Justin Rose never got closer than three strokes to catching Jordan Spieth in the final round at the Masters on Sunday, ending his hopes of breaking a 19-year drought for a British winner at Augusta National. Rose, however, did not concede defeat in his own mind until the 16th hole. Though trailing by four shots with three holes left, the 2013 U.S. Open champion sensed life when he hit his
Jordan Spieth seized control of the Masters with a performance not seen since another 21-year-old, Tiger Woods, first blazed his way around Augusta National. Standing on the 17th tee, he already was on the same score – 18-under par – that only Woods had ever reached in the Masters. Out of nowhere, Spieth made a double bogey. Ahead of him, former U.S. Open champion Justin Rose poured in a 20-foot
Injured New York Mets closer Jenrry Mejia was suspended for 80 games Saturday, the fourth player in 16 days banned under the major league drug program following a positive test for the steroid Stanozolol. Minnesota pitcher Ervin Santana, Seattle pitcher David Rollins and Atlanta pitcher Arodys Vizcaino also have been disciplined in recent weeks for Stanozolol, which is sold under the name Winstrol and is popular with body builders. A
Phew, that was close for Sidney Crosby and Pittsburgh Penguins, who finally clinched a playoff berth in their final game of the season. Relief had yet to give way to excitement in the Penguins’ locker room shortly after a 2-0 win over the last-place Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. ”Geez,” said goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, who stopped 28 shots to earn his league-leading 10th shutout. It was a little bit crazy.” Brandon
Johnny Manziel has taken the first steps in his comeback. The popular Browns quarterback was released from a rehab facility Saturday after more than 10 weeks, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. Manziel is expected to participate in Cleveland’s offseason workouts beginning April 20, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because of privacy issues. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and coach Mike Pettine have publicly
Archie Bradley dazzled in his major league debut. Pitching in front of his parents, the 22-year-old outperformed NL MVP Clayton Kershaw and led the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-0 Saturday night. ”If you can’t get excited and get ready to pitch against Clayton Kershaw, you need to go get yourself checked out,” Bradley said. I just wanted to stay calm and remember what we talked about in