Spaun rallies, wins in Texas

SAN ANTONIO — J.J. Spaun delivered two crucial shots to secure a win at the Valero Texas Open on Sunday.

He finished with a 5-under 67, marking his first title since last summer’s U.S. Open. Spaun’s victory at TPC San Antonio was his second, but unlike four years ago, he already has a spot at Augusta National.

This win was significant as he hadn’t finished in the top 20 in seven starts this year. Robert MacIntyre led much of the tournament but finished second. Spaun’s birdie and eagle on the 16th and 17th holes were key to his victory.

Coughlin takes event

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Lauren Coughlin made sure victory was never truly in doubt Sunday in the Aramco Championship in rolling to a five-shot win over Nelly Korda and the rest of the star-studded field.

Coughlin shot an even-par 72 for 7-under total and her first victory in two years. She earned $600,000.

Korda was runner-up yet again after shooting a 75 and finishing at 2 under. This was her third consecutive second-place finish after opening her season by winning in Florida.

Isles fire coach Roy

NEW YORK — Patrick Roy was fired as coach of the New York Islanders.

First-year general manager Mathieu Darche announced the abrupt decision Sunday after the team lost four in a row and seven of its past 10 games.

The Islanders were comfortably in a playoff spot until this late-season tailspin put their chances in danger with four games left to play. Peter DeBoer was named as Roy’s replacement and not just on an interim basis.

The Associated Press