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It looked as if the 21-year-old Rory McIlroy would walk away as this year's Masters champion. But after a historically bad round on Sunday, 26-year-old South African Charl Schwartzel emerged as the 2011 champion.

The seasoned veterans were the story coming into this year's Masters, but it was a couple of young golfers who sat atop the leaderboard after Thursday's opening round. Here's what else you missed last night.

Tiger Woods ranks among the top-25 on TOUR this year in sand save percentage with a mark of 57.7. A year ago, he was third overall with a mark better than 60 percent. In 2000, Woods famously didn't hit a bunker at the British Open all week - and in 2...

Mark Ralston/Getty Images Lakers Hold Court Against Celtics, Win Game 1 Kobe Bryant scores 30 points, adds 7 rebounds and 6 assists, leading his team to a 102-89 victory over the Celtics. Paul Pierce led Boston with 24 points and 9 rebounds in a ...

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A daily glance inside the numbers from the world of sports.

A daily glance inside the numbers from the world of sports.

The San Francisco Giants declined to tender a one-year contract to bearded closer Brian Wilson on Friday, making him a free agent as he recovers from a second ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow.