A Minnesota Vikings helmet rests along the sideline during third-quarter action in a divisional matchup against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. The equipment sat near the bench area as Minnesota battled on the road in NFC North play. Nov 2, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA: A helmet remained positioned near the Vikings sideline during game action. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images.
The Minnesota Vikings are off and running at the NFL Combine, speaking to media on Tuesday and not holding back as they reveal their offseason plans. The club has an interim general manager after firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah four weeks ago, at least nine draft picks to spend, and all-in stakes to win in 2026. Thanks to head coach Kevin O’Connell and interim GM Rob Brzezinski, a few items became clear this week.
O’Connell spoke, Brzezinski clarified authority, and Minnesota’s next roster moves began to come into focus.
The developments were especially helpful as free agency gets off the ground in 12 days.
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Feb. 17, 2022 — Minnesota Vikings executive Rob Brzezinski speaks with Vikings.com’s Gabe Henderson during a recorded interview about roster construction, contract strategy, and the organization’s leadership framework. Brzezinski outlined the club’s long-range football operations approach and discussed the arrival of head coach Kevin O’Connell as part of Minnesota’s evolving front-office structure. Mandatory Credit: YouTube.
1. The Power Structure Is Collaborative
Remember the Vikings’ “triangle of authority” from the Brad Childress days? That’s back.
Asked about the front office structure, Brzezinski replied, “We have to have protocol in place, and so the owners have asked me to handle that responsibility if that would occur. But our intent is to have complete and total collaboration, and I think the decisions are going to be pretty easy to make.”
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Brzezinski also said, “It’s an awesome responsibility. I’ve been here a long time. I know what this franchise means to our fans, and I just want to be a small part of one day delivering that championship.”
It sounds like O’Connell and defensive coordinator Brian Flores will be very much in charge of personnel, with Brzezinski possibly playing a tiebreaker role if necessary.
Meanwhile, Minnesota’s ownership group stated last month that it would hire a full-time general manager after the draft in April. Perhaps Brzezinski will impress enough to keep the job.
2. Josh McCown Has Been Promoted
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The Vikings announced a new coaching organizational chart, complete with new names, after losing seven coaches in the last two months. Among them, quarterbacks coach Josh McCown earned a new title: offensive passing game coordinator.
Some fans criticized McCown for not empowering J.J. McCarthy to the fullest in the last two seasons, but O’Connell clearly doesn’t agree.
McCown is now in charge of the passing offense, working with offensive coordinator Wes Phillips, who is also often an object of fans’ scorn.
3. Insider Says DT Javon Hargrave Is on the Trade Block
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Since the start of the offseason, Vikings loyalists have speculated about players who might be traded, including big names like McCarthy and wide receiver Jordan Addison.
But as of Tuesday, there’s officially a tangible trade rumor — involving defensive tackle Javon Hargrave.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz tweeted Tuesday, “Sources: The Vikings have had trade talks with teams regarding 2x Pro Bowl DT Javon Hargrave. Hargrave started 15 games last year and had 3.5 sacks in his first season with Minnesota.”
Minnesota is likely shopping Hargrave for a late-round draft pick, a last recourse before his release.
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4. The Vikings’ Timeline for J.J. McCarthy Has Changed
Media members asked O’Connell if he still considers McCarthy as a franchise quarterback, a slogan he’s never been afraid to attach to McCarthy.
Aug. 10, 2024 — Minneapolis, Minnesota — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) participates in pregame stretching and warmup throws ahead of a preseason matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium. The rookie passer worked on timing and mechanics as coaches evaluated offensive cohesion and depth entering exhibition play under the stadium lights. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.
O’Connell said yes but added a caveat, “It’s just the timeline is in a different place for all of us than it was in the summer of 2024. And I have a responsibility — we have a responsibility collectively as we put together this team — to make sure that we use the data that we have at this time and the experiences we have.”
This basically means that O’Connell classified McCarthy as his franchise quarterback in the summer of 2024 when he first answered the question; now, the timeline has changed. The Vikings need a McCarthy alternative in case injuries arise in 2026, a familiar theme for McCarthy.
5. All QB Options Will Be Examined
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At the start of the offseason, O’Connell and former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah proclaimed a deep quarterback room as the foremost priority.
That mindset remains, even after Adofo-Mensah left the Vikings.
Brzezinski said, “We’re exploring every option that can be out there. What we do know is we need a level of baseline quarterback play for us to be effective.”
“A lot of this has been J.J. in unfortunate situations with some of the injuries and things that he’s dealt with, but we’re going to explore every opportunity, and I don’t think there’s anything specifically we’re looking for. We can’t manufacture anything that’s not there. So, No. 1, what are the options? Is it reciprocal? Is it financially doable? All those things. There’s just a lot of factors that go into it.”
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Need a level of baseline quarterback play is the smoking gun that suggests a quarterback signing or trade is imminent.
6. Nothing But Love for Kwesi
Some claimed that an O’Connell and Adofo-Mensah rift may have caused Adofo-Mensah’s termination at the end of January. That is categorically false.
Oct. 7, 2023 — Minneapolis, Minnesota — Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah watches from the sideline during the Minnesota Golden Gophers’ game against the Michigan Wolverines at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Vikings executive attended the in-state contest as part of ongoing scouting work while continuing to shape the team’s roster planning and long-term draft outlook. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.
O’Connell on Adofo-Mensah: “From the standpoint of my relationship, personally and professionally, with Kwesi was and will always continue to be strong. Any thoughts or noise to the contrary of that is not accurate in any way, shape or form. Speaking to the timing of it, I just know that our ownership is, I think they’re the best owners in sports.”
“I think they’re very thorough in their postseason evaluation. They made a decision, an ownership decision at that level. We will press onward, but obviously really, really thankful for my time to work with Kwes’ and what we were able to build together here and some of the success that we’ve had together and obviously the learning moments. I know he’s going to continue to go on to great things in his career.”
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Brzezinski, Adofo-Mensah’s direct replacement, called his predecessor a “fabulous human being.”
US national champion Jordan Anthony ran a world-leading 6.41s to claim a first world indoor title in the men’s 60m, announcing the arrival of a new sprinting star on the global scene.
Britain’s Jeremiah Azu made a brilliant start but faded in the closing few metres to miss out on the chance to defend his title from Nanjing, China.
There was a lengthy wait for the result to be confirmed as there were several athletes within fractions of a second each other behind the American star, who was well clear at the front.
Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson, the Olympic and world 100m silver medallist, took silver with a personal best of 6.45s, with American Trayvon Bromell taking bronze on the same time.
A close final was guaranteed as all the big names qualified within 0.05s of each other: Bromell set a then-world-leading time of 6.42s as he won the second semi-final, with Anthony equalling his personal best of 6.43s and Azu setting a new PB as they finished first and second respectively in the last semi.
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Anthony took gold from Thompson and Bromell (REUTERS)
Azu was narrowly run out of the medals (AP)
Azu’s 6.45s brought him within 0.03 seconds of Dwain Chambers’ British record and he was again not far off with a time of 6.46s in the final.
Anthony was the favourite going into the event having run the fastest time in the world this year, 6.43s – three-hundredths quicker than Thompson and another hundredth quicker than Bromell, Azu and Levell.
The 21-year-old, a two-time former NCAA champion, won the US title in 6.45s earlier this month, beating Olympic 100m champion and training partner Noah Lyles.
He competed in Poland with his arm heavily taped up after suffering a blood clot in a bungled drug test, telling media in Torun: “Yesterday I had drug testing, they took blood, but he didn’t stick my vein, he stuck outside. I got a clot the size of a football. Luckily, I’m still running.
“That’s why my arm is taped up. I can’t really do this with it. It is what it is, that’s not going to stop me.”
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Azu came fourth in a high-quality final (REUTERS)
Earlier on Friday Yaroslava Mahuchikh claimed the first gold medal of the championships, winning the women’s high jump final for the first time since 2022.
The Ukrainian, the world record holder and reigning Olympic champion, took gold with a jump of 2.01m, while in an unusual sight three women took joint silver.
All three of Australia’s Nicola Olyslagers, Serbia’s Angelina Topic and Ukrainian Yuliia Levchenko all jumped 1.99m with no previous failures and shared second spot on the podium.
Four women finished on the podium as Mahuchikh took gold (Getty Images)
In the women’s 800m Keely Hodgkinson cruised to victory in her heat with a time of 2:00.32, having successfully retrieved her kit and spikes after they were initially misplaced by the airline on her way to Torun.
“It came last night, thank God,” said Hodgkinson. “I was starting to get annoyed. A very nice Polish girl let me borrow her spikes, and they gave me a blister. I just didn’t have any kit or my supplements. But it’s all good now.”
Her major rival, Switzerland’s Audrey Werro, ran slightly quicker to win her heat in 1:59.91, while Hodgkinson’s compatriot and new British indoor champion Isabelle Boffey qualified as a fastest loser.
Britain’s Georgia Hunter Bell won her 1500m heat to qualify for the final and remains the favourite for the title, but compatriot Jemma Reekie narrowly missed out after finishing fourth in her her heat.
Michael Carrick is a strong contender for the permanent Manchester United job after taking over from Ruben Amorim
Former Manchester United defender Gary Pallister believes it will be hard for the club to ignore giving Michael Carrick the job on a permanent basis if he delivers a Champions League finish. The former Middlesbrough manager is enjoying an impressive run at the helm, having lost only once while securing seven victories.
Sitting third in the Premier League standings, United are in a strong position to qualify for the Champions League which Pallister believes would be sufficient for Carrick to be given the job permanently. Speaking to Boyle Sports, who offer the latest football odds,Pallister said: “Carrick for the permanent job? I think if we qualify well for the Champions League then, yeah.
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“It’s not as if he’s coming without any experience. He’s had the experience of two years with Middlesbrough, he’s had the experience of working with Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] at the club and actually being in sole charge for a few games as well.
“So he’s got experience. I know it’s a big debate between a lot of lads that have played at Manchester United. But listen, if he qualifies well for the Champions League then why not?
“We’ve tried other options over the last few years and, you know, if he’s having positive results and a positive impact on the team and the fans feel like they’ve got their own Manchester United back then I’m behind Michael to get the job.”
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After collecting 22 points from a possible 27 and lifting United up to third in the Premier League, Carrick has become the odds‑on favourite to turn his interim spell into a permanent appointment.
The 44‑year‑old arrived in January on a deal running only until the end of the season, with the club committed to what insiders describe as a ‘thorough process’ to identify a long‑term head coach in the summer.
His outstanding run has pushed him to the top of that shortlist, though the former midfielder insists it’s not something occupying his thoughts.
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“I love being here. I love doing what I’m doing,” he previously said. “I’ve said it from the start, I’m not making any decisions for short-term or quick fixes.
“I think it’s the responsibility, however long I’m here, to make decisions that are the best for the football club in the long term. Winning games helps and the boys are doing great with that.
“We’ll just have to see where it ends up.”
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Carrick left Middlesbrough in the summer after three years in charge, having taken the club from 21st to the play‑offs in his first season.
He was unable to launch a sustained promotion push in the campaigns that followed, prompting his departure.
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Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the 2025/26 season, saving £336 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.
Sky shows at least 215 live Premier League games each season, an increase of up to 100, plus Formula 1, darts, golf and more.
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) dribbles the ball against Santa Clara Broncos forward Elijah Mahi (8) during the first half of a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
ST. LOUIS — Otega Oweh saved Kentucky with a game-tying halfcourt shot off the glass to force overtime and the Wildcats owned the extra session, escaping Santa Clara in the first round, 89-84, on Friday afternoon.
Santa Clara center Allen Graves hit what looked to be a game-winning 3 with two seconds left, connecting from the right wing, but Oweh sent the game to overtime as the buzzer sounded and made all four of his free throw attempts in OT, when Kentucky outscored Santa Clara 16-11.
Oweh had 35 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Kentucky (22-13), the No. 7 seed in the Midwest Region, shot 50.8%.
The rollercoaster game featured 20 lead changes and was tied 12 times.
Santa Clara (26-9) led by two in overtime when Sash Gavalyugov connected for a 3 on the right wing. The Wildcats tied it on Mouhamed Dioubate’s second easy bucket of overtime and reclaimed the lead (81-79) with 1:12 on the clock on Oweh’s two free throws.
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Kentucky’s Brandon Garrison blocked Gavalyugov’s 3-point tries on consecutive possessions, one he proceeded to finish himself on an outlet from Oweh and the other resulting in Dioubate’s free throws and an 85-79 lead.
The Broncos got a 3 from Jake Ensminger on a frenetic possession to cut the deficit to 85-82 with 19.2 seconds on the clock.
Oweh got Kentucky on the board first in overtime after four offensive rebounds extended the continuous possession by the Wildcats. Elijah Mahi, who led the Broncos with 20 points, splashed an open 3 from the left wing to answer, but Kentucky got the lead back 10 seconds later on Dioubate’s uncontested layup.
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Dioubate had 17 points and eight rebounds for Kentucky. Graves finished with 17 points — 15 after halftime — and seven rebounds.
Late in the second half, Graves spun around Dioubate and his shot attempt was counted on a goaltending call to put Santa Clara in front 68-67 with 2:19 to play. Oweh tied it with the second of two free throws.
With 1:25 left, Kentucky was awarded a timeout during a scramble for possession in the middle of the lane. The official behind the play blew his whistle as the ball squirted toward the scorer’s table. Santa Clara coach Herb Sendek argued a jump ball should have been called, which would have given the ball back to the Broncos on the possession arrow.
Santa Clara went away from a bleed-the-clock approach in the second half and found consistent openings with pick-and-roll action as Kentucky switched guards onto 7-1 Bukky Oboye and 6-9 Ensminger.
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The Broncos worked the ball inside-out for open looks to fight off the more aggressive Wildcats, who found consecutive transition 3s from Collin Chandler and Denzel Aberdeen to take a 44-40 lead at the 16:31 mark.
The game was tied 59-59 when Oweh came up with a loose ball and knifed through a foul to finish at the rim and added a free throw to give Kentucky a one-point lead.
Oweh kept his foot on the gas with 6:14 remaining and helped Kentucky reclaim the lead, 63-62. He rebounded his own missed free throw and found Kam Williams all alone for a 3 for the 14th lead change of the game.
John also claimed that he told Tyson not to face Oleksandr Usyk, and believes ‘The Gypsy King’ wouldn’t be able to beat the Ukrainian were they to meet for a third time.
Tyson has now had his say, telling ESPN that he sees no issues with his ability, and that he was ‘over the moon’ with his performances in the two defeats against Usyk.
“I’m the same fighter [compared to five years ago], I’m the same fighter as I’ve always been, same OG. In the next five years I will still be the same, always.
“I believe I performed absolutely awesome in both those fights against Usyk. If you like slick counter punching and boxing the head off a boxer people can’t touch, then you like the first one. Then if you like someone on the front foot bombing down the middle then you like the second one. They were brilliant performances.
“I’m over the moon with those performances. I can’t do anything about the fact that I didn’t get the decisions. But in my mind I performed excellent in those fights. I don’t feel as though I’ve gone backwards or I’m too old or whatever. I feel like they were prestige performances and if I would have got the decision nobody would have said s**t, would they?
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“We are always evolving as fighters and people, we are always changing and learning things. Even at this old age of 37 you can always learn on the daily. I’ve always been a genius in the boxing ring, I’ve always been a dolphin in that boxing ring.”
Boxing fans are hopeful of seeing a fight between Fury and Anthony Joshua this year, but first ‘The Gypsy King’ must prove he does still indeed have it when he faces Makhmudov next month.
On October 19, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz went through pregame drills before the matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium. The veteran passer, facing his former team for the first time in purple, displayed sharp focus during warmups as fans packed the stands for the highly anticipated reunion against one of the NFC’s top defensive units. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images.
Last season, Kevin O’Connell rode veteran signal caller Carson Wentz well beyond the timeline initially suggested for J.J. McCarthy to return from his ankle injury. Wentz took the field with something of a Terminator arm against the Los Angeles Chargers. He looked like a sacrificial lamb, and wound up needing season-ending surgery.
The Vikings’ Actions Made the QB Tension Easy to See
That was the reality, and yet it was still one O’Connell chose rather than put J.J. McCarthy back on the field. We have since heard of the schism in decision-making between the former general manager and his coach.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) fires a pass on Aug 10, 2024, during second-quarter action in a preseason matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The rookie passer showed confidence and clean mechanics while settling into his first NFL reps, drawing encouraging reactions from the home crowd eager for a glimpse of the future. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.
This offseason, everyone within the organization said to expect a room overhaul. Somehow, the outcome is still shocking to many.
There was never a reality in which McCarthy was going to be the unquestioned starter for O’Connell this season. In veering from Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones last offseason, that’s what happened. With Kwesi Adofo-Mensah gone, O’Connell wasn’t going to let that happen again.
There was also never a reality in which a competition would take place when the competitor was Kyler Murray. Sure, the Arizona Cardinals cast him off, but he comes with a floor that even Darnold didn’t possess before O’Connell turned him into a 14-game winner. A competition that Murray was destined to win may have ensued, but he didn’t sign, thinking a path to playing wasn’t available.
On Oct 5, 2025, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) dropped back to throw during the third quarter of the International Series matchup against the Cleveland Browns. The veteran passer guided Minnesota’s offense on the overseas stage, showing poise as the Vikings sought to generate momentum in front of a global audience. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
Even after Murray signed, a reunion with Wentz made sense. They could have pivoted to a player like Mitch Trubisky or Jimmy Garoppolo, but as the Washington Commanders did with Marcus Mariota, they stuck with the veteran they know. Wentz is a stopgap should Murray go down in the middle of a game, and he already proved capable of running O’Connell’s offense.
The only competition left is whether McCarthy can salvage enough value to play in a preseason game for the team that drafted him 10th overall. He’s very likely looking at a roster spot as Minnesota’s QB3. Could he be swapped in a change of scenery for Anthony Richardson? Do the two sides simply keep kicking the can down the road?
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May 7, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Kyler Murray in attendance during UFC 274 at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
McCarthy is a young kid, and he showed some immaturity at times last season as well. There’s a very real possibility that he still has a very successful NFL career. The problem is that his timeline no longer matches up with where the Vikings need to be.
The franchise told you this. The coaches and front office told you this. McCarthy’s play suggested it as well. Any outrage or surprise at this point signifies a lack of attention as to what was taking place.
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MJ Daffue and Rashid Khan share a two-stroke lead following the second day of the DP World PGTI Open. Khan from India, who still has three holes of his second round to play, pulled level with South African Daffue at 13 under par, who had earlier carded a course record 11-under 61 at Classic Golf and Country Club. Daffue, who is chasing a second victory on the 2026 Road to Mallorca after his win at the NTT Data Pro-Am last month, started on the tenth and made gains on four of his first six holes before adding four consecutive birdies around the turn. The 37-year-old would pick up three more shots coming in and was delighted with his bogey-free effort to once again set the pace at the top of the leaderboard.
“Overall, it was a very easy 61. I hit it great, putted well, and didn’t miss any,” he said. “Days like this don’t come around very often, but the game has been trending, and I’ve been putting some hard work in.
“Down the stretch, I was thinking about having a chance on the last for that magical number, but overall, I needed to stick to my game and not get in my own way. It’s so easy to think too far ahead and to try to do certain things when you should just let it come to you.
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“Obviously, winning at Fancourt was amazing, and I feel like I want to be in these positions because I know I can get it done. I want to contend every week, and chasing a second win is nice.”
Khan, also starting on the tenth, found his feet early in his round with three birdies and an eagle in his first seven holes to move to 11 under par. The 35-year-old would then add two more birdies to his scorecard to pull level with Daffue before play was suspended due to darkness.
“I started really well,” he said. “I made a birdie on my second hole, the par three eleventh, and that’s not an easy hole to score two on, so I was pleased. The 13th, I had 135 yards to the flag and slam-dunked for an eagle, and that’s where things really picked up for me; it gave me a lot of confidence. I hit a few good putts around the turn, so it has been a really good day.”
“I want to approach tomorrow the same way. I want to keep things simple; I have three holes left of my second round, tomorrow, and we will see how the next two rounds go.”
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Sweden’s Adam Wallin and Spaniard Albert Boneta share third place on 11 under par and will return alongside Khan to complete their second rounds on Saturday morning.
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They say the Masters doesn’t start until the back nine on Sunday, but for fans watching from home, that wasn’t always the case. That’s because for the first 14 years of Masters broadcasts, from 1956 to 1969, CBS covered only four holes: 15, 16, 17 and 18. The happenings on the rest of the course remained shrouded in mystery.
Oh, how times have changed.
Today, fans get access not only to all 18 holes from every round but also to every shot — on both the course and the range. If this embarrassment of spectating riches has you asking yourself what else Augusta National could possibly have up its green-jacketed sleeve to enhance how fans absorb, relive and daydream about the tournament, well, you weren’t paying attention Thursday when the Masters website debuted the Masters Vault, a digital video archive that allows users to search for every shot from every Masters final round from 1968 to 2025.
It’s easier than ordering a pizza: simply punch a few keywords into the search bar and the app, which is powered by IBM’s AI and data platform, watsonx, takes you to whatever tee box, fairway or green — from whatever modern Masters — that your heart desires.
If you’re aching for some inspiration, enter “Phil Mickelson 18th green 2004” or “Ben Crenshaw 18th green 1995.” If you’re seeking a thrill, type “Tiger Woods 7th hole shot 2 2010” or “Louis Oosthuizen 2nd hole shot 2 2012.” If you like a good horror movie, try “Scott Hoch playoff 10th hole 1989” or “Rory McIlroy 10th hole shot 1 2011.” It that’s easy. Pick your Sunday moment and the vault cues it up.
But wait, there’s more!
On the players’ individual profile pages, you can watch every one of their shots from every Masters round they’ve ever played. Just scroll down to the “Past Masters Performances” section and you’ll see the player’s scorecards come to life with video clips of every shot.
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Be warned: It’s a vast, glorious rabbit hole. Once you start hunting for shots and browsing rounds, there’s no telling how many hours you might while away.
But you can assure your boss it’s time well spent.
Ronnie O’Sullivan has created more snooker history by making the sport’s highest-ever professional break with a 153 at the World Open in Yushan.
Seven-time world champion O’Sullivan set the new record in the opening frame of his quarter-final with Welshman Ryan Day to pave the way for a dominant 5-0 victory.
The 50-year-old left Day in a snooker at the start of the frame and the Welshman’s failure to escape gifted O’Sullivan a free ball.
He potted the green as an extra red before adding his opening black and then reeling off 15 reds, 13 further blacks and two pinks before clearing the final six colours to reach 153.
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It breaks the previous record for the highest professional break – a 148 set by Scotland’s Jamie Burnett at the UK Championship qualifiers in 2004.
“Just want to say a big shoutout to all the people who have been messaging me, congratulating me on the 153,” O’Sullivan said in a video posted on X.
“It was a pretty cool moment, really happy to do it. Thank you to everyone out there that has supported me.”
The maximum break in snooker is a 147 – achieved in a single frame by potting all 15 reds with 15 blacks followed by all six colours in sequence.
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However, the highest possible break is 155. This can be done when when a player is awarded a free ball, pots the free ball as an extra red, then the black and then goes on to pot the 15 reds with blacks, plus the colours.
“I could have tried to get the other black but I thought ‘I don’t think anyone’s made a break above 147 on TV’, so I thought I’d be the first,” O’Sullivan said.
“I’ve been the first of many things so I thought I might as well get that one too. I feel blessed to be able to achieve these things.”
Kentucky snagged victory from the jaws of defeat in their 89-84 overtime win against Santa Clara on Friday at the Enterprise Center.
Kentucky guard Otega Oweh made a layup to tie the game at 70-70 with nine seconds left in the second half. Santa Clara quickly hustled down the floor, and Allen Graves drained a 3-pointer with just two seconds left to give them a 73-70 lead.
Kentucky had no timeouts left, so they inbounded the ball to Oweh, who sprinted down the floor and launched a 3-point shot from 32 feet away to try to tie the game and save the Wildcats’ season. Thankfully for Oweh, the bank was open, as his shot hit the backboard and went through the net, tying the game at 73-73 and giving Kentucky new life as the buzzer sounded.
Kentucky’s Otega Oweh (00) is congratulated by teammates after sinking a basket at the end of regulation to force overtime in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Santa Clara in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 20, 2026.(Jeff Roberson/AP Photo)
Oweh told the CBS broadcast after the game that on the inbound he was trying to get as close as possible to the basket when he shot it.
In overtime, Kentucky took advantage of their new life and moved on.
Oweh, the brother of Washington Commanders defensive end Odafe Oweh, was phenomenal in the win, scoring 35 points while reeling in eight rebounds and dishing seven assists.
Kentucky’s Otega Oweh (00) celebrates after making a basket as teammate Kam Williams (3) and Santa Clara’s Elijah Mahi (8) watch during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 20, 2026.(Ali Overstreet/AP Photo)
After the game, Oweh said it was the best game he had ever been a part of.
Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen (16 points), forward Mouhamed Dioubate (17 points) and forward Brandon Garrison (10 points) all scored in double figures in the win.
Kentucky’s Brandon Garrison (10) celebrates after dunking the ball as Santa Clara’s Christian Hammond (1) is seen in the background during overtime in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 20, 2026.(Ali Overstreet/AP Photo)
Elijah Mahi led Santa Clara with 20 points in the loss.
Kentucky will play the winner of No. 2 seed Iowa State and No. 15 seed Tennessee State in the round of 32.
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