Jon Rahm of Spain won the 87th edition of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, claiming his first green jacket and second career major. He started the day four shots behind the leader, but carded a final round three-under 69 to finish 12-under and win by four shots. He was joined on the leaderboard by Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson, who finished in second and third place respectively, but Rahm was unflappable throughout the tournament, clinching his second career major and a place in Masters history.
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Tiger Woods withdrew from the Masters Tournament on Sunday due to an injury caused by a 2021 car accident. Woods had completed all 72 holes of every tournament he had played at Augusta National as a professional until Sunday's withdrawal, and his fans and supporters have wished him a speedy recovery. His next tournament is scheduled for June at the U.S. Open.
Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal fractured his femur during a UConn men's basketball victory parade on Saturday after a fellow parade attendee tripped and fell on him. Blumenthal will undergo routine surgery on Sunday to ensure proper healing, and is expected to make a full recovery. Fellow Connecticut Democrat Senator Chris Murphy jokingly commented on the incident on Twitter.
Tiger Woods withdrew from the Masters tournament due to a foot injury, ending his 23-year streak of making the cut. Heavy rain and windy conditions caused the tournament to be called off on Saturday, and the remaining players will have to make up the lost ground on Sunday. It is unclear how the tournament will be affected by the weather and Woods' withdrawal.
Ethan Boyes, a 10-time national champion and world record holder in the 1,000-meter time trial, was tragically struck by a car while cycling in San Francisco's Presidio National Park and later died in hospital. USA Cycling and the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition have expressed their sadness at the loss of Boyes, and the U.S. Park Police are investigating the incident with a $10,000 reward offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the driver responsible.
The Supreme Court has ruled against West Virginia officials in a case involving a law that bans transgender athletes from competing on female sports teams. The law, challenged by 12-year-old transgender girl Becky Pepper-Jackson, cannot be enforced while the case is being litigated. Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented from the court's decision, which is the latest in a series of rulings that have favored transgender rights. The court is expected to issue a ruling in a separate case involving transgender rights later this year.
The LSU Tigers women's basketball team have won their first national championship, prompting star player Angel Reese to declare that neither she nor her team will be visiting the White House. Reese suggested that the two teams should share the spotlight, and that Iowa should be invited to the White House as part of the tradition. It remains to be seen if Iowa will be invited to the White House.
LSU's women's basketball team made history when they won the NCAA championship, prompting star player Angel Reese to make a celebratory gesture that sparked a debate on social media. Despite criticism, Reese's spirit and enthusiasm remain unbroken, with her coach and fellow champion Sue Bird defending her and reminding that sports are meant to be enjoyed.