Jilted by Favre once, Vikings welcome arrival of 3-time MVP with open armsEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — When Brett Favre arrived at training camp for the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, third-string quarterback John David Booty graciously gave him his jersey number. Undersized and undeterred: Rookie DE Nick Reed works to make up for what he lacks in sizeRENTON, Wash. — Sometimes it’s a quarterback and his receivers sticking around for a few extra throws after practice wraps up. ‘Have fun and embrace the intense build-up to series decider’, says Nielsen
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John Daly returns to Australian Open 1 year after snapping, smashing fan’s camera into treeSYDNEY — John Daly is set to return to the Australian Open a year after being fined for smashing a fan’s camera into a tree during the tournament. From rags to riches: Farmer’s son is PGA champ and pride of South KoreaJEJU, South Korea — Y.E. Yang was already 19 when he first picked up an iron at the country club where he had a low-wage job shagging golf balls. He practiced late into the night after the paying customers had gone until he became good enough to turn pro. Late to pick up game and with no grand illusions, Yang lives out his dream with PGA winCHASKA, Minn. — The staff and the owner’s family were waiting outside the Hoban Korean Restaurant, applauding when Y.E. Yang arrived. Yang wins first major title, and he beats world’s best player to do it at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Y.E. Yang won his first major title at the PGA Championship on Sunday, and he took down Tiger Woods to do it. It’s Y.E. Yang in front of Tiger Woods with 4 holes left at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Y.E. Yang has taken the lead from Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship. It’s Yang in front of Woods with 4 holes left at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Now it’s Tiger’s turn to chase. Bolt wins 100 in world record 9.58 seconds at world championships, Gay takes silverBERLIN — Usain Bolt crossed the finish line, saw his record-setting time on the clock and spread his arms as if he were soaring like a bird. Bolt wins 100 in world record 9.58 seconds, Gay silver and Powell bronzeBERLIN — Usain Bolt saved the celebration for after the finish line this time and showed that, yes, he can keep breaking that world record. Dodgers RHP Hiroki Kuroda released from hospital 1 day after being struck by line drivePHOENIX — Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda was released from the hospital Sunday morning and cleared to fly home with the team after taking a liner off his head in the sixth inning of Saturday night’s game against the Diamondbacks. Saints K Garrett Hartley expects to be suspended for testing positive for stimulantMETAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley plans to serve a four-game suspension when the regular season begins because he tested positive for a banned stimulant. Jwala hopes to be in world’s top five in mixed doublesHYDERABAD - Jwala Gutta hopes that she and her mixed doubles partner V.Diju will be among the top five in the world badminton rankings by the year end. Axed Hughes should not succumb to “paralysis by analysis”: BevanMELBOURNE - Former Australian all-rounder Michael Bevan has warned discarded opener Phillip Hughes not to succumb to the “paralysis by analysis” that cut short his Test career in the 1990s. K. Brown, C. Brown lead Texans past Chiefs 16-10.KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Viewed through heavy rain, neither Houston nor Kansas City seemed much different from last year. Dodgers’ pitcher Hiroki Kuroda hit by line drive in headPHOENIX — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda suffered a concussion when he was hit in the head by a line drive during a 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night, but tests revealed no fracture or internal bleeding. Tiger’s major championship streak brilliant, but some day it will be brokenCHASKA, Minn. — A gaggle of pretenders had come and gone by the time Tiger Woods stood on the 18th green muttering at yet another putt that had somehow escaped the hole. A tournament that seemed wide open only a few holes before remained firmly in his grasp, and his biggest concern was getting home to get something to eat. With plenty of zip in his arm, Vick joins Eagles for 1st practice since leaving prisonPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick flicked his wrist and fired tight spirals deep downfield. Poojashree wins the $10,000 ITF tournamentNEW DELHI - A four-hour rain delay gave enough time for India’s Poojashree Venkatesh to plan a strategy to outlast an impatient, erratic top seed Emily Webley-Smith of Britain 7-6(8), 6-2 and clinch the $10,000 International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament at the DLTA complex here Friday. Fergie says only two teams can stop Man U’s Premier League title questLONDON - Coach Alex Ferguson has said that only two clubs — Chelsea and Liverpool-can stop his Manchester United team from marching into the history books this season. Gazza pays heartfelt tribute to ex-manager Bobby RobsonLONDON - Troubled former British soccer star Paul Gascoigne paid a heartfelt tribute to Sir Bobby Robson on Friday, saying that the latter had saved his life. Who? It’s Horton in a runaway at US gymnastics championshipsDALLAS — When medals are on the line over the next four years, Jonathan Horton wants to be the man everybody looks to. South African Davis Cup captain says no room for AndersonJOHANNESBURG - The South African Davis Cup tennis captain John-Laffnie de Jager has said he would not select their top player Kevin Anderson if they manage to beat India and make the World Group. India are the team to beat, but Syria favourites: HoughtonNEW DELHI - Chief football coach Bob Houghton said Friday that the defending champions India will be the team to beat, but last edition runners-up Syria are the favourites in the Nehru Cup starting here Aug 19. Kaneria being wasted by Pak team management: SaqlainCOLOMBO - Former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has criticized selectors for not picking leg-spinner Danish Kaneria for the one-day games, saying the bowler is being wasted by the team management by playing him only in Test matches. Heat swing deal, getting well-traveled Quentin Richardson from Timberwolves for Mark BlountMIAMI — Quentin Richardson and Dwyane Wade are regular workout partners during the offseason. They’re about to get a chance to play together all year long. Key hole in first round of PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — A look at the key hole in the first round of the PGA Championship: Big hitter: Quiros startles Tiger’s trio on 11th green, Spaniard finishes with 69CHASKA, Minn. — The wind blew toward the tee box, and Hazeltine’s imposing 11th hole was 606 yards away from Alvaro Quiros while the rock-star group playing in front of him finished on the green. A great frontrunner in front early makes this PGA Championship easy to handicapCHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods barely had a chance to down a post-round bottle of Gatorade Tiger, and already he was thinking ahead. The weather report for Friday’s second round in the PGA Championship was in, and it was clear Woods liked the idea of strong winds raking Hazeltine Country Club while others try to catch him from behind. Saina fights her way into quarterfinals of World BamintonHYDERABAD - India’s Saina Nehwal fought her way through to the quarterfinals of the World Badminton Championships, beating Bulgarian Petya Nedelcheva in three game in the pre-quarters of the women’s singles here Thursday. Gade determined to avenge his Olympics loss to DanHYDERABAD - Peter Gade says he will do whatever it takes to avenge his defeat by ‘Super’ Lin Dan at the Beijing Olympics when the two meet here in Friday’s quarter-final. Ajmal fined for gesturing at Sangakkara during T20 matchCOLOMBO - Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been fined for his misconduct on the cricket field during a Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka. Australian swimwear designer defends her `burqini’
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SYDNEY - Australian swimwear designer Aheda Zanetti Thursday defended the full-length swimming costume she launched as the “burqini” five years ago.
