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SALT LAKE CITY — Three more fun sports stories are featured in today's From Left Field!
1. Obama picks Kansas in his final presidential bracket
President Barack Obama had his final chance to pick a NCAA college basketball bracket this year, and picked Kansas to win it all.
For his full bracket, click here.
And he explained his picks to ESPN's Andy Katz in the video below:
Between this and Merrick Garland, Obama's had a busy 24 hours of selections.
2. Arnold Palmer won't be hitting the opening tee shot at the Masters
It's a tradition at Augusta National: a past champion hits a ceremonial opening tee shot to kick off the event. Arnold Palmer has been doing it since 2007, but this year, with an injured shoulder, he decided he shouldn't do it in 2016.
Palmer, who is 86, told Augusta of his decision this weekend.
Augusta National chairman Billy Payne responded in a statement:
“I spoke with Arnold yesterday and we certainly understand his decision. It makes no difference whether he hits a drive. He is a true legend in golf and will be welcomed as usual on the first tee with the other Masters honorary starters. It will be a great day.”
3. Kawhi Leonard, despite his $94 million contract, still drives a '97 Chevy Tahoe
That and other revelations came from Sports Illustrated's excellent profile of the San Antonio Spurs' star, who is likely to be a top 3 MVP candidate this season.
Another bit of the story: Leonard also is still clipping coupons despite his millions. From the article:
"He is happy to sponsor Wingstop, which sends him coupons for free wings, so he can feed his Mango Habanero addiction. This winter, after his $94 million contract kicked in, he panicked when he lost his coupons. Wingstop generously replenished his supply."
Give Leonard credit: he certainly hasn't lost perspective.
