Masters 2026: Rory's defense, most disappointing first rounds and looking ahead to the rest of the tournament
How will a loaded leaderboard take shape? Will the course continue to get more difficult? We look at Round 1 and what could come next at Augusta National.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:41:51 EST

Sights and sounds from the first round of the Masters
The first golf major of the year is underway as the 90th edition of the Masters Tournament tees off.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:41:51 EST

Pressure eased, Rory co-leads in Masters defense
Rory McIlroy did not, by his standards, play his best golf in the opening round yet still managed a 5-under 67, good for a share of the early lead with Sam Burns and his lowest opening round at the Masters since 2011.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:37:01 EST

Tatum clears hurdle, happy to exit MSG on '2 feet'
Jayson Tatum had 24 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in 40 minutes Thursday night but, more importantly, walked "off the floor on my own two feet."
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:37:01 EST

Sources: Aces agree to $1.19M deal with Young
The Aces are finalizing an agreement for four-time All-Star guard Jackie Young to return to Las Vegas, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:37:01 EST