Author: Christine Brennan, USA TODAY

After taking nearly two months off, Tiger Woods was rusty in Thursday’s first round at Augusta, and walking the course on his rebuilt leg is a grind.

By inviting LIV golfers such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and others to the Masters, Augusta National has given LIV an undeniable sign of respect

By inviting LIV golfers such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and others to the Masters, Augusta National has given LIV an undeniable sign of respect

The chair of 9/11 Families United says Augusta National allowing Saudi-backed LIV golfers to participate in The Masters is “a slap in the face.”

Billie Jean King said the idea of fighting for equal pay at 1973 U.S. Open popped into her head during her winning press conference the year before.

WASADA announced Tuesday that it will appeal the Russian Anti-Doping Agency’s “wrong” decision on figure skater Kamila Valieva to the CAS.

Tiger Woods employed basic misogyny to insult his good friend Thursday, a knee-slapper of a dig against female athletes: You hit the ball like a girl!

A year since Kamila Valieva’s positive drug test forced cancellation of medal ceremony, USA TODAY Sports questioned major players involved in drama.

US snowboard coach Peter Foley was fired last March and is temporarily suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport as it investigates the case.

Ilia Malinin, 18, son of Olympic skaters and master of the quadruple jump, provides glimpse into the future at the U.S. figure skating championships.