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Last updated: April 9, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Major Golf & Darts Updates

Defending champion Rory McIlroy carded a 5-under 67 in the opening round of the Masters, securing a share of the early lead alongside Sam Burns, while noting that feeling no nerves on the first tee would have been a poor indicator of his readiness McIlroy pleased. The strong start sets up a highly anticipated second round where the loaded leaderboard will be tested by potential course firming at Augusta National Masters 2026. Shifting focus to darts, Jonny Clayton staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 5-2 deficit to defeat Michael van Gerwen 6-5, capturing his third nightly victory in the Premier League and ascending to the top of the standings Clayton wins.

WNBA Roster Movements

The Las Vegas Aces successfully retained four-time All-Star guard Jackie Young, finalizing a lucrative $1.19 million contract agreement that keeps a core piece of their championship defense intact Sources: Aces agree. This agreement marks one of the major movements in a busy WNBA free agency period, where teams across the league are adjusting rosters via new signings and trades WNBA free agency.

NCAA Basketball Offseason Moves

In immediate fallout from the national championship, the Michigan Wolverines landed Tennessee's 6-foot-11 redshirt sophomore transfer J.P. Estrella, marking the program's first portal acquisition since securing the title earlier this week. Meanwhile, Notre Dame secured a key retention, as Naismith and WBCA Defensive Player of the Year Hannah Hidalgo announced her return for her senior season in South Bend, bypassing the WNBA draft projection to continue developing with the Fighting Irish Hidalgo returning.