This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. Here’s a look at the top moments from the past couple days, including some impressive Canadians results. Golf: Rory gets his green jacket, Conners fades to eighth In one … Read more
Rory McIlroy has won the Masters, beating Justin Rose on the first hole of a playoff to complete the career Grand Slam. Canada’s Corey Conners finished tied for eighth at 5 under. The Listowel, Ont., native entered the final round in sole possession of third place four shots back of McIlroy. Mike Weir of Brights … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz defeated an injury-stricken Lorenzo Musetti 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 to win the Monte Carlo final on Sunday and secure his sixth Masters 1000 career title. Alcaraz cruised to his first Monte Carlo trophy and his 18th tour-level victory. The 21-year-old Spaniard will reach No. 2 in the world rankings following the triumph in Monaco. … Read more
Canadian Corey Conners went from a five-shot deficit to one shot behind McIlroy in a span of three holes on this wild Saturday at the Masters in Augusta, Ga. The Listowel, Ont. native closed with eight straight pars for a 70 on Saturday. He now sits in third place, four shots behind the leader McIlroy heading … Read more
Justin Rose kept his name atop the leaderboard Friday in the Masters, and he doesn’t have to look far to see an All-Star collection of contenders lining up behind him. U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau is off to his best start in the Masters. Rory McIlroy made perhaps his greatest recovery at Augusta National. Still … Read more
The Masters began Thursday with its largest field in 10 years and a feeling that only two players were at the centre of attention at Augusta National, and one of them wasted no time in going straight to the top of the leaderboard. Scottie Scheffler, a natural choice as the No. 1 player in the world … Read more
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. Happy Masters week to those who celebrate! The first (and best) golf major of the year is one of the sure signs of spring, and this year’s tournament amid … Read more
Novak Djokovic’s latest bid to win a 100th career title ended Wednesday in another shock defeat to a familiar face. Alejandro Tabilo of Chile, who handed the 24-time Grand Slam champion a surprising loss at the Italian Open last year, beat Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco. … Read more
Scottie Scheffler will begin defence of his second Masters title paired with good friend and two-time major champion Justin Thomas. The two American Ryder Cup stars will play alongside amateur Jose Luis Ballester as the first- and second-round pairings and tee times were announced for the 89th playing of the Masters Tournament on Tuesday. The … Read more
Second-ranked Alex Zverev lost 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 to fellow big-hitter Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday in Monaco. The unseeded Berrettini secured victory when serving for the match for the second time and on his first match point against the top-seeded German. “I wasn’t hitting my forehand and … Read more
