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Tiger is back at Masters, and it already felt like a victory

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods playing the Masters again, his shirt as pink as the azaleas at Augusta National, would have been enough reason to celebrate Thursday. It felt that way to him, too. Woods twirled his club after good shots, and there were enough. He pumped his fist after his ...

Gagner scores 2 to top 500 points, Red Wings beat Jets 3-1

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Sam Gagner scored twice to top 500 career points, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 Wednesday night. Michael Rasmussen had the tiebreaking goal at 9:11 of the third period for Detroit, Dylan Larkin had two assists and Thomas Greiss finished with ...

Luka Doncic-led Mavericks beat Pistons 131-113 for 50th win

DETROIT — Luka Doncic has helped the Dallas Mavericks win 50 games, a relatively rare feat lately for the franchise. The All-Star guard had 26 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds to lead Dallas in a 131-113 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The Mavericks reached the ...

Wings end 6-game skid, Nedeljkovic has 47 saves vs. Bruins

DETROIT (AP) — Jakub Vrána had a goal and an assist, Alex Nedeljkovic made a season-high 47 saves and had an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Boston Bruins 5-3 on Tuesday night. “It felt like the puck wasn’t going to go in,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. ...

The Masters values tradition, but course change is constant

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Not even 24 hours had passed after last year’s Masters ended, and the preparations for this year’s tournament were underway. It started with heavy equipment — brought onto Augusta National to remove a massive tree from its former home near the 15th tee. While some ...

Newly acquired Meadows expected to be set for Tigers’ opener

TAMPA, Fla. — Newly acquired Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows is expected to be ready for opening day Friday against the Chicago White Sox after recently being slowed by an oblique injury. Meadows was set to play in a simulated game Wednesday. The 26-year-old Meadows, who had a ...