How Hideki Matsuyama became Japan's new national hero
CNN
With one small putt, Hideki Matsuyama ascended from professional golfer to national treasure.
Like Naomi Osaka before him, the 29-year-old's victory at the 2021 Masters propelled him into a Japanese superstar and a potential Olympic poster boy. By claiming a dramatic one-shot victory, Matsuyama became the first Japanese man to win a golf major. One Japanese newspaper even printed a 72-hole graphic detailing every single shot played by the golfer as Japan went Matsuyama made.
Social media influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul defeated former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson via unanimous decision of their highly anticipated professional bout on Friday night in Arlington, Texas.
The Philadelphia Eagles scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns, including two by star running back Saquon Barkley, to pull away and defeat the Washington Commanders 26-18 on Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
LeBron James found yet another way to make history on Wednesday night, setting the record for the oldest player to record three consecutive triple-doubles as the Los Angeles Lakers came from behind to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-123.
Lindsey Vonn, one of the greatest skiers of all-time, is set to end her five-year retirement and return to the sport.
Gregg Popovich, the NBA’s all-time winningest coach, suffered a mild stroke on November 2, the San Antonio Spurs said Wednesday.
Antognolla castle in Umbria, “the green heart of Italy,” is being transformed into a Six Senses resort, offering guests and golfers a soothing countryside retreat.
Steph Curry spoiled the emotional return of his former “Splash Brother” Klay Thompson to Chase Center on Tuesday as the Golden State Warriors rallied late to beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-117.
Ecuador international soccer player Marco Angulo has died at the age of 22, the Ecuadorian Football Federation said in a statement.
The Miami Dolphins snapped their three-game losing streak on Monday night, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 23-15 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Week 10 of the NFL season was one full of drama, talking points and some big solo performances.
It wasn’t just the Dallas Cowboys’ blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles that made headlines on Sunday. It was the sun.