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The Masters is one of the most iconic annual golf tournaments with the honor of donning the champion’s green jacket as one of the most coveted items in the sport. Entering the Masters 2026, which tees off on Thursday, 18 golfers have earned that honor at least twice as multi-time winners. Two of them will participate in the 2026 Masters field, one as the heavy favorite and the other as one of the longest of longshots for 2026 Masters bets. Scottie Scheffler, who won the Masters in 2022 and 2024, is the +500 favorite in the latest 2026 Masters odds,…

Jim Whittaker is interviewed for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the First American Ascent of Mount Everest in Berkeley, Calif., Feb. 22, 2013. Jeff Chiu/AP hide caption toggle caption Jeff Chiu/AP SEATTLE — The celebrated mountaineer Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, has died. He was 97. Whittaker, who also served as the first full-time employee of the outdoor retailer REI and later as its president and CEO, died Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend, Washington, according to a statement from his family. “Whether at home, in the mountains, or at sea, he sought to share…

Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga and Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister could swap clubs, while Manchester City have joined the race to sign 16-year-old Hertha Berlin defensive midfielder Kennet Eichhorn. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.Transfers home page | Men’s winter grades | Women’s gradesTRENDING RUMORSLiverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister is wanted by Real Madrid, who could offload Eduardo Camavinga in return. Pedro Salado/Getty Images- Real Madrid and Liverpool are working on deals for Eduardo Camavinga and Alexis Mac Allister to swap clubs, according to TEAMtalk. The Reds have been long-time admirers of Camavinga, while Los Blancos…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain told American citizens in the country to shelter in place on Tuesday, as the embassy in Egypt issued its own caution to Americans amid threats that Iran and its terror proxies may try to target American universities across the Middle East.The embassy in Manama directed all U.S. government employees, along with all other Americans in the country, to shelter in a secure structure and stay away from windows until further notice.”Iran and its aligned terrorist militias may intend to target American universities in Bahrain,” the embassy said. “Iran…

NEW DELHI — Voters in India’s Assam and Kerala states and the federally administered region of Puducherry began casting ballots Thursday in local elections seen as a test of support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party.The elections pit the BJP and its regional allies against a range of opposition parties. Assam and Puducherry are governed by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, while Kerala is ruled by the opposition.Two other opposition-ruled states, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, will vote later this month. The results for all five regions are expected May 4.The polls come while the public…

Twelve months ago, three-time speedway world champion Tai Woffinden was waiting at the starting line hoping for a new beginning. Elbow surgery had wrecked his 2024 season but he was optimistic his latest campaign would be different. Within seconds, it turned into disaster.A first-corner crash with his team-mate left him in a medically-induced coma and with a double break in his right leg, a broken back, a broken shoulder, multiple broken ribs, a punctured lung, a fractured arm and extensive blood loss.AdvertisementBut after a lengthy rehabilitation programme, the 35-year-old returned to action in Poland on Saturday, scoring 11 points in…

President Donald Trump appeared to hold back on Wednesday from taking dramatic action to reshape the U.S. relationship with NATO after a high-stakes meeting with its top leader, postponing for now the reckoning he has promised over Europe’s cautious approach to his war on Iran.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The masses have labeled this 90th edition of the Masters as “wide open.” Without a dominant force running through the early part of the season like the four most recent champions — Scottie Scheffler (twice), Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy — did in the lead-up to their respective victories, some have settled on the notion that it is anyone’s ballgame.A player like 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed, however, would disagree, unless “wide open” really means a couple of handfuls.”I just feel like with how deep golf has been, especially this past year to two years, that the…

Until a few years ago, Ben Roberts-Smith was one of Australia’s most celebrated war heroes. But now, he will stand trial for alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Until a few years ago, Ben Roberts-Smith was one of Australia’s most celebrated war heroes. Now he will stand trial for alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan. As Kristina Kukolja reports from Melbourne, he remains in custody after his legal team declined to request bail.KRISTINA KUKOLJA, BYLINE: A yearslong investigation led to the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith at Sydney airport on Tuesday. The 47-year-old former special forces soldier…

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The first golf major of the year begins with the 2026 Masters Tournament from Thursday through Sunday at Augusta National in Georgia.Rory McIlroy is the defending champion. Two-time winner Scottie Scheffler is the favorite, followed by Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and McIlroy.Who do our golf experts think will win? What kind of betting advice does Pamela Maldonado have?Jump ahead to: Pamela Maldonado’s betting and fantasy advice for the weekExperts’ picksMatt BarrieJon Rahm: He has quietly been playing some of the best golf in the world this season. He’s in a great spot personally and professionally. And his…