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Charley in charge at Augusta

Dustin Johnson withdrawing from the Masters was shocking enough. Then Charley Hoffman delivered a surprise of his own.


Johnson sidelined by back injury

The world’s No. 1-ranked player was forced to withdraw.


McGirt finally enjoys looking at leaderboard

William McGirt scuffled on the mini-tours for years. Now he’s in second place at Augusta.


New Jersey hoops powerhouse closes

St. Anthony’s won 28 state titles in its 62-year history.


Penguins clinch home ice in first round of playoffs

The Penguins got goals from seven players.


Grand finale: Lindor’s home run caps Tribe rally

Francisco Lindor hit a go-ahead grand slam off closer Sam Dyson in the ninth inning.


LeBron, Cavs bash Boston

LeBron James had 36 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.


SPORTS digest | Penguins’ defenseman Letang out for playoffs

The Pittsburgh Penguins will head into the Stanley Cup playoffs without defenseman Kris Letang.


Injured Johnson’s status unclear as Masters begins

Masters favorite Dustin Johnson took a serious fall on a staircase Wednesday.


Red Sox blank Bucs in 12

Sandy Leon hit a three-run homer in the 12th inning.


Wednesday’s other NBA games

Heat 112, Hornets 99 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Goran Dragic scored 33 points, the Miami Heat made 21


AROUND THE NHL

AROUND THE NHL Wednesday’s games Sabres 2, Canadiens 1 BUFFALO, N.Y. Rasmus Ristolainen and


Carolina blue no longer

Tar Heels redeem last year’s heartbreaker


Cavaliers showing cracks, weakness as playoffs near

Issues no longer only on court, but have extended into Cleveland’s locker room


Comeback complete

Encarnacion rallies Tribe after 5-0 deficit