Napoli's draw at Parma may end its chances of defending the Serie A title

ROME (AP) — Napoli conceded a goal after 33 seconds in a 1-1 draw at Parma on Sunday that may end its chances of successfully defending the Serie A title.

The result left Napoli six points behind Italian leader Inter Milan, which was visiting Como later with a chance to stretch its lead.

Scott McTominay equalized on the hour mark for Napoli after Gabriel Strefezza scored early on with a play that began with a long ball from Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.

The result ended a five-match winning streak for Napoli.

Parma moved nine points above the relegation zone in 14th.

Earlier, Genoa beat Sassuolo 2-1 with goals from Ruslan Malinovskyi and Caleb Ekuban.

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Parma's Nesta Elphege and Napoli's Juan Jesus, left, vie for the ball during the Serie A soccer match between Parma and Napoli, in Parma, Italy, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (Alberto Mariani/LaPresse via AP)

Napoli's Scott McTominay, right, celebrates after scoring the equalizing goal during the Serie A soccer match between Parma and Napoli, in Parma, Italy, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (Alberto Mariani/LaPresse via AP)

Napoli's Scott McTominay during the Serie A soccer match between Parma and Napoli, in Parma, Italy, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (Alberto Mariani/LaPresse via AP)

Napoli's head coach Antonio Conte shouts during the Serie A soccer match between Parma and Napoli, in Parma, Italy, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (Alberto Mariani/LaPresse via AP)

Napoli's Scott McTominay attempts an overhead kick during the Serie A soccer match between Parma and Napoli, in Parma, Italy, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (Alberto Mariani/LaPresse via AP)

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Sergio Garcia broke his driver on No. 2 at Augusta National after an outburst on the tee box, then created a lighter moment later on that same hole when he carried fellow Spaniard Jon Rahm's clubs for a bit Sunday at the Masters.

The Garcia-Rahm group, which paired two countrymen and former champions, was always going to create some buzz, even with both out of contention. Then Garcia brought the drama that resulted in him receiving a code of conduct warning.

The 2017 Masters champ looked frustrated on his follow through when his first shot of the day went well to the right. After a bogey on No. 1, Garcia lost it on the second tee box, slamming his club into the turf twice after hitting a shot that ended up in the bunker.

Then he took a swipe at a table with a green cooler on it. That left the head of his driver dangling from the shaft, and he reached over and yanked it off completely.

Garcia was disqualified in 2019 at the Saudi International for damaging greens in frustration. This time he got control of himself before it got to that point, although he eventually received the warning.

Later on that second hole, things turned comical when Garcia started carrying Rahm's bag while Rahm's caddie was tending to the bunker. The crowd applauded when Rahm took the bag from Garcia and started carrying it himself as caddie Adam Hayes hustled to catch up to the players.

Garcia did manage to make par on No. 2 before bogeying the third and fourth holes.

According to club officials, Geoff Yang in his role as chairman of the competitions committee spoke to Garcia on the fourth tee and issued the code of conduct warning.

AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson contributed to this report.

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Jon Rahm, of Spain, reacts after missing a putt on the 13th hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Sergio Garcia, of Spain, finshes his first round in the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)