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1. Rory McIlroy explains why his parents nearly didn’t attend historic Masters success

   McIlroy’s mum and dad were greenside to watch their son become only the fourth back-to-back winner at Augusta

2. Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plan win wage increases in deal with JBS USA

   Workers at the Swift Beef Co. plant in Greeley, Colorado, have reached a deal with plant owner JBS USA

3. The Masters LIVE: Rory McIlroy defends title to join golfing greats in dramatic finale

   McIlroy joined Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods as a back-to-back winner at Augusta

4. Justin Rose reveals why latest Masters near miss is more ‘frustrating’ than last year

   A year after losing a play-off to Rory McIlroy, Rose led at one stage on Sunday but fell foul of Amen Corner

5. Partner of Grand Central stabber says he had been ‘fighting demons for a while’

   Anthony Griffin, 44, reportedly referred to himself as ‘Lucifer’ as he attacked three people with a machete in the busy transport hub Saturday morning

6. Ovechkin response to fans' request for 1 more year: 'I'll think about it'

   If this was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin’s sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement

7. Rory McIlroy joins elite club with back-to-back Masters crowns – and could win many more

   McIlroy joined Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods as back-to-back winners at Augusta to cement his place in the pantheon of greats

8. Rory McIlroy identifies key moment in defence of Masters crown

   McIlroy successfully defended his title to follow in the footsteps of Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

9. How seven Premier League teams could qualify for the Champions League after clinching fifth spot

   An unprecedented seven English teams could make up the 36 clubs that qualify for next season’s Champions League - but five will be guaranteed

10. Premier League relegation battle: Do Tottenham, West Ham, Nottingham Forest or Leeds have the best run-in?

    Spurs are looking to avoid a shock Premier League relegation, while Leeds are trying not to go straight back down, Nottingham Forest want to steer clear of European distraction and West Ham are aiming to pull off a great escape