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Rory McIlroy reacts after winning in a playoff against Justin Rose after the final round at the Masters golf tournament, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. AP AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The closer Rory McIlroy came to fulfilling his lifetime dream — winning the Masters — the more it kept slipping awa…

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Tommy Edman (25) celebrates with designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) and outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, April 11, 2025. REUTERS (Reute…

New Orleans Pelicans forward Keion Brooks Jr. (0) drives to the basket against Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the second half at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 11, 2025. Photo by Stephen Lew/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware had double-doub…

The Florida Gators celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Houston Cougars in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 7, 2025. Photo by Robert Deutsch/Imagn Images (Reuters) —  Florida came back from a 12-poi…

Athletics outfielder JJ Bleday (33) rounds second base after hitting a home run against the San Diego Padres during the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, April 8, 2025. Photo by Ed Szczepanski/Imagn Images (Reuters) — JJ Bleday homered and knocked in three runs wh…

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) moves the ball down the court against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, April 8, 2025. Photo by Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points to lead the…

Detroit Tigers second base Andy Ibáñez (77) swings and makes contact and grounds out in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, April 7, 2025. Photo by David Reginek/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Andy Ibáñez hit a three-run homer, Casey Mize pitched six stron…

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy on the 12th hole during a practice round at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 8, 2025. REUTERS AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) — Rory McIlroy has had his fair share of Masters disappointment over the years but the Northern Irishman said on Tu…

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) sets the play while being defended by New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the first half at Madison Square Garden in New York, April 8, 2025. Photo by John Jones/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Kristaps Porzingis had 34 points and a career-high-tying eight…

Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Bryan Reynolds (10) hits a two run double against the New York Yankees during the third inning at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 6, 2025. Photo by Charles LeClaire/Imagn Images (Reuters) — After watching their three-run lead evaporate in the top of …