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Masters 13th hole goes from relative gimme to hardest par 5

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:21:21 GMT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The 13th hole at Masters went from the easiest of the four par 5s a year ago to the most difficult in Thursday’s first round following modifications at Augusta National.“I birdied it today, so I didn’t not like it today,” defending Masters champion Scottie Scheffler said with a laugh.Augusta National Golf Club went to great lengths to add a little toughness to what has been a relative gimme for the world’s top players.The modifications withstood the first test.There were three eagles, 36 birdies, 33 pars, 11 bogeys and three double bogeys or worse at the hole on Thursday for an average score of 4.721. “I feel like it takes a little bit of the decision-making out just because before, the difference between an OK drive and a good drive wasn’t too drastic,” Scheffler said. “Now if I hit an OK drive, I’m probably laying up. If I hit a great drive, I’m probably going for it. So that makes the decision a little bit easier.”The 13th got a new look after year...

The opening round of the Masters at a glance

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:21:21 GMT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A brief look at the opening round of the Masters:AT THE TOP: Brooks Koepka, Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland shot rounds of 7-under 65 to sit atop the leaderboard, while Cameron Young and Jason Day were two shots back of them on a good day for scoring at Augusta National.CHASING: Defending champion Scottie Scheffler was in a pack at 4 under that includes major winners Shane Lowry and Adam Scott, who is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his Masters triumph. Xander Schauffele also was in that group.LIMPING: Tiger Woods had just three birdies against five bogeys and opened with a 74, leaving the the five-time champion in danger of missing the cut at the Masters for the first time as a professional.GOING LOW: U.S. Amateur champion Sam Bennett is also at 4 under after a pair of birdies and a chip-in eagle during his bogey-free round. It was the lowest by an amateur in a major since Hovland shot 67 in the final round of the 2019 U.S. Open.GONE HOME: Will Zalatoris withdre...

Bucks won’t have most key players Friday vs. Grizzlies

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:21:21 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks won’t have Giannis Antetokounmpo and several other notable players Friday night when they host the Memphis Grizzlies, who can take the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with a victory.Milwaukee already wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the NBA and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs with its 105-92 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.The injury report released Thursday lists Antetokounmpo as out with a sore right knee. Other Bucks unavailable to play are: Jrue Holiday (rest), Khris Middleton (sore right knee), Brook Lopez (rest), Grayson Allen (sprained right ankle) and Pat Connaughton (sprained right ankle).Middleton left the Bulls game after hurting his knee. An injury to his right knee had caused Middleton to miss 19 straight games earlier this season.Allen will be missing a third straight game after hurting his ankle Sunday in a 117-104 triumph over the Philadelphia 76ers. Antetokounmpo and Connaughton didn’t play a...

Biden propone reglamento que impediría a instituciones académicas imponer vetos a atletas transgénero

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:21:21 GMT

WASHINGTON – El Gobierno de Joe Biden propuso este jueves un reglamento que impediría a escuelas y universidades de Estados Unidos imponer vetos a atletas transgénero, aunque los equipos sí podrían imponer límites en algunos casos.El Departamento de Educación subrayó que la participación en deportes escolares “es un componente importante de la educación y brinda valiosos beneficios físicos, sociales, académicos y de salud mental” y apuntó que la normativa ofrece un marco para desarrollar criterios de elegibilidad para proteger a los estudiantes de que se les niegue igualdad de oportunidades”.Bajo la regulación propuesta, no se permitiría que los centros educativos apliquen una política única que prohíba “categóricamente” a los estudiantes transgénero participar en equipos coherentes con su identidad de género”. Biden firma orden ejecutiva que prohíbe a las agencias federales utilizar el “spyware” Bide...

Mets placing Narváez on IL, Álvarez could be called up

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:21:21 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets catcher Omar Narváez will be placed on the injured list with a strained left calf that will likely sideline him several weeks.The Mets announced Thursday that Narváez had an MRI that revealed a medium- to high-grade strain. The team said the typical timeline for recovery from that kind of injury is eight to nine weeks.Narváez being sidelined will likely open a roster spot for Mets top prospect Francisco Álvarez, who hit two home runs in four games for Triple-A Syracuse. The power-hitting catcher is considered one of the top prospects in all of baseball.Álvarez debuted in the majors late last September and went 2 for 12 with a homer, a double and two walks in five regular-season games. He was included on the Mets’ playoff roster and struck out in his only postseason appearance in the NL wild-card round against San Diego.The 31-year-old Narváez left the Mets’ 7-6 loss at Milwaukee on Wednesday with what he told reporters was “tightness.” He wa...

Severe thunderstorms packing damaging winds and hail pound DC area

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:21:21 GMT

Strong winds and hail, as large as a golf ball in some areas, hammered parts of the D.C. region late Thursday afternoon and early evening, as severe thunderstorms developed from the west.The strongest weather moved east of D.C. and cleared out before 9 p.m. Thursday. Showers lingered later into the evening.The National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the entire D.C. area until 10 p.m., but the watch was lifted around 8 p.m., except in two Southern Maryland counties.Current weather advisoriesSevere thunderstorm watch for Calvert and St. Mary’s counties until 10 p.m.A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for areas along & east of the Blue Ridge through 10 pm EDT. Primary threats include scattered gusts up to 70 mph along with isolated large hail. #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx #DCwx pic.twitter.com/Oi40DcLAwg— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) April 6, 2023The first severe thunderstorm warning in the region was issued for Spotsylvania County, Virgin...

Abogados del expresidente Alejandro Toledo apelan para evitar extradición a Perú, luego de que un juez de EE.UU. ordenara su detención

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:21:21 GMT

(CNN Español) — Una abogada defensora del expresidente de Perú, Alejandro Toledo, solicitó este jueves que la extradición del exmandatario a su país sea reconsiderada y que la corte en California proporcione una extensión de 14 días.Mara K. Goldman, asistente de la oficina del defensor público del Distrito Norte de California, señala que esas dos semanas le darían la oportunidad a Toledo de que un tribunal pueda escuchar su apelación.Sin embargo, el Departamento de Justicia de EE.UU. se opone a la apelación, de acuerdo con los documentos judiciales.La medida de los abogados defensores de Toledo ocurre después de que un juez federal de Estados Unidos ordenara este miércoles la detención del expresidente para iniciar el proceso de extradición al Perú.Toledo, quien vive en California, tendrá que entregarse a las autoridades federales el viernes, ya que hasta el momento no tienen audiencia programada en la corte, de acuerdo a la decisión judicial. El exmandatario cumple arresto do...

Exclusiva CNN: aumentan las probabilidades de recesión en EE.UU., advierte el CEO de JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:21:21 GMT

Nueva York (CNN) — La debacle bancaria que causó el reciente colapso del Silicon Valley Bank y del Signature Bank ha aumentado las probabilidades de una recesión en EE.UU., dijo el CEO de JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, a Poppy Harlow de CNN en una entrevista exclusiva este jueves.En su primera entrevista desde el colapso del SVB, Dimon dijo que aunque el sistema bancario es fuerte y sólido, la reciente agitación en torno al sistema financiero es “otro peso en la balanza” hacia la recesión.Los bancos están en dificultades, pero una crisis financiera mayor podría estar gestándose“Estamos viendo que la gente reduce un poco los préstamos, recorta un poco y se retira un poco”. Aunque el caos bancario no “forzará necesariamente una recesión”, dijo, “esto es recesivo”.Se avecinan tormentas para la economía, dijo Dimon. El actual régimen de endurecimiento de la Reserva Federal, más una inflación más alta y duradera y la guerra de Rusia con...

Missing Berthoud 93-year-old found safe in Winter Park

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:21:21 GMT

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COLO. (KDVR) — Update 7:39 p.m. The missing man was "safely located," according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. He was found in the Winter Park area, according to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office."He was disoriented but had no apparent injuries. Grant will be assessed by medical & reunited with his family," the Sheriff's Office said.Original: Larimer County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Berthoud man.Grant Steffen, 93, did not return home after an outing to Loveland Library. According to the press release, Steffen left the library around 1:10 p.m. on April 5 and was missed by his family, who called police.According to LCSO, Steffen was seen along the Interstate 70 corridor, going westbound from Georgetown around 2:40 p.m. Thursday. Grant Steffen, 93, has been missing since 4/5/2023. Courtesy: Larimer County Sheriff's Office 4/6/2023Grant Steffen, 93, has been missing since 4/5/2023. Courtesy: Larimer County ...

‘Renfield’ stars Cage, Hoult and Awkwafina talk about working on vampire comedy that asks, what if Dracula’s your boss?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:21:21 GMT

Some bosses are the worst — not ours, ours are great — but when you’re Renfield, and Dracula’s the guy signing your checks, not only do you have the right to complain, but it may be time to find a new job. Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage star in a bloody good new movie.Food for thought:Ramani Durvasula, PhD: “Every psychopath is a narcissist, but not every narcissist is psychopathic.”Well, I think Dracula is both. Plus the food part.Nicolas Cage (as Count Dracula): “Your sole purpose in life is to serve me. Now, let’s eat!”In “Renfield,” starring Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult, a tortured aide to his boss the Count is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding.Nicholas Hoult (as Renfield): “I just want a normal life again.”Nicholas Hoult: “It’s like the beginning of a love, when all your chemicals inside of your brain are playing off, and you’re not really sure wh...