Memories of The Shark Greg Norman drowning his green jacket hopes in Augusta Nationals creeks still makes many Australians sick in the stomach.

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Stephon Castle had 17 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 on Monday night after Victor Wembanyama left in the first half due to a left rib contusion.Wembanyamas status for the final week of the regular season is unknown.San Antonio (60-19) is is 2 1/2 games behind Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City (62-16) and assured of finishing no worse than second in the conference.Philadelphia lost its second straight as it battles to stay out of the play-in tournament. The 76ers (43-36) are a half-game behind the Toronto Raptors (43-35) for sixth place in the Eastern Conference.Philadelphia center Joel Embiid had 34 points and 12 rebounds, and Paul George added 16 points.Wembanyama did not play in the second half after taking an elbow from George near midcourt. Wembanyama was sprinting up-court when George attempted to deflect a pass, but instead struck the 22-year-old in the side at the 1:11 mark of the second quarter. Wembanyama remained on the court for about a minute before being subbed.Wembanyama returned to play five more minutes before asking San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson to take him out of the game with 44 seconds left in the first half. He did not return.San Antonio opened a four-game homestand to close its regular season before hosting the first two games of the opening round of the playoffs.Wembanyama had 17 points, five rebounds and three blocks in 15:40. It constitutes an official game per the NBA guidelines, which allow two exceptions of 15 to 19:59 minutes to count toward the league-required minimum of 65 games played for award eligibility. Wembanyama has said he wants to win the leagues MVP award this season.Wembanyama had played 63 games this season, including the NBA Cup Final.Luke Kornet, who started the second half in place of Wembanyama, had 10 points and three rebounds.It was Castles fifth triple-double.Up next76ers: At Houston on Thursday.Spurs: Host Portland on Wednesday.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA

Victor Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion and was ruled out of the second half of San Antonio's 115-102 win over Philadelphia on Monday night, leaving the status of the Spurs' center for the rest of the regular season in doubt.Wembanyama took an inadvertent elbow to the ribs from Paul George when the Philadelphia forward was attempting to deflect a pass as the 7-foot-4 Frenchman was sprinting up court on a fastbreak with 10:49 remaining in the first half. Wembanyama tumbled to the court and remained down for a minute while George patted him on the backside apologetically.Whether Wembanyama will be available for the Spurs' final three games of the regular season all at home against Portland (Wednesday), Dallas (Friday) and Denver (Sunday) wasn't known after Monday's game. At halftime I was told he wasn't coming back and I honest to God haven't heard anything else up to this point, San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson said after the win. Wembanyama subbed out of the game 13 seconds after the collision and immediately went into the tunnel leading to the locker room while keeping his arm pressed to his side. Wembanyama returned with 5:33 remaining in the period, but asked Johnson to take him out with 44 seconds remaining in the first half. He again went into the tunnel leading to the locker room while holding his arm to his side and was ruled out at the start the second half.I think it would be a positive that he felt like he could come back and he played the last four or five minutes of the half," Johnson said. So, thats a positive from my perspective, but I have nothing (as far a status update).George was not available for comment after the game.Wembanyama had 17 points, five rebounds and three blocks while playing 15:40 in the first half. Wembanyama has made it clear that he wants to win the league's MVP award this season. The NBA allows a maximum of two games in which a player logs between 15 and 19.59 minutes to count toward the league-required minimum of 65 games played for award eligibility.Wembanyama has played 63 games this season, including the NBA Cup Final.San Antonio (60-19) is is 2 1/2 games behind Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City (62-16) and assured of finishing no worse than second in the conference. ___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA

Rory McIlroy arrives at Augusta National this week in an unprecedented position defending a Masters title rather than chasing one.However, the Northern Irishman's bid to retain the green jacket faces significant uncertainty due to a persistent back problem.The 2025 champion pulled out of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March after the injury flared up.His subsequent appearance at The Players Championship on 12 March proved disappointing, with McIlroy finishing in a tie for 46th place.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SaySince that underwhelming performance at TPC Sawgrass, the four-time major winner has been absent from competitive golf entirely.Following a promising start to 2026, his recent form on the PGA Tour has declined markedly.CBS reporter Amanda Balionis has now voiced reservations about McIlroy's prospects of claiming consecutive green jackets."I think, listen, he said it at The Players, right? He felt rusty," Balionis remarked to the Fairway Rollin podcast."He didn't look quite himself and he's not going through the same schedule that he went through last year that led to success."The broadcaster highlighted how golfers tend towards superstition when it comes to major championship preparation. LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Man City confirm departure of club legend Bernardo Silva after nine glittering years at Etihad StadiumLuke Littler's celebrity friend defends darts star after furious Premier League bust-up with Gian van VeenMegan Rapinoe 'sickened' and says 'it's not based on science' after Olympic ban on transgender athletesShe suggested McIlroy would ideally have wanted to mirror his victorious 2025 approach but acknowledged this was impossible given his rehabilitation requirements."That's obviously not in the cards for him right now as he tries to get that back to 100%, tries to knock that rust off," Balionis added.Balionis expressed particular concern about the demands Augusta National places on players managing back complaints, noting the course's undulating terrain presents unique challenges."I don't know, back issues at Augusta National are tough," she observed."We've seen it with a lot of players. This is a hard place to be wondering at what point am I going to feel that tug in my back?"The reporter admitted uncertainty regarding McIlroy's recovery progress but remained sceptical about his physical condition heading into the tournament."I would be hard pressed to say he's a 100 per cent," Balionis stated."I just don't think those back things solve themselves like that when you're a golfer and you have to keep practicing and you have to keep doing the motion that likely caused whatever the thing is."McIlroy, however, sought to play down concerns about his back affecting his game during a media session at The Players on 12 March."Honestly, overall it was fine," McIlroy said of his injury. "Got a little bit tired at the end of the day, but yeah, it was actually all pretty good."Despite these reassurances, the Northern Irishman conceded he felt far from sharp on the course.He added: "It's weird, I obviously played on Friday; it's not as if I've taken a ton of time off. But just felt like unbelievably rusty out there."Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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Bikinis are replacing ski jackets as unusually warm temperatures hit western ski resorts.Skiers have been spotted hitting the slopes in swimsuits and shirtless outfits as record heat melts snow across the region.The unseasonably warm weather, combined with a lack of snowfall, has forced many resorts to close early, delay openings or shut down altogether.SNOW DROUGHT GRIPS SKI INDUSTRY AS RESORTS TURN TO GEN Z SKIERS, NEW ACTIVITIES TO FILL LIFTSAt Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico, crews have been forced to move snow from remote parts of the mountain onto ski runs in an effort to keep trails open, according to Reuters.In Colorado, conditions have deteriorated to the point where fewer than 20% of trails remain open at some resorts, with brown patches of dirt replacing snow-covered slopes, the agency reported.Despite the poor conditions, some skiers are still making the most of what remains of the season.Posts circulating on social media show people swapping traditional winter gear for swimwear while navigating slushy terrain.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"Highly recommend skiing with your besties in bikini tops," one user wrote."Annual bikini ski came early this year," another user commented.One Reddit user who said he previously worked at a ski lift recalled that warmer days often brought skiers dressed in tank tops or sports bras.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESHe said that by the end of the day, many returned with arms and torsos covered in scratches warning that snow can cause serious skin injuries.Fox News Digital previously reported that the lack of snowfall is already reshaping the ski industry.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZAfter a winter marked by record-low snow totals, some resorts have begun shifting their strategy to attract younger visitors and keep business steady.Vail Resorts, for example, recently cut prices on its Epic Pass by 20% for skiers and snowboarders ages 13 to 30 in an effort to draw in Gen Z travelers.Industry leaders say younger visitors are increasingly viewing skiing as a social experience, prompting resorts to add events, concerts and other activities beyond traditional skiing.The shift comes as the average age of U.S. skiers continues to rise and warmer winters create ongoing challenges for resorts that rely on consistent snowfall.Jessica Mekles of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.

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