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McIlroy tees off in quest of Masters title and career Grand Slam

Rory McIlroy teed off in Sunday’s final round of the Masters in search of an elusive first green jacket that would complete a career Grand Slam.The 35-year-old from Northern Ireland, who has failed in 10 prior tries to complete the Slam at Augusta National, was on 12-under with a two-stroke lead over last-group playing partner …

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Ennis downs Stanionis to unify IBF, WBA welterweight belts

Undefeated Jaron Ennis stopped Eimantas Stanionis with a sixth-round technical knockout to successfully unify the IBF and WBA welterweight belts in a bruising world title fight on Saturday.In an explosive contest in Atlantic City, Ennis prevailed after subjecting Stanionis to a barrage of savage body shots.The 30-year-old Stanionis had started brightly, catching Ennis with two …

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McIlroy eyes Masters win and Slam – ‘I’ll be able to handle it’

Rory McIlroy is on the verge of winning the Masters and completing golf’s career Grand Slam and he’s ready to face the pressure and painful memories head-on at Augusta National.The 35-year-old from Northern Ireland fired his second consecutive six-under par 66 to seize a two-stroke lead over reigning US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau entering Sunday’s final …

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Canada’s Conners inspired by ailing coach in Masters fight

Corey Conners says he is taking inspiration from his cancer-stricken college coach as he chases a first ever major championship title at the Masters.The 33-year-old Canadian fired a two-under par-70 in Saturday’s third round at Augusta National to stand third after 54 holes on eight-under 208.That’s only four strokes behind Rory McIlroy, the four-time major …

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No.1 Scheffler grinds out level par on tough day at Masters

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler’s bid for back-to-back Masters titles suffered a major blow when he could only manage a level-par 72 in Saturday’s third round at Augusta National.The 28-year-old American — who would match Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo and Jack Nicklaus as the only Masters winners in consecutive years — managed two birdies and two …

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