Augusta, Ga. — Gary Woodland returned to Augusta National this week after winning the Houston Open two weeks ago, and on Tuesday he described ongoing PTSD symptoms stemming from a September 2023 brain surgery, saying he experienced hypervigilance and believed people were trying to kill him during competition. Woodland's disclosures prompted...
Augusta, Ga. — Multiple Masters-week developments unfolded as organizers and media prepared for the tournament this week: Ace Jet data show nearly 3,900 private charter flights in 2025, Rory McIlroy hosted the 2025 Champions Dinner, and broadcasters finalized staffing and player lists ahead of play starting Thursday. The developments prompted operational...
Chicago — Researchers at Boston University's Concussion and CTE Center announced Tuesday that Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve 'Mongo' McMichael was found to have stage-three chronic traumatic encephalopathy following postmortem brain examination; McMichael died in April 2025 at age 67 after a five-year battle with ALS. This week McMichael’s wife...
Indianapolis. Michigan defeated UConn 69-63 at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday to win the men's basketball national championship, a victory that occurred amid a conference stretch that included recent football and women's basketball champions and highlighted Big Ten dominance during the 2025–26 academic year. The immediate consequence is the Big Ten...
Augusta, Ga. Justin Rose, 45, addressed media Monday at Augusta National as he prepared for his 21st Masters, noting three past runner-up finishes at the event and citing a recent win at Torrey Pines as evidence of continued strong form heading into this week. His comments frame immediate expectations: Rose will...
San Antonio hosted Portland on Wednesday while riding a multi-game home winning streak, with the Spurs listed at 60-19 (or 61-19 in subsequent reporting) and Victor Wembanyama among key contributors; earlier in the week Denver beat Portland 137-132 in overtime, powered by Nikola Jokic’s triple-double. The Nuggets’ OT victory moved Denver...
Indianapolis — UConn senior Alex Karaban concluded his collegiate career on Monday as the Huskies lost 69-63 to Michigan in the national championship; Karaban played essentially the entire game, finishing with 17 points and 11 rebounds and attempting the final possessions of the contest. Coach Dan Hurley consoled Karaban after the...
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Chris Gotterup, 26, makes his Masters debut this week after winning four PGA Tour events, including the Scottish Open last year and the Sony Open and Phoenix Open earlier this year; he spoke at a Monday press conference saying the occasion, not the course, creates nerves. The development...
Indianapolis — Michigan defeated UConn 69-63 on Monday night to win the NCAA men's basketball championship, securing the program's second national title. Elliot Cadeau led Michigan with 19 points and freshman Trey McKenney sank critical free throws late in the game to preserve the lead. Michigan (37-3) celebrated its first national...
BOSTON — On Monday night at Fenway Park, Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was hit on the hand by a pitch from Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Woodruff, prompting Contreras to tell reporters he would 'take one of them out' if hit again; the Brewers won 8-6. In Tuesday's meeting, Contreras was...
