Durant hurts thigh, exits in 1st quarter vs. HeatDurant hurts thigh, exits in 1st quarter vs. Heat
Nets star Kevin Durant suffered a left thigh contusion in the first quarter against the Heat on Sunday.
Day: April 18, 2021
Alonso promoted to points finish after Raikkonen penaltyAlonso promoted to points finish after Raikkonen penalty
Fernando Alonso has scored the first points finish since his Formula One return after Kimi Raikkonen was handed a post-race penalty at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Dustin Johnson sees positives at RBC HeritageDustin Johnson sees positives at RBC Heritage
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – Dustin Johnson put a new putter in the bag, made over 145 feet of putts, and shot a final-round 66 at the RBC Heritage on Sunday. It was cause for optimism for the world No. 1, who was coming off a missed cut at the Masters and had slipped to No. 8 in the FedExCup standings as he plays through a mini-slump. “Yeah, I put a new putter in today, and yeah, it felt good,” said the reigning FedExCup champ, whose 66 was his best score since a second-round 65 at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in January. “It would have made a few more I feel like, just a little more speed.” Johnson’s new wand: the TP Bandon 1 in TaylorMade’s new TP line, to be released this summer. “The first day using it,” he said. “I just got it in yesterday, so rolled a few on the putting green. I really like it. It’s got a different shaft in it and a different head, but rolled good, so we’re going to keep it up.” Overall, he added, he wasn’t as sharp as he’d like to be with his irons and “made way too many mistakes” at Harbour Town. And, he added, he paid the price. He made 20 birdies and eight bogeys for the week. The putting, though, is at least starting to look up. “I feel like I haven’t putted really well for the last few weeks,” he said, “so that’s kind of really why (I switched). I’ve just been struggling with my putter. I kept with it, kept practicing, kept grinding, but it wasn’t really getting any better, so sometimes it’s just time for a change.”
Bieber sets MLB record with streak of strikeoutsBieber sets MLB record with streak of strikeouts
Shane Bieber looks every bit the part of the reigning Cy Young winner, striking out 10 on Sunday, his fourth-straight game with double digit Ks.
Ted Williams memorabilia enters the NFT marketTed Williams memorabilia enters the NFT market
Hall of Famer and Boston Red Sox legend Ted Williams is coming to the digital memorabilia market with the release of nine different non-fungible tokens that span his unforgettable career.
Yankees’ Bruce to retire following Sunday’s gameYankees’ Bruce to retire following Sunday’s game
Slugger Jay Bruce is retiring after 14 seasons in the majors. Bruce, 34, remains active Sunday, but he intends to retire after the Yankees’ game against the Rays.
Chiefs great, local politician Arbanas dies at 82Chiefs great, local politician Arbanas dies at 82
Chiefs tight end Fred Arbanas, a key member of their first two Super Bowl teams has died at 82. After his playing career, Arbanas had a lengthy run in county politics.
Monday’s Twins-A’s game PPD for COVID issuesMonday’s Twins-A’s game PPD for COVID issues
The game between Minnesota and the Oakland Athletics scheduled for Monday night at the Coliseum has been postponed because of the Twins’ continued COVID-19 problems.
Leaderboard: Final round of RBC HeritageLeaderboard: Final round of RBC Heritage
Stewart Cink heads into the final round at Harbour Town with a five-stroke lead on the field and sitting pretty at 18-under.
John Catlin wins third European Tour title after defeating Max Kieffer in five-hole Austrian Open playoffJohn Catlin wins third European Tour title after defeating Max Kieffer in five-hole Austrian Open playoff
John Catlin went five extra holes with Max Kieffer at the Austrian Open to win his third European Tour title.