AUGUSTA, Ga. — The only thing that stopped Rory McIlroy in the Masters was running out of holes to play Friday. McIlroy stood on the 12th tee in a tie with Patrick Reed and with a dozen other players bunched together in what was shaping up to be a compelling chase for the green jacket. Six ...
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Robert MacIntyre made no public apologies for his fiery behavior at the Masters this week, breezing past reporters after his first-round 80 and then declining interview requests after a 71 on Friday that caused him to miss the cut. The 29-year-old MacIntyre, who tied for second last week at the Texas Open, raised some eyebrows Thursday at Augusta National — where decorum is held in high esteem — when he flashed the middle finger upon hitting a ball into the water. MacIntyre also slammed a couple of clubs and muttered some curse words loud enough to be caught live by ...
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy began his title defense in the Masters with a tee shot that rolled next to a spectator’s seat. Another one was in the trees. His tee shot on the seventh hole went into the 17th fairway. The prevailing thought was not concern, not the slightest bit of ...
The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, according to a government official. The official, who was not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation by name and spoke on condition of anonymity, said the investigation is “about affordability for consumers and creating an even playing field for providers.” The NFL has not received a notification that the league is being investigated, according to two other people with knowledge of the situation. Those people spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak on ...
NAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez each received seven-game suspensions from Major League Baseball on Wednesday, a day after they were ejected following their participation in a brawl. Michael Hill, MLB’s senior vice ...
James Pearce Jr. did not report to the Atlanta Falcons’ voluntary offseason workouts, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday. Pearce, a rookie a year ago, was arrested near Miami on Feb. 7 after an incident involving his former girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson. He faces three felony ...
