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Rory McIlroy won his 27th PGA Tour title at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, finishing 21 under par with an impressive final round of 66. McIlroy's eagle and five birdies secured the victory, with Shane Lowry and Justin Rose finishing second and third respectively. McIlroy expressed his determination for the year ahead and the significance of winning at such a prestigious course like Pebble Beach. Full Article

Former Manchester City midfielder Alf-Inge Haaland took a dig at Arsenal after their 5-1 win over City, highlighting Arsenal's lack of recent silverware. The rivalry between Haaland and Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhães escalated as Haaland scored City's goal but Arsenal dominated the match, with Gabriel celebrating in front of Haaland and a player imitating Haaland's goal celebration. Arsenal's win puts them six points behind Liverpool, while City sits in fourth place on the table. Full Article

The Sacramento Kings traded De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Zach LaVine, along with several draft picks and players, in a multi-team deal that also involved the Chicago Bulls. The Spurs emerged as the winners of the trade, acquiring the best player in Fox and maintaining their youth and depth, while the Kings added offensive talent but may struggle defensively. Fantasy winners include Fox and Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs, while...

Your support helps The Independent report on crucial issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, with a commitment to unbiased journalism accessible to all. In the world of sports, Wales faces a critical Six Nations match against Italy after a string of losses, with coach Warren Gatland and player Josh Adams highlighting the importance of a win. Despite injuries and past defeats, Wales aims to improve their game and secure a victory in...

Jack Flaherty and the Detroit Tigers agreed on a two-year, $35 million contract, with an opt-out after the first year that pays him $25 million. Flaherty had a successful season with the Tigers last year, posting a 2.95 ERA and reestablishing himself as a top pitcher after dealing with injuries. The deal adds Flaherty to a strong Tigers rotation alongside other talented pitchers like Tarik Skubal and Alex Cobb, solidifying their pitching staff for the...

Jack Flaherty, who was critical in the Dodgers' World Series run last summer, has signed a two-year, $35 million deal with the Detroit Tigers, including an opt-out after the first season. Flaherty improved significantly last season, posting a 3.17 ERA and helping the Tigers make the playoffs before being traded to the Dodgers. He will now join Tarik Skubal in the Tigers' rotation as they aim for another postseason appearance. Full Article