Smylie Kaufman learned to play Augusta via Tiger Woods' video game Your browser does not support iframes. AUGUSTA, Ga. — Smylie Kaufman is playing in his first Masters, and he’ll tee off on Sunday alongside Jordan Spieth in the tournament’s final pairing. That’s remarkable bordering on miraculous in itself, but then there’s this: Kaufman learned to play Augusta National by playing the course … [Read more...]
Exaggerator beats Mor Spirit to win $1M Santa Anita Derby (The Associated Press)
Exaggerator beats Mor Spirit to win $1M Santa Anita Derby (The Associated Press) Exaggerator finally confirmed the belief trainer Keith Desormeaux had all along in his 3-year-old colt. Making an impressive move on a sloppy track in taking the lead in the upper stretch, Exaggerator won the $1 million Santa Anita Derby by 6 1/4 lengths Saturday, beating 7-5 favorite Mor Spirit in their final … [Read more...]
Golden State comes back to beat Memphis, keeps 73-win hopes alive
Golden State comes back to beat Memphis, keeps 73-win hopes alive By the hair of its chinny-chin-chin, the Golden State Warriors kept their record-breaking hopes alive on Saturday night, coming back to down the Memphis Grizzlies by a 100-99 score. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The victory is the team’s 71st of the season, allowing it the chance to … [Read more...]
Texas pre-race prayer asks to put a ‘Jesus man’ in White House
Texas pre-race prayer asks to put a 'Jesus man' in White House Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson asked for 'a Jesus man in the White House' during the pre-race prayer for the Sprint Cup Series' race at Texas on Saturday night. Robertson gave the prayer because the family company, Duck Commander, is the title sponsor of the race. Robertson started the prayer with a reference to the Bible and … [Read more...]
The 5 takeaways from the third round of the Masters
The 5 takeaways from the third round of the Masters For the seventh consecutive round, Jordan Spieth has the solo lead at the Masters. However, what was a four-stroke lead heading to the 17th tee on Saturday dropped to just a one-shot edge heading into Sunday's final round. Spieth is at 3-under 213, and he'll be paired in the final group with PGA Tour rookie Smylie Kaufman, whose 3-under 69 … [Read more...]
Brody’s Cause claims Kentucky Derby spot with Blue Grass win (The Associated Press)
Brody's Cause claims Kentucky Derby spot with Blue Grass win (The Associated Press) Something about marquee races at Keeneland seems to bring out the best in Brody's Cause, whose latest triumph on the picturesque track placed him squarely in Kentucky Derby contention. ''We're going into the Kentucky Derby in perfect form,'' Romans said after Brody's Cause stormed to the front entering the … [Read more...]
2016 Masters final round tee times
2016 Masters final round tee times Heading into the final round of the Masters, Jordan Spieth remains in the same position he has been in for each of the last seven Masters rounds: the lead. However, Spieth's lead is just one shot, and with improved weather expected on Sunday, the 22-year-old can expect a slew of challengers to make a run at Augusta National. Spieth, looking to become the … [Read more...]
At Augusta, Bernhard Langer strikes a blow for old dudes everywhere
At Augusta, Bernhard Langer strikes a blow for old dudes everywhere Your browser does not support iframes. AUGUSTA, Ga.—Generally when you're a player of a certain age, you make your way around Augusta National with lots of genial, grateful smiles and waves. You're a past champion—Augusta doesn't let just anyone stick around and play its course—but your best days are usually as far behind … [Read more...]
Madison Bumgarner continues tormenting Clayton Kershaw
Madison Bumgarner continues tormenting Clayton Kershaw Your browser does not support iframes.This weekend's Dodgers-Giants series has enough storylines to last the month of April. There's Ross Stripling's debut and near no-hitter. There's Trevor Brown's first career homer, which actually spoiled said no-hitter against the Dodgers bullpen. There's the fallout from Dave Roberts' decision to … [Read more...]
Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball: Gurus eye Trout in Sunday lineups
Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball: Gurus eye Trout in Sunday lineups Before setting your lineup for Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball, see what our two pundits put together for the Sunday slate based off a $200 budget. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] Study their picks, feel free to agree or disagree, and sign up for a daily contest. Note: Lineups were picked Friday, so monitor for … [Read more...]