Professional Sports

AUGUSTA -- If the millions watching from their living room couches weren't paying close attention Sunday, they might have thought this was quite a Masters. Great shots were breaking out all over the back nine, and with each one the roars seemed only to get louder. Unfortunately, none was from this year.

Trevor Immelman shot a 75, three over par, in Sunday's final round of the Masters, but held on for a three-shot victory over Tiger Woods and his first green jacket.

Atlanta starter Tom Glavine left with an injury before recording an out, and the Washington Nationals ended their nine-game losing streak by holding on to edge the Braves 5-4 on Sunday.

Trevor Immelman finished with a birdie for a third round 3-under 69, giving him a two-shot lead over Brandt Snedeker going into the final round of the Masters Sunday that is sure to be filled with heart-pounding moments.

Sam Cassell and Boston's backups outplayed Atlanta's starters in the fourth quarter, and the Celtics prevented the Hawks from clinching their first playoff berth since 1999 with a 99-89 victory Saturday night.

Jimmie Johnson gave Hendrick Motorsports its first NASCAR Sprint Cup victory of the year, winning a fuel gamble Saturday night at Phoenix International Speedway.

The Gwinnett Gladiators used goals by Jim Jackson and Mike Hamilton while Dan Turple finished with 23 saves to lead the Gladiators past the Charlotte Checkers 2-1 on Saturday night. With the win, the Gladiators sweep the Checkers in the best-of-five Division Quarterfinal series and advance to the Division Semifinals.

Jeff Francoeur had two home runs and a career-high seven RBIs, and the Atlanta Braves handed the Washington Nationals their ninth straight loss, 10-to-2 on Saturday.

NEW YORK -- In control of their fate, the Hawks headed home for a game that could serve as both a potential postseason clincher and a possible playoff preview. Yes, the NBA's longest postseason drought could end Saturday.

WASHINGTON -- Tim Hudson scattered three hits over eight innings, outpitching Nationals starter Matt Chico, and the Atlanta Braves beat Washington 3-0 on Friday night.