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“Sinners” and its twins-playing star, Michael B. Jordan, won big at the Actor Awards, presented by the Screen Actors Guild on Sunday.

Timothée Chalamet, who played a brash table tennis in “Marty Supreme,” had been the favorite, and the announcement of Jordan’s name drew cheers in the room and seemed to stun the winner.

Right after he accepted his trophy, his film, a vampire drama set in the Jim Crow South, won the guild’s top prize, outstanding cast.

Elsewhere at the Actor Awards, newly renamed from the SAGS, Seth Rogen paid tribute to Catherine O’Hara, the acclaimed comedian who died at 71 in January.

O’Hara was named best actress in a comedy series for her turn as a deposed executive in Rogen’s Hollywood satire, “The Studio.”

“Something that I’ve just been marveling at over the last few weeks was really her ability to be generous and kind and gracious,” Rogen said, accepting the award on her behalf, “while never, ever minimizing her own talents and her own ability to contribute to the work that we were doing.”

He spoke good-naturedly of O’Hara’s habit of rewriting scenes of their series before they were about to be shot, saying, “She knew she could destroy, and she wanted to destroy every day on set.”

“The Studio” also won the Actor — the newly renamed award previously known as the SAG and presented by the Screen Actors Guild — for best ensemble in a comedy series. “The Pitt” won best ensemble in a drama series.

Harrison Ford was presented with a lifetime achievement award by Woody Harrelson, who described the man behind Han Solo and Indiana Jones as a “timeless American treasure.”

After a standing ovation, Ford, 83, joked that it was “a little early” in his career for such an award. He spoke of feeling lost in college until he found the theater and of being a struggling actor until finally getting big movies, thanking George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, among others. “I’ve had incredible collaborators every step of the way,” he said, and told the assembled actors, “I’m indeed a lucky guy, lucky to have found my people, lucky to have work to challenge me.”

Here is the list of winners so far.

FILM

Outstanding Cast

“Sinners”

Nominees in this category: “Frankenstein,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme,” “One Battle After Another”

Actor in a Lead Role

Michael B. Jordan, “Sinners”

Nominees in this category: Timothée Chalamet in “Marty Supreme,” Leonardo DiCaprio in “One Battle After Another,” Ethan Hawke in “Blue Moon,” Jesse Plemons in “Bugonia”

Actress in a Lead Role

Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet”

Nominees in this category: Rose Byrne in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” Kate Hudson in “Song Sung Blue,” Chase Infiniti in “One Battle After Another,” Emma Stone in “Bugonia”

Actor in a Supporting Role

Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another”

Nominees in this category: Miles Caton in “Sinners,” Benicio Del Toro in “One Battle After Another,” Jacob Elordi in “Frankenstein,” Paul Mescal in “Hamnet”

Actress in a Supporting Role

Amy Madigan, “Weapons”

Nominees in this category: Odessa A’zion in “Marty Supreme,” Ariana Grande in “Wicked: For Good,” Wunmi Mosaku in “Sinners,” Teyana Taylor in “One Battle After Another”

Stunt Ensemble in a Movie

“Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning”

Nominees in this category: “F1: The Movie,” “Frankenstein,” “One Battle After Another,” “Sinners”

TELEVISION

Ensemble in a Drama Series

“The Pitt”

Nominees in this category: “The Diplomat,” “Landman,” “Severance,” “The White Lotus”

Ensemble in a Comedy Series

“The Studio”

Nominees in this category: “Abbott Elementary,” “The Bear,” “Hacks,” “Only Murders in the Building”

Actor in a Drama Series

Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”

Nominees in this category: Sterling K. Brown in “Paradise,” Billy Crudup in “The Morning Show,” Walton Goggins, “The White Lotus.” Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”

Actress in a Drama Series

Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”

Nominees in this category: Britt Lower in “Severance,” Parker Posey in “The White Lotus,” Rhea Seehorn in “Pluribus,” Aimee Lou Wood in “The White Lotus”

Actor in a Comedy Series

Seth Rogen, “The Studio”

Nominees in this category: Ike Barinholtz in “The Studio,” Adam Brody in “Nobody Wants This,” Ted Danson in “A Man on the Inside,” Martin Short in “Only Murders in the Building”

Actress in a Comedy Series

Catherine O’Hara, “The Studio”

Nominees in this category: Kathryn Hahn in “The Studio,” Jenna Ortega in “Wednesday,” Jean Smart in “Hacks,” Kristen Wiig in “Palm Royale,”

Actor in a TV Movie or Limited Series

Owen Cooper, “Adolescence”

Nominees in this category: Jason Bateman in “Black Rabbit,” Stephen Graham in “Adolescence,” Charlie Hunnam in “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” Matthew Rhys in “The Beast in Me”

Actress in a TV Movie or Limited Series

Michelle Williams, “Dying for Sex”

Nominees in this category: Claire Danes in “The Beast in Me,” Erin Doherty in “Adolescence,” Sarah Snook in “All Her Fault,” Christine Tremarco in “Adolescence”

Stunt Ensemble in a TV Series

“The Last of Us”

Nominees in this category: “Andor,” “Landman,” “Squid Game,” “Stranger Things”

This article originally appeared in The New York Times.

ORLANDO — Lionel Messi scored twice in a four-goal second half, defender Telasco Segovia added a goal and two assists and defending champion Inter Miami rallied to beat Orlando City 4-2 on Sunday night, winning for the first time at Inter&Co Stadium.

Messi took a pass from Segovia and scored in the 57th minute to tie it 2-2 and Segovia scored unassisted in the 85th for the lead. Messi put the finishing touch on the victory when he scored off a free kick in the 90th. The reigning MVP’s first two goals of the season give him 52 in his first 55 regular-season MLS matches — 51 of them in his last 49 appearances.

Marco Pašalić took a pass from Iván Angulo and scored in the 18th minute to give Orlando City a 1-0 lead. Pašalić has scored in four straight matches against Inter Miami.

Defender Griffin Dorsey set up Martín Ojeda for a goal six minutes later for a 2-0 advantage that stood through halftime.

Inter Miami cut it to 2-1 four minutes into the second half on Mateo Silvetti’s first career goal. Defenders Segovia and Facundo Mura had assists as the 20-year-old forward found the net in his fifth career appearance. Segovia had eight goals and six assists as a rookie last season, while Mura collected his first assist in his first season.

Dayne St. Clair, the reigning goalkeeper of the year, turned away three shots — all in the second half of his second start with Inter Miami.

Maxime Crépeau had four saves in his second start for Orlando City.

Teenager Colin Guske, 19, will miss Orlando City’s next match after the rookie picked up two yellow cards in his first start — the second one led to his exit in the 88th minute.

Inter Miami, which had never won in its previous nine trips to Orlando, was coming off a 3-0 road loss to Los Angeles FC.

Orlando City swept Inter Miami during the regular season last year and leads the all-time series 8-7-4.

Up next

Inter Miami: At D.C. United on Saturday.

Orlando City: At New York City FC on Saturday.

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By SCOTT CHARLES

NEW YORK (AP) — Anders Lee scored the go-ahead goal in the final minute, rookie Matthew Schaefer had two more goals and an assist and the New York Islanders edged the Florida Panthers 5-4 on Sunday night.

Carson Soucy and Bo Horvat also scored and David Rittich made 28 saves as the Islanders won their fifth straight game and eighth in their last 10.

The 18-year-old Schaeffer has 20 goals, three behind Hall of Famer Brian Leetch for the most by a rookie defenseman in NHL history.

Sam Bennett scored twice and Sandis Vilmanis and Sam Reinhart each had a goal for Florida, which lost its second in a row. Sergei Bobrovsky made 21 saves for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers, who are eight points out of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Lee finished a backhand-to-forehand move for his third straight game with a goal to put the Islanders ahead for good with 31.8 seconds left.

Schaefer had given the Islanders a 4-3 lead with his second goal of the game midway through the third period when he walked in from the blue line and beat Bobrovsky with a wrist shot.

Reinhart tied it at 4 with 1:58 remaining after coach Paul Maurice pulled Bobrovsky for an extra attacker.

Florida took a 2-0 lead with two goals in the first period. Vilmanis slid a backhander through Rittich’s legs at 3:44 and Bennett scored on the power play later in the period.

The Islanders pulled within 2-1 late in the first when Schaefer’s slap shot deflected several times and bounced over Bobrovsky.

Soucy tied it at 2 with less than eight minutes left in the second.

Bennett restored Florida’s lead at 3-2 with his second goal, slipping a backhand under Rittich’s blocker. But Horvat scored his team-leading 25th goal to make it 3-3 with less than three minutes remaining in the second.

Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin didn’t play because of a lower-body injury.

 

The “Best Stinkin’ Party in South Florida” made a high-profile return to its original home at Old School Square this weekend for the 27th annual Delray Beach Garlic Fest. While the event celebrated its roots with a variety of garlic-infused gourmet treats and live performances, the weekend also served as a tribute to late festival co-founder Nancy Stewart-Franczak and the original “Mr. Garlic,” Tom Johnston. View photos from the scene on Sunday, featuring the diverse food vendors, local music acts, and the crowds gathered in downtown Delray Beach.

By ADIL JAWAD AND MUNIR AHMED

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Violent clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi and in the country’s north left at least 22 people dead and more than 120 others injured as demonstrators supportive of the Iranian government attempted to storm a U.S. Consulate on Sunday, authorities said.

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In the north of the country, demonstrators attacked U.N. and government offices.

The violence came after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, killing its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Police and officials at a hospital in Karachi said that at least 50 people were also wounded in the clashes and some of them were in critical condition.

President Asif Ali Zardari expressed his “profound sorrow over the martyrdom” of Khamenei and conveyed his condolences to Iran, according to his office. He said: “Pakistan stands with the Iranian nation in this moment of grief and shares in their loss.”

Summaiya Syed Tariq, a police surgeon at the city’s main government hospital, confirmed six bodies and multiple injured people were brought to the facility. However, she said the death toll rose to 10 after four critically wounded people died.

In addition, 12 people were killed and over 80 wounded in clashes with police in the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region when thousands of protesters angered by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran attacked the offices of the U.N. Military Observer Group and the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP), local police official Asghar Ali said.

A government spokesman, Shabir Mir, said all staff working for those organizations was safe. He said protesters repeatedly clashed with police at various places in the region, damaged the offices of a local charity, and set fire to police offices. However, he said authorities had deployed troops and brought the situation under control.

The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan said in a post on X that it was monitoring reports of ongoing demonstrations at the U.S. Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore, as well as calls for additional protests at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the consulate general in Peshawar.

It advised U.S. citizens in Pakistan to monitor local news, stay aware of their surroundings, avoid large crowds and keep their travel registration with the U.S. government up to date.

U. S. Consulate windows smashed

In Karachi, which is the capital of southern Sindh province and Pakistan’s largest city, senior police official Irfan Baloch said that protesters briefly attacked the perimeter of the U.S. Consulate, but were later dispersed.

He dismissed reports that any part of the consulate building was set on fire. However, he said that protesters torched a nearby police post and smashed windows of the consulate before security forces arrived and regained control.

Protests in the area surrounding the consulate went on for hours, with dozens of youth, some covering their faces, throwing stones at law enforcement officials and vowing to reach the consulate where hundreds of police and paramilitary officers have been deployed.

The clashes prompted Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to issue an appeal for calm.

“Following the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei, every citizen of Pakistan shares in the grief of the people of Iran,” Naqvi said in a statement, but urged people not to take the law into their own hands and to express their protests peacefully. The provincial government of Sindh also urged citizens to express their views peacefully and warned against engaging in violence.

• Pakistani Shiite Muslims sit on a road during a demonstration to condemn the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a major attack by Israel and the United States, in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
• Pakistani Shiite Muslims sit on a road during a demonstration to condemn the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a major attack by Israel and the United States, in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
• A security officer takes position as a motorcycle which was set on fire by angry protestors is seen outside the U.S. Consulate following protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Muhammad Farooq)
• Police officers and rescue workers examine a burnt police post, which was set on fire by angry protestors close to the U.S. Consulate following protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Muhammad Farooq)

Show Caption1 of 4Pakistani Shiite Muslims sit on a road during a demonstration to condemn the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a major attack by Israel and the United States, in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Expand Protests took place elsewhere in Pakistan

In Islamabad, police fired tear gas and swung batons as hundreds of protesters, angered by the killing of Khamenei, tried to march toward the U.S. Embassy. The clashes took place outside the city’s diplomatic enclave, where the embassy is located, and additional police had been deployed.

Meanwhile, in the northwestern city of Peshawar, authorities also used tear gas and batons to disperse thousands of demonstrators attempting to approach the U.S. Consulate to hold a rally and to denounce the killing of the Iranian leader, police said.

Protesters also held a peaceful rally in Multan, a city in Punjab province, chanting slogans against Israel and the United States.

Mamoona Sherazi, who attended the rally, said that she was protesting Khamenei’s killing. “God willing, we will never bow before America and Israel,” she said.

Protesters also rallied and clashed with police repeatedly near the U.S. Consulate in Lahore, the capital of eastern Punjab province, police said. Authorities said that the government has stepped up security around the U.S. Embassy in the capital, and consulates across the country to avoid any further violence.

Munir Ahmed reported from Islamabad. Riaz Khan and Rasool Dawar in Peshawar, Pakistan, Babar Dogar in Lahore, and Asim Tanveer in Multan, contributed to this story.

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began Sunday, as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions through the global energy supply chain.

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Traders were betting the supply of oil from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East would slow or grind to a halt. Attacks throughout the region, including on two vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, have restricted countries’ ability to export oil to the rest of the world. Prolonged attacks would likely result in higher prices for crude oil and gasoline, according to energy experts.

West Texas Intermediate, the light, sweet crude oil produced in the United States, was selling for about $72 a barrel Sunday night, up around 8% from its trading price of about $67 on Friday, according to data from CME group.

A barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, was trading at around $79 per barrel Sunday night, according to FactSet, up about 8% from its trading price of $72.87 on Friday, which had been a seven-month high at the time.

Higher global energy prices could lead to consumers paying more for gasoline at the pump and shelling out more for groceries and other goods, at a time when many are already feeling the impacts of elevated inflation.

Roughly 15 million barrels of crude oil per day — about 20% of the world’s oil — are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, making it the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, according to Rystad Energy. Tankers traveling through the strait, which is bordered in the north by Iran, carry oil and gas from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE and Iran.

FILE – Fishermen work in front of oil tankers south of the Strait of Hormuz Jan. 19, 2012, offshore the town of Ras Al Khaimah in United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)

Iran had temporarily shut down parts of the strait in mid-February for what it said was a military drill, which led oil prices to jump about 6% higher in the days that followed.

Against that backdrop, eight countries that are part of the OPEC+ oil cartel announced they would boost production of crude Sunday. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, in a meeting planned before the war began, said it would increase production by 206,000 barrels per day in April, which was more than analysts had been expecting. The countries boosting output include Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman.

“Roughly one-fifth of global oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for world trade, meaning markets are more concerned with whether barrels can move than with spare capacity on paper,” said Jorge León, Rystad’s senior vice president and head of geopolitical analysis, in an email. “If flows through the Gulf are constrained, additional production will provide limited immediate relief, making access to export routes far more important than headline output targets.”

Iran exports roughly 1.6 million barrels of oil a day, mostly to China, which may need to look elsewhere for supply if Iran’s exports are disrupted, another factor that could increase energy prices.

General Daily Insight for March 02, 2026

Every choice today impacts our overall life direction. That might sound intimidating, but it’s just life! While the emotional Moon opposes warrior Mars, we may feel tugged between reacting quickly and caring wisely for our bonds. We can find success by funneling this exuberance into tackling small tasks. Plus, by 9:15 am EST, Mars jumps into Pisces, guiding us to redirect any excess energy toward more thoughtful goals. We may start the day attempting to distract ourselves, then discover that those “distractions” were actually meaningful actions.

Aries

March 21 – April 19

The universe is turning down the volume. Brisk Mars, your ruling planet, is leaving your sign to settle down in your contemplative 12th house. This transit may not feel very natural, but it is highly valuable. Make a point of occasionally turning off notifications or taking a walk without any smart devices — anything to reset your mind. If worries spike, try acknowledging them in writing to stop them from circling your mind. Your only job right now is to protect your energy.

Taurus

April 20 – May 20

With solid footing, you can firmly push forward. Enterprising Mars activates your 11th House of Comraderie, inspiring outreach to allies and renewed effort on a group goal. You might suggest a simpler process in a team chat, then volunteer to test it to show the benefits. A brief check-in call could revitalize a group project, even if everyone’s schedules have been busy lately. That said, your participation is crucial, so be sure to keep any promises you make about your related responsibilities.

Gemini

May 21 – June 20

This morning marks the beginning of a focused, practical streak. Your goal-oriented 10th house welcomes Mars for a phase of ambitious, decisive action. Get ready to showcase your most impressive talents! Whether you’re leading a community venture, professional project, or personal plan, you’ll likely need to adapt to changing requests along the way. Fortunately, you’ve got Mars in your corner, fueling your work at every step. Request feedback early and refine quickly, then share the vision in plain words to invite support from every direction.

Cancer

June 21 – July 22

Perspective widens as you look beyond comfort. Passionate Mars begins energizing your 9th House of Philosophy today, nudging you to commit to growth. Even if you don’t have time for a full class or big trip, your mind should immensely benefit from watching a documentary or visiting a local historical spot. You could also share a story that moved you with your friends, then ask for their recommendations on what to investigate next. Mental movement can be just as valuable as physical movement.

Leo

July 23 – August 22

Private ventures may be about to demand a little extra courage. Thankfully, between your sign’s natural vigor and Mars bounding into your intimate 8th house, you’ve got all the strength you need. That doesn’t mean discussions of sensitive issues (particularly those involving any joint finances) won’t be stressful, but it does mean you can handle them well. Strong feelings can arise with little warning, but you’ve got the strength to stay level and seek a compromise. Ask for transparency, and offer the same.

Virgo

August 23 – September 22

Precision helps you navigate mixed signals. Fiery Mars energizes your 7th House of Alignments, bringing direct movement to your key collaborations and one-on-one agreements. Set an agenda for a meeting, then confirm next steps in writing so good ideas don’t get forgotten. If tension rises, don’t let it overpower a healthy discussion. It’ll be much easier to progress when everyone makes an effort to ask open questions and respond to them thoughtfully. Every sentence has extra nuance, so stay aware of your word choice.

Libra

September 23 – October 22

Cooperation can currently become clearer and fairer for everyone. Passionate Mars enters your 6th house to highlight your work-life balance, urging steady action on the daily tasks that keep everything humming. You might block an hour for deep work, then take a well-earned breather. Balance grows when you schedule breaks before you need them and set reasonable expectations with the people around you (and with yourself). A tidy desk can help your mind feel calmer, too. Aim for steady, kind effort over speed.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 21

Determination deepens as creativity finds structure. Action-oriented Mars charges your 5th House of Play, calling you to make something vivid and share a piece of it. This doesn’t have to be fancy artwork — it could be a finger painting or a domestic DIY project. All that matters is that YOU made it! Your focused intensity becomes magnetic when joy leads the process, even if you have to handle some critiques along the way. Follow the fun until you finish a tangible piece.

Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21

Shallow curiosity can unfurl into something more definite at this time. If there are any home changes you’ve been contemplating, take advantage of Mars soaring into your domestic zone to put them into action. The struggle of this transit is patience — or the lack thereof. You may feel frustrated by others, especially if they’re not as excited by your home updates as you are. A touch of humor should ease any tension while you stay engaged in solving the real problem.

Capricorn

December 22 – January 19

Capricorn, your patience fuels visible progress. Combative Mars is now heating up your 3rd House of Communication, so the smallest statement could spark an intense debate. This isn’t necessarily an argument, but it could become one with little warning. When you’re going to say something controversial, make a point of writing down your most important points so you won’t neglect them. Your steady follow-through earns trust while keeping timelines realistic for everyone involved. If someone close pushes, you can stand your ground without being aggressive.

Aquarius

January 20 – February 18

Fresh priorities settle into your daily rhythm. Money (or other material resources) will probably rise to the top of your mind as belligerent Mars paces into your 2nd House of Values. Keep an eye on small fees — it’s probably worth it to cook at home or even drive to get food rather than paying upcharges for delivery. If you’re worried about your self-control, share your plan with a trusted friend to stay accountable, and celebrate progress with a modest treat.

Pisces

February 19 – March 20

What story do you choose to embody? Mars is entering your sign, boosting your identity and presence with its fire. This is a great reminder that you’re in charge of your own story, and you get to decide how to tell it. You might update a public bio or stand up for yourself in an intimidating situation. This heat could also be directed into healthy challenges — it’s a good time to start a new sport or other physical activity. Move with purpose!

By TIM REYNOLDS

PALM BEACH GARDENS — Nico Echavarria didn’t make a bogey all weekend. Shane Lowry was on his way to doing the same, until the very end.

And that’s what decided the Cognizant Classic.

Echavarria — who was three shots back with three holes left — shot a 5-under 66 on Sunday to win at PGA National, finishing at 17-under 267 and beating Lowry (69), Austin Smotherman (69) and Taylor Moore (68) by two shots.

“Sometimes you have to have good breaks,” Echavarria said.

He got them. Lowry didn’t.

Lowry — who remains snakebit by PGA National, where he has now finished in the top 11 for five straight years without a victory — was undone by consecutive double bogeys at the par-4 16th and par-3 17th, both resulting from tee shots that drifted way right and into the water.

It was Echavarria’s third PGA Tour win and first in the United States, and this one earned a second Masters invitation for the 31-year-old from Colombia. The $1.728 million winner’s check was the biggest of his career, about $200,000 more than what he got for winning the Zozo Championship in Japan in 2024.

Lowry — who has been in contention at PGA National in each of the last five years and had late leads in 2022 and 2024 — was rolling along, chipping in for birdie on the par-4 ninth to start a run where he went 5 under in a five-hole stretch.

And he had a three-shot lead over Echavarria going to the par-4 16th. That’s where his nightmare began.

Lowry’s long iron off the tee was way right and found the water. After a penalty drop, he hit a wedge back to the fairway and his fourth shot found a greenside bunker. From an awkward stance, he blasted to 3 1/2 feet and rolled in the putt for double bogey — trimming his lead to one.

While all that was happening, Echavarria hit his approach on the par-3 17th to about 10 feet. He made the putt to pull into a tie, punching the air as he watched the ball roll into the hole.

Lowry then made another double at 17 with an iron shot that was well short and right. He needed a miracle on the par-5 18th after playing his second shot into a greenside bunker. Lowry’s shot from nearly 30 yards skidded by, and Echavarria — in the scoring tent, watching the finish — knew he had won.

Lowry was second in 2022 when the event was still called the Honda Classic, losing the lead after getting caught in a deluge on the final hole. He tied for fifth at PGA National a year later, had the solo lead going into the final round before finishing tied for fourth in 2024, then tied for 11th last year.

This was, on paper, his best finish at PGA National. It just didn’t feel that way.

Doubleheaders for Homa and Kim

Max Homa (tied for 13th) and Tom Kim (59th) had a doubleheader Sunday. They were playing for Jupiter Links in a TGL match Sunday night, just about 5 miles away from PGA National. Homa wasn’t sure if he’d ever had two competitive events in one day before.

“I doubt I have,” he said. “I’m sure when I was young I might have got close, but I can’t think of it off the top of my head.”

Notes

Brooks Koepka and Ben Silverman played all four rounds together this week — and both holed out for birdie from the sand on the par-4 14th Sunday. “I’m sure he’s tired of me now,” Koepka said. “He’s a good player. I’ve known him for a long time.” Koepka closed with a 65 to finish in a tie for ninth, by far his best finish since returning to the PGA Tour. … Max McGreevy made an albatross on the par-5 third hole. It was the first at PGA National in the tournament’s 20 years at the course, the tour said. … Defending champion Joe Highsmith finished 67th out of 67 players who made the cut. He finished at 6-over 290, 25 shots worse than a year ago.

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Officers took an elderly adult male into custody Sunday morning for making a bomb threat aboard a JetBlue flight at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, authorities said.

Broward Sheriff’s Office Airport District deputies responded to the call just before 10 a.m. in Terminal Four and removed the passenger, Robert Albanese, 76, from the plane, police confirmed with the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

While deputies took Albanese into custody, the JetBlue flight and all passengers aboard were briefly evacuated “as a precaution,” according to BSO.

A BSO K9 unit searched the plane and discovered there was no bomb on board. Passengers re-boarded the plane, which eventually took off.

“There was no additional disruption to airport operations,” BSO spokesperson Carey Codd said.

Albanese was not listed among current Broward County inmates as of 5 p.m. Sunday, according to BSO arrest records.

Staff writer Phillip Valys can be reached at pvalys@sunsentinel.com or Twitter/X @philvalys.

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RIVIERA BEACH — The Suncoast boys basketball team is heading to the state final four for the first time since 1990 as the host Chargers defeated Stranahan 55-50 in overtime in a 4A regional final on Saturday night.

Suncoast (23-5) advances to the 4A state semifinal on Mar. 10 at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Suncoast avenged a 33-32 loss to Stranahan in the district championship contest on Feb. 7.

“It means everything,” Suncoast coach Jason Powell said. “We have done so much hard work leading up to this point. The community came out to support us and we love that. We are just trying to bring some tradition back to the school.”

Suncoast senior guard Aaron Horton recorded a game-high 17 points. Senior guard Jamarey Harris and senior guard Kyree McKelton each added 13 points in the victory.

Stranahan, winner of the 4A state championship last season, saw junior guard Damari Foster and senior guard Christian Yeargin each score 11 points for the Dragons.

Suncoast had a 13-5 advantage at the end of the first quarter and led 24-18 at halftime. Stranahan (14-14) rallied in the second half and had a 37-36 advantage at the end of the third quarter.

Suncoast trailed by three before Harris sparked the Chargers with a steal and layup to cut the deficit to 41-40 in the fourth quarter.

“It’s all about who wanted it more,” Harris said. “I am driven by all of our motivation to make it to states and make it to Jacksonville. That’s just what I am thinking about and that’s my mindset on the court.”

McKelton had a drive to the basket and layup to give the Chargers a 44-43 lead with 2:33 left.

Yeargin delivered a game-tying basket for the Dragons to make it 45-45 with 56 seconds remaining.

Harris missed a 3-point shot with 2.2 seconds left as the teams exited regulation time.

Horton stepped up as he converted a pair of go-ahead free throws to give the Chargers a 47-45 lead with 3:05 left in overtime.

McKelton scored on a drive toward the basket to make it 51-46 with 2:05 left in overtime.

“My teammates trusted me,” McKelton said. “It means a lot. We have never been as a team to states. It feels good.”

Suncoast led 53-50 before Horton sealed the game with two free throws with 6.1 seconds remaining in overtime.

“I knew that we had had everything we needed to do it,” Horton said. “We got the most heart.”

Suncoast students stormed the court after the regional final victory.

Powell credited his team’s defense and preparation to reach the state semifinal.

“Our strength is our defense,” Powell said. “We play through our defense. That’s one of the things that’s carried us all year. We just stayed composed. We have a great coaching staff. I can’t say enough of what they have brought to the program. Markee James is one of the guys who has put a lot of time and effort. It’s just having another great mind with me that can also get us over the hump.”