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Americans Jimmy Walker and Kevin Stadler and Sweden's Jonas Blixt opened with 2-under-par 70s, making their way around the course just fine in their debut. They are among a record two dozen rookies in the field, which doesn't include four-time winner Tiger Woods, out of the game until summer as he recovers from back surgery. MORE: Leaderboard via GolfDigest.com | IMAGES: First-round action | Multiple winners | 21st century champs | Greats who never won at Augusta | First-round tee times...

The 43-year-old completed a phenomenal comeback by claiming a 15th major title at Augusta National, winning one of golf’s Grand Slam events for the first time since the 2008 U.S. Open. In the intervening period he battled a succession of injuries — a fourth back surgery in 2017 making him wonder if he would ever play again — and saw his reputation damaged by lurid revelations about his private life....

The 33-year-old won a gripping contest 10-8 at the Alexandra Palace after being 8-7 down to the man who eliminated world No.1 Ronnie O’Sullivan. Trump, who last won this title in 2019, told BBC Sport: “It’s incredible, really. I got totally outplayed. “At 8-7 down, I was gone. I should have been out in the first round, out in the second round and I should have lost this one. I’m like a cat....

The Red Devils midfielder did not travel with the squad ahead of the EFL Cup final at Wembley on Sunday but will be available for selection against Southampton. Mourinho wants Shaw to prove himself Concerns had arisen among fans as photos of the team arriving in London did not include Mata and speculation spread the playmaker would not be in the side for the final. However, Mata, who has scored nine goals in all competitions for the Red Devils this season, will return in time for the contest....

The Terriers, promoted to the top flight via the play-offs last season, claimed a first win over United in 65 years with a 2-1 victory. Utd 12/1 to win PL with dabblebet Goals from Aaron Mooy and Laurent Depoitre condemned United to a first league defeat of the season despite Marcus Rashford pulling one back for Jose Mourinho’s men. United are now five points adrift of neighbours and league leaders Manchester City, with a furious Mourinho conceding United deserved to be punished for their lacklustre performance....

Jurgen Klinsmann spent more than two weeks in the traditional January training camp with members of the senior team and U-23 squad members who must qualify for Rio. Blending players involved the Iceland match first, followed next weekend by a friendly against Canada. MORE: World Cup winners | Freddy Adu isn’t finished Sunday’s match was scheduled for 3:45 p.m. ET in Carson, Calif. The same venue will see Canada and the U....

Amodio, who is a Ph.D. candidate at Yale, embarked on his record-breaking streak toward the end of Season 37, and duly picked up where he left off when Season 38 debuted with since-ousted host Mike Richards. After Mayim Bialik stepped in to take over hosting duties, Amodio continued to defeat one pair of opponents after another, until he was taken out by actor Jonathan Fisher on Monday’s episode of the long-running quiz show....

On the last day of the year, Barnes decided to get his Tupac on and ride on several people who’ve complicated matters for him in the last 364 days in an epic, “Hit Em Up” style Instagram rant. Barnes doesn’t name names, but it’s easy to figure out he’s likely referencing Knicks coach Derek Fisher, estranged wife Gloria Govan and pop star Rihanna. MORE: NBA players’ wives and girlfriends | Top moments of 2015 | Predictions for 2016...

Police were called to Avenue Nightclub in New York because of a report that a man choked one woman while assaulting another, along with punching a man who tried to intervene. Barnes, whom TMZ sources identify as that man, had fled the scene by the time they arrived. MORE: NBA’s biggest surprises and disappointments TMZ obtained footage from outside of the nightclub shortly after the incident took place, but it’s a little unclear what’s going on....

“Obviously, keeping up with deGrom and Syndergaard, I had to find a way to keep my hair — and my pitching at top shape,” he said during an interview last week at the Chelsea Piers Golf Club. MORE: Playoff race panic | Mets expect David Wright to return next week in Philly Harvey’s new deal with AXE, Unilever’s edgy men’s grooming brand, is another indication the 26-year old power pitcher is filling the void left by retired Yankees superstar Derek Jeter on Madison Avenue....

The track’s flaws have been blamed for causing headaches and nose bleeds. The surface also is infamous for its long delays caused by “weepers,” or cracks from which groundwater flows even after the surface is dry. MORE: Starting lineup | 10 drivers to watch | Tony Stewart’s quest Matt Kenseth (Getty Images) The 1.5-mile track was repaved since the 2015 race, but Matt Kenseth said a new surface won’t change what drivers feel in Saturday’s Quaker State 400....

Still, the finish puts him in good points position in the second round of NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup. MORE: Full results: Johnson wins at Charlotte Kenseth started from the rear of the field after a penalty for an unapproved prerace adjustment. Then he served a penalty after his pit stop during the competition caution on Lap 25 for having too many men over the wall. So he found himself battling back through traffic more than once....

Atlanta grabbed the edge for good before halftime and never looked back in a 43-28 victory at Raymond James Stadium. WEEK 9 PICKS: Straight up | Against the spread The Falcons (6-3) maintained control atop the NFC South with the win, while the Bucs (3-5) failed to get to .500 on the season. It was a 9-yard end-around run by 5-8 receiver Tyler Gabriel that gave the Falcons their 20-14 halftime advantage — and all the momentum heading to the locker rooms....

But the Horned Frogs have gone on an improbable run to the national championship game, where they will face reigning champion Georgia in search of TCU’s first title since 1938. Behind the stunning run by TCU is a quarterback who has made his own improbable rise. A four-star recruit in the 2019 class, Duggan took over as the Horned Frogs’ starter two games into his collegiate career. And after three seasons posting solid, albeit unspectacular numbers, he burst onto the scene in 2022, finishing as runner-up for the Heisman Trophy behind USC’s Caleb Williams....

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On June 16, Florida reported 2,783 newly confirmed cases of coronavirus, its highest ever daily toll of new cases since it began reporting them on March 14. Overall, 21,162 cases and 822 deaths have come from Miami-Dade County alone. Gimenez said he was willing to shut down local businesses once more if they didn’t start enforcing county requirements for all employees and customers to wear face masks, according to the Miami Herald....

It was hardly a surprise. For months, independent candidate Ken Livingstone has been heavily favored to win London’s first popular election for mayor. Still, that didn’t stop the tabloids from recoiling in shock and horror when he emerged the victor on May 3. OH NO, THEY’VE ELECTED KENNY! moaned The Sun. One columnist in the Times predicted that a Livingstone administration would be the worst thing to happen to the city since the Great Fire of London in 1666....

Domenico “Mimmo” Lucano was also found guilty of fraud, embezzlement, criminal association and abuse of office by the court in Calabria. Lucano, who has denied committing any crimes, previously served as the mayor for Riace, also known as “the town of welcome.” Prosecutors accused Lucano of helping to arrange marriages between Italian men in his town and foreign women, who would receive residency permits for Italy when married. He also misused government money meant to assist migrants, including five million euros that ended up in private pockets rather than serving its intended purpose, prosecutors alleged....

The PSG striker, who has scored four goals and provided four assists in 11 games for the club this season, burst onto the world stage with Monaco last season and is now flourishing in the French capital, having formed a terrifying partnership with Brazilian Neymar. Mbappe 22/1 to be CL top scorer The 18-year-old, who has already won eight France caps, is currently on loan at Parc des Princes, and will officially join the club on a permanent basis next season, for a fee of €180 million....

Case in point. Last night, the Arizona senator came to the Sheraton in midtown Manhattan–not exactly swing-vote central–for one of the biggest fundraisers in New York political history. And by “big,” we mean “most expensive.” Scoring tickets to the main cocktail reception? $2,300. Getting into the VIP pre-party for a photo with McCain? $25,000. Having the honor of serving as one of 19 “co-hosts”? $100,000. Hearing Rudy Giuliani speak? Priceless....