Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course is set up as the longest for any major championship. Add in significant wind, and this year’s first major will be tricky.
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Bruins notebook: McAvoy once again elevating his game when it counts most
Charlie McAvoy, a 23-year-old defenseman, learned plenty from playing with Zdeno Chara and has blossomed into the leader of Boston’s defense.
NHL roundup: Carolina takes 2-0 series lead by shutting out Predators
Sebastian Aho scores twice for Carolina in a 3-0 win.
Patriots notebook: New QB Mac Jones already had respect of one New England linebacker
Linebacker Josh Uche learned during the 2020 Citrus Bowl that Ohio State QB Mac Jones, now in New England, was the real deal.
Detroit pitcher Spencer Turnbull fashions an improbable no-hitter against Mariners
Spencer Turnbull, 27, is just two years removed from losing an MLB-high 17 games, but only allowed two walks in his gem of a no-hitter in Seattle.
Celtics advance, but now face Brooklyn’s trio of Harden, Durant, and yes, Kyrie Irving
Boston beat Washington to secure the No. 7 seed on Tuesday night, but now has a significant challenge with the high-scoring and talented Nets.
Smith’s overtime goal gives Bruins 2-1 series lead
Craig Smith takes advantage of a mistake by the Capitals, and Boston wins in double overtime, 3-2.
Sports Digest: Mieses homers again as Sea Dogs top Fisher Cats
Johan Mieses hits his seventh home run and Matthew Kent shines in relief as Portland holds on for a 3-2 win.
Tatum scores 50 as Celtics beat Wizards 118-100 in play-in
Boston secures the seventh seed for the playoffs and a first-round matchup with second-seeded Brooklyn starting on Saturday.
Mets’ Kevin Pillar hit in the face by pitch in ‘scary,’ bloody scene
Outfielder Kevin Pillar said he was “doing fine” after being struck by a pitch from Braves reliever Jacob Webb, who appeared upset and was quickly lifted from the game.