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McIlroy builds a commanding six-shot lead at the Masters halfway
sports17 hours ago

McIlroy builds a commanding six-shot lead at the Masters halfway

Rory McIlroy shot 65 to reach 12-under and open a six-shot lead at the Masters halfway point, setting a new 36-hole record as a crowded chase develops behind him with Patrick Reed, Sam Burns, Justin Rose, Shane Lowry and Tyrrell Hatton among the contenders; the day also brought storylines around Koepka, DeChambeau and Li Haotong as the field fights for position ahead of the weekend.

Masters 2026: Cut Looms at 4-over After Round 2
sports18 hours ago

Masters 2026: Cut Looms at 4-over After Round 2

After Round 2 at Augusta, the Masters cut is 4-over par (148), trimming the field to the top 50 and ties for the weekend; 56 players remain in contention, with scores likely to shift if afternoon play stays tough. Notables: Jon Rahm sits at 148 on the cut, Bryson DeChambeau remains in danger, and Rasmus Hojgaard secured his spot with a birdie on 18 to reach 4-under. J.J. Spaun finished at 5 over, Robert MacIntyre recovered to 71 but an opening 80 doomed him, and all six amateurs appear headed for the fence. Historically, cut lines at the Masters have fluctuated between about 2-over and 6-over in recent years.

McIlroy Takes Early Round 2 Lead as Masters Action Heats Up at Augusta
sports22 hours ago

McIlroy Takes Early Round 2 Lead as Masters Action Heats Up at Augusta

Round 2 of the 2026 Masters at Augusta National is underway, with Rory McIlroy holding a solo lead early in the round and Scottie Scheffler misfiring with a water-ball bogey that drops him back. The live blog tracks early scores, afternoon tee times and updates from contenders such as Wyndham Clark, Justin Rose and Sam Burns, along with amateur stories and the projected cut around 4 over. Expect continued updates, highlights and insights as the round progresses.

Burns and McIlroy Lead Masters After Day 1 as Cut Line Looms
sports-golf1 day ago

Burns and McIlroy Lead Masters After Day 1 as Cut Line Looms

Sam Burns and Rory McIlroy shot five-under 67 to lead the 2026 Masters after Round 1 at Augusta; the cut line is projected around plus-three, with several players in danger including Morikawa (+2), Fitzpatrick (+2), Åberg (+2), Hovland (+3), Michael Kim (+3), Corey Conners (+3), Si Woo Kim (+3), Bryson DeChambeau (+4), Bubba Watson (+4) and Sungjae Im (+4). McIlroy had six birdies, despite only five of 14 fairways, while Burns unleashed a 392-yard drive that set up an eagle on No. 2; Kitayama, Day and Reed are two shots back heading into Friday.

McIlroy Opens Masters with 67 to Share Lead, Eyes Back-to-Back Glory
sports1 day ago

McIlroy Opens Masters with 67 to Share Lead, Eyes Back-to-Back Glory

Rory McIlroy fired a five-under 67 to share the opening-round lead at the Masters with Sam Burns, showing he is ready to defend his title as Augusta’s conditions tighten. He birdied all four par-fives and, despite some loose driving, kept composure to post his best Augusta round since 2011 and signal that a repeat green jacket could be within reach. Fellow contenders included Justin Rose and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler at two under, while others like Jon Rahm and Robert MacIntyre had rough starts, underscoring the challenging day as the field begins to take shape for the weekend.

Burns' eagle fuels an early share of the Masters Round 1 lead at Augusta
sports2 days ago

Burns' eagle fuels an early share of the Masters Round 1 lead at Augusta

Sam Burns makes the day's first eagle on No. 2 to sit in a share of the early lead as Round 1 unfolds at Augusta National; meanwhile Carlos Ortiz is off to a rough start at +7 through five holes, José Maria Olazábal sits at 2-under after quick early birdies on Nos. 2–3, and the course is playing firm and challenging in cooler morning conditions, with tee times, odds and hole-location notes shaping the early leaderboard.

Aberg Eyes First PGA Tour Win as Lead Stands at Sawgrass
sports27 days ago

Aberg Eyes First PGA Tour Win as Lead Stands at Sawgrass

Ludvig Aberg stretched his lead to three shots heading into the final round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass after a 71 in round three to reach 13 under; Michael Thorbjornsen vaulted to solo second at 10 under with a 67, while Cameron Young sat nine under and Xander Schauffele slipped to 74 as others faltered. Aberg also rang up an eagle on the 11th and endured a late bogey with a three-putt on the 18th, leaving him in prime position to win his first PGA Tour title.

Aberg Extends Lead as Moving Day Heats Up at Players Championship
sports27 days ago

Aberg Extends Lead as Moving Day Heats Up at Players Championship

Ludvig Åberg holds a multi‑stroke lead midway through Round 3 at TPC Sawgrass as Moving Day intensifies, with Michael Thorbjornsen and Jacob Bridgeman just behind at 10-under. Xander Schauffele is closing in a shot back, while Brooks Koepka makes a late surge to 6-under and others like Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler stay in the mix; Justin Thomas suffers a triple-bogey on No. 6 to drop back, keeping the leaderboard wide open as the final groups push to finish.

Morikawa clinches Pebble Beach Pro-Am title with late surge
sports1 month ago

Morikawa clinches Pebble Beach Pro-Am title with late surge

Collin Morikawa captured his first Pebble Beach Pro-Am win since 2023, finishing at 22 under after closing with a timely birdie barrage as wind and rain rolled in. Min Woo Lee held a clubhouse lead at 21 under and remained a major threat, while Sam Burns and Jacob Bridgeman were among the chasers in the late stages. The day featured several lead changes and strong finishes as Morikawa sealed the title late in the round.

Dancing With the Stars Week 8: Rock & Roll Night Ends in Shocking Eliminations
entertainment5 months ago

Dancing With the Stars Week 8: Rock & Roll Night Ends in Shocking Eliminations

In Week 8 of Dancing With the Stars Season 34, Whitney Leavitt and Jordan Chiles led the leaderboard after two dances, with Fishel being eliminated despite her efforts. The episode featured performances to rock and roll classics, team dances, and individual routines, with Whitney Leavitt earning the highest score and immunity.

MacIntyre Takes Command at BMW Championship with Record-Breaking Round
sports7 months ago

MacIntyre Takes Command at BMW Championship with Record-Breaking Round

Robert MacIntyre leads the BMW Championship after two rounds with a 14-under score, holding a five-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler, as the tournament heads into the weekend. MacIntyre's strong play, including six straight birdies in the first round and excellent putting, has set a commanding position, while Scheffler and others are trying to catch up in challenging conditions.

Robert MacIntyre Takes Command at BMW Championship with Stellar Play
sports7 months ago

Robert MacIntyre Takes Command at BMW Championship with Stellar Play

Robert MacIntyre leads the 2025 BMW Championship after a bogey-free 64 in Round 2, extending his lead to five shots over Scottie Scheffler, who shot a 65. MacIntyre's strong iron play and putting have been key, and he faces Scheffler in the final pairing on Moving Day. Several other players, including Ludvig Åberg and Hideki Matsuyama, are making moves, setting up an exciting weekend of golf.