Kimi not interested in F1 rule change discussionsKimi not interested in F1 rule change discussions
Kimi Raikkonen says it’s pointless for him to think about Liberty Media’s plans post-2020 as Formula One drivers have “zero power”
Day: April 5, 2018
Tiger Woods: Round 1 at the MastersTiger Woods: Round 1 at the Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods begins his quest for a fifth green jacket — and his first in 13 years — on Thursday in the first round of the Masters. Making his first start at Augusta National in three years, Woods will be playing with Marc Leishman and Tommy Fleetwood in a group that tees off at 10:42 a.m. ET. We’ll have hole-by-hole updates of Tiger’s opening round in one of the most anticipated Masters in tournament history. RELATED: Tiger at the Masters | Speed has returned Tiger hole by hole 1 (par 4):Â
Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player get 2018 Masters startedJack Nicklaus, Gary Player get 2018 Masters started
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Before what promises to be an intense day at a Masters chock-full of contenders, the tournament got off to a genteel start with its traditional opening ceremony. Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus strolled out of Augusta National’s white clubhouse shortly before 8:15 a.m. on a chilly Thursday morning, parting the patrons as they made their way to the first tee. Augusta National’s new chairman, Fred Ridley, introduced the two honorary starters as “men whose legacies will live forever throughout the history of Augusta National.� The tee shots of Nicklaus and Player offered a quaint respite from a modern age focused on quantitative analysis. Even the fitness-crazed Gary Player doesn’t care about his swing speed. Jack Nicklaus is as competitive as they come – and of course he’d love to sneak his drive past Player’s – but we’re not worried about his launch angle. We’re honoring history. “I said, ‘Jack, don’t worry about outdriving me now. You’ve been outdriving me for 50 years,’� Player said. In an era obsessed with what’s next, this short ceremony offers a sweet sentimentality that can easily be lost in a cynical age. The rest of the day will be about parsing through the performances of the game’s best players. Instead of worrying about the future, the honorary tee shots are an opportunity to reflect on the past. With nine Green Jackets between them, they’re two of just five men who have won the Career Grand Slam. The tradition of honorary starters began in 1963 with Jock Hutchison and Fred McLeod. Gene Sarazen, Byron Nelson and Sam Snead were the first tee’s legendary triumvirate from 1984-1999. The Big Three of Nicklaus, Player and Arnold Palmer reunited on Augusta National’s first tee from 2012-16. This is the second year that Nicklaus and Player have teed off together since Palmer’s passing in 2016. While it pains the two proud champions to no longer see their shots sail over the valley in the first fairway, the patrons are pleased simply to see the two legends swing a club and appear on Augusta National one more time. “Time moves on,� Nicklaus said. And now, a potentially historic Masters is officially underway.
Alonso: Next two months crucial to McLarenAlonso: Next two months crucial to McLaren
Fernando Alonso believes the next two months of car development will determine whether or not McLaren can legitimately fight for podiums and pole positions in 2018.
Bahrain Grand Prix: Full coverageBahrain Grand Prix: Full coverage
A round-up of all of our coverage of the second round of the 2018 Formula One season in Bahrain.
Tiger rallies late, finishes at 1-over 73Tiger rallies late, finishes at 1-over 73
Four-time Masters champ Tiger Woods birdied two of his final five holes in the opening round.
Follow Tiger’s first round at the MastersFollow Tiger’s first round at the Masters
Can four-time Masters champion Tiger Woods put himself in a position to win a fifth green jacket? Follow along with Sports Betting News as Woods begins his quest.
Boom or bust: 10 years of the best, worst draft picks for every NFL teamBoom or bust: 10 years of the best, worst draft picks for every NFL team
For every Antonio Brown or Russell Wilson, there’s a Kevin White or Sergio Kindle. We look at the biggest draft hits and misses over the past decade.
Live Leaderboard: First round at the MastersLive Leaderboard: First round at the Masters
One of the most anticipated Masters in recent memory is underway at Augusta National. Tiger Woods is among one of the earlier groups, teeing off at 10:42 a.m. ET. (Watch on ESPN, the ESPN App and Masters.com.)
As Red Sox come home, Mookie Betts is Boston’s leading manAs Red Sox come home, Mookie Betts is Boston’s leading man
After a down year in the home clubhouse at Fenway, the leadoff hitter — and Boston’s best player — is making baseball fun again for the Red Sox.