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The Science Behind the MLB 'Torpedo' Bats That Everyone's Talking About—How Do They Work? And Are They Really Better?

Developed by a physicist, these bats have their widest part, called the barrel, closer to the player's hands to offer a better chance of hitting the ball on their "sweet spot"

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    Masters Week weather. What the long-range forecasts say for Augusta National

    Should you buy an umbrella from the pro shop? Here are the long-range weather forecasts for the Masters, Women's Amateur, and the Drive, Chip and Putt.

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      FBI finds Arnold Palmer's Masters green jacket on sale in Chicago as it uncovers $5.6M theft

      Richard Globensky of Georgia pleaded guilty Wednesday to one criminal charge, for which he faces a maximum of 10 years behind bars.

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          MLB will consider whether to return to club uniforms in All-Star Game | AP News

          Major League Baseball will consider going back to having players wear their team uniforms for the All-Star Game.

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            Cyclist Julien Bernard fined for kissing wife during Tour de France

            Cycling's governing body says the fine is for "unseemly or inappropriate behaviour".

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              Transgender Swimmer ‘Lia’ Thomas Barred from Olympics › American Greatness

              Will “Lia” Thomas, a male swimmer who identifies as a female, has been forbidden from participating in the Olympics and other elite sporting events following a…

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              Transgender high school runner in Oregon hears boos from crowd after winning girls' 200-meter state title | Fox News

              Transgender runner Aayden Gallagher, a sophomore at McDaniel High School, won the Oregon Girls' 6A 200-meter state championship on Saturday and was booed.

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              Nick Saban: Alabama Players' Lack Of 'Class' Contributed To Retirement - The Spun: What's Trending In The Sports World T

              Nick Saban admitted that the Alabama players' reaction to Michigan loss contributed to his retirement.

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                What You Can Learn From Golf › American Greatness

                There’s an oft told joke that golf was given a four-letter name because a different four-letter word that starts with “F” and rhymes with “luck” was already…

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                  Corey Seager earns second World Series MVP, joining Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson and Reggie Jackson | AP News

                  Corey Seager was voted the World Series Most Valuable Player after leading the Texas Rangers over the Arizona Diamondbacks for their first title.

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                  LIV Golf loses its bid to earn ranking points over questions about a closed shop

                  The Official World Golf Ranking board has rejected LIV Golf's application to get ranking points.

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                  The Yurchenko double pike has a new name after Simone Biles – NBC New York

                  Simone Biles became the first woman to land the Yurchenko double pike at the World Gymnastics Championship.

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                    Viktor Hovland makes hole-in-one on par 4 in Ryder Cup practice round

                    Viktor Hovland stepped up to the par-4 fifth hole at Marco Simone in Italy during Ryder Cup practice on Thursday … and made a hole-in-one.

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                      Woods joins PGA Tour's policy board as player director

                      Tiger Woods has agreed to join the PGA Tour's Policy Board as a sixth player director, the U.S-based circuit said on Tuesday in a bid to restore players' trust in leadership following the deal it announced in June with Saudi Arabia's Public

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                        Why Is Saudi Arabia Spending Billions on Western Sports?

                        LIV Golf. Formula 1. And now a $332 million bid for Kylian Mbappé. What we call ‘sportswashing,’ the Saudis call savvy.

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                        Norman's Masters exclusion planned, Ridley says

                        The decision not to invite Greg Norman to the Masters was made to ensure that attention focused on the tournament and players, not on LIV Golf's ongoing rift with the PGA Tour, Augusta National Golf Club chair Fred Ridley says.

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                          Phil Mickelson's latest words show he's changing his LIV approach

                          What's Phil Mickelson thinking? That's been one of golf's most interesting questions since LIV's inception. We got another clue this week.

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                          Masters criteria allow LIV golfers to play in '23

                          Any golfer who has qualified for the Masters based on previous criteria will be invited in 2023, including at least 16 currently on the LIV Tour.

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                          Let Djokovic Play

                          Barring the tennis champion from the U.S. Open has nothing to do with science or public health.

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                          AP sources: Tiger meets with top players against LIV Golf

                          WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The PGA Tour is in Delaware for the first time and the buzz still surrounded Tiger Woods, even if he didn’t have clubs and wasn’t even at the golf course. Woods flew to Wilmington on Tuesday for a private meeting of top playe

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                          British Open 2022: An in-depth, hole-by-hole look at St. Andrews' Old Course

                          A hole-by-hole look at the Old Course at St. Andrews, site of the 150th British Open to be played July 14-17, with scouting reports, fun facts and memorable moments.

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                          Sources: PGA Tour eyes revamped slate, purses

                          An overhauled PGA Tour schedule starting in 2023 is in the works, with increased purses and a new global golf series, sources told ESPN's Mark Schlabach. PGA Tour members were informed of the plans Tuesday.

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                          At Open, all eyes on Mickelson, who says little

                          Phil Mickelson was asked a variety of questions Monday, from what he'd say to the national chair of the 9/11 Families United coalition, to his expected reception from the fans outside of Boston, to his future schedule.

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                          Dustin Johnson leaves PGA Tour to play in LIV

                          Dustin Johnson said he's resigned from the PGA Tour and plans to play only LIV Golf events and major championships "unless I hear otherwise."

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                            Exclusive: Tiger Woods discusses golf future in first in-depth interview since car accident

                            In an exclusive interview with Golf Digest, Tiger Woods opens up about a painful year, a possible return to golf, and son Charlie's progress as a player.

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                            West Virginia Soccer Player Takes Action To Protect Women's Sports

                            Lainey Armistead is seeking to join a lawsuit to support a West Virginia law that protects equal opportunity in women’s sports. 

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                            MattAdamsGC/FoL on Twitter

                            “New piece of luggage for @TheOpen Champ Collin Morikawa in Atlanta Airport #ClaretJug”

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                            NBC to handle most of its Open Championship TV coverage remotely due to travel restrictions

                            Due to travel restrictions imposed by the United Kingdom and R&A amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, NBC will be handling most of its coverage of the 149th Open Championship remotely.

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                              Olympics Will Not Tolerate Athletes Protesting, Wearing 'Black Lives Matter' Apparel

                              The Olympics held in Tokyo this summer will not permit any BLM protests or apparel. Some groups have said they will provide legal backing to activists.

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                                Why do Augusta National's greens look purple at this year's Masters?

                                At the Masters, everything is green — except, ironically, the greens. But that might be just the way Augusta National likes it.

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                                  Jordan Spieth on Rickie Fowler: 'It's impossible to struggle in silence'

                                  Jordan Spieth can relate to the battle his close friend Rickie Fowler is facing to get back to the top of his golf game while he's in the spotlight.

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                                    PGA Tour pros share family Christmas photos on social media

                                    Covid-19 put a damper on Christmas this year, but a look at family photos from PGA Tour pros proves the virus didn't entirely extinguish the holiday spirit.

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                                      The Masters Theme Song

                                      FULL VERSION Backward shot! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bINt8Xebbg&feature=plcp 1: Tea Olive 2: Pink Dogwood 3: Flowering Peach 4: Flowering Crab Apple ...

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                                          Phil Mickelson just recorded the worst score of his career on a par 3

                                          The five-time major champ racked up quite a number at the Houston Open on Friday.

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                                            A tale of two seasons: The critical ways Augusta National will play differently in November versus April

                                            A fall Masters brings with it potentially conditions that are colder and wetter than in the spring. Here's how that will impact the way the course plays

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                                              A 64-year-old is leading well more than half the field on the PGA Tour

                                              A 64-year-old made a historic cut and is leading well more than half the field at the PGA Tour's Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course.

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                                                Sergio Garcia steals victory with ridiculous iron shot at 18

                                                Sergio Garcia hit a walk-off approach shot into the 72nd hole at the Sanderson Farms Championship, his first PGA Tour win since the 2017 Masters.

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                                                  Phil Mickelson sends late-night 'Dear Tiger' tweet offering thanks

                                                  Sometimes, you need to pause in life and offer up some good old-fashioned gratitude to the skies, or, in Phil Mickelson's case, to Tiger Woods.

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                                                    US Army veteran, 60, wins Arizona golf event using only putter

                                                    An amateur golfer putted his way to victory at an Arizona event over the weekend.

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                                                      Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning to face Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady in golf match for coronavirus relief | Fox News

                                                      Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will square off in another golf match, but this time two football legends will be sprinkled into the mix.

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                                                      PGA Tour to resume season in June, first 4 events to be held without fans

                                                      The PGA Tour announced Thursday it plans to resume the season in June with the RBC Heritage in South Carolina and the first four events will be closed to fans.

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                                                        Masters moves to November, U.S. Open to September, Ryder Cup is on: Golf's governing bodies release new 2020 schedule - Golf Digest

                                                        Golf's governing bodies released a revised, ambitious schedule on Monday, attempting to play as much golf as possible during the shortened 2020 season

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                                                          Wimbledon paid pandemic insurance for almost 20 years. Now it’s getting $141 million

                                                          The tournament’s risk and finance subcommittee insisted on a pandemic clause nearly 20 years ago.

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                                                            The Open Championship canceled for first time since World War II over coronavirus outbreak

                                                            The Open Championship, one of golf’s biggest major tournaments set for mid-July, was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, The R&A announced Monday.

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                                                              Vin Scully predicts more Americans will turn to faith to get through coronavirus crisis

                                                              Fox News' Ed Henry caught up with legendary baseball broadcaster Vin Scully on Monday's "Fox News Rundown" podcast to discuss the coronavirus outbreak and the delayed start to this year’s Major League Baseball season.

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                                                                Trump Will Award 2 Golfers Medal of Freedom

                                                                President Trump will bestow golfers Annika Sorenstam, and Gary Player with the highest thinkable civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom

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                                                                  Ole Miss fan, 84, sinks long putt to win new car during basketball game

                                                                  An 84-year-old Ole Miss fan did her best Tiger Woods impression Saturday during the Rebels’ loss to Alabama at The Pavilion.

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                                                                    Steve Gleason, ex-New Orleans Saints safety and ALS advocate, receives Congressional Gold Medal

                                                                    Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason, who become a leading advocate for people struggling with Lou Gehrig’s disease after he was diagnosed with the paralyzing illness, was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony Wednesday.

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                                                                      Matt Kuchar, Brian Gay sink holes-in-one within minutes of each other

                                                                      Golfers Matt Kuchar and Brian Gay both had something to celebrate at the Mayakoba Golf Classic in Mexico on Sunday.

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                                                                        John Daly defends Trump amid allegations president cheats at golf

                                                                        Champion golfer John Daly defended President Trump on Tuesday over allegations the commander-in-chief is one of the most prolific cheaters when he plays a round of golf.

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                                                                            How Suzy Whaley became the first female PGA of America president | PGA Championship

                                                                            PGA of America president Suzy Whaley got her professional golf career started on local courses.

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                                                                              Who Is Tiger Woods' Caddie? - Meet His Bagman Joe LaCava

                                                                              Neil Tappin asks the question who is Tiger Woods' caddie? A major-winning bag man, he has been working for the 14-time major winner since 2011

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                                                                                  4 Ways to Manage Your Anger and Frustration on the Golf Course | WomensGolf.com

                                                                                  Try these proven mental strategies from Joan King the next time you feel your anger, stress, and frustration rising on the golf course.

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                                                                                    How Tiger's British Open run impacted his children

                                                                                    Tiger Woods' sixth place finish at the 2018 Open Championship was his best at a major in five years. It had a lasting impact on him and, according to Woods, his children too. They were at Carnoustie to embrace him after Tiger finished his final round

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                                                                                      Phil bests Tiger on 22nd hole, wins $9M 'Match'

                                                                                      It took 22 holes, but Phil Mickelson finally prevailed in his $9 million showdown with Tiger Woods, telling him afterward, "I will not ever let you live this one down."