tournament

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Former Galaxy forward Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, a three-time World Cup standout for Mexico, will return to the tournament this summer but in a new role as a studio analyst for Fox Sports.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

That means McIlroy, now in his prime, traveled to Augusta with more knowledge than most of the field: This is his 18th time competing in the tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The Boston Stadium - usually known as Gillette Stadium but whose name has to change for the tournament because of Fifa sponsorship reasons - is set to host seven World Cup matches including a quarter-final.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Often called “a tradition unlike any other,” the Masters golf tournament has a non-traditional media partner this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

He’d been home barely a month from the Candidates tournament in Yugoslavia, and he was tired—never really weary of the game itself, but fatigued from his excruciating two-month attempt to become Botvinnik’s challenger.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady