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Grand Slam

Masters repeat is part of journey, not the destination, McIlroy says

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 12, 2026 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy celebrates with his green jacket after winning The Masters REUTERS/Mike Blake
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 12, 2026 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy celebrates with his green jacket after winning The Masters REUTERS/Mike Blake

Alcaraz ends Vacherot fairytale to set up Monte Carlo final with Sinner

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 11, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning his semi final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Manon Cruz
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 11, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning his semi final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Extra time at Augusta helps Rory McIlroy make Masters magic

Rory McIlroy lines up a putt on the 18th green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy lines up a putt on the 18th green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Rune set to return at Hamburg Open in May after Achilles surgery

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Shanghai Masters - Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China - October 9, 2025 Denmark's Holger Rune in action during his quarter final match against Monaco's Valentin Vacherot REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Shanghai Masters - Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China - October 9, 2025 Denmark's Holger Rune in action during his quarter final match against Monaco's Valentin Vacherot REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo

Home hero Vacherot thrilled to beat Musetti in Monte Carlo

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 8, 2026 Monaco's Valentin Vacherot in action during his round of 32 match against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti. REUTERS/Manon Cruz
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 8, 2026 Monaco's Valentin Vacherot in action during his round of 32 match against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti. REUTERS/Manon Cruz

McIlroy says Augusta burden has gone after Masters triumph

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 7, 2026 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts after his tee shot on the 11th hole during a practice round REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 7, 2026 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts after his tee shot on the 11th hole during a practice round REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Five storylines to follow at this week's Masters

Mar 13, 2026; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Rory McIlroy watches his approach shot to the 18th hole during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images
Mar 13, 2026; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Rory McIlroy watches his approach shot to the 18th hole during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

Carlos Alcaraz ready to get his socks dirty with return to clay

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 13, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his final match against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti REUTERS/Manon Cruz/File Photo
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 13, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his final match against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti REUTERS/Manon Cruz/File Photo

Jodar continues Spain's teenage tradition with ATP title in Morocco

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Mexican Open - Arena GNP Seguros, Acapulco, Mexico - February 23, 2026 Spain's Rafael Jodar in action against Britain's Cameron Norrie. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Mexican Open - Arena GNP Seguros, Acapulco, Mexico - February 23, 2026 Spain's Rafael Jodar in action against Britain's Cameron Norrie. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo

Curling-Sport's new professional league bets big on Olympic buzz

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Women's Gold Medal Game - Switzerland vs Sweden - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 22, 2026.  Team Sweden celebrates winning gold in the Women's Curling REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Women's Gold Medal Game - Switzerland vs Sweden - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 22, 2026.  Team Sweden celebrates winning gold in the Women's Curling REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.