2026 Masters: Rory might be as dangerous as ever

Plus, why is the Justice Department investigating the NFL?

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Masters 2026: Rory McIlroy atop leaderboard ... even without his best Yahoo! Sports · Dan Wolken The defending champion might be as dangerous as ever as he tries to become the first golfer since Tiger Woods in 2001-02 to win back-to-back titles.

After adapting to lesser role, Lakers now need LeBron James to step up again Sports Illustrated · Chris Mannix With Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves sidelined, the burden shifts to the four-time champion to pull off some magic. Accountability culture is dead. ABS is the exception theringer.com · Lex Pryor MLB's new strike zone system is a hater's dream — and watching umpires confront their mistakes is a source of unbridled joy. Justice Department investigating the NFL over subscription fees NBC News · Michael Kosnar, Colleen Long and Daniel Arkin The probe is focused on possible anticompetitive tactics, a person familiar with the investigation told NBC News.

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'Guys are betting because they want more money than what their school is giving' frontofficesports.com · Victoria Newsome Despite a gambling ban for NCAA athletes — as well as coaches and other athletic department staff — sports betting is rampant. Olympic hero Jack Hughes' new chicklets give NHL dentists moment in spotlight Associated Press · Stephen Whyno In a sport where missing teeth is a badge of honor, to say that hockey players need dentists is something of an understatement. New FIFA World Cup ticket category deepens suspicions of deception The New York Times · Henry Bushnell Fans suspected that FIFA had given them lesser seats so it could sell the better ones at higher prices. Now their suspicions are all but confirmed. 2026 WNBA mock draft sees Lauren Betts move into top four after UCLA wins title Bleacher Report · Hunter Cruse Projecting how the entire 45-player board could shake out with the NCAA tournament and expansion draft behind us. Inside MLB's 2026 City Connect uniforms — and what's next ESPN · Anthony Gharib Good news for the league's fashion gurus: City Connect is far from finishing its trip around the bases. Carissa Moore's return as mom highlights 50th World Surf League season nbcsports.com · Nick Zaccardi Overcoming doubts that spurred a panic attack, the 2021 Olympic gold medalist rejoins a tour that was dominated by youth in 2025.

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