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The Augustana Vikings powered through two wins on opening day of the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Softball Championship, becoming the only team to finish Thursday undefeated. Four teams competed in Bloomington, Illinois, setting the stage for an exciting weekend of college softball.
Victor Rattner overcame a diving accident that left him quadriplegic to earn two degrees and build a successful IT career. Now his $2.4 million endowment is helping 18 computer science students focus on their dreams without financial stress.
Golf champion Sergio Garcia issued a heartfelt apology after damaging Augusta National's second tee box in frustration during the Masters final round. The 2017 winner's public accountability shows how even elite athletes can model owning mistakes.
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After waiting 17 years for his first green jacket, Rory McIlroy claimed his second Masters title in back-to-back years, joining golf's greatest legends. The Northern Irish golfer held off world number one Scottie Scheffler by one stroke in a nail-biting final round at Augusta.
Rory McIlroy just became only the fourth golfer in history to win consecutive Masters titles, finishing 12-under par at Augusta National. The emotional victory brought his parents from Northern Ireland to witness their son make golf history.
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy joined golf's elite trio by winning his second consecutive Masters Tournament, rallying from three shots down to claim his sixth major title. Only Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods had previously won back-to-back green jackets at Augusta National.
Rory McIlroy joined golf's most elite club by winning his second consecutive Masters title, proving his breakthrough victory last year was just the beginning. The Northern Irish golfer held off world number one Scottie Scheffler to claim his sixth major championship.
Maria Jose Marin claimed victory at the prestigious Augusta National Women's Amateur, joining an elite group of champions. The University of Arkansas junior's historic win showcases the bright future of women's golf.
Rory McIlroy just joined golf's most exclusive club, becoming the first player since Tiger Woods in 2002 to win consecutive Masters tournaments. The dramatic Sunday victory in Augusta gave him his sixth major championship and cemented his place among the sport's all-time greats.
Rory McIlroy became only the fourth golfer ever to successfully defend a Masters title, joining legends Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods. The Northern Irishman held his nerve through a dramatic final round to win his sixth major championship.
Rory McIlroy joined golf's elite by winning his second consecutive Masters title, becoming just the fourth player ever to claim back-to-back green jackets. Despite a shaky final round, the Northern Ireland native held off world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by one stroke to secure his seventh major championship.
Rory McIlroy just became only the fourth golfer in history to win back-to-back Masters titles, joining Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Nick Faldo in an elite club. The 35-year-old held his nerve at Augusta National to clinch his sixth major championship and cement his place among golf's all-time greats.
Rory McIlroy held his nerve to clinch his second consecutive Masters title at Augusta, edging out Scottie Scheffler by a single shot. The Northern Irish golfer's back-to-back wins cement one of the sport's most remarkable comeback stories.
Rory McIlroy just became only the fourth golfer ever to win consecutive Masters championships, proving his breakthrough victory last year truly transformed his game. The Northern Ireland native held off the world's best players to claim his sixth major title and second Green Jacket in a row.
After Rory McIlroy's stumble on Saturday, five golfers are in striking distance to win their first major championship at Augusta National. Cameron Young and Sam Burns lead the charge of hungry competitors who could claim Sunday's green jacket.
Irish golfer Shane Lowry just became the first player ever to sink two holes-in-one at the Masters, draining an ace on the sixth hole Saturday. His incredible shot moved him into second place as he chases his first green jacket.
A 39-year-old real estate agent from Illinois entered his first official golf tournament ever and won, earning him a spot at Augusta National alongside legends. Brandon Holtz's incredible journey from selling houses to playing the Masters proves dreams can come true when you take your shot.
Irish golfer Shane Lowry just made Masters history with a hole-in-one that launched him into championship contention. He's now the only player ever to record two aces at Augusta National.
Irish golfer Shane Lowry became the first player ever to sink two holes-in-one at the Masters, draining an incredible ace on Saturday. The joyful moment added to his growing collection of aces at golf's most iconic courses.
When Jordan Spieth's golf ball struck a spectator at the Masters, the pro turned an unlucky moment into a memorable one. The three-time major champion personally checked on the fan and gifted him a signed glove.
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