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Rory McIlroy Starts the Masters Very Strongly

McIlroy had one of his best starts at Augusta and joined the lead.

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  1. Philadelphia took the final National League wild-card place.
  2. Michigan beat Connecticut to win the NCAA men's basketball title, and the final became the most-watched championship game in several years.
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