The Mets’ home opener included fans in the stands and a walk-off hit-by-pitch that the umpire says should have been a strikeout.
For Masters Second-Timers, a Chance at a More Normal Augusta National
The greens are firm and fast. Spectators are back. The course is blush with azaleas, not autumn’s colors. For young players, this tournament is an opportunity for a more traditional Masters experience.
At the Masters, Lee Elder Gets Another Moment in the Spotlight
The first Black golfer to play the Masters in 1975 is an honorary starter as the 2021 tournament gets underway at Augusta National.
Jameson Taillon Impresses in First Yankees Start
Taillon has dealt with injuries throughout his career, but his first start for the Yankees went well. His coffee expertise is a bonus.
Olympic Bobsledder Who Killed Himself Likely Had C.T.E.
Pavle Jovanovic, who represented the United States at the 2006 Olympics, is believed to be the first athlete in a sliding sport to be found with a disease caused by repeated brain traumas.
Phillip Adams, Former N.F.L. Player, Is Suspect in South Carolina Shooting
The victims included the doctor’s wife and two of their eight grandchildren. The gunman, identified as a former N.F.L. cornerback, was found dead at a nearby home.
Two Sports, a Fast Time and Some Questions
The British track Olympian Beth Potter switched sports, but her stardom in triathlon came too late to qualify for Tokyo. Then she set a world record in a 5K that won’t count. What’s a world-class athlete to do?
French Open Is Delayed a Week
The tournament will begin May 30, about two weeks after France is expected to ease its current national lockdown.
How to Grip a Putter: 9 Ways the Pros Use
The claw. The two thumbs. The alternative reverse overlap. Every golfer at this week’s Masters Tournament has a preferred way to putt and a reason for doing it.
Bohm and Realmuto Power Phillies Past Mets
Philadelphia’s offense made up for lost time, leading the team to a series win over a division rival.