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Sergio Garcia breaks driver in frustration, then gets code-of-conduct warning, a first at Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Sergio Garcia broke his driver on No. 2 at Augusta National after an outburst on the tee box and was issued a code-of-conduct warning, a first at the Masters. Garcia lost it on the second tee box after an opening bogey, slamming his club into the turf twice, then took a swipe at a table with a green cooler on it. That left the head of his driver dangling from the shaft, and Garcia reached over and yanked it off completely. According to club officials, Geoff Yang in his role as chairman of the competitions committee spoke to Garcia on the fourth tee and issued the code-of-conduct warning.
Rory McIlroy’s 6-stroke lead has vanished. Now it feels like anything is possible at this Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy finally left an opening and several other players charged back into contention in the third round of the Masters. That set up a potentially pulsating Sunday finish at Augusta National, where McIlroy and Cameron Young share the lead but six other players are now within four shots. McIlroy’s 73 Saturday cost him what was a six-stroke lead through 36 holes. McIlroy is No. 2 in the world rankings, one spot ahead of Young. The last time two of the top three players in the ranking were in the final group at the Masters was 2001, when Tiger Woods was No. 1 and Phil Mickelson was No. 2.
Kings will bring back coach Doug Christie for a second full season, AP source says
Doug Christie will return for a second full season as coach of the Sacramento Kings despite the team having one of the worst seasons in franchise history. A person familiar with the decision says Christie will return next season for the second year of a contract that also has a team option for 2027-28. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hadn’t announced the decision. The Athletic first reported that Christie would return. The Kings entered the final day of the season with a 22-59 record that is tied for the second-most losses in franchise history.
Man City closes in on Arsenal in Premier League title race with 3-0 win over Chelsea
Manchester City issues a huge statement of intent in the race for the Premier League title with a 3-0 win at Chelsea. Pep Guardiola’s team moved to within six points of leader Arsenal ahead of next weekend’s top of the table clash. City also has a game in hand. Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guehi and Jeremy Doku all scored in a blistering second-half performance at Stamford Bridge as City took full advantage of Arsenal’s shock defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday.
The NBA’s playoff push for this season has hit its final day. Here’s a look at what’s happening
The final day of the NBA regular season is here. There are 30 teams and all those clubs fall into one of three 10-team groups right now. Fans of Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Houston, Minnesota, Phoenix, Golden State, Detroit, Boston, New York and Cleveland, go ahead and relax. Your team’s seed is all set. Fans of Denver, the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland, the Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta, Toronto, Orlando, Philadelphia, Charlotte and Miami, prepare yourselves. Your team still has things to play for. Fans of Milwaukee, Chicago, Brooklyn, Indiana, Washington, New Orleans, Memphis, Dallas, Sacramento and Utah, enjoy the season finales.
All-Star Gabby Williams joins Golden State Valkyries on multiyear deal in Day 2 of WNBA free agency
The Valkyries say All-Star Gabby Williams has signed a multiyear deal with Golden State. Williams averaged a career-high 11.6 points and 4.2 assists and led the league in steals with 2.3 per game for Seattle last season. That effort earned the 29-year-old an All-Star appearance for the first time in her career. She also was a member of the league’s All-Defensive First Team. The Valkyries had a stellar season in their first year, making the playoffs — the first time an expansion team had done that.
Former major league infielder Phil Garner, who managed Astros’ first World Series team, dies at 76
HOUSTON (AP) — Phil Garner, a three-time All-Star infielder who went on to manage the Houston Astros to their first World Series appearance, has died. He was 76. Garner’s family issued a statement Sunday saying Garner had died Saturday after a two-plus-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Nicknamed “Scrap Iron” for his blue-collar approach to the game, Garner had a 16-year playing career with the Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants.
Chicago Sky land rising star Rickea Jackson from LA Sparks in a trade for Ariel Atkins
The Chicago Sky have acquired Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks for Ariel Atkins. Jackson was the No. 4 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft and averaged 14.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists last season. The Sky had given Atkins the franchise tag earlier this week. Chicago originally acquired her last February and she averaged 13.1 points in 34 games last season.
The NHL playoffs have plenty of fresh blood, and a new Stanley Cup champion will be crowned
The Stanley Cup will have a new home this year after the back-to-back champion Florida Panthers had their season derailed by injuries. They’re not the only perennial contender to miss the playoffs, either, with the Buffalo Sabres among half dozen or more newcomers. The Colorado Avalanche have been dominant since October and go in as the favorite after clinching the best regular-season record in the NHL. That has rarely been an indicator of who hoists the Cup at the end of four rounds, and it’s anyone’s guess who comes out of the East as well as the West.
Sinner beats Alcaraz in straight sets in Monte Carlo final to reclaim No. 1 ranking
MONACO (AP) — Jannik Sinner beats defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (5), 6-3 to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time and reclaim the No. 1 ranking from his biggest tennis rival. Four-time Grand Slam champion Sinner met seven-time major winner Alcaraz in their ninth final on Sunday in what is often called the “Sincaraz” rivalry. Sinner trimmed Alcaraz’s head-to-head lead to 10-7 in clinching his 27th career title overall. Sinner dropped to his knees and jogged over to celebrate with his box.
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