Thursday, April 11, 2024

Masters magic can't overshadow fact that men's golf is in some trouble

Golf is in some trouble as the Masters begins. Tiger's glory days are over and ratings are down. Jon Rahm, the defending champion, took the LIV route. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 

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Sports

Thu Apr 11 2024

 
Tiger Woods gives a thumbs up to the crowd on the No. 9 green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia on April 9, 2024.

Golf is in some trouble as the Masters begins. Tiger's glory days are over and ratings are down. Jon Rahm, the defending champion, took the LIV route.

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Augusta National Golf Club (Photo: Augusta National).
 

Updated Masters tee times for Thursday at Augusta National

After an early-morning weather delay, golfers will take to the course at Augusta National Golf Club a little later than expected. Here's the latest.

Rashee Rice #4 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up before Super Bowl 58 at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
 

Rashee Rice crash is a warning to NFL players everywhere

Rashee Rice once looked to be a key part of the Chiefs' future, but the receiver is now facing eight felony charges stemming from a high-speed crash.

USC quarterback Caleb Williams (13) scores a touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
 

NFL draft rankings: Who are top 50 players in this year's class?

The 2024 NFL draft rankings reflect a class driven by offense, with three quarterbacks, three receivers and a tight end leading the way.

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) guards Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second half of their game Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
 

Giannis ruled out for rest of regular season: What to know about injury

Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a calf strain against Boston on Tuesday and has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season.

Yoan Moncada is helped up after being injured during the second inning against the Guardians.
 

MLB Misery Index: Baseball's worst division is already banged up

The Twins have struggled mightily, the Guardians lost ace Shane Bieber for the season and the White Sox have several injured sluggers.

Shohei Ohtani (right) and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara attend an NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 21, 2023.
 

Report: Ex-Ohtani interpreter Ippei Mizuhara negotiating guilty plea

Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's former translator, is negotiating a guilty plea with federal investigators.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami lost to Monterrey in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
 

Messi, Inter Miami knocked out of CONCACAF Champions Cup

Monterrey beat Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 3-1 on Wednesday night, ending Inter Miami's hope to win a second championship in the Messi era.

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are scheduled to fight in July.
 

Jake Paul: Mike Tyson 'can't bite my ear off if I knock his teeth out'

Jake Paul, during an appearance on Fox News, explained why he thinks he'll beat Mike Tyson during their bout scheduled for July 20 in Texas.

Dec 24, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) on the field after the game against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
 

Rodgers was 'heartbroken,' thought career might be over after Achilles injury

Aaron Rodgers thought not only his season, but his career, was over when he tore his Achilles on his first offensive drive with the New York Jets.

 

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