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Phil Garner, a former Major League Baseball (MLB) player and manager, has died at the age of 76. Garner played as an infielder for 16 years and later managed several teams, leading the Houston Astros to their first World Series in 2005.
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Phil Garner had a 16-year career in MLB as an infielder and was a three-time All-Star.
He played for the Oakland A's, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants.
Garner managed the Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, and Houston Astros.
He led the Astros to their first World Series appearance in 2005.
His managerial record was 563 wins and 617 losses.
Garner was the third overall pick in the 1971 MLB Draft by the Oakland A's.
He helped the Pirates win the World Series in 1979.
Garner had been battling pancreatic cancer since 2024.
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Sergio Garcia was involved in an incident at the Masters Tournament where he damaged the tee box and broke his driver out of frustration. As a consequence, he received a code of conduct warning and cannot replace his broken driver. The Masters Tournament is using a new code of conduct policy, which might be applied to other major golf events as well.
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Sergio Garcia damaged the tee box and broke his driver at the Masters.
He was frustrated after his first shot went into a fairway bunker following a bogey.
Garcia received a warning for breaking the code of conduct.
He is not allowed to replace his broken driver.
The Masters is the first tournament using this new code of conduct policy.
The PGA Championship is expected to adopt this policy, with possible penalties for repeat offenses.
A second violation of the policy could lead to a two-shot penalty, and a third could result in disqualification.
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The Chicago Sky traded Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream and made another big trade by acquiring Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks. The Sky exchanged Ariel Atkins for Jackson and are making moves to strengthen their team before the WNBA Draft.
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Chicago Sky traded Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for first-round picks in 2027 and 2028.
The Dream can swap second-round picks with the Sky in the 2028 WNBA Draft.
Chicago Sky acquired Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks.
Ariel Atkins was sent to the Sparks as part of the trade for Jackson.
Atkins is a two-time WNBA All-Star and Olympic medalist.
The Sky signed former player Azura Stevens and seven-time All-Star Skylar Diggins.
The team holds the No. 5 pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft.
There are predictions that the Sky might select Flau'jae Johnson or Kiki Rice.
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Billy Bryan, a former MLB catcher, has died at age 87. He played for teams like the Kansas City A's, New York Yankees, and Washington Senators, and caught pitches from famous pitchers such as Catfish Hunter and Satchel Paige. Bryan's MLB career spanned from 1961 to 1968, and he also served in the Air Force and worked with the Army National Guard after retiring from baseball.
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Billy Bryan played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for eight years.
He caught for well-known pitchers Catfish Hunter and Satchel Paige.
Bryan started with the Kansas City A's and later played for the New York Yankees and Washington Senators.
He finished with a .216 batting average, 41 home runs, and 125 RBIs in 374 games.
Bryan was the catcher for Satchel Paige's last MLB appearance at age 59.
After his baseball career, he worked with the Army National Guard.
Bryan served in the Air Force before his work with the Army National Guard.
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During a practice session, Alabama football player Noah Rogers was injured and taken off the field on a cart. He injured his left leg and will undergo medical tests to determine the severity. Rogers is a wide receiver who recently transferred to Alabama and has shown promise in practices.
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Noah Rogers, an Alabama football player, was injured during practice.
He was unable to put weight on his left foot and was taken off the field on a cart.
Rogers will have medical tests to assess the injury.
Before joining Alabama, Rogers played for Ohio State and NC State.
In the 2025 season with NC State, he had 33 catches for 441 yards and two touchdowns.
Alabama's coach described Rogers as a consistent and important player during practices.
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Scottie Scheffler, a golfer, made news at the Masters tournament when he refused to answer a question he found inappropriate after scoring well. Scheffler had a strong performance with a seven-under-par score but mentioned he felt he missed some scoring opportunities.
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Scottie Scheffler scored a seven-under-par 65 at the Masters, improving his position in the standings.
During a press interview, Scheffler criticized a reporter's question as "terrible."
Scheffler admitted he started well but felt he missed some chances to score more on the back nine holes.
He specifically failed to birdie the Par 5 holes No. 13 and No. 15 for the first three rounds.
Scheffler believes he needs to capitalize on these easier scoring holes to compete for another green jacket, which is the winner's prize at the Masters.
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On the final day of the NBA regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Utah Jazz, while standings could change based on the outcomes of their game and the Denver Nuggets. If the Lakers win and the Nuggets lose, the Lakers could move to the third seed for the playoffs, setting up a potential matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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The Lakers have a record of 52-29, while the Denver Nuggets are 53-28.
A win by the Lakers and a loss by the Nuggets would tie their records, possibly giving the Lakers the No. 3 seed.
The Lakers have secured at least the No. 4 seed regardless of the outcomes.
The Lakers have performed well against the Timberwolves and the Rockets in past matchups.
LeBron James and his team hope to avoid a repeat of past injuries that impacted their performance.
Nikola Jokic from the Nuggets is listed as "questionable" for their upcoming game.
The NBA regular season ends with both crucial games starting at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Former Masters champion Sergio Garcia had an emotional outburst during the final round at the Augusta National golf tournament. After a poor shot, Garcia damaged his golf club, but quickly regained composure and continued to play.
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Sergio Garcia is a former Masters champion.
He became frustrated after a poor drive on the par-5 second hole.
Garcia smashed his driver into the tee box and a water cooler, breaking the club.
He showed resilience by quickly calming down and proceeding with the game.
Garcia's performance over the weekend was below expectations; he was three-over par early on Sunday.
He finished with about 62% of his holes as par, 20% bogeys, 15% birdies, and 3% double bogeys.
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Manchester City defeated Chelsea 3-0 in a Premier League match, closing the gap on leaders Arsenal. The victory came after a strong second-half performance by City, who are now just six points behind Arsenal with a game in hand. The result sets up a crucial upcoming match against Arsenal at Manchester City's home stadium.
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Manchester City won 3-0 against Chelsea in the Premier League.
Nico O’Reilly and Marc Guehi scored two quick goals right after half-time.
Jeremy Doku scored the third goal for City, exploiting a Chelsea defensive mistake.
Arsenal, the league leaders, lost 2-1 to Bournemouth, allowing City to close the gap.
City are six points behind Arsenal with a game in hand.
City will face Arsenal on April 19 in a critical match for the title race.
Chelsea have only won one of their last seven matches and are in sixth place.
Chelsea's defeat included mistakes and a disallowed goal due to offside.
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Tottenham Hotspur, under their new head coach Roberto de Zerbi, lost to Sunderland and continue to struggle in the Premier League. During the match, captain Cristian Romero left the field in tears due to what might be a knee injury. Spurs have not won a game in their last 14 Premier League matches, and concerns about potential relegation are growing.
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Tottenham Hotspur's head coach, Roberto de Zerbi, is new to the team.
Tottenham lost a match against Sunderland, continuing their challenges in the Premier League.
Cristian Romero, the team captain, left the field in tears with a possible knee injury.
Tottenham has not won any of their last 14 Premier League games.
De Zerbi previously coached at Brighton and Marseille.
The team's poor performance has led to fears of relegation.
Former England goalkeeper Ben Foster commented on Romero's emotional display, suggesting it might not set the best example.
Sunderland's Brian Brobbey was involved in the incident that might have caused Romero's injury.
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Rangers made a strong comeback to defeat Falkirk 6-3, tightening the race for the Scottish football title among Rangers, Hearts, and Celtic. The Scottish Professional Football League might use goal difference or possibly a special play-off to decide the winner if teams finish with equal points. Currently, Rangers have the best goal difference, which could be crucial in the title race.
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Rangers won against Falkirk 6-3, enhancing their goal difference.
The title race in Scotland includes Rangers, Hearts, and Celtic.
Rangers are one point behind Hearts and have a better goal difference.
Goal difference and goals scored are considered first in tie-breaking.
Rangers lead in goals scored with 66, followed by Celtic with 59.
If teams finish level on points, a special play-off game might occur.
Celtic has three of their last five games at home, potentially offering them an advantage.
Hearts have crucial wins against both Rangers and Celtic this season.
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Wout van Aert won the Paris-Roubaix cycling race in a sprint against Tadej Pogacar. The race is known for its challenging cobblestone sections. Van Aert dedicated his victory to a late fellow cyclist, Michael Goolaerts.
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Wout van Aert won the Paris-Roubaix race, beating Tadej Pogacar in a sprint finish.
Paris-Roubaix is a one-day cycling race famous for its challenging cobblestone sections.
Pogacar would have completed all five major one-day races with a win but still seeks this title.
Belgian rider Jasper Styuven finished third, and Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel finished fourth.
Van der Poel faced issues due to a puncture, affecting his chances in the race.
Van Aert dedicated his win to cyclist Michael Goolaerts, who died during the race in 2018.
The race conditions were challenging due to dust on the cobblestones, affecting multiple riders.
Tadej Pogacar had to change bikes three times, impacting his race.
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Jannik Sinner won the Monte Carlo Masters, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final. This victory helped Sinner regain the top spot in the tennis world rankings. The match was challenging due to windy conditions and ended with a score of 7-6 (7-5), 6-3.
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Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the Monte Carlo Masters final.
The win moved Sinner back to the number one spot in world tennis rankings.
Sinner has now won three Masters 1000 titles in 2026.
The match was affected by windy conditions, causing 83 unforced errors.
This victory is part of Sinner's 22-match winning streak in Masters series events.
Sinner is 24 years old, and Alcaraz is 22 years old.
Sinner's overall career includes 27 ATP Tour victories.
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FIFA has denied Iran's request to move its World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico. The games will proceed as scheduled on the US West Coast, despite concerns due to ongoing conflicts involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
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Iran requested to move its World Cup games from the US to Mexico due to regional tensions.
FIFA, the global soccer organization, refused the request, citing logistical challenges.
Iran is scheduled to play its group matches in Los Angeles and Seattle.
The US and Israel are engaged in a conflict with Iran, resulting in significant casualties.
A ceasefire has been mediated but tensions remain high, impacting Iran's team security concerns.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and FIFA reiterated that matches will remain in the US as per the original plan.
President Trump questioned the safety of Iran's team if they come to the US, leading to further tensions.
Iranian Sports Minister indicated participation is uncertain unless matches are relocated.
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Sophie Cunningham has signed a one-year deal to stay with the Indiana Fever for the 2026 WNBA season. She played an important role for the team last season and will also work as a contributor for USA Network's WNBA coverage. Cunningham is looking forward to playing again and believes the team has strong potential.
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Sophie Cunningham has re-signed with the Indiana Fever for the 2026 season on a one-year contract.
Cunningham was a key player for the Fever last season before a season-ending injury.
She will also take on a role as a contributor for USA Network's WNBA coverage.
The Fever have signed several players, including Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull, ahead of the upcoming draft.
Cunningham played in 30 games last season and averaged 8.6 points per game.
She expressed excitement about the coming season and the team's potential.
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Rory McIlroy is competing in the final round of the Masters golf tournament, aiming to win the event for the second year in a row. After losing his initial lead to Cameron Young, McIlroy commented that playing with Young might be easier and suggested he'd play more freely. Both golfers will start the final round in the lead, tied with each other.
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Rory McIlroy is trying to win the Masters two years in a row.
Only three golfers have won the Masters back-to-back: Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods.
McIlroy was ahead by six shots entering the third round.
Cameron Young tied McIlroy by the end of the third round with a score of 65.
McIlroy mentioned he would play more freely in his pairing with Young.
McIlroy and Young will tee off at 2:25 p.m. ET in the final round.
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Kelsey Plum, a professional basketball player, decided to take less money on her new contract with the Los Angeles Sparks. This allowed the team to save money and improve the roster for a better chance at winning. Plum signed a deal for $999,999 instead of the $1.4 million supermax.
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Kelsey Plum plays for the Los Angeles Sparks and has been with the team for one season.
She is 31 years old and a four-time WNBA All-Star.
Plum agreed to a one-year contract for $999,999.
By taking less money, Plum helped the team save $400,000.
These savings can help the Sparks strengthen their roster for future success.
The Sparks also re-signed player Dearica Hamby and added other star players like Nneka Ogwumike and Erica Wheeler.
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Henry Slade's late penalty kick secured a win for Exeter Chiefs against Benetton in the European Challenge Cup quarter-final, placing them into the semi-final. The match, filled with ten tries, ended with a score of 44-41 in favor of Exeter.
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Henry Slade kicked a 79th-minute penalty to secure Exeter's win over Benetton.
The game ended with Exeter Chiefs scoring 44 points and Benetton scoring 41.
Exeter's victory places them in the European Challenge Cup semi-final.
Slade successfully kicked seven times during the match.
Benetton initially led the game, starting with a try by Niccolo Cannone.
Exeter will face Ulster in the upcoming semi-final.
Exeter and Benetton each scored multiple tries during the match.
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Ohio State's head coach, Ryan Day, has stated that he expects incoming football recruits to aim to be first- or second-round NFL draft picks. This aligns with Ohio State's history of producing NFL talent, with several players recently drafted in high rounds.
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Ryan Day is the head coach of Ohio State's football team.
Day expects recruits at Ohio State to be potential first- or second-round NFL draft picks.
Ohio State frequently has players drafted high into the NFL.
Last year, Ohio State had three first-round picks in the NFL draft.
The team also had three players selected in the second round last year.
Ohio State has five players projected to be first-round picks in the 2026 NFL draft.
Two additional players are projected to go in the second round of the 2026 draft.
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Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy tied for first place after the third round of the Masters. Young shot a 7-under par, while McIlroy scored 1-over par. Young acknowledged that McIlroy is a popular favorite in the golf world but noted his own fan support is growing.
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Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy are tied for the lead at the Masters after the third round.
Young's performance in the third round was a 7-under, 65, which is the best score of the day alongside Scottie Scheffler.
Rory McIlroy held a historic lead after 36 holes but shot a 1-over, 73, in the third round.
Young acknowledged he might not be the fan favorite compared to McIlroy.
Young mentioned that his fan support has increased over the past year.
Cameron Young has had six top-10 finishes in major golf tournaments, including two at the Masters.
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