7 h. ago Rory McIlroy sets the record straight on claims about his wife Erica after Masters win

Rory McIlroy enjoyed one of the best days of his career by winning the Masters at Augusta last week but there were eyebrows raised after he failed to pay tribute to wife Erica Stoll when naming his "support system"

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19 h. ago Rocketman Rory McIlroy basking in his status as the hottest ticket in sport

Elton John and Donald Trump among those to congratulate Northern Irishman before Zurich Classic in New Orleans“Please welcome your Players and Masters champion, Rory McIlroy.”Shortly before 8am on the 10th tee at TPC Louisiana. The gallery is less than 100 in number. Still, there is extra pep in the starter’s voice. Those last four words carry such weight, they conjure such images. Masters champion, Rory McIlroy. An introduction he had waited a lifetime to receive. It somehow felt inadequate that it was over in a split second. “Very nice,” said McIlroy later. “I could get used to it.” He will be afforded that very privilege. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago ‘The Red Wedding times a million’ – The Last of Us’s most shocking moment was a masterpiece

It was the biggest open secret in TV history – but even though millions knew it was coming, that death still stunned beyond belief. Now, can it really achieve the impossible and make us root for the killer?This article contains spoilers for the The Last of Us season two. Please do not read unless you have seen the first two episodes.When is a twist not a twist? This is a question many people will be asking after this week’s brutal episode of The Last of Us. Titled Through the Valley, it demonstrated more clearly than ever that the show has two types of viewer: those who primarily know it as a television series and were stunned beyond belief by the violent, unheralded death of Pedro Pascal’s Joel at the hands of Kaitlyn Dever’s vengeful Abby; and those who have played the video game on which it is based. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Woman who spent 20 years restoring 'The Last Supper' and correcting 'big mistake'

Penin Brambilla was given the task of restoring Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece The Last Supper which took more than 20 years and she had to tackle one major problem

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7 d. ago Rory McIlroy pictured without wife Erica Stoll on return to Belfast after Masters glory

Rory McIlroy made history last weekend by winning his first Masters title and was welcomed back to Northern Ireland on Friday morning with his young daughter Poppy

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1 week ago Zach Johnson banishes last year’s memories to fire his lowest ever Masters round

The former US Ryder Cup captain fired an eagle and six birdies in a third round of 66 on Saturday to sit in the clubhouse outside the top 10.

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1 week ago Scottie Scheffler's late Masters mistake that saw him channel inner Bryson DeChambeau

Scottie Scheffler was left frustrated after carding a bogey on the last hole of his second round at The Masters, leading to an extreme practice session on the range

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1 week ago Alex de Minaur records first ‘double bagel’ with whitewash of Grigor Dimitrov

The Australian reaches last four of Monte Carlo MastersHe will play either Stefanos Tsitsipas or Lorenzo MusettiAlex de Minaur has humbled Bulgarian star Grigor Dimitrov 6-0 6-0 to feast on the first “double bagel” of his professional career while powering into the Monte Carlo Masters semi-final.The Australian was in merciless mood against the out-of-sorts veteran, taking only 44 minutes to hand the world No 18 one of his most embarrassing defeats on the Monte Carlo Country Club’s main arena, Court Rainier III, on Friday. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Jack Draper out of Monte Carlo after defeat to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Spaniard beats British No 1 6-3, 6-7 (6) on clay courtServe abandons Draper, who records 10 double faultsJack Draper crashed out at the last-16 stage of the Monte-Carlo Masters following defeat to Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Fifth seed Draper, who dispatched Marcos Giron in a comfortable 6-1, 6-1 victory on Tuesday, struggled with his serve, accounting for 10 double faults during the 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-4 loss.“Today I didn’t feel at my best or at my best mentally with my strategy,” Davidovich Fokina said on court after the win, in which he made 57 unforced errors to his opponent’s 46. “It was a rollercoaster with my mind, I didn’t know how to control the emotions and I didn’t respect myself or my team. I am so sorry with how I did today and I am happy with the win and I will be ready for tomorrow. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Who won the Masters last year, full list of champions and what is this year's prize pot?

The Masters is underway as the world's best golfers head to Augusta, Georgia, to compete for the iconic green blazer - and Scottie Scheffler fights for his third win

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2 w. ago Novak Djokovic crashes out of Monte Carlo Masters but Alcaraz advances

Alejandro Tabilo inflicts 6-3, 6-4 defeat on DjokovicAlcaraz battles past Francisco Cerundolo in three setsNovak Djokovic crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters with a straight sets defeat to Alejandro Tabilo. The Chilean had beaten the world No 5 on clay in Rome last year and built on a solid start to the second-round match before securing a 6-3, 6-4 win in just under an hour and a half on Court Rainier III.Djokovic’s wait for a 100th ATP Tour title goes on, having lost to the teenager Jakub Mensik in last month’s Miami Masters final. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Scottish PGA pro on his first day at Masters lasting just 50 minutes!

Ian Taylor and wife Lorraine among patrons left feeling frustrated by wet start to week

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2 w. ago The Masters prize money: How much will players earn at Augusta in 2025?

Scottie Scheffler took home $3.6m for winning the Masters last year

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2 w. ago Robert MacIntyre: ‘Imagine taking a Green Jacket back to Glencruitten ’

After his ‘fairytale’ success last year, the Scottish golfer has his heart set on Masters gloryWhat a mistake it would be to presume the boy-next-door demeanour means a lack of competitive instinct. Robert MacIntyre’s love for Oban, shinty and all associated is endearing. He has also proved that he is perfectly comfortable in the company of golf’s aristocracy.MacIntyre missed the module where sportspeople are advised not to speak about lifetime aspirations. Mention the Masters to the Scot and he lights up. Absence makes the heart grow fonder; after impressing at Augusta National in 2021 and 2022, he failed to qualify for the next two stagings. MacIntyre returns for the 89th edition as the 17th-ranked player in the world. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago When sadness strikes I remember I’m not alone in loving the wild boundless beauty of the living world | Georgina Woods

Nature will reclaim its place as a terrifying quasi-divine force that cannot be mastered. I find this strangely comfortingExplore the series – Last chance: the extinction crisis being ignored this electionGet Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an emailAt times my work takes me to the big city and the tall buildings where people with power make decisions that affect the rest of us. While I am there, crossing busy roads, wearing tidy clothes and carrying out my duty, I think of faraway places where life is getting on without me.Logrunners are turning leaf litter on the rainforest floor, albatross are cruising the wind beyond sight of the coast. Why does thinking about these creatures, who have no idea that I exist, bring me such comfort?Get Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an email Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 'Masterpiece' thriller that inspired The Last of Us is streaming for free

There's no better time to rediscover the Oscar nominated film

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last month Greenland chief accuses JD and Usha Vance of 'masterful spin' with last

Greenland's leadership called Vice President JD Vance and Usha Vance's changed itinerary to their island visit a 'masterful spin' about their true intensions.

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