Rory McIlroy needs ’round of his…

AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 8 (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy said on Saturday he needs to play the round of his life to complete the career grand slam but the world number two does not plan to take too many risks on a notoriously demanding Augusta National layout. The 27-year-old Northern Irishman will start the final round on Sunday six strokes behind the leaders, his European Ryder Cup team mates Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia. McIlroy looked as though a sizzling score might be in the cards when he made a hot start to his third round, but he ultimately ended the day further back than where he started after a one-under-par 71 that he thought could have been a 67 if…
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Charles Barkley says Cavaliers would ‘rather…

John Wall and Bradley Beal celebrate after Beal’s dunk in the fourth quarter of Washington’s win over the Pistons. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Cleveland Cavaliers stars LeBron James and Kyrie Irving sat out Monday’s overtime loss to the Miami Heat, a result which, coupled with the Celtics’ win over the Nets, gave Boston a one-game lead over Cleveland for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics can clinch the top spot and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs with a win or a Cavaliers loss on Wednesday, the final day of the regular season, but Charles Barkley suggested Cleveland might actually prefer to finish second because it means they would avoid the mighty Washington Wizards until the Eastern Conference finals. No,…
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2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs first round…

Here are the schedules and TV information for the first round. For the sixth consecutive year, every Stanley Cup playoff game will be presented nationally across the platforms of NBC Sports Group and select NBCUniversal networks. (Games listed by date, start time, teams and network.) EASTERN CONFERENCE Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Rangers Wednesday, April 12 7 p.m. NY Rangers at Montreal NBCSNFriday, April 14 7 p.m. NY Rangers at Montreal USASunday, April 16 7 p.m. Montreal at NY Rangers NBCSNTuesday, April 18 7 p.m. Montreal at NY Rangers NBCSN*Thursday, April 20 TBD NY Rangers at Montreal TBD*Saturday, April 22 TBD Montreal at NY Rangers TBD*Monday, April 24 TBD NY Rangers at Montreal TBD Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs…
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Jordan Spieth disappointed, says his round…

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jordan Spieth played the final round of the Masters precisely how he planned — which is why he couldn’t believe his run at another green jacket Sunday turned into one of the worst rounds at Augusta National in his young career.He was still shaking his head in disbelief when he walked off the course. Spieth, the 2015 Masters champ, began the day at 4 under, two strokes behind co-leaders Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia and was thrilled about his chances of winning his second Masters. Instead, Spieth opened with bogeys on two of his first three holes.It took a late run to get to 75, a score he shot here in the opening round and his largest…
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Spieth disappointed, says his final round…

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jordan Spieth played the final round of the Masters precisely how he planned – which is why he couldn’t believe his run at another green jacket Sunday turned into one of the worst rounds at Augusta National in his young career. He was still shaking his head in disbelief when he walked off the course. Spieth, the 2015 Masters champ, began the day at 4 under, two strokes behind co-leaders Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia and was thrilled about his chances of winning his second Masters. Instead, Spieth opened with bogeys on two of his first three holes. It took a late run to get to 75, a score he shot here in the opening round…
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NBA Playoff Schedule 2017: Known Dates…

Tony Dejak/Associated PressPaul KasabianSenior ContributorApril 9, 2017The NBA Eastern Conference playoff race received some clarity on Saturday as the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks clinched postseason berths.However, the East’s remaining two spots are still undecided, as the Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat are all in the mix.Furthermore, no team has clinched its playoff position yet. Most notably, the No. 1 seed is still up for grabs.Here’s a look at the dates for each NBA playoff round as well as some Eastern Conference playoff race notes following Saturday’s games. NBA Playoff Round DatesRoundStart DateConference QuarterfinalsSaturday, April 15Conference SemifinalsMonday, May 1Conference FinalsTuesday, May 16 (possible move to Sunday, May 14 or Monday, May 15)NBA FinalsThursday, June 1NBA.com Eastern Conference NotesIndiana Moves One…
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Masters leaderboard 2017: Results, leaderboard, highlights,…

Masters leaderboard 2017: Results, leaderboard, highlights, and more from Sunday’s final round – SBNation.com clockmore-arrow Can Jordan Spieth continue to charge to a second Masters, or will someone else take home the green jacket?
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Masters 2017 LIVE UPDATES & ANALYSIS…

With Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia, both looking for their first Masters title, tied atop the leaderboard at 6 under after three rounds, the 2017 Masters heads into its final round Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Augusta National Golf Club with the season’s first major championship up for grabs. Everyone is on the course! Follow along here for updates and the up-to-the-minute leaderboard as the world’s best golfers (minus Dustin Johnson) battle for a green jacket — and history. Birdie. Birdie. Birdie. Justin Rose is now tied for the lead at -8. #themasters pic.twitter.com/g28lf1VhrQ — GOLFonCBS (@GOLFonCBS) April 9, 2017 4:42 p.m. With three consecutive birdies — while Sergio Garcia makes tree pars — Justin Rose moves into a tie for the…
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Thunder vs. Rockets Matchup Set for…

Jesse D. Garrabrant/Getty ImagesAlec NathanFeatured ColumnistApril 8, 2017The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder will officially square off in the first round of the 2017 NBA playoffs after the Los Angeles Clippers secured a top-five seed by virtue of a 98-87 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. CBS Sports NBA provided a breakdown of the three series that have been set with the end of the regular season looming Wednesday: CBS Sports NBA @CBSSportsNBALocked series in the West: (2) Spurs vs. (7) Grizziles Jazz vs. Clippers (homecourt TBD) (3) Rockets vs. (6) Thunder4/9/2017, 2:47:28 AMWith the matchup locked in, top MVP candidates and former teammates James Harden and Russell Westbrook will now square off a minimum of four times…
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Masters 2017 livestream: How to watch…

With Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia (possibly the sentimental favorite) tied atop the leaderboard at 6 under after three rounds, the 2017 Masters heads into its final round Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club with the season’s first major championship up for grabs. Bunched behind the leaders are Rickie Fowler (-5), and former Masters champion Jordan Spieth and Ryan Moore (each at -4). Garcia is looking for the first major championship of his career. Longtime NJ caddie savors first Masters Saturday recap: LEADING: Justin Rose (67) and Sergio Garcia (70) were at 6-under 210. TRAILING: Rickie Fowler (71) was one shot behind, the closest he has ever been to the 54-hole lead in a major. SPIETH SHOW: Jordan Spieth (68) was two…
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