Gotterup wins

Phoenix Open

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chris Gotterup shot 7-under 64 and won the Phoenix Open with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff Sunday after Hideki Matsuyama pulled his tee shot into the water. The leader by one heading into the final round, Matsuyama had converted all of his previous five 54-hole leads into wins, but limped to the finish at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course.

The two-time Phoenix Open champion nearly hit his tee shot in the on 17 and pulled his drive on 18 left into the church pew bunkers. Matsuyama hit his second shot into the face of the bunker and couldn’t get up-and-down for par. He shot 68 to match Gotterup at 16-under 268. Gotterup also won the season-opening Sony Open.

Falcons’ Pearce

faces charges

ATLANTA (AP) — Following the arrest of James Pearce Jr. on Saturday night, the Atlanta Falcons face troubling questions about the standout rookie’s immediate and long-term future with the team. For at least the 2026 season, Pearce’s status could be jeopardized by serious legal problems.

Pearce was arrested near Miami after fleeing officers and then crashing his car following what police said was a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson. According to the jail website, Pearce posted bond of $20,500 Sunday afternoon. He is charged with two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking and fleeing or eluding police.

IU Indianapolis

defeats Vikings

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyler D’Augustino scored 16 points as IU Indianapolis beat Cleveland State 82-74 on Saturday.

D’Augustino also contributed six assists and four steals for the Jaguars (7-18, 3-11 Horizon League).

Dayan Nessah led the Vikings (10-15, 6-8) in scoring, finishing with 24 points, six rebounds and five assists. The loss ended a five-game winning streak for the Vikings, who got three points from Iron Mountain’s Foster Wonders.