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Jordan Spieth, 21, captures Masters victory for the ages (Yahoo Sports)
Jordan Spieth tapped in his final putt to cap off a record performance and bent over in relief. Not since Tiger Woods in 1997 has a 21-year-old faced so little stress while making a mockery of par in a major. Spieth took his place among the best in the game Sunday when he closed with a 2-under 70 for a four-shot victory over Phil Mickelson and Justin Rose, becoming the
Jordan Spieth, 21, captures Masters victory for the ages (Yahoo Sports)
Jordan Spieth tapped in his final putt to cap off a record performance and bent over in relief. Not since Tiger Woods in 1997 has a 21-year-old faced so little stress while making a mockery of par in a major. Spieth took his place among the best in the game Sunday when he closed with a 2-under 70 for a four-shot victory over Phil Mickelson and Justin Rose, becoming the
Westbrook scores 54, but Pacers hold off Thunder 116-104 (Yahoo Sports)
Russell Westbrook did everything he could Sunday night to give Oklahoma City’s fading playoff hopes a boost. The All-Star Game MVP scored a career-high 54 points and nearly pulled off his 12th triple-double of the season, but Indiana closed the game on a 10-1 run to hold on for a 116-104 victory. NBA rules require a player to sit out one game at that point, though Thunder coach Scott Brooks
Westbrook scores 54, but Pacers hold off Thunder 116-104 (Yahoo Sports)
Russell Westbrook did everything he could Sunday night to give Oklahoma City’s fading playoff hopes a boost. The All-Star Game MVP scored a career-high 54 points and nearly pulled off his 12th triple-double of the season, but Indiana closed the game on a 10-1 run to hold on for a 116-104 victory. NBA rules require a player to sit out one game at that point, though Thunder coach Scott Brooks
Maple Leafs clean house, firing GM, interim coach, staff (Yahoo Sports)
The Leafs fired general manager Dave Nonis and interim coach Peter Horachek and his entire staff Sunday, beginning a tumultuous offseason that could also bring wholesale roster changes. ”You want to see more success, obviously,” Horachek said after the Leafs’ season-ending 4-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.
Maple Leafs clean house, firing GM, interim coach, staff (Yahoo Sports)
The Leafs fired general manager Dave Nonis and interim coach Peter Horachek and his entire staff Sunday, beginning a tumultuous offseason that could also bring wholesale roster changes. ”You want to see more success, obviously,” Horachek said after the Leafs’ season-ending 4-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.
Duncan leads Spurs to 11th straight win, 107-91 over Suns (Yahoo Sports)
The San Antonio Spurs have refused to pay attention to the standings or any other team over the past month and a half, instead focusing on their own game. The rest of the Western Conference better be paying attention to the surging Spurs. Tim Duncan had 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Spurs to their 11th straight victory, 107-91 over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. San Antonio
Duncan leads Spurs to 11th straight win, 107-91 over Suns (Yahoo Sports)
The San Antonio Spurs have refused to pay attention to the standings or any other team over the past month and a half, instead focusing on their own game. The rest of the Western Conference better be paying attention to the surging Spurs. Tim Duncan had 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Spurs to their 11th straight victory, 107-91 over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. San Antonio
Cabrera rocks Cleveland, hits 2 homers in Tigers' 8-5 win (Yahoo Sports)
Nobody rocks Cleveland like Miguel Cabrera. Detroit’s menacing slugger homered twice and drove in four runs as the Tigers moved to 6-0 for the first time in 30 years with an 8-5 win over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Cabrera, who entered the series batting just .182, hit a two-run homer in the first inning off T.J. House (0-1) and J.D. Martinez added an insurance solo shot in the ninth