palmer will be a notable absentee from the annual Par-3 event held on the eve of the Masters due to a shoulder injury, Augusta National Golf Club said on Monday.
Tiger faces greatest challenge, says Leadbetter
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – If Tiger Woods can resurrect his game from the astonishing depths he has plunged in recent months, it would be his greatest achievement in a stellar career, says respected swing coach David Leadbetter.
Ex-NFL star Darren Sharper pleads not guilty to U.S. charges he drugged women
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Former NFL star Darren Sharper entered a not guilty plea on Monday in New Orleans to federal charges that he drugged women with the intent to rape them, having already pleaded guilty to related charges in three states.
Defense casts doubt on Hernandez role in murder
FALL RIVER, Mass. (Reuters) – Defense attorneys for ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez rested their case on Monday in his murder trial after calling three witnesses including a drugs expert and two forensics analysts.
Kaymer turns to Langer for Masters advice
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Learning the nuances of Augusta National takes time and Germany’s Martin Kaymer turned to veteran compatriot Bernhard Langer for advice on Monday while preparing for this week’s Masters.
Compton’s heart beats with Masters excitement
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – The Masters occupies a special place in every golfer’s heart.
