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Deadspin | Masters T12 vaults Brooks Koepka 40 spots in world rankings  April 11, 2026; Augusta, Ga.; Brooks Koepka tees off during the Masters. Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images   AUGUSTA, Ga. — Brooks Koepka was one of several high finishers at the 2026 Masters to enjoy a boost up the Official World Golf Ranking on Monday.  Fresh off a tie for 12th at Augusta National Golf Club, Koepka vaulted 40 spots to No. 129. He has now climbed 126 spots since before his return to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open in February.   Since he is currently ineligible to play in signature events, the four majors and The Players are particularly important for Koepka. He rose 48 spots after a T13 at TPC Sawgrass the week after a 47-point jump from a T9 at the Cognizant Classic.  While playing for LIV Golf, Koepka’s ranking had plummeted to No. 425 ahead of last year’s U.S. Open.  He was one of several players to enjoy significant boosts from a strong Masters finish.  LIV’s Tyrrell Hatton, who rallied for a T3 at Augusta and was the league’s only player to finish under par, rose eight spots to No. 23. LIV colleague Dustin Johnson did rise from No. 593 to No. 456 with his even-par finish for a T33, while fellow former world No. 1 Jon Rahm actually dropped a spot to No. 31 with his T38 effort.  The top three in the rankings remained unchanged, with Masters champion Rory McIlroy remaining No. 2 behind Scottie Scheffler and one ahead of Cameron Young, who played in the final group with McIlroy on Sunday. Young ultimately finished T3 along with Justin Rose, who climbed to No. 4 ahead of Tommy Fleetwood.   Russell Henley used his spot in that T3 group to vault six spots to No. 6.  Another big mover was Jake Knapp. The 31-year-old moved into the top 50 during the final week in the eligibility window to qualify for his second Masters. He then secured a ticket back to Augusta National next year with an 11th-place finish that also pushed him from No. 42 to a career-best 36th in the world rankings.  Max Homa also secured a spot in the 2027 Masters field with his T9 that elevated the former United States Ryder Cup member 46 spots to No. 117.  Among those going in the opposite direction was J.J. Spaun. Coming off a victory the previous week, Spaun missed the cut at Augusta National to drop five spots to No. 10.   Bryson DeChambeau’s triple-bogey finish that cost him a chance to play the weekend didn’t hurt him much in the rankings. He fell only one spot to No. 25 on the heels of winning consecutive events on the LIV Golf circuit.  The OWGR figures to see significant movement again next week following the signature event at the RBC Heritage.  –Derek Harper, Field Level Media    #Deadspin #Masters #T12 #vaults #Brooks #Koepka #spots #world #rankings

Deadspin | Masters T12 vaults Brooks Koepka 40 spots in world rankings
Deadspin | Masters T12 vaults Brooks Koepka 40 spots in world rankings  April 11, 2026; Augusta, Ga.; Brooks Koepka tees off during the Masters. Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images   AUGUSTA, Ga. — Brooks Koepka was one of several high finishers at the 2026 Masters to enjoy a boost up the Official World Golf Ranking on Monday.  Fresh off a tie for 12th at Augusta National Golf Club, Koepka vaulted 40 spots to No. 129. He has now climbed 126 spots since before his return to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open in February.   Since he is currently ineligible to play in signature events, the four majors and The Players are particularly important for Koepka. He rose 48 spots after a T13 at TPC Sawgrass the week after a 47-point jump from a T9 at the Cognizant Classic.  While playing for LIV Golf, Koepka’s ranking had plummeted to No. 425 ahead of last year’s U.S. Open.  He was one of several players to enjoy significant boosts from a strong Masters finish.  LIV’s Tyrrell Hatton, who rallied for a T3 at Augusta and was the league’s only player to finish under par, rose eight spots to No. 23. LIV colleague Dustin Johnson did rise from No. 593 to No. 456 with his even-par finish for a T33, while fellow former world No. 1 Jon Rahm actually dropped a spot to No. 31 with his T38 effort.  The top three in the rankings remained unchanged, with Masters champion Rory McIlroy remaining No. 2 behind Scottie Scheffler and one ahead of Cameron Young, who played in the final group with McIlroy on Sunday. Young ultimately finished T3 along with Justin Rose, who climbed to No. 4 ahead of Tommy Fleetwood.   Russell Henley used his spot in that T3 group to vault six spots to No. 6.  Another big mover was Jake Knapp. The 31-year-old moved into the top 50 during the final week in the eligibility window to qualify for his second Masters. He then secured a ticket back to Augusta National next year with an 11th-place finish that also pushed him from No. 42 to a career-best 36th in the world rankings.  Max Homa also secured a spot in the 2027 Masters field with his T9 that elevated the former United States Ryder Cup member 46 spots to No. 117.  Among those going in the opposite direction was J.J. Spaun. Coming off a victory the previous week, Spaun missed the cut at Augusta National to drop five spots to No. 10.   Bryson DeChambeau’s triple-bogey finish that cost him a chance to play the weekend didn’t hurt him much in the rankings. He fell only one spot to No. 25 on the heels of winning consecutive events on the LIV Golf circuit.  The OWGR figures to see significant movement again next week following the signature event at the RBC Heritage.  –Derek Harper, Field Level Media    #Deadspin #Masters #T12 #vaults #Brooks #Koepka #spots #world #rankingsApril 11, 2026; Augusta, Ga.; Brooks Koepka tees off during the Masters. Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Brooks Koepka was one of several high finishers at the 2026 Masters to enjoy a boost up the Official World Golf Ranking on Monday.

Fresh off a tie for 12th at Augusta National Golf Club, Koepka vaulted 40 spots to No. 129. He has now climbed 126 spots since before his return to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open in February.

Since he is currently ineligible to play in signature events, the four majors and The Players are particularly important for Koepka. He rose 48 spots after a T13 at TPC Sawgrass the week after a 47-point jump from a T9 at the Cognizant Classic.

While playing for LIV Golf, Koepka’s ranking had plummeted to No. 425 ahead of last year’s U.S. Open.

He was one of several players to enjoy significant boosts from a strong Masters finish.

LIV’s Tyrrell Hatton, who rallied for a T3 at Augusta and was the league’s only player to finish under par, rose eight spots to No. 23. LIV colleague Dustin Johnson did rise from No. 593 to No. 456 with his even-par finish for a T33, while fellow former world No. 1 Jon Rahm actually dropped a spot to No. 31 with his T38 effort.


The top three in the rankings remained unchanged, with Masters champion Rory McIlroy remaining No. 2 behind Scottie Scheffler and one ahead of Cameron Young, who played in the final group with McIlroy on Sunday. Young ultimately finished T3 along with Justin Rose, who climbed to No. 4 ahead of Tommy Fleetwood.

Russell Henley used his spot in that T3 group to vault six spots to No. 6.

Another big mover was Jake Knapp. The 31-year-old moved into the top 50 during the final week in the eligibility window to qualify for his second Masters. He then secured a ticket back to Augusta National next year with an 11th-place finish that also pushed him from No. 42 to a career-best 36th in the world rankings.

Max Homa also secured a spot in the 2027 Masters field with his T9 that elevated the former United States Ryder Cup member 46 spots to No. 117.

Among those going in the opposite direction was J.J. Spaun. Coming off a victory the previous week, Spaun missed the cut at Augusta National to drop five spots to No. 10.

Bryson DeChambeau’s triple-bogey finish that cost him a chance to play the weekend didn’t hurt him much in the rankings. He fell only one spot to No. 25 on the heels of winning consecutive events on the LIV Golf circuit.

The OWGR figures to see significant movement again next week following the signature event at the RBC Heritage.


–Derek Harper, Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Masters #T12 #vaults #Brooks #Koepka #spots #world #rankings

April 11, 2026; Augusta, Ga.; Brooks Koepka tees off during the Masters. Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Brooks Koepka was one of several high finishers at the 2026 Masters to enjoy a boost up the Official World Golf Ranking on Monday.

Fresh off a tie for 12th at Augusta National Golf Club, Koepka vaulted 40 spots to No. 129. He has now climbed 126 spots since before his return to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open in February.

Since he is currently ineligible to play in signature events, the four majors and The Players are particularly important for Koepka. He rose 48 spots after a T13 at TPC Sawgrass the week after a 47-point jump from a T9 at the Cognizant Classic.

While playing for LIV Golf, Koepka’s ranking had plummeted to No. 425 ahead of last year’s U.S. Open.

He was one of several players to enjoy significant boosts from a strong Masters finish.

LIV’s Tyrrell Hatton, who rallied for a T3 at Augusta and was the league’s only player to finish under par, rose eight spots to No. 23. LIV colleague Dustin Johnson did rise from No. 593 to No. 456 with his even-par finish for a T33, while fellow former world No. 1 Jon Rahm actually dropped a spot to No. 31 with his T38 effort.

The top three in the rankings remained unchanged, with Masters champion Rory McIlroy remaining No. 2 behind Scottie Scheffler and one ahead of Cameron Young, who played in the final group with McIlroy on Sunday. Young ultimately finished T3 along with Justin Rose, who climbed to No. 4 ahead of Tommy Fleetwood.

Russell Henley used his spot in that T3 group to vault six spots to No. 6.

Another big mover was Jake Knapp. The 31-year-old moved into the top 50 during the final week in the eligibility window to qualify for his second Masters. He then secured a ticket back to Augusta National next year with an 11th-place finish that also pushed him from No. 42 to a career-best 36th in the world rankings.

Max Homa also secured a spot in the 2027 Masters field with his T9 that elevated the former United States Ryder Cup member 46 spots to No. 117.

Among those going in the opposite direction was J.J. Spaun. Coming off a victory the previous week, Spaun missed the cut at Augusta National to drop five spots to No. 10.

Bryson DeChambeau’s triple-bogey finish that cost him a chance to play the weekend didn’t hurt him much in the rankings. He fell only one spot to No. 25 on the heels of winning consecutive events on the LIV Golf circuit.

The OWGR figures to see significant movement again next week following the signature event at the RBC Heritage.

–Derek Harper, Field Level Media

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ISL 2025-26: Kerala Blasters goes to AIFF over racial abuse of Fallou Ndiaye during match vs Bengaluru FC <div id="content-body-70857073" itemprop="articleBody"><p>The Indian Super League (ISL) witnessed an episode when Kerala Blasters defender Fallou Ndiaye was racially abused during their match against Bengaluru FC on Sunday.</p><p>The match between the arch rivals saw tempers flair during the game as the Blasters pipped Bengaluru in their first win of this ISL season. Victor Bertomeu and Franchu scored against the outnumbered Blues, who lost the derby for the first time since September 2023.</p><p>During the match Ndiaye, who is from Senegal, was subject to racial slurs, videos of which have been widely circulated on social media.</p><p>“The Club has taken note of an appalling incident which has occurred during our last game, where one of our players was subjected to blatant racist chants,” Kerala Blasters said in a statement.</p><p>“The Club strongly condemns this act and has formally raised this matter with the relevant ISL and AIFF (All India Football Federation) authorities. We will also pursue appropriate action to protect the integrity of our player. There is no place for racism in our game.”</p><p>BFC also released a statement condemning the incident, adding that the club is working with relevant authorities to identify the individual involved.</p><p>“We condemn this behaviour in the strongest way possible. Racism is unacceptable, has no place in sport, and runs completely counter to the values the club stands for,” it read.</p><p>Incidents of racial abuse have also marred this fixture previously.</p><p>In the opening fixture of ISL 2023-24, Bengaluru FC forward Ryan Williams had allegedly pinched his nose at Kerala Blasters defender Aibanbha Dohling – one that Aiban’s club had deemed racist, lodging a complaint to the AIFF.</p><p class="publish-time" id="end-of-article">Published on Apr 13, 2026</p></div> #ISL #Kerala #Blasters #AIFF #racial #abuse #Fallou #Ndiaye #match #Bengaluru

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Indian sports wrap, April 13: Kochi’s Kalina Rangers win maiden Red Bull Four 2 Score National Championship <div id="content-body-70856977" itemprop="articleBody"><h4 class="sub_head">FOOTBALL</h4><p><b>Kalina Rangers reign supreme in 4v4 national football championship</b></p><p>Team Kalina Rangers from Kochi scripted history as it clinched the maiden Red Bull Four 2 Score National Championship in Coimbatore on Saturday.</p><p>Kalina Rangers, which beat crowd favourite MRFC A via a sudden-death goal by Tyson Patel in the final, now has a chance to represent India at the World Finals in Canada later this year.</p><p>The team comprises a tight-knit group of friends represented by Craig Dsouza, Scott Moraes, Tyson, Clinton Dsouza and Faheez Mohammed.</p><p>“We are ecstatic about the win at the Red Bull Four 2 Score India Finals, after putting in the hard work and beating the top teams in the country. But now, the focus shifts to the World Finals in Canada. 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Tiebreakers are settled with one player from each team going head-to-head, trying to outsmart the other to score the winning goal.</p><p><i>-Team Sportstar</i></p><h4 class="sub_head">TENNIS</h4><p><b>Puneeth M shines at ITF Asia U-14 Championships</b></p><p>Puneeth M capped off a remarkable campaign at the ITF Asia 14 & Under Development Championship Finals in Colombo by winning the singles championship in the first week of the tournament before finishing as the doubles runner-up in the following week.</p><div class=" article-picture center"><img src="https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/c71qaj/article70857083.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Lead%20image.jpg" data-original="https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/c71qaj/article70857083.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Lead%20image.jpg" alt="Puneeth has qualified for the 14 & Under Wimbledon tournament and has earned a spot on the ITF Asian 14 & Under Touring Team." title="Puneeth has qualified for the 14 & Under Wimbledon tournament and has earned a spot on the ITF Asian 14 & Under Touring Team." class=" lazy" width="100%" height="100%"/><div class="pic-caption"><figcaption class="figure-caption align-text-bottom"><p> Puneeth has qualified for the 14 & Under Wimbledon tournament and has earned a spot on the ITF Asian 14 & Under Touring Team. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT </p><img class="caption-image" src="https://assetsss.thehindu.com/theme/images/SSRX/lightbox-info.svg" alt="lightbox-info"/></figcaption></div><p class="caption"> Puneeth has qualified for the 14 & Under Wimbledon tournament and has earned a spot on the ITF Asian 14 & Under Touring Team. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT </p></div><p>As a consequence, Puneeth has qualified for the 14 & Under Wimbledon tournament and has earned a spot on the ITF Asian 14 & Under Touring Team, which will compete across Europe later this year.</p><p>In the singles final, Puneeth defeated Hong Kong’s Him Wong to clinch the title, a win that helped India finish on top of the overall standings. 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The Portland Fire’s roster doesn’t include many big-name WNBA players.

One of two expansion teams to join the league this season, their roster is headlined by strong role players like Bridget Carleton, Carle Leite, and Emily Engslter, players who have never been primary options in the WNBA, and fought tooth and nail to make it.

But on Tuesday night in Portland, as streamers inundated the stands, the roster’s relative name recognition didn’t matter.

Thanks to a Sarah Ashlee-Barker game-winning putback layup, the Fire defeated the New York Liberty 98-96, toppling a veteran squad that boasts stars like Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones.

Important disclaimer: the Liberty have not been healthy to begin the season; two of their most important players — Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally — are both sidelined. Still, few would have predicted that the Fire, who fell to the Chicago Sky on opening night, would come away with their first win of the season on Tuesday against.

Bridget Carleton did everything she could to ensure it would happen. The 28-year-old was selected No. 1 overall in the expansion draft, and subsequently signed a 3-year, $3.75 million maximum contract.

Some scoffed at the size of that deal — she’d never before averaged double-figures, and while she was a strong role player for the Minnesota Lynx, she appeared to be just that: a role player.

But, in Tuesday’s win, the Fire’s Carleton vision came to fruition. The Canadian sharpshooter tallied a career-high 26 points on 9-16 shooting, hitting 5 of 11 three-point attempts, while also racking up 4 steals. In her 33 minutes on the floor, the Fire outscored the Liberty by 12 points.

But the victory was far more than just Carleton’s doing.

The 22-year-old Carla Leite appears to be a rising star of her own. Leite showed flashes of potential in her rookie season on the Golden State Valkyries, but is already seeing more opportunities in Portland. She led the way with 21 points in the season opener, and followed that up with another 21-point performance on Tuesday, hitting 8 of 14 field goal attempts alongside 6 assists.

Leite’s most pivotal play came with just 27 seconds to spare, when she blew past Jonquel Jones for a clutch-time layup to tie up the ball game.

Then, it was Sarah Ashlee-Barker who quickly became a franchise hero; the second-year forward corralled Carleton’s missed three-point attempt, and beat the buzzer with the putback.

Immediately, Ashlee-Barker’s teammates piled on top of her in celebration, while the fans at Moda Center went berserk.

A Fire team that didn’t even have players just a few months ago had toppled one of the most talented squads in the WNBA.

And, the fire they played with on Tuesday night suggested it just might be the first of many big-time victories in their inaugural season.

#Portland #Fire #won #game #perfect">The Portland Fire just won their first game, and it was perfect  The Portland Fire’s roster doesn’t include many big-name WNBA players.One of two expansion teams to join the league this season, their roster is headlined by strong role players like Bridget Carleton, Carle Leite, and Emily Engslter, players who have never been primary options in the WNBA, and fought tooth and nail to make it.But on Tuesday night in Portland, as streamers inundated the stands, the roster’s relative name recognition didn’t matter.Thanks to a Sarah Ashlee-Barker game-winning putback layup, the Fire defeated the New York Liberty 98-96, toppling a veteran squad that boasts stars like Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones.Important disclaimer: the Liberty have not been healthy to begin the season; two of their most important players — Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally — are both sidelined. Still, few would have predicted that the Fire, who fell to the Chicago Sky on opening night, would come away with their first win of the season on Tuesday against.Bridget Carleton did everything she could to ensure it would happen. The 28-year-old was selected No. 1 overall in the expansion draft, and subsequently signed a 3-year, .75 million maximum contract.Some scoffed at the size of that deal — she’d never before averaged double-figures, and while she was a strong role player for the Minnesota Lynx, she appeared to be just that: a role player.But, in Tuesday’s win, the Fire’s Carleton vision came to fruition. The Canadian sharpshooter tallied a career-high 26 points on 9-16 shooting, hitting 5 of 11 three-point attempts, while also racking up 4 steals. In her 33 minutes on the floor, the Fire outscored the Liberty by 12 points.But the victory was far more than just Carleton’s doing.The 22-year-old Carla Leite appears to be a rising star of her own. Leite showed flashes of potential in her rookie season on the Golden State Valkyries, but is already seeing more opportunities in Portland. She led the way with 21 points in the season opener, and followed that up with another 21-point performance on Tuesday, hitting 8 of 14 field goal attempts alongside 6 assists.Leite’s most pivotal play came with just 27 seconds to spare, when she blew past Jonquel Jones for a clutch-time layup to tie up the ball game.Then, it was Sarah Ashlee-Barker who quickly became a franchise hero; the second-year forward corralled Carleton’s missed three-point attempt, and beat the buzzer with the putback.Immediately, Ashlee-Barker’s teammates piled on top of her in celebration, while the fans at Moda Center went berserk.A Fire team that didn’t even have players just a few months ago had toppled one of the most talented squads in the WNBA.And, the fire they played with on Tuesday night suggested it just might be the first of many big-time victories in their inaugural season.  #Portland #Fire #won #game #perfect

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