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Rory McIlroy Shares Masters Lead After His Best Opening in 15 Years

McIlroy’s opening-round performance revived hopes that he may finally have the control and momentum to win at Augusta.

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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.
  3. McIlroy’s opening-round performance revived hopes that he may finally have the control and momentum to win at Augusta.
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