oing to be in the front of my mind all offseason. Im focused on being 100 percent at the start of next season.Diggins also said that its OK with her that there arent a lot of expectations for Dallas.I th

Rory McIlroy admitted to being a little bit disappointed after an opening round of 70 in the Masters at Augusta.The world No 3 was four under going into the final three holes but bogeys on the 16th and the last saw him slip back to two under, four off leader Jordan Spieth.However, despite some frustration at how he finished the round, McIlroy insisted that he feels in a good position to post a better score in his second round.It wouldve been nice to get it in at four under but saying that, standing on the first tee this afternoon, I probably wouldve taken a 70, the Northern Irishman told Sky Sports.It was tricky out there, it was tough conditions. There were some holes where you just had to make a par and move on, there were others you could take advantage of but Im a little bit disappointed with 70. McIlroy bogeyed the last, but remains in the top 10 It probably couldve been better but I can go out there tomorrow [Friday] and know that I can be aggressive on some holes.I think the wind is going to be pretty much from the same direction so at least I know how the course is going to play and hopefully I can shoot a few better tomorrow.Asked if Spieths round of 66 affected how he approached his own round, McIlroy maintained that he was simply focused on his own game. Watch a selection of the best shots from the opening round Masters Not really, I think if anything the breeze did freshen this afternoon and I couldnt look at that, I didnt need to look at it, I needed to just take care of myself, he added.This course is hard enough when youre just looking after yourself, let alone when youre thinking of other people so I was just trying to concentrate and shoot the best score I could. That added up to a 70 today but Ive seen the golf course now, Ive got a feel of how its playing and I feel like tomorrow I can improve on that.The 26-year-old was pleased with how he played the par fives and believes similar showings over the next three days will keep him in contention.I think I played the par fives here last year in 14 under and Ive played them today in four, said McIlroy. Colin Montgomerie picks apart a mixed round for Rory McIlroy If you can do that around this golf course then youre never going to be far away so hopefully I can continue to do that - pick up a few birdies here and there on the par threes and par fours.Early progressShane Lowry, meanwhile, is tied for second with New Zealander Danny Lee after making a flying start to go four under after five holes.I was just trying to keep it going as long as I could, said the Irishman. I started off nicely and I holed a 12-footer on the first for par and that settled me down and got me going. Shane Lowry showed his delight with his round of 68 to put him joint second I hit it in tight and then holed a couple of 15 or 20-footers and then I was off and running. I played really well today and Im pretty happy with where I sitting.It was quite difficult today and any birdie you could get was tough work. Par was a good score and I was lucky, I made a few putts, but coming in I felt I missed a few chances - 15, 17 and then I burned the edge there on 18. But if you had given me this at the start of the day I wouldve taken your hand off. Get a Sky Sports Week Pass Dont miss the Masters. Watch live on NOW TV from ￡6.99. No contract.Also See:Rose: Toughest Augusta conditionsSpieth: One of my bestMonty reviews Rorys roundWhen to watch the MastersFake Tigers Jerseys . Coach Mike Munchak says Fokou stretched ligaments in his left knee Oct. 13 against Seattle, which could keep out up to five weeks even though the linebacker didnt need surgery. Tigers Jerseys 2020 . 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She played in 15 games in the series from 2010-13, and won seven of them with the Fighting Irish.The rivalry changed, certainly, with Notre Dame going to the ACC and UConn then becoming part of the American Athletic Conference in 2013. But its still a measuring-stick game, and Diggins will be courtside at Purcell Pavilion on Wednesday (ESPN2, 7 p.m. ET) to see for herself this No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup.The Associated Press Top 25 swapped the teams this week as UConn took over the No. 1 spot, with Notre Dame falling to No. 2. The USA Today coaches poll, which came out Tuesday, has the Irish first.Its great were going to have the biggest test this early, but I dont think its a make-or-break for either team, Diggins said. Its going to be a competitive game. I want to see how Brianna Turner plays in this game; shes still finding out how good she is.Notre Dames freshman guards from last year are sophomores now, and theres great leadership from [senior] Lindsay Allen. I think shell be great at the next level in the WNBA.Diggins sounds a bit like a coach saying she wonders if so far, the Irish have played more to the level of the competition than as well as they can play. But she also understands that Notre Dame is a program that gets other teams best effort.As for the Huskies, Diggins said, We know whats going to come from Connecticut. They always bring it. To beat a team like that, you have to take it away from them. Its tough. Im excited about being there to see it, but also about what it does for the young women that are watching it.Diggins is working hard at preparing for her fifth WNBA season next summer, and also is involved in projects like the Allstate WBCA Good Works team, for which shes a panelist. There are 97 womens college basketball players from all divisions nominated for their community service, and that list will be trimmed to a final team of 10 in February by Diggins and the other panelists.I understand what its like to be a student-athlete in their shoes juggling academics, athletics, and work off the court, Diggins saidd.dddddddddddd This is recognition that highlights what you do for other people, and giving back.Thats something thats vital to the WNBA, too. Diggins Dallas Wings had their first season in a new city this past summer after moving from Tulsa. Dallas finished 11-23; Diggins played in 27 games and averaged 13.1 points. She missed most of the 2015 season with a knee injury, and it took some time in 2016 for her to really feel comfortable again.As the season progressed, I felt better and more confident in my knee, Diggins said. With our team, I wish we could have finished in the playoffs. But being our first year in Dallas, we are still building our organization. I feel like we have a lot of the pieces we need.Im looking forward to next season and coming back really feeling like Sky on the floor again. Its hard playing when you dont feel like yourself. I just had to get out there this year, and it was humbling for me. But its going to be in the front of my mind all offseason. Im focused on being 100 percent at the start of next season.Diggins also said that its OK with her that there arent a lot of expectations for Dallas.I think we have to earn our respect, she said. I dont mind being an underdog, though. Well play that role.When she was at Notre Dame, of course, the Irish were rarely underdogs. They made it to the Womens Final Four three times with Diggins, including two championship games.Diggins is among the several Notre Dame and UConn alumni who have gone on to the WNBA, and she credits coaches Muffet McGraw and Geno Auriemma for how they prepare their players to be professionals.Youre talking about two of the best basketball minds -- they teach you the game, she said. They coach in practice, and they make sure their players get it. The players are developed to where they could go and succeed at the next level anywhere.Granted, theyve had a lot of talent to work with. But that says a lot about both staffs, that great players want to come play there, make a difference, and be a part of it. ' ' '