John Cherwa

Rickie Fowler reacts on the 13th green during the second round of the 2017 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2017, in Augusta, Ga.

Four atop the Masters leaderboard at 4-under, many others in hot pursuit

May 12, 2019 at 7:10 p.m.

A day after Charley Hoffman shot what's being called the most impressive first round in recent Masters history, things returned to normal at Augusta National Golf Club on Friday. There's...

Several golfers complain windy conditions at Masters made for poor play

May 12, 2019 at 7:10 p.m.

The wind over the first two days proved to be one of the major factors in determining the Masters field for the final two days. Either you adapted or you...

He will be everyone's sentimental choice, a friendly Aussie who barely fell short here in 2011 and 2013 and is drawing inspiration from his mother, who has lung cancer. Will good vibes trump the rust in his game?

Charley Hoffman grabs 4-shot lead in Masters after Dustin Johnson pulls out

May 12, 2019 at 7:10 p.m.

The biggest shot on the first day of the Masters might have been the one never taken. The most memorable shots — take your pick, there were plenty — were...

Arnold Palmer tribute gets Masters started on emotional note

May 12, 2019 at 7:10 p.m.

The most emotional moment of this year's Masters likely came just before the tournament started. Since 2012, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Arnold Palmer had hit the ceremonial first tee...

Dustin Johnson’s Masters in question after injuring back in fall on stairs

May 12, 2019 at 7:10 p.m.

Strange things are prone to happen at the Masters, but most occur on the back nine on Sunday. As rain blanketed Augusta National on Wednesday, the world's best player, Dustin...

Nyquist owner Paul Reddam, center, celebrates in the Winner's Circle at Churchill Downs.

Nyquist seen as a presumed victor at Preakness on Saturday

June 10, 2018 at 9:44 p.m.

Nyquist's quest to be only the second undefeated horse in history to win the Triple Crown makes its next stop at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore this Saturday. Many see...

A woman arrives at Churchill Downs before the running of the 142nd Kentucky Derby.

Nyquist represents yet another California connection to Kentucky Derby success

June 10, 2018 at 8:03 p.m.

Mario Gutierrez didn't care. He was going to send a sheet of champagne to anyone who was within spraying distance. Doug O'Neill was more interested in sending the bubbly to...

Nyquist, the presumptive Kentucky Derby favorite, checks outs Barn 41 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, May 1, 2016.

A horse is a horse, of course, but what are they thinking on Derby day?

June 12, 2018 at 4:07 a.m.

It was the biggest race before the Kentucky Derby, and undefeated colt Nyquist was leading as he headed into the homestretch at Gulfstream Park in the Florida Derby. Jockey Mario...

California Chrome earns decisive win in $10-million Dubai World Cup

June 12, 2018 at 7:04 a.m.

California Chrome became the highest-earning thoroughbred in North American history Saturday when he impressively and decisively won the $10-million Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse in the United Arab Emirates....

The front entrance sign displays the race schedule of the Canandaigua Motorsports Park on Sunday.

Kevin Ward Jr. dies after being struck by Tony Stewart’s car in race

August 19, 2019 at 11:53 a.m.

A day ago, few outside of Canandaigua, N.Y., knew or had ever heard of Kevin Ward Jr. Today, that's not the case. Saturday night at Canandaigua Motorsports Park, Ward was...

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