BEN NUCKOLS

AP Sports Writer
Bryson DeChambeau hits from the fairway on the 13th hole during the final round at the Masters golf tournament, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
After a wayward Sunday at the Masters, Bryson DeChambeau is ‘super excited’ about tweaking his gear
Bryson DeChambeau believed his game was in good enough shape to win the Masters. He certainly thought he could do it after he leapfrogged Rory McIlroy to take the lead two holes into thes final round Sunday.
 
Patrick Reed watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the third round at the Masters golf tournament, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Patrick Reed and Ludvig Aberg make Saturday moves at the Masters. Justin Rose drops back
Patrick Reed and Ludvig Aberg made late Saturday moves at the Masters, while Justin Rose went in the opposite direction. Reed and Aberg each shot 3-under 69 and trailed Rory McIlroy by six shots with 18 holes to play.
 
Scottie Scheffler celebrates after chipping in for birdie on the 12th hole during the second round at the Masters golf tournament, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Scottie Scheffler gets a break from an azalea, escapes a magnolia and trails by 3 at the Masters
Scottie Scheffler’s Masters title defense took some unusual detours into the flora surrounding Augusta National’s ryegrass fairways and bentgrass greens Friday.
 
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after chipping into the water on the 15th hole during the first round at the Masters golf tournament, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Rory McIlroy turns a promising start into another pedestrian opening round at the Masters
Two well-struck shots. Two big bounces over the green. That was all it took for Rory McIlroy to turn a superb opening round into another pedestrian start at the Masters.
 
Nick Dunlap hits from the pine straw on the first hole during the first round at the Masters golf tournament, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Nick Dunlap becomes first Masters competitor in a decade and youngest in history to shoot 90
Nick Dunlap had seen some big numbers start creeping into his game before he arrived at the Masters. Nothing could have prepared him for the amount of strokes he’d take in 18 holes on Thursday.
 
Honorary Starter Jack Nicklaus acknowledges the patrons, as fellow Honorary Starter Tom Watson applauds, on the first hole during the first round at the Masters golf tournament, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Player, Nicklaus and Watson hit ceremonial shots and joke about aging bodies to start the Masters
The Masters got underway at Augusta National on Thursday with Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson hitting the ceremonial opening tee shots.
 
Jordan Spieth's son Sammy swings a club during the par-3 contest at the Masters golf tournament, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Jordan Spieth’s 3-year-old son and 89-year-old Gary Player make memories at Masters Par 3 Contest
Jordan Spieth’s 3-year-old son, Sammy, was among the kids who stole the show at the Masters Par 3 Contest on Wednesday. Sammy hit a tee shot 30 yards down the middle of the second hole at Augusta National’s tranquil par-3 course.
 
Max Homa hits from the 18th tee during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Slumping Max Homa arrives at the Masters having changed everything except his results
Max Homa arrives at the Masters with a new caddie, a new coach, new equipment and a newly diminished place in the rankings. Homa finished in a tie for third at last year’s Masters.
 
Tiger Woods walks on the first hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Tiger Woods will design a par-3 municipal course and build a new learning center in Augusta
Tiger Woods will design a new par-3 course at a municipal facility in Augusta, Georgia, that’s in the middle of a renovation funded by Augusta National Golf Club.
 
Scottie Scheffler speaks after winning the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
Scottie Scheffler enjoys practice round with his mom ahead of bad weather at the Masters
The tournament announced Sunday evening that patron gates would not open as scheduled on Monday because of anticipated heavy rain and thunderstorms. Forecasts called for rainfall of 1 inch or more, and the club cited safety concerns in barring spectators from the course.
 
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Obi Toppin has 31 points, 10 rebounds as Pacers beat Wizards 134-130 in OT
Obi Toppin had season highs of 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 134-130 in overtime.
 
Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon, left, falls to the floor after being fouled by Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Wizards’ Malcolm Brogdon sprains left ankle in loss to Pacers
Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon suffered a sprained left ankle in the fourth quarter of Washington’s 134-130 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers and had to be helped off the floor.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, during a watch party on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis in Houston. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
College sports reform could advance in GOP-controlled Congress, with Sen. Ted Cruz as NCAA ally
The NCAA’s yearslong efforts to get lawmakers to address myriad problems in college sports could pay off in the new, Republican-controlled Congress. GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is set to take over as chair of the powerful Commerce Committee.
 
Europe's Vice Captain Anna Nordqvist reacts after missing a putt on the sixth green during a Solheim Cup golf tournament singles match at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Gainesville, Va. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Loss to U.S. leaves Suzann Pettersen with mixed record as Europe’s Solheim Cup captain
Suzann Pettersen fell short in her second stint as European Solheim Cup captain. The fiery Norwegian led last year’s squad to a 14-14 tie in Spain that allowed Europe to take home the cup for a record third straight time.
 
United States players poses for photographs after the United States won the Solheim Cup golf tournament against Europe at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Gainesville, Va. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Lilia Vu puts away Europe with closing birdie, US wins its first Solheim Cup since 2017
Lilia Vu made a 2-foot birdie putt on the final hole, and the United States won the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2017, beating Europe on a tense Sunday of singles matches at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.
 
United States' Megan Khang celebrates after making a putt on the 14th hole during a Solheim Cup golf tournament fourball match at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Gainesville, Va. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Nelly Korda and the U.S. keep rolling in the Solheim Cup and lead Europe 10-6
Top-ranked Nelly Korda improved to 3-0 in this year’s Solheim Cup and helped the Americans maintain a four-point advantage over Europe heading into Sunday singles. Korda won her morning alternate-shot match with Allisen Corpuz.
 
Empty seats on a grandstand are seen on the first hole during a Solheim Cup golf tournament foursomes match at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Gainesville, VA. (AP Photo/Matt York)
LPGA commissioner takes the blame for Solheim Cup transportation issues
LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan has taken responsibility for the tour’s failure to get fans to the Solheim Cup in time to see the opening tee shots. But she declined Saturday to offer a full explanation of the debacle.
 
United States' Nelly Korda, right, and teammate Megan Khang hug while celebrating their victory during a Solheim Cup golf tournament fourball match at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Gainesville, Va. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Nelly Korda leads Americans to a record-setting 6-2 margin on first day of Solheim Cup
Top-ranked Nelly Korda won both her matches to carry the United States to a record 6-2 lead over Europe on the first day of the Solheim Cup.
 
Empty seats on a grandstand are seen on the first hole during a Solheim Cup golf tournament foursomes match at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Gainesville, VA. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Solheim Cup begins with half-empty grandstands and fans stuck waiting for buses to course
The opening match of the Solheim Cup began in front of half-empty grandstands surrounding the first tee at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, with transportation issues preventing fans from getting to the golf course.
 
United States' Lexi Thompson hits from the fourth tee during a practice round prior to the Solheim Cup golf tournament at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Gainesville, VA. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Revered by teammates, captain and U.S. fans, Lexi Thompson hopes for a win in her final Solheim Cup
Lexi Thompson enters what looks like her final Solheim Cup as the most popular American player among fans, a team leader and a key contributor for captain Stacy Lewis.
 
United States' Lauren Coughlin hits from the first tee during a practice round prior to the Solheim Cup golf tournament at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Gainesville, VA. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Late-blooming American standout Lauren Coughlin prepares for Solheim Cup debut at age 31
Lauren Coughlin enters the Solheim Cup as the newest and perhaps unlikeliest standout in American women’s golf.
 
Washington Nationals' Dylan Crews watches his first major league home run go to left center field during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Three games into his career, Dylan Crews looks like a star for the Nationals
Even with Aaron Judge, Juan Soto and New York Yankees in town, Dylan Crews was the main attraction at Nationals Park. The 22-year-old rookie had a fantastic debut series for Washington.
 
Washington Nationals' Dylan Crews watches his first major league home run go to left center field during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Dylan Crews hits leadoff homer in 3rd career game, helps Nationals to 5-2 win over Yankees
Dylan Crews led off the game for the Nationals with his first career homer and later hit an RBI double, and Washington beat the New York Yankees 5-2 to take two of three from the AL’s top team.
 
Washington Nationals' Dylan Crews is congratulated in the dugout by his teammates after scoring a run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Dylan Crews gets his first 2 hits as Nats’ rookies rough up Gerrit Cole in 4-2 win over Yankees
Dylan Crews got the first two hits of his career and fellow rookies Andrés Chaparro and José Tena hit back-to-back homers as the Washington Nationals beat Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees 4-2.
 
FILE - Washington Nationals Futures outfielder Dylan Crews (3) in action during an exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, March 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Nationals’ Dylan Crews, MLB’s No. 3 prospect, to make his debut on Monday, AP source says
 
Washington Nationals third baseman Trey Lipscomb, left, tags out Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz, right, during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Dreams of contention for Elly De La Cruz and the Reds take a hit with a sweep at Washington
Elly De La Cruz predicted before the second half of the season began that the Cincinnati Reds were going to make the playoffs and “win it all.”
 
Washington Nationals' James Wood, right, is embraced by Nationals' Luis García Jr. (2) in the dugout after Wood hit a go-ahead three-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Rookie James Wood’s 3-run homer gives the Nationals a 5-2 win and a 3-game sweep of the Reds
James Wood hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Washington Nationals completed a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with a 5-2 victory.
 
Washington Nationals' Jacob Young, left, is doused by Jesse Winker, right, after a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Jacob Young drives in go-ahead run as Nationals rally past Reds 5-4
Jacob Young hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning, Lane Thomas bolstered his trade stock with a run-scoring double and the Washington Nationals rallied past the Cincinnati Reds 5-4.
 
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brent Suter throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Reds reliever Brent Suter placed on IL with partial shoulder muscle tear
Reds left-hander Brent Suter has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a partially torn muscle in the back of his left shoulder. The timetable for recovery is roughly six weeks, but Suter said he hoped to return sooner than that.
 
Washington Nationals' Juan Yepez celebrates his three-run home run with during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, July 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Patrick Corbin works 6 sharp innings, Juan Yepez hits 3-run homer as Nationals beat Reds 8-5
Patrick Corbin pitched six sharp innings on his 35th birthday, Juan Yepez hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals began the second half of the season by beating the Cincinnati Reds 8-5.
 
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