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Cell phones aren’t allowed at Augusta National Golf Club.
That’s the site of the annual, historic Masters Tournament, and the rule has pretty much no exceptions.
That includes a former Masters star.
Mark Calcavecchia was removed from Augusta on Tuesday for using a cell phone, according to Golfweek.
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Gary Player hitting a tee shot as an honorary starter to begin the Masters and then delivering a memorable press conference is turning into its own tradition unlike any other at Augusta National.
A year ago, Player talked about how fast food is killing everyone while also telling the world he has “a young girlfriend.” The three-time Masters champion didn’t bring up food or his love life this time around, but instead opted to take aim at professional golf and firmly plant his flag in the camp that the golf ball needs to be rolled back, big time.
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BOSTON, Mass — The New England Patriots were expected to be active in the wide receiver market during free agency, and they certainly were. However, a lot of other teams were also making big moves, which led to a few top guys finding homes elsewhere very quickly.
But New England still managed to secure a talented weapon, signing former Green Bay Packers receiver Romeo Doubs to a four-year, $80 million deal.
And it’s a move one Patriots legend was very happy about.
Through the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a total of 506 players suit up for them, going back to their days in Minneapolis. Some were forgettable, some were serviceable, some were good and a select few were flat-out legendary.
During the Lakers’ 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.
Alex Bowman has been cleared to return to the NASCAR Cup Series.
Hendrick Motorsports announced Thursday that Bowman would be back in the No. 48 car at Bristol on Sunday. Bowman had missed the last four races because of vertigo symptoms.
“It’s been tough being out of the car, but we all wanted to make sure I was 100% ready before returning,” Bowman said in a team statement. “I feel really good, and I’m excited about being at the track with my team and getting back to racing.