Rory McIlroy completes grand slam after winning first Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy defeated Justin Rose in a ‘sudden-death’ playoff round to win his first green jacket at the 89th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday. The 35-year-old from Northern Ireland overcame a shaky start in
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups agrees to multi-year contract extension

The Portland Trail Blazers announced on Sunday that head coach Chauncey Billups has agreed to a multi-year contract extension. The move comes six days after the Trail Blazers reached a multi-year extension with general manager Joe Cronin,
House GOP adopts budget blueprint for President Trump’s agenda

On Thursday, the House adopted a revised budget blueprint for President Trump’s agenda after Republican leaders and Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., muscled conservative holdouts who had threatened to sink the measure. Johnson told reporters after the vote:
6 killed after tour helicopter plunges into NYC’s Hudson River

Story updated: An executive of the European technology company Siemens, as well as his wife and young children, were identified as those on board the tourist helicopter that plunged into New York City’s Hudson River on Thursday,
Wife of Weezer bassist shot by police, arrested for attempted murder after allegedly pointing gun at LAPD

Best-selling author Jillian Lauren, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot and injured by the police in Los Angeles, and later was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after pointing a gun at LAPD officers from
2025 Masters: Justin Rose takes early lead, Scottie Scheffler closely behind in first round

The 89th playing of the Masters began on Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, which kicked-off with the annual ceremonial tee shot from Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson. As the quest for the
Indianapolis Colts release kicker Matt Gay after two seasons

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Thursday that they have released kicker Matt Gay after two seasons with the team. The Colts save $2.75 million against the salary cap with the move, which also results in a $4
Four teen suspects in custody after Virginia shooting that left 3 dead and 3 wounded

Authorities confirmed on Wednesday that four teenagers are in custody following a shooting during an illegal gun sale and robbery in northeastern Virginia on Tuesday evening that left three people dead and three others injured. The Spotsylvania
Trump administration freezes $1B in federal funding for Cornell, $790M for Northwestern

The White House confirmed that more than $1 billion in federal funding for Cornell University and $790 million for Northwestern University have been frozen while the government investigates alleged civil rights violations at both schools. A Trump
Georgia basketball freshman Asa Newell declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft

Georgia freshman Asa Newell will enter the 2025 NBA draft, per his agents at Excel Sports Management. Asa’s father Justin Newell also confirmed the with the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday that Newell is turning pro after one college