ESPN Turns The Masters Into Amateur Hour

ESPN Turns The Masters Into Amateur Hour

Jason Kelce, maybe leave this one to Jim Nantz. Professional golf’s premiere event, The Masters, brands itself as “A tradition unlike any other.”™ (A Nantz line from the ’80s, but Augusta National owns the rights to anything said during Masters broadcasts.) There’s a little bit less tradition thus far this year. ESPN shoehorned Kelce, a…

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#Cameron Smith thrives in ‘brutal’ conditions

#Cameron Smith thrives in ‘brutal’ conditions

“Cameron Smith thrives in ‘brutal’ conditions” AUGUSTA, Ga. — Cameron Smith was quoted the other day saying that he almost felt like an awestruck patron watching Tiger Woods — from the group directly ahead of him — as the 46-year-old, five-time Masters champ broke par on one leg in the first round. Mr. Smith will…

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#”I can play through a little pain”

#”I can play through a little pain”

“”I can play through a little pain”” Seth Curry’s balky ankle already has caused him to miss two April games for the Nets, but the veteran guard is turning to another of his favorite sports for inspiration to play through his far-less serious injury over the team’s final two regular season games and into the…

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#Where the heck is Harry Higgs from?

#Where the heck is Harry Higgs from?

“Where the heck is Harry Higgs from?” AUGUSTA, Ga. — Harry Higgs, one of the most colorful personalities on the PGA Tour, wanted to clear a few things up after he posted a 1-under 71 in his first career Masters round Thursday. When asked about being “from’’ Camden, N.J., which is where his PGA Tour…

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#Tiger Woods has impressive 2022 Masters return

#Tiger Woods has impressive 2022 Masters return

“Tiger Woods has impressive 2022 Masters return” AUGUSTA, Ga. — The scene was unlike any that has ever taken place at Augusta National. Tiger Woods’ opening-round Masters tee time was still some 15 minutes away and there was the customary large gathering underneath the famous oak tree adjacent to the clubhouse. Among the large cluster…

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