Holyfield hasn’t given up on reclaiming heavyweight title _ and solving global warming, tooATLANTA — Evander Holyfield has no intention of hanging up his gloves. In fact, he’ll have a new nickname the next time he climbs into the ring. With a chance to win $10 million, Jim Furyk interested in a win at Tour ChampionshipATLANTA — Jim Furyk is among the top five seeds at the Tour Championship, meaning he doesn’t have to do any math to figure out how to collect the $10 million bonus for winning the FedEx Cup. All he has do is win at East Lake. Antropov scores 1st goal for Atlanta in 5-4 exhibition victory over NashvilleATLANTA — Free-agent newcomer Nik Antropov scored his first goal for Atlanta, and Josh Gratton added two goals in the Thrashers’ 5-4 exhibition victory over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night. Slocum a big playoff winner, then returns a chunk to charityATLANTA — Heath Slocum was in danger of losing his PGA Tour card a month ago. Now he has a chance to win $10 million from the FedEx Cup if he were to win the Tour Championship. With marketing budgets trimmed, Finchem bracing for loss of sponsors and some eventsATLANTA — Even as the economy shows signs of recovering, PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said Wednesday that shrinking marketing budgets of major companies could lead to the loss of title sponsors, and possibly some tournaments. Former BC standout Matt Ryan looking forward to his Boston homecoming against PatriotsFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — There’s no question Boston is Tom Brady’s town, but another favorite son is returning for what he hopes will be a successful homecoming. Cink’s claret jug goes missing, but only after a prank by the previous ownerATLANTA — British Open champion Stewart Cink decided to thank East Lake for giving him an honorary membership 13 years ago when he was just starting out on the PGA Tour by bringing the claret jug to display in the clubhouse during the Tour Championship. Bryan Little scores go-ahead goal, Nik Antropov has 3 assists as Thrashers beat Hurricanes 4-2ATLANTA — Bryan Little scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Nik Antropov had three assists in his first home game with Atlanta and the Thrashers took a 4-2 preseason win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. Seahawks say Hasselbeck has fractured rib, team must prepare as though he won’t play SundayRENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks are preparing to play without Matt Hasselbeck on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, though the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback is hoping to start despite a broken rib. Patriots NT Vince Wilfork says Jets deserve respect for backing up talk with 16-9 winFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Vince Wilfork stood at his locker and faced the unpleasant facts: The Jets talked trash and then backed it up. Phillies end Tommy Hanson’s streak of scoreless innings at 19, beat Braves 4-2 to win seriesATLANTA — The Philadelphia Phillies ended rookie Tommy Hanson’s streak of 19 consecutive scoreless innings, beating Atlanta 4-2 Sunday and damaging the Braves’ faint NL wild-card hopes. Ryan throws 3 TDs, Falcons hold off Panthers with late interception, 28-20ATLANTA — Matt Ryan has a new favorite receiver. No surprise who it is. Atlanta beats Phillies 6-4 despite Howard’s 41st homer, snapping Philadelphia’s 6-game streakATLANTA — Javier Vazquez outpitched an ailing Pedro Martinez, and the Atlanta Braves survived a shaky ninth inning to snap Philadelphia’s six-game winning streak with a 6-4 victory over the Phillies on Saturday night. Pedro Martinez leaves start after three innings with stiff neckATLANTA — Pedro Martinez left his start after three innings because of neck stiffness in Philadelphia’s game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. Howard homers twice, Rollins hits three-run shot in Phillies’ 9-4 victory over BravesATLANTA — Ryan Howard homered twice, Jimmy Rollins hit a three-run shot, and the Philadelphia Phillies overcame a shortened start by rookie J.A. Happ to end Atlanta’s seven-game winning streak with a 9-4 victory Friday night. Nolan scores 22, Zellous adds 21 as Shock advance in WNBA playoffs with 94-79 win over DreamDULUTH, Ga. — Deanna Nolan scored 22 points and Shavonte Zellous added 21 to help the Detroit Shock advance to the WNBA’s Eastern Conference finals with a 94-79 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Friday night. Brian McCann hits 3-run homer as Braves beat reeling Mets 7-3 for seventh straight winATLANTA — Brian McCann hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the fifth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the reeling New York Mets 7-3 on Thursday night for their first seven-game winning streak since 2006. Braves beat Francisco Rodriguez, Mets in 9th, 6-5, with help from Murphy’s errorATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves took advantage of Daniel Murphy’s error to score two runs in the ninth inning off Francisco Rodriguez and beat the New York Mets 6-5 on Wednesday night for their season-best sixth straight win. Zen Master: Falcons’ Tony Gonzalez hopes to find Super Bowl satisfaction at the end journeyFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Tony Gonzalez is the Zen master of tight ends, a guy with Hall of Fame credentials still seeking ultimate perfection. LaRoche homers twice, Hanson throws 7 innings, Braves blank Mets 6-0ATLANTA — Adam LaRoche homered twice and drove in three runs, rookie Tommy Hanson pitched seven innings and the Atlanta Braves won their fifth straight, beating the New York Mets 6-0 on Tuesday night. Preseason NHL Standings
Hamlin takes momentum from Richmond win into start of the ChaseCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Denny Hamlin set his mind on a championship during the offseason, when he vowed to make the personal changes needed to make this a breakthrough season. Status of newspaper publishers that filed Ch. 11Status of some of the newspaper publishers that have filed for bankruptcy protection: Fox gives strong defense for Delhomme after 5 turnovers, QB to remain Carolina’s starterCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jake Delhomme is still Carolina’s starter — even after 11 turnovers in two games. High school football teams resist changing practice procedures despite heat-related deathsSAN ANTONIO — A leading researcher says at least three teenage football players died as school practices started up this summer, fatalities which followed new health warnings to coaches about the risks of heat stroke. Favre leads Vikings in 34-20 win over Browns; Brees tosses 6 TDs as Saints beat Lions 45-27Brett Favre returned from yet another retirement, feeling healthy and happy in his Minnesota Vikings debut. Tiger dominates to reclaim No. 1 spot in FedEx Cup
A few putts fall and suddenly Woods looks like a crouching Tiger _ instead of a flinching oneLEMONT, Ill. — That was more like it. Prince Fielder ties Brewers’ single-season RBI record with homer in Milwaukee’s winPHOENIX — Prince Fielder homered to tie Milwaukee’s single-season RBI record, Alcides Escobar had a two-run single in a four-run seventh inning and the Brewers completed a three-game sweep of Arizona in a 5-3 victory. ‘Sesame Street’ conflict forces Atlanta Dream out of home arena for WNBA playoff gameATLANTA — The Atlanta Dream will be forced out of their home arena for the first round of the WNBA playoffs because of “Sesame Street.” Gonzalez, Peterson shine in first game for Falcons; Atlanta shuts down Dolphins 19-7ATLANTA — For one week at least, the Falcons answered all those questions about their defense. Florida’s Meyer says Lane Kiffin’s comments were surprising because of bond with Monte KiffinGAINESVILLE, Fla. — Urban Meyer used to spend every offseason with Monte Kiffin. Zellous scores 20 as Shock eliminate Sky from playoff pictureCHICAGO — Shavonte Zellous scored 20 points and Deanna Nolan added 19 to lead the Detroit Shock to an 80-69 win over Chicago on Saturday night, eliminating the Sky from playoff contention. Harding’s 25 points lead Mystics past Dream with 82-64 victoryWASHINGTON — Lindsey Harding scored 25 points and the Washington Mystics kept their playoff hopes alive with an 82-64 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Saturday night. Braves 7, Cardinals 6
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LEMONT, Ill. — One of the slogans for the FedEx Cup is that “every shot counts,” which proved meaningful even as Tiger Woods was well on his way to another blowout victory in the BMW Championship.
