Masters

New Louis Vuitton line ridiculed by fashion lovers

Dubai - Arab Today

French luxury designer Louis Vuitton is being ridiculed online over its latest handbag collection, a collaborative effort with American artist Jeff Koons. The new line of handbags was unveiled on Tuesday and is called “Masters.” The French fashion house, famous for its emblem and checkered bags, launched the new collection in which all the bags feature the works of artistsRead more

Johnson favored, McIlroy fancied for Masters glory

Augusta - Arab Today

Top-ranked Dustin Johnson is favored to capture the 81st Masters but plenty of golfers see Rory McIlroy as a green-jacket threat when the year's first major championship begins on Thursday. A showdown of global greats at the 7,435-yard Augusta National sees Johnson arrive on a three-tournament win streak and second-ranked McIlroy, a four-time major champion, seeking a Masters crown toRead more

Tennis: Nadal Reaches Miami Master Final, Could Meet Federer

Miami - Arab Today

Rafael Nadal continued his strong start to 2017 and brushed off Italy's Fabio Fognini, beating him in straight sets 6-1 and 7-5 in the Miami Masters. Nadal's win could set up a third meeting this year in the final with arch-rival Roger Federer. Federer will face Kyrgios in the semi-final after defeating Tomas Berdych. The previous two meetings were wonRead more

Watson misses cut, calls it a day

Augusta - Arab Today

Tom Watson drew down the curtain on one of the greatest careers in golfing history at Augusta National when his bid at 66 to become the oldest player to make the cut in the Masters fell short. The eight-time major winner shot a fine 74 on Thursday in what was his 43rd Masters campaign dating to 1970, and he neededRead more

Nadal Withdraws from Miami Masters Due to Illness

Miami - Arab Today

Rafael Nadal became the second major drawcard to retire with illness in 24 hours at the Miami Masters with the Spaniard quitting his opening second-round match on Saturday to hand underdog Damir Dzumhur a shock 2-6, 6-4, 3-0 win. Nadal's withdrawal followed in the wake of a similar move from two-time champion Roger Federer on Friday, with the Swiss postponingRead more