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Tiger Woods fights through the pain but can’t keep up with Hovland & Rahm as McIlroy has frustrating start to Masters
TIGER Woods was right. He does not have the game to compete with the current generation of golfing titans any more – at the Masters, or anywhere else.
That was painfully clear as the five-time Masters champion toiled to a scrappy first round 74, while playing partners Viktor Hovland and Xander Schauffele spent most of the opening day filling the top two spots on the leaderboard.
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Woods’ playing partner Viktor Hovland dazzled in his floral shirt as he topped the leaderboard on -7[/caption]
Anyone who has seen Woods in his pomp would have found it hard to watch the 47-year-old try to defy an injury-ravaged body, and do battle with two younger, stronger, and more confident players.
His two-over-par finish leaves him nine shots behind the joint leaders Hovland, Jon Rahm and LIV rebel Brooks Koepka.
Meanwhile Rory McIlroy’s goal of completing a career grand slam with victory here got off to a frustrating start as he carded a level-par 72.
The writing was on the wall for the Tiger-lovers as early as the second hole.
While his rivals smoked their drives down the fairway at the must-birdie par five, Woods tugged his tee shot into a bunker – and after laying up he fired his wedge shot thirty feet past the pin.
All that did was give Hovland the line, after hitting his second shot five feet closer to the flag.
He paid careful attention as Tiger’s birdie attempt tailed off at the last minute, and made no mistake with his eagle effort.
That was the launch pad for a brilliant, bogey-free 65 that saw Hovland claim the early clubhouse lead, with Schauffele posting a highly satisfactory 68.
It also seemed to set the tone for a round where Hovland and Schauffle could do little wrong, and Woods could do little right.
Maybe he was dazzled by the Norwegian player’s garish, floral shirt, which should have brought the fashion police racing to Augusta.
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A duffed chip on the third, after a terrific drive, saw Woods stumble to his first bogey.
And a three-putt on the fifth hole was followed by a cruel lip-out at the seventh, which meant another two shots had been given up.
At three over par with almost two thirds of the round still to play, it was time to look away – unless you actually enjoy watching a great player brought to his knees.
But the thing about Woods is he does not when – or how – to stay down – when things are going against him.
He said on Tuesday that every shot is worth fighting for, and he proved it by plugging away to the very end.
But he admitted after the round that he was “in constant pain”.
The agony was etched on Woods’ face as he hit his second shot at the last from an awkward stance, with one leg outside a fairway bunker and the other one buried in the sand – a moment that worried fans.
After drilling his ball into another bunker to the right of the of the final green the 15-time Major champion spent several seconds hopping on his left leg.
He said that was to protect his right leg, which he admits was close to being amputated after it was mangled in his horrific road crash two years ago.
He said: “It’s a good job the weight was on my left leg. I’m good. Hopping on the left leg is fine. If I did it on the other one, not so fine. That leg is still pretty sore.”
Asked if the injury only flared up over certain shots, Woods replied: “No, it’s constant pain.”
The highlight of his round came at the long eighth, where he almost holed a fifty yard chip with his third blow, leaving him with a kick-in birdie.
That shot was handed back on the eleventh, a hole that really highlighted the difference between Woods and the new generation.
The fighting qualities he has always been so proud of kicked in as Woods restored a large chunk of his battered pride with birdies at 15 and 16.
That allowed him to claw his way back to one over – only for his fourth bogey, at 18, to bring a sour end to the proceedings.
The narrative has already changed from Woods targeting a sixth green jacket, to trying to avoid a first missed cut at Augusta in 23 starts since joining the professional ranks.
It will be a big ask of a man who can see age and his battered body teaming up against him.
Meanwhile Rahm climbed from the depths of despair to the top of the leaderboard with a thrill-a-minute opening round at Augusta.
The world No 3 looked shell-shocked as he four-putted the first green to start the Masters with an ugly double bogey.
But Rahmbo played the remaining seven holes in NINE under par, to match Ryder Cup team-mate Hovland’s pace-setting 65.
Rahm’s score was the best in Masters history by anyone starting with a double bogey, and he said he refused to get rattled by that awful start.
Rahm said remembering the famous quote from Seve Ballesteros when he four-putted at Augusta helped him stay calm.
He added: “Seve just said: ‘I miss, I miss, I miss, I make’ That quote came to my mind as I walked to the second tee. if you think about it like that, it helps you to accept it and move on.”
But sadly Rory McIlroy was unable to join in the scoring spree.
Like Rahm he stumbled to an early double bogey, when he made a total hash of the seventh hole after hitting a wild drive into the trees down the left of the fairway.
Two birdies in the next three holes got him back to level par, and suggested McIlroy could also be on the charge.
But a bogey on 11 put the brakes on. And even though more birdies at 15 and 16 pushed him up to one under, McIlroy then dropped another shot at 17 – and a level par 72 means he has allowed a host of top players to steal a march on him.
At least he can claim a unique distinction at the Masters. He became the first player to be mic’d up and provide some on-course chat at Augusta, although plenty of social media users argued that was an unnecessary distraction.
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Jon Rahm recovered from a terrible double bogey after four-putting the first to join Hovland at the top of the leaderboard[/caption]
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LIV rebel Brooks Koepka joined the Europeans on -7 to lead the Masters[/caption]
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But it was a frustrating day for Rory McIlroy who battled to an up-and-down 72 to shoot level-par[/caption]
Washington Apple Store Robbed of $500,000 in iPhones After Thieves Tunnel Through Coffee Shop Wall
The burglars were able to bypass the Apple Store’s security system by using the adjacent coffee shop, stealing a total of 436 iPhones that were worth around $500,000.
According to Seattle Coffee Gear manager Eric Marks, the coffee shop is not noticeably adjacent to the Apple Store because of the way that the store is laid out. “I would have never suspected we were adjacent to the Apple Store, how it wraps around I mean,” Marks told King 5 News. “So, someone really had to think it out and have access to the mall layout.”
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Police were able to obtain surveillance footage of the theft, but as it is part of an active investigation, it has not yet been released. Nothing was stolen from the coffee shop, but it will cost $1,500 to replace locks and repair the bathroom wall.
No employees were at the Apple Store when the theft happened as the Alderwood Mall had closed for the night. An Alderwood spokesperson said they were working with the police to solve the incident, but Apple has not yet commented.
This article, “Washington Apple Store Robbed of $500,000 in iPhones After Thieves Tunnel Through Coffee Shop Wall” first appeared on MacRumors.com
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T-Mobile to provide free MLB.TV subscriptions to customers through 2028
T-Mobile announced today that it has extended its partnership with Major League Baseball to allow its customers to continue receiving free MLB.TV subscriptions through 2028. An MLB.TV subscription typically costs $150 per year. The extended partnership comes as T-Mobile has offered MLB.TV as a free perk for its customers for the past eight years. MLB.TV […]
T-Mobile to provide free MLB.TV subscriptions to customers through 2028 by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch
T-Mobile extends free MLB.TV deal for subscribers through 2028
T-Mobile and Major League Baseball (MLB) are renewing their partnership. In addition to sponsoring various pro-baseball events, the carrier announced today that its subscribers would continue receiving free MLB.TV subscriptions through 2028.
MLB and T-Mobile have offered the deal for the past eight years as part of its T-Mobile Tuesdays promotion, which gives subscribers access to weekly discounts and freebies. MLB.TV lets you stream home and away broadcast feeds around the league — live or on-demand. (However, it’s subject to dreaded regional blackouts, so you shouldn’t count on it to watch teams nearby.) In addition, for the first time this season, the service lets you stream minor-league games for your favorite major-league team’s affiliates in the MLB app.
Speaking of the minor leagues, the two corporations are partnering on an automated ball-strike (ABS) system, which lets Minor League Baseball (MiLB) players and officials “review, challenge and analyze calls.” This season, T-Mobile will power the system with a “5G Private Mobile Network” during some minor-league games. You may recall that MLB has been experimenting with robot umps in the independent Atlantic League since 2019. Last year, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said the league aims to introduce the system to the big leagues by 2024. From a labor perspective, it’s hard not to see this as a first step toward automating umpires’ jobs, but at least fans can direct their vitriol over (perceived) bad calls to a machine instead of a human.
T-Mobile says its baseball partnership will also include a little-league sponsorship, part of which consists of the carrier donating millions of dollars toward equipment and grants for aspiring young sluggers. It’s also continuing to sponsor the All-Star Week Home Run Derby and batting practice broadcast. Finally, T-Mobile plans to expand its 5G coverage in baseball stadiums across North America, envisioning eventual “immersive 5G-connected experiences for fans” and better in-stadium speeds and reception for its subscribers.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/t-mobile-extends-free-mlbtv-deal-for-subscribers-through-2028-182807920.html?src=rss
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Best Buy’s spring video game sale is from April 3 through April 9
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Stock up on gaming essentials: Best Buy’s spring video game sale is from April 3 to April 9. Savings start at 21% and deals are chosen on a daily basis. Today’s deals end at 11:59 p.m. CT, and more deals will be announced daily until Sunday, April 9.
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Best Buy spring video game sale (April 3-April 9)
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Gaming isn’t just about sitting in front of a monitor. It’s about community, creativity, and strategy. If gaming is your passion and you want to improve your setup, then Best Buy’s spring video game sale has great deals for you from April 3 to April 9.
Every day from Monday, April 3 to Sunday, April 9, Best Buy will feature daily deals on video games and related accessories. The selected deals last until 11:59 p.m. CT on the day they are chosen. Savings will increase as the week progresses. On Sunday, Best Buy plans to have a major deal on only one secret item.
For a preview of the types of deals you can expect throughout the week, here’s a look at some of today’s deals.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare
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Our pick: Call of Duty Modern Warfare II PS4
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II includes upgrades on missions, weapons, and vehicles. The beloved game promises to keep showing why Task Force 141 remains an icon. The PS4 edition is now on sale for $54.99, down from $69.99.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (Cross-Gen edition: Play Station 4 and 5) $54.99
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (Cross-Gen edition: Xbox Series X, Xbox One) $54.99
$69.99(save $15)
Video Game Accessories
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Our pick: HyperX CloudX wireless gaming headset for Xbox
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The HyperX CloudX wireless gaming headset for Xbox provides up to 30 hours of battery life and features a 2.4GHz connection. Communicate with teammates and get crystal clear audio without the hassle of a cord. Earcup controls allow you to mute the microphone, turn it on or off, and adjust the volume so you’ll always be in control. Typically sold at $159.99, they’re available for $144.99 today only.
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Ukonic Xbox series mini-fridge $97.99
$129.99(save $32)
But there’s more: Best Buy will let you buy one gift card and get the second at 15% off. Finally, you can get pre-order bonuses on games such as:
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Hogwarts Legacy (Xbox One) $59.99 + $10 gift card
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Hogwarts Legacy (Deluxe Edition, Xbox One) $69.99 + $10 gift card
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Dead Island 2 Day 1 (Xbox One, Xbox Series X) $69.99 + Steelbook case
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Star Wars Jedi Survivor (Deluxe Edition, Xbox Series X) $89.99 + $10 gift card + cosmetic pack
And much more! Make sure to check Best Buy’s page every day. Remember that most of these deals are valid until 11:59 p.m. CT on the day they’re selected.
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