<p>Fred Couples parred the first hole, which is much tougher today than yesterday. Nick Watney birdied No. 5 to go 5 under, one back of Freddie</p>

Fred Couples parred the first hole, which is much tougher today than yesterday. Nick Watney birdied No. 5 to go 5 under, one back of Freddie

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Freddie starts with par, Watney one back

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Cayden Pope closed out Filip Fahlberg-Johnsson with a par on the 16th hole, and top-seeded Auburn didn't need a point from top-ranked amateur Jackson Koivun to rout defending champion Oklahoma State in the semifinals of the NCAA Men's Golf Championship.

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Jack Nicklaus wanted to create the best tournament possible and one that would stand out.

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It hasn't taken long for Aaron Rai to notice a difference about being a major champion.

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Scottie Scheffler is going for three in a row at the Memorial this year.

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Preston Stout of Oklahoma State won the NCAA individual title on Monday, shooting a final-round 69 at La Costa for a one-shot victory over Alabama's William Jennings.

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Carson Benge (two home runs) drives in all three runs but Mets manage only five hits against strong Mariners staff.

Brazoban, Tong knocked around as Mets lose in Seattle

They certainly need help on that front, and the lefty has a 2.87 ERA over his last four appearances.

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Jalen Brunson has led Knicks to Finals 27 years after his father, Rick, played on the Knicks' 1999 team that made the Finals.

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Mitchell Robinson certainly seems intent on playing and he was able to join the team in running three-man weaves, catching the ball with no issue.

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