Phil Rogers

Contributor|SportsMoney

I’ve been a sports journalist since graduation from North Texas State University in 1978. I’ve worked for MLB.com, the Chicago Tribune, Dallas Morning News, Dallas Times Herald, Florida Times Union and Shreveport Journal. I’ve covered every big event in American sports, including

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179 viewsApr 29, 2024

Bears Fill Out Class With Trio Of Players Found In The Shadows

Bears GM Ryan Poles traded picks for three veterans before the 2024 draft but still came away with a five-man class of players who should contribute to strong teams.

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106 viewsApr 25, 2024

With Williams And Odunze, Bears Are (Finally) Looking To Air It Out

The Bears have never had a 4,000-yard passer but that should be changing soon. They have built a deep group of targets for first overall draft pick Caleb Williams.

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512 viewsApr 25, 2024

Caleb Williams Seems A Given, But What Will Bears Do At No. 9?

While the Bears hold the first overall pick in Thursday night's NFL draft, the big question is what will they do with their second first-rounder, the ninth overall.

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97 viewsApr 14, 2024

No One Can Keep Up As Scottie Scheffler Strolls To His Second Green Jacket

Scottie Scheffler played his game while others made big mistakes in Sunday's final round of the Masters. His 68 was good for a four-shot win and his second green jacket.

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566 viewsApr 13, 2024

It’s Anyone’s Green Jacket As Masters Heads Toward Loud Finish

With birdies tough to come by over the last two rounds, 11 golfers are within six shots of third-round leader Scott Scheffler at the Masters. Look for an exciting finish.

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589 viewsApr 12, 2024

Golf’s Bold Inventor And Respected Wingman Grab Center Stage

The Masters may be another win straight off the Scottie Scheffler assembly line. But Bryson DeChambeau and Max Homa are adding intrigue. Do they have staying power?

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397 viewsApr 11, 2024

No Overnight Sensation, Scottie Scheffler Looks Like He’s Built To Last

Scottie Scheffler's first-round 66 at the Masters continues a trend. He's won eight of his last 49 events, including two this year, after 17 top-10s before winning.

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311 viewsApr 10, 2024

Rory McIlroy Is All Business In Latest Try To Complete Golf’s Grand Slam

Rory McIlroy begins the Masters with a chance to become golf's sixth Grand Slam winner. But he hasn't given himself a good chance on Sunday since his 2011 collapse.

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428 viewsApr 10, 2024

Don’t Overlook LIV Guys In List Of Interesting Masters Plot Lines

Four of the top six finishers from last year's Masters are now playing on the LIV Golf tour, not the PGA Tour. Will Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka or a colleague contend again?

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1,204 viewsApr 9, 2024

Both Akshay Bhatia And The Masters Have Come A Long Way

Akshay Bhatia adds spice to this year's Masters. The left-hander, whose parents were born in India, first competed at Augusta National as a 12-year-old.