COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn coach Geno Auriemma that became the talk of the tournament.
Staley released a statement on South Carolina’s X account on Tuesday in which she expressed her respect for Auriemma and said the two have spoken since South Carolina’s 62-48 victory on Friday night. The season ended with UCLA’s runaway 79-51 win over South Carolina in Sunday’s national championship game.
“With the college women’s basketball season behind us, it’s time to move forward and close the chapter on how our semifinal game with UConn ended,” Staley wrote in her statement. “I spoke with Geno and I want to be clear — I have a great deal of respect for him and what he’s meant to the game. One moment doesn’t define a career and it doesn’t change the impact he’s had on growing women’s basketball.
“The standard at UConn is what it is because of him, and that’s something this game has benefited from. So I’m asking everyone to turn the page. Let’s refocus on what matters most, continuing to elevate our game, creating opportunities and pushing it forward. That’s always been my mission, and it’s not changing.”
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Staley’s statement followed Auriemma’s apology on Saturday after he went over to Staley in the final seconds of Friday night’s game and appeared to chastise her. Coaches from both teams had to separate them. When the game finally ended, Auriemma walked off the court to the locker room without going back to shake hands with anyone from South Carolina.
“There’s no excuse for how I handled the end of the game vs. South Carolina,” Auriemma said in his statement on Saturday.
“It’s unlike what I do and what our standard is here at Connecticut. I want to apologize to the staff and the team at South Carolina. It was uncalled for in how I reacted. The story should be how well South Carolina played, and I don’t want my actions to detract from that. I’ve had a great relationship with their staff, and I sincerely want to apologize to them.”
Campaldino, a Sydney Cup hopeful, has to undergo a fitness trial to confirm his participation in Randwick’s two-mile showcase, prompted by a routine vet exam showing cardiac arrhythmia.
Adrian Bott, co-trainer, confirmed no evidence of the ailment after the second-place effort in Saturday’s Chairman’s Handicap (2600m), and no past occurrences for the horse.
“He presented with cardiac arrhythmia in the tests this morning,” Bott said.
“He’ll go through the ECG process. He was checked immediately following the race (on Saturday) and all the vital signs, everything was all in order.
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“It’s a bit of an unusual case. He’s never had any history. It’s something that has just popped up.
“He hasn’t done any strenuous exercise, but the stewards did their Sydney Cup inspections (on Tuesday) morning and that’s when it was detected.”
The horse has provided blood samples and must gallop under scrutiny from stewards on Thursday for race clearance.
Bott stressed their commitment to the horse’s well-being, stating Campaldino would contest the Sydney Cup (3200m) only upon full health assurance.
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Approval would see the prior season’s Brisbane Cup (3200m) champion poised for a solid run.
“It’s the program and campaign build-up we have used successfully before to win the Cup with Knights Order and The Offer, so he has followed that path and seems to be peaking at the right time,” Bott said.
“It was an excellent run on Saturday. He is proven at the two-miles. Bit of an awkward draw but he’s got tactical speed to offset that.”
At $8 in betting, Campaldino has barrier 14 from Tuesday’s draw, with Tim Clark riding.
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Top pick Mr Monaco ($5) drew the widest of the 16 runners, having succeeded from a wide path in last start’s Manion Cup (2400m), while River Of Stars and Soul Of Spain have stalls six and 12.
Luis Diaz and Harry Kane scored the goals that gave dominant Bayern Munich a crucial 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg win away to Real Madrid on Tuesday. Kylian Mbappe’s strike 16 minutes from time gave record 15-time winners Real a lifeline at their Bernabeu home in a gripping battle. Vincent Kompany’s side, arguably the strongest team in Europe this season, produced a masterclass in the first half and could have been several goals ahead. Instead they had only one from Diaz, which Kane added to after the interval, but French superstar Mbappe’s goal kept Alvaro Arbeloa’s side in the tie.
“It’s a shame it wasn’t 2-0 at the end to be completely honest,” said Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who made several good saves in the second half as Madrid ramped up the pressure.
“You know how dangerous Real Madrid are, we saw that again today. They had plenty of chances and could’ve scored more.
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“First up we’re happy about the victory here away from home, but it’ll be a tough challenge back in Munich.”
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger said that Mbappe’s goal had kept the tie open.
“For me, the two goals we conceded were gifts, and in the second half we needed more,” Rudiger told Movistar.
“I think we’re alive, everything is open with that goal from Mbappe. I think we had many chances to score goals, but in the end this is how it is.”
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The round’s glamour fixture was a European classic — a record 29th time these heavyweights have faced each other in the competition.
Bayern flew out of the blocks and Konrad Laimer’s rasping effort narrowly over the bar showed that Kompany’s side had come to the Spanish capital to attack.
After nine consecutive matches against Madrid without a win, Bayern were determined to put an end to that streak and show why many consider them favourites to lift the trophy this season.
Bayern should have taken the lead through defender Dayot Upamecano, who fluffed his lines from point-blank range, after Kane cushioned the ball into his path, allowing Alvaro Carreras to hack the ball off the line.
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Madrid were largely pinned back as Bayern dominated the ball, but the hosts sought to send through rapid strikers Mbappe and Vinicius Junior on the counter, with Neuer saving from both.
Madrid’s defensive work was nearly undone by a moment of madness from 18-year-old midfielder Thiago Pitarch, starting in place of Jude Bellingham, whose poor back pass under pressure was straight to Serge Gnabry in front of goal, but goalkeeper Andriy Lunin deflected the German’s shot behind.
Slick Bayern
Bayern toyed at times with Real, who ceded possession far too often, and their opening goal was a slick combination play which caught the hosts on their heels.
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Gnabry exchanged a one-two with Kane and pushed the ball in behind Trent Alexander-Arnold for the Madrid defender’s former Liverpool team-mate Diaz to reach and stroke home past Lunin in the 41st minute.
Kane, who was a doubt to start because of an ankle problem, did not seem fully fit but made an even bigger impact less than a minute into the second half.
Olise cut the ball back to him on the edge of the box and Kane fizzed a curling effort into the bottom corner to double Bayern’s lead.
It was his 11th Champions League strike this season, trailing only Mbappe on 14, and his 49th goal across all competitions.
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Vinicius had a fine chance to pull one back for Real when Upamecano badly underhit a header back to Neuer, but the Brazilian sliced his shot into the side-netting.
Neuer made a brilliant save to thwart Mbappe once more and left with the man of the match trophy.
With Bellingham on as a substitute, Madrid stepped up a level and eventually found the net with Alexander-Arnold guiding a low cross to the far post where Mbappe beat Neuer, smashing home off the crossbar after 74 minutes.
Bayern angrily roared back with Kane volleying wide as they tried to restore their advantage, but instead they take a slender lead back to Bavaria for next Wednesday’s second leg.
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Dec 17 2007; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA: A Minnesota Vikings fan yells with a strangled bear in hand as his team defeats the Chicago Bears at the Metrodome. The Vikings win 20-13. Mandatory credit: Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn USA TODAY Sports
The Minnesota Vikings have four draft selections in this year’s Top 100, but according to ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, they might add even more. Barnwell picked the Vikings to trade with the Chicago Bears — of all teams — during the draft in two weeks, a strange choice as the two clubs rarely do business together.
Minnesota may have an unusual trade-back path on the board.
Barnwell just doesn’t give a damn about NFC North norms.
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Sep 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A row of Chicago Bears helmets sits on the sideline before kickoff against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium, capturing a quiet pregame moment as players prepare for action in a cross-conference matchup under the bright indoor lights. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images.
The MIN-CHI Deal per Barnwell
Barnwell identified one trade for each NFL team to consider during the draft, and here’s his idea for the Vikings:
Minnesota Gets: Pick No. 25 (R1) Pick No. 60 (R2)
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Chicago Gets: Pick No. 18 (R1) Pick No. 163 (R5)
Barnwell explained, “Ryan Poles has already addressed some of his team’s weaknesses this offseason, but the Bears should still hope to add something meaningful on the edge. Montez Sweat is a very solid starter on one side of the line, but Dayo Odeyingbo is coming off a torn Achilles and didn’t look good in his debut season as a Bears player before the injury.”
“Odeyingbo has no guaranteed money due in 2027, so this trade would be for a rookie who can rotate with him in 2026 before taking over as the starter next year. The Bears have an extra second-round pick after trading DJ Moore to the Bills, which would make this deal easier to stomach in Chicago.”
Aside from the partner, most fans would welcome the actual trade package with open arms.
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“Brzezinski’s Vikings were the league’s third-oldest team on a snap-weighted basis last season, and that was with McCarthy and Max Brosmer taking the majority of the snaps at quarterback. Adofo-Mensah was wildly successful in free agency but struggled badly with his drafts, so the Vikings need to add more young talent to their core,” Barnwell continued.
“Picking up an extra second-round pick would make sense, especially after they made just one top-100 pick a year ago.”
Shattering Taboos
It’s considered strange and uncouth for the Vikings to do trade business with the Bears or any NFC North foe, and the same mentality applies to the Bears when dealing with the Green Bay Packers or Detroit Lions. If one side gets the better end of the trade, well, the losing squad has to experience the fallout in living color at least twice per season, with no exceptions.
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In fact, the Vikings and Bears haven’t conducted any trade business since 2020. Not for nothing, that was a draft trade. If Barnwell is onto something, perhaps the squads are overdue to swap assets.
Feb 27, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell addresses reporters during a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine inside the Indiana Convention Center, discussing roster plans and offseason priorities as league decision-makers gather ahead of the 2024 draft cycle. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports.
In 2022, then-new Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah traded with the Lions and Packers, paving the way for Detroit to grab wide receiver Jameson Williams and Green Bay to capture Christian Watson. There are outliers.
Who Could Vikings Target at No. 60?
If Minnesota pulled off the Barnwell trade, a shiny new draft pick would enter the mix — at a spot that Vikings fans haven’t much considered during the pre-draft process.
Regardless, the would-be draft options at No. 60 would look something like this, according to the Consensus Big Board:
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Chris Bell (WR, Louisville)
Eli Stowers (TE, Vanderbilt)
D’Angelo Ponds (CB, Indiana)
Germie Bernard (WR, Alabama)
A.J. Haulcy (S, LSU)
Derrick Moore (EDGE, Michigan)
Keith Abney II (CB, Arizona State)
Keionte Scott (CB, Miami (FL))
Josiah Trotter (LB, Missouri)
Zachariah Branch (WR, Georgia)
Domonique Orange (DL, Iowa State)
Treydan Stukes (CB, Arizona)
Malachi Fields (WR, Notre Dame)
Dani Dennis-Sutton (EDGE, Penn State)
Mike Washington Jr. (RB, Arkansas)
Antonio Williams (WR, Clemson)
Connor Lew (IOL, Auburn)
Vikings fans have been especially high on Ponds, Stukes, Washington Jr., and Lew on social media as of late.
What about Seven Spots Back in R1?
By sliding back seven spots in the Barnwell transaction, Minnesota might disqualify itself from these players:
Barring a change of momentum, those three won’t quite make it to pick No. 25. At the “new” selection, however, Minnesota could probably entertain these rookies:
Avieon Terrell (CB, Clemson)
Omar Cooper Jr. (WR, Indiana)
Peter Woods (DL, Clemson)
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (S, Toledo)
T.J. Parker (EDGE, Clemson)
Kevin Concepcion (WR, Texas A&M)
Kayden McDonald (DL, Ohio State)
Denzel Boston (WR, Washington)
C.J. Allen (LB, Georgia)
Cashius Howell (EDGE, Texas A&M)
Colton Hood (CB, Tennessee)
Caleb Banks (DL, Florida)
So, for example, a fan must ask herself if the Vikings drafting McNeil-Warren at No. 25, Stukes or Ponds at No. 60, and keeping Minnesota’s organic 49th pick is worth the squeeze.
Sep 14, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. (3) is wrapped up by Toledo defenders Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (7) and Maxen Hook (25) during second-quarter action at Davis Wade Stadium, as multiple defenders converge to stop the play in a physical early-season contest. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images.
Probably — particularly if they enjoy the personnel available at pick No. 25.
All signs would point to a defensive lineman or EDGE for Chicago at Minnesota’s pick, possibly Miami’s Keldric Faulk.
Floyd Mayweather’s 2026 fight plans appeared to be set, but all three of his announced contests may be in jeopardy.
Mayweather first announced that he would face heavyweight icon Mike Tyson in a bizarre exhibition in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the end of this month, but no official information followed.
In an interview with FightHype, CEO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, Jas Mathur, explained that Mayweather has breached his contract not only by lobbying for an exhibition after signing for a pro fight, but also by agreeing to take on Zambidis – a fight which he ‘cannot do’.
“There are multiple breaches. I’m not just saying that there is one. One of the breaches in there is the Greece fight that he is posting, his exhibition against the Greek fighter. He can’t do that fight, it’s a direct breach of this contract.”
Further drama is sure to unfold in the latest chapter of the Mayweather-Pacquiao rivalry, but for now it seems as though the former’s three-fight plan is extremely unlikely to proceed as he’d expected. If he pushes on to face Zambidis – presumably also contracted – he risks not only a legal battle, but losing the biggest money-spinner of all three events.
Two years ago, my dad brought my younger sister, Ellen, to the third round of the Masters. I’ve been attending the tournament since 2023 for work, so the three of us were able to spend a day walking the course, trying various sandwiches, purchasing merchandise and soaking it all in at Amen Corner.
The responses I got to the article I wrote that day were overwhelming. I got emails, texts, replies on social media and messages from people who have attended and those who wish to attend the Masters with a loved one.
It got me thinking about families, friendships and the Masters. Everyone who goes has a story, and exchanging anecdotes from Augusta National has become one of my favorite parts of golf. The undertones are the same: I got to spend an unforgettable day at a stunning golf course that’s rich in history with someone I love. I wanted to help share those stories, and the idea for this project was born.
Working on a fun project for Masters week but I need your help! If you’ve been, I’d love to hear your story (big or small)! What it meant to you and what you remember most about that day! Would love any photos too!
I’ve received almost 100 Masters stories over the last few weeks and have had so much fun reading them all. I’ll be publishing new ones every day this week. Thank you to everyone who reached out and shared their favorite memory. I teared up more times than I’d like to admit when putting this together. There really is nothing like the Masters.
Taking dad to the Masters
I never thought I would be able to go to the Masters, and I certainly never anticipated the circumstances. In the years leading up to all of this, my dad’s health had been failing. He had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease six years earlier, and as the years went on, his motor and cognitive functions started deteriorating. He was still fully functional and aware, but you could tell he had lost a step. In 2017, my older brother started making a few phone calls to people with connections to Augusta National to see if he could find a way to get my dad to the Masters. My dad was a huge golf fan. He taught both of us how to play and made lifelong fans out of both of us. My dad had always assumed that the Masters was out of reach — a bucket list item that he could only dream about. On Christmas day in 2017, my brother surprised my dad and me with passes to the upcoming Masters. My dad, normally a very stoic and composed guy, broke down in tears (regulating emotions became much harder with the Parkinson’s).
Anyone who has the privilege of attending the Masters makes incredible memories, and we were no different. But we also spent that week taking care of my dad, making sure he was hydrating and starting that unenviable task of playing caretaker for a parent. We were there for the Par 3 Contest and Round 1, and we just watched my dad take it all in. We did everything. Pimento cheese sandwiches, merch, followed Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson, marveled at every blade of grass and the amazing customer service. They were long days for my dad, but he was in heaven. We set him up with a chair just left of the water on No. 16 — that was his only request of the whole trip — and pretended we were Ken Venturi calling every shot that came in.
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My dad passed away in April 2022, five days after the Masters. During those final few years, his health had worsened to a point where he needed around the clock care. My brother and I often talk about how that week in Augusta was the last time Dad was really “still there.” Sure, he needed tons of naps and caretaking, but he was fully lucid, attentive, and grateful those few days. It’s how we both choose to remember him. That place is absolute magic. — Marc Sawyer, San Diego, California
Marc Sawyer, his brother and their dad at the 2018 Masters.
Marc Sawyer.
A solo stroll at Augusta National
I was lucky enough to attend the Wednesday practice round in 2025. What’s really funny about this is that I was inspired to apply for only 1 ticket in the lottery based on your tweet about your dad (see below). I told myself I’d do this for the next go around thinking I didn’t have anything to lose, since I probably wouldn’t get selected anyway. Turns out, that may be the secret. When I got the email that my application had been selected, I had to read it three times and logged into my Masters account just to make sure it was real. I really did end up going alone and had such a great time!
I flew into Atlanta from Tulsa, picked up a rental car and stayed in Aiken, S.C. Aiken has a really great Masters week setup in their downtown area and the energy during that time is really special. I would definitely stay in Aiken if I ever get the chance to attend the Masters again.
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One of the coolest moments was watching Tom Hoge make a hole-in-one during the Par 3 contest (with his newborn crying in his backswing!), but my absolute favorite memory from the trip was later during the Par 3 Contest. After walking those 9 holes, I found a spot under the big tree overlooking the green on No. 9 and took a seat underneath it. It was so peaceful sitting under that tree in the shade, with a slight breeze, and finally taking a seat after walking the main course, with a Crow’s Nest in hand.
From that spot, I got to watch Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood, and Rory McIlroy’s group finish up their round.
I watched Poppy McIlroy made her famous long putt during the Par 3 Contest. Because I was there for a practice round, I didn’t think I’d get to experience the roars of a tournament day, but the entire place just exploded. Legitimately one of the coolest moments of my life. I still get chills thinking about it.
Rory McIlroy celebrates with his daughter, Poppy, at the 2025 Masters Par 3 Contest.
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I feel so blessed and fortunate to have been able to attend the Masters. Everything is obviously so well put together, but the people everywhere are really what made it. Some patrons, like me, are there for the first time, others have been going for decades. Regardless, nobody is having a bad day. It really is a tradition unlike any other. — Stephen Shin, Tulsa, Oklahoma
The magic of Berckmans Place
I remember describing my first visit to the Masters in 2011 as a ‘religious experience.’ I did not intend for it to be funny or ironic. It felt like completing a pilgrimage. The patrons were so energetic and well mannered, the staff was calm and accommodating and the colors were so vibrant. It was like stepping into a children’s book. It was as if I were stepping into Willie Wonka’s Chocolate Factory or something.
I returned to the Masters in 2023 and the experience was very different. We had gotten passes to Berckmans Place for Wednesday’s practice round. Imagine going to the most exclusive, most coveted sporting event in America and then discovering there is an even more exclusive and coveted spot inside that event. It was overwhelming. There is a massive putting green where you can putt to famous hole locations on the course, outdoor dining overlooking the putting green and classic cabins on the perimeter. The cabins are essentially a small boutique shopping mall lined with restaurants and Masters memorabilia. The Italian restaurant offers pizza made by a chef from Italy brought to Augusta just for the week of the tournament. The merchandise shop in Berkmans offers items only available there. The entire experience was beyond belief.
My trips to the Masters made it clear to me it’s the best event in sports. There is no chaotic mob running to a hole, the food lines move fast and the staff always has a smile. People are respectful and pleasant. Strangers stand shoulder to shoulder and make more than small talk about where they are from. You find yourself telling and listening to stories about your trip there, how many times you’ve been, what your favorite memories of the Masters are, where you play golf in your home-town. None of it feels forced. Everyone is happy to be there, there are no intoxicated fans jumping off campers into tables. It’s all so civil without being stuffy. It made me realize I need to get back there again and make sure my family can experience this one day as well. You know it’s a special place when all you can think about is how much your wife and three kids would enjoy it. — Patrick McCarthy
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Growing up a Masters patron
I have had the profound fortune of experiencing the Masters with my family throughout my youth and young adulthood. We had the tradition of meeting my father by the practice green near No. 1 after he worked a half day at Casella Eye Center, the optometry clinic he took over when his father retired. We would watch a few groups tee off, then make our way over to the eighth green by means of the third green and fourth tee. Behind the fourth tee is a great and subtle vantage point. You have shade, a scoreboard, a bathroom and concessions just up the pathway on the 2nd fairway and a view of the 2nd green. No. 8 is a great spot for watching the pairings come through. The top left seats get more shade as the day progresses.
When the leaders come through No. 8, we’d head to No. 11 to find a spot about halfway down the fairway. Eventually, we’d made our way to the tee on No. 14, which affords a great view of the 13th green, even when it’s crowded. Then, we’d take a few steps backward down the downslope of 15 for yet another stunning view. No. 16 has that great stadium feel, especially from the hill on No. 6. Then it was time to mosey on back up to the clubhouse. We made that perfect trek many times as a family, and I feel so fortunate to have done so. My mother and father both passed away in 2023, and I miss them dearly. My father had a rich history with the Masters, having worked the scoreboards as a high schooler. He was the biggest fan of the Masters and an extremely knowledgeable patron. It was his heaven on earth, and I said that in his eulogy. — Ben Casella, Augusta, Georgia
A memorable call from the pay phones
My Masters experience was a dream come true. I grew up in a family of golfers and watched the Masters every year as a kid in the 1980s. My dad caddied in his youth, and so did my siblings and I. However, I am the only one that got to Augusta. I remember calling my Dad from the phones behind the 3rd green at Augusta. I wanted him to know he was getting a call from Augusta National during Masters week. That was the last time I would pick up a phone specifically to talk to him (outside of a holiday) as he passed away unexpectedly a few months later. It’s a happy memory, as it was a great moment I could share with him.
I also remember saying the same phrase over and over as I walked the course. Most of my sentences began with “I had no idea.” I had no idea how big the hill to the 9th green was. I had no idea how small the 12th and 15th greens were. When were standing on No. 11 just right of the fairway, I had no idea that I’d be able to see all of Amen Corner. To experience it all with my wife made it all the better.
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I am a lifelong college basketball fan and a graduate of the University of Kansas, who won the National Championship later that evening. Possibly the best day of my life. — Ray Janowski, Chicago, Illinois
Ray Janowski and his wife at the 2022 Masters.
Ray Janowski
A grandmother’s death and a love realized
I was first introduced to the Masters in April 1997. My grandmother died that week. While our house was full of family grieving, 11-year-old me sat in front of the TV watching Tiger Woods steamroll his way to his first Masters victory. It was strange. I had just a woman who meant so much to me, but when I look back, it’s also when I fell in love with golf and with the Masters.
I traveled from Cohasset, Mass., to attend the Tuesday practice round in 2024 with some friends. My favorite memory is simply walking around the course and taking everything in. We were near the front of the line to get in early that morning and watched Tiger, Justin Thomas, and Fred Couples play the front nine. And we stayed until they basically kicked us out that evening — most everyone had left the course, but Bryson DeChambeau was doing Bryson DeChambeau things on the driving range, so we stayed until the staff politely told us it was time to go. — Stephen McDonald, Cohasset, Massachusetts
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Experiencing the Masters with my best friends
My mom and dad are my best friends. I say that only partially in jest. I’m blessed to have many incredible people in my life, but I’m the second of four children in my family and the only one without a spouse and kids of my own. As a result, I’ve been able to travel with my mom and dad more than my siblings, and it’s become a running joke for me to quip ‘just me and my best friends!’ when we’re driving around a foreign country, boarding a plane or turning out the lights in our tiny hotel room at the end of the day. So while it’s hard to choose a favorite moment from the Masters (from lightning delays to the kindness of strangers to spotting Scott Van Pelt in the wild), my favorite memory is who I got to do it with.
My mom is the one who loves golf the most in our family. The joke is that we grew up in a household where my mom was shouting at the TV watching golf while no one else really cared. It wasn’t until adulthood that I became interested in the sport after my mom converted me during a Ryder Cup. I now know all of the players and consider golf one of my favorite sports to watch. Our trip to the Masters in 2024 was so special because my dad gifted it to my mom, who deserves it more than anyone I know, and because I was invited along. — Emily Kinard, Washington, D.C.
Emily Kinard and her mother at the 2024 Masters.
Emily Kinard
A father-daughter day at Augusta National
I attended the 2023 Masters with my dad, Bill. After hitting the merchandise shop and shipping our purchases home, we walked across the first fairway. I’ll never forget the way my dad’s eyes welled up with tears as he took in the fact we were at Augusta National. We walked the whole course trying to beat the potentially impending rain and tried every food item along the way. We both must’ve said “this is unbelievable” a thousand times.
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Cate Remphrey’s father at the 2023 Masters.
Cate Remphrey
I was so thrilled to share the moment with my dad who had never even dreamt of stepping foot on Augusta. So seldom do children get to make their parent’s dreams come true and I was so lucky to do so. Now every spring, we share a flurry of texts about the beauty of Augusta National, the meal we shared the night before we attended, the sneaky view of No. 16 that felt like secret to everyone but us and how lucky we were to get to do it together.
Augusta has a way of making everyone feel as if the course was made, staffed, and opened just for you. It’s different from any other experience I’ve had. Getting to experience it with the person who did the very same for me growing up was a dream come true. — Cate Remphrey
Cate Remphrey and her father at the 2023 Masters.
Cate Remphrey
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A returned check from Augusta National
I attended the Wednesday practice round in 2006 with my older brother and a bunch of our friends. We drove an RV down from the Philadelphia area that Monday, picked one guy up near DC & went all the way to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where we stayed overnight and played 36 holes of golf on Tuesday. We stayed over again and left at 5 the next morning to drive from Myrtle Beach to Augusta. We parked in an independent dirt lot off Washington Road and walked over to the course. This was when the practice range was still small and adjacent to the clubhouse. Our first stop was the merchandise tent.
When checking his receipt when he got home, my brother realized that they didn’t charge him for a sweater he bought. So he wrote a letter to Augusta National and enclosed a check for the correct amount. Seven weeks later, he got a letter back from the club, thanking him for his honesty and telling him that’s exactly what makes the Masters so special. They returned the check too. He’s had that letter framed in his office ever since. — Pete Thompson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Rajasthan Royals maintained their 100 per cent win record in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday, thrashing Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in a rain-curtailed clash in Guwahati. The result saw RR jump to the top spot in the IPL 2026 points table, boasting six points from three matches. MI, on the other hand, slipped to seventh following two consecutive defeats. After persistent rain reduced the contest to an 11-overs-a-side shootout, RR were put into bat at the Barsapara International Cricket Stadium.
Updated IPL 2026 Points Table:
Rajasthan amassed an imposing 150 for 3 in 11 overs, riding on Jaiswal’s unbeaten 32-ball 77 and Sooryavanshi’s explosive 39 after being sent in to bat.
The opening pair laid the foundation with a rapid 80-run stand, peppering the boundary with a flurry of strokes, including nine sixes between them.
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Jaiswal anchored the innings with authority, blending elegance with brute force as he struck 10 fours and four sixes, dictating terms from the outset.
Their bowlers then delivered a disciplined effort to restrict Mumbai Indians to 123 for 9.
Under pressure to go over 13 runs an over, Mumbai’s chase never really took off. Their top order crumbled. Ryan Rickelton (8), Rohit Sharma (5) and Suryakumar Yadav (6) fell cheaply, leaving MI reeling at 23 for 3 inside the first three overs.
Tilak Varma (14) and skipper Hardik Pandya (9) attempted to rebuild with a few boundaries, but Rajasthan’s bowlers maintained tight lines and struck at regular intervals to control the match.
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There was a brief lapse in the field, with a couple of misfields and dropped chances, which Sherfane Rutherford capitalised to make a brisk 25 off eight balls.
However, Rajasthan quickly regained control, with Sandeep Sharma lunging forward to complete a stunning low catch to get rid of Rutherford.
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Gary Woodland’s return to Augusta National Golf Club carries added significance this year after he pulled off a surprising win at the Houston Open in March.
Woodland embraced the moment at Augusta National this week, reflecting on the tradition and significance of the Masters.
“I love this place,” Woodland said Tuesday. “I love the tradition. There’s nothing like driving down Magnolia Lane. I definitely drove down a little slower this year than I ever have, even the first time I was here in 2011. I’m definitely taking it all in this week for sure.”
Gary Woodland hits balls at the practice facility during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 7, 2026.(Bill Streicher/Imagn Images)
However, Woodland also acknowledged that the crowds and close quarters at Augusta National could be triggering.
“It’s a big week for me this week,” he said. “The fans are very close on the tee boxes. There’s a lot going on. There’s probably not a safer golf tournament in the world, so I’m happy for that. But it’s still a battle in my head if I’m safe or not. That’s a tough pill to swallow.”
Woodland, who won the 2019 U.S. Open, recently revealed that he has battled post-traumatic stress disorder for roughly a year. In 2023, he underwent a procedure to remove a benign brain lesion that triggered seizures, anxiety and fear.
But even after the surgery, Woodland’s symptoms persisted, leading to a PTSD diagnosis.
Gary Woodland hits out of the bunker on the second hole during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., on April 6, 2026.(Michael Madrid/Imagn Images)
Woodland, 41, spent part of his week at Augusta National meeting with security officials.
“The main deal is they were showing me where security is,” Woodland said. “The whole deal for me is it’s visual, right? If I can see somebody, then I can remind myself that I’m safe constantly. So, I have a good idea now where security is on every hole.”
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Woodland described a recent tense stretch at the Houston Open two weeks ago, when he was on high alert late in his second round.
Gary Woodland chips onto the green on the eighth hole during the final round of the Texas Children’s Houston Open golf tournament in Houston, Texas, on March 29, 2026.(Erik Williams/Imagn Images)
“I battled the last 10 holes thinking people were trying to kill me,” Woodland said. “I have security with me. But I talked to [PGA] Tour security that night, and I told them what I was going through. Every time I looked up on the weekend, my security team was behind me.”
The victory at last month’s tournament secured Woodland the last spot in the highly competitive Masters field.
Months before undergoing surgery in 2023, Woodland finished tied for 14th at that year’s Masters. He missed the cut at Augusta National in 2024 and also fell short of qualifying for last year’s Masters.
“I’m emotional from the standpoint I know how close I probably was to never being back here, and I’m very proud of myself for earning my way back,” Woodland noted. “People ask me, ‘How was the win?’ The one thing I know is having this brain tumor and having PTSD, it doesn’t matter if I win or lose. It doesn’t care.”
Here’s an up-to-date list of all NFL Players from East High School, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
The list includes only those players who have played in a regular-season NFL game. Consequently, players taken in the upcoming draft will not be included until they have seen the field.
The League does not officially recognize players who appeared only in preseason exhibition games.
East High School is ranked as the No. 1 pro football player-producing high school in the state.
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Wyoming has produced a total of 31 NFL players from 21 schools, with 4 pros currently active.
See where all the other schools in the Cowboy state rank here, with links to their respective players.
Stephanie Vaquer sent an urgent plea to WWE fans following this week’s episode of RAW. The veteran is the reigning Women’s World Champion and is scheduled to defend the title at WrestleMania 42.
Liv Morgan won the Women’s Royal Rumble match and will be challenging Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship at The Show of Shows. Vaquer attacked Morgan last night on RAW during a backstage segment.
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Vaquer took to social media today to react to a video of a young fan dressed up as her. The fan shared a heartfelt moment with Triple H on the entrance ramp, and La Primera responded today. She asked the WWE Universe to help her find the young fan and gave the child a nickname.
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“Can you help me find “La Primerita,” please?” wrote Vaquer.
Vaquer confronted Morgan last night on RAW and attacked her backstage. During the attack, the Women’s World Champion shoved the 31-year-old, and she bumped heads with Roxanne Perez before both stars crashed to the floor. Morgan and Perez were reportedly in concussion protocol following the incident.
Stephanie Vaquer calls out WWE fan for making her feel uncomfortable
RAW star Stephanie Vaquer called out a wrestling fan on social media for following her around.
Vaquer took to her official X account earlier this month to call out a fan for being inappropriate. The champion stated that the person followed her around, saying hurtful things, and it was sad that they called themselves a fan.
“I always stop and I’m very kind to my fans. Yesterday was my birthday and I was honestly having a really bad day. Even so, I politely asked for understanding, and many people respected that. But you followed me for a long time, saying hurtful things and making me feel uncomfortable. I told you no multiple times, and you kept following me and recording. And now you’re posting this on social media. It’s sad to see people like you call themselves fans….,” she wrote.
I always stop and I’m very kind to my fans. Yesterday was my birthday and I was honestly having a really bad day. Even so, I politely asked for understanding, and many people respected that. But you followed me for a long time, saying hurtful things and making me feel
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Vaquer hasn’t been in action since her victory over The Judgment Day’s Raquel Rodriguez on the March 16 edition of WWE RAW. It will be interesting to see if the 33-year-old can retain the Women’s World Championship at WWE WrestleMania 42.
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