GOLF-THE MASTERS Matsuyama makes history at Masters AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Hideki Matsuyama (hih-DEH’-kee maht-soo-YAH’-mah) has become the first Japanese male to win a major championship. Matsuyama has captured the Masters by closing with a 1-over 73, good enough for a one-stroke win over Will Zalatoris (zal-ah-TOHR’-ihs). A five-time winner on the PGA Tour, Matsuyama took control of the tournament…
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Latest on the Masters, the first golf major of the year (all times EDT): 8:40 p.m. Hideki Matsuyama has delivered golf-mad Japan the grandest and greenest prize of all. A decade after Matsuyama made a sterling debut as the best amateur at Augusta National, he claimed the ultimate trophy with a victory in the Masters….
GOLF-MASTERS Matsuyama in water, Masters lead down to 2 AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Suddenly, there’s some drama in the final round of the Masters. Hideki Matsuyama (hih-DEH’-kee maht-soo-YAH’-mah) drove his second shot over the green at the 15th hole, the ball skipping into the pond at the next hole. Matsuyama wound up with his second bogey in four holes. Meanwhile,…
MLB-SCHEDULE UNDATED (AP) — JT Brubaker pitched into the sixth inning and had the first three RBIs of his career to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 7-1. Brubaker allowed one run and four hits in 5 1/3 innings with four strikeouts and one walk. His two-run single down the right-field line capped a three-run second inning and…
MLB-NEWS Angels’ Fowler needs season-ending surgery for torn ACL UNDATED (AP) — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Dexter Fowler has a torn ACL in his left knee that requires season-ending surgery. A date for the procedure has not been set. Recovery time is expected to be six to nine months. Fowler was hurt when took an awkward step on second base…
MLB-SCHEDULE Highlights of the Sunday schedule UNDATED (AP) — A pair of three-time Cy Young Award winners square off Sunday when Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers face Max Scherzer and the Nationals in a marquee matchup between the past two World Series champions. Los Angeles is looking for a three-game sweep of its first home series this season. Dodgers starters…
PGA-MASTERS Matsuyama surges to top of Masters leaderboard AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A new name is at the top of the Masters leaderboard. Hideki Matsuyama (hih-DEH’-kee maht-soo-YAH’-mah) has a four-shot lead over Xander Schauffele (SHOW’-flee), Marc Leishman (LEESH’-man), second-round leader Justin Rose and Will Zalatoris (zal-ah-TOHR’-ihs) through three rounds at Augusta National. Matsuyama shot a 7-under 65 on Saturday to…
PGA-MASTERS Matsuyama surges to top of Masters leaderboard AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A new name is at the top of the Masters leaderboard. Hideki Matsuyama (hih-DEH’-kee maht-soo-YAH’-mah) has a four-shot lead over Xander Schauffele (SHOW’-flee), Marc Leishman (LEESH’-man), second-round leader Justin Rose and Will Zalatoris (zal-ah-TOHR’-ihs) through three rounds at Augusta National. Matsuyama shot a 7-under 65 on Saturday to…
PGA-MASTERS Matsuyama surges to top of Masters leaderboard AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A new name is at the top of the Masters leaderboard. Hideki Matsuyama (hih-DEH’-kee maht-soo-YAH’-mah) has a four-shot lead over Xander Schauffele (SHOW’-flee), Marc Leishman (LEESH’-man), second-round leader Justin Rose and Will Zalatoris (zal-ah-TOHR’-ihs) through three rounds at Augusta National. Matsuyama shot a 7-under 65 on Saturday to…
