A tie at the top between host Woods and defending champion KimBETHESDA, Md. — Anthony Kim finally gets a crack at Tiger Woods, and when he says he has been practicing for a moment like this all his life, Kim isn’t kidding. Woods doesn’t do golf vacations: No Seminole, no Pine ValleyBETHESDA, Md. — Tiger Woods can run down the list of the top 100 golf courses in America and find plenty that he hasn’t played unless he was in a golf tournament. Holding it together over a rough patch, Tiger Woods takes lead in AT&T NationalBETHESDA, Md. — The best of Tiger Woods came Friday when his game was falling apart. Healthy now, Woods will play charity Skins game at Turning Stone to help Begay’s foundationBETHESDA, Md. — Tiger Woods is helping out longtime friend Notah Begay III, agreeing to play in his charity Skins Game at Turning Stone Resort next month to support Native American youth. Holding it together over a rough patch, Tiger takes early lead of AT&T NationalBETHESDA, Md. — Tiger Woods has moved to the top of the leaderboard midway through the second round of the AT&T National with a 4-under 66. Coughlin, Cowher, Fisher, Gruden, Harbaugh visit troops in Iraq in USO trip for NFL coachesThe soldiers expressed their gratitude over and over to the NFL coaches who made the trip to Iraq. With soft greens, Kim shoots 62 and Tiger has to catch himBETHESDA, Md. — As the tournament host, Tiger Woods took one glance at the leaderboard and realized that overnight rain left Congressional far too soft for his taste at the AT&T National. Defending champ Anthony Kim sets course record at Congressional with 62 for 2-shot leadBETHESDA, Md. — Anthony Kim is regaining a lot of his strength and a little of his swagger. He can only hope his record start Thursday at the AT&T National will allow him to get rid of some frustration built up from a year of not winning. Glover tries to stay in the moment and as everyone looks backBETHESDA, Md. — U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover is ready to move on with the rest of his season. Blissfully bleary: US gets short Gold Cup turnaround following Confederations Cup heroicsTUKWILA, Wash. — Bob Bradley was walking off the practice field toward the team bus when a father stopped the coach of the United States national team with a cheerful yell from a playground. What happens when you challenge the Tiger in golf course
A rising star, Anthony Kim struggles to find his health, his form and a victoryBETHESDA, Md. — Anthony Kim pressed a cell phone against his ear as he listened to Tiger Woods, the tournament host of the AT&T National, congratulate him on another impressive victory that seemed to mark the arrival of America’s next great golfer. New grooves in irons to take effect in JanuaryBETHESDA, Md. — PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem didn’t have to spin this one. He made it clear Tuesday that the tour will go along next year with a new rule that changes the grooves in irons and wedges. Sela becomes 1st Israeli man in 20 years to reach 4th round at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Dudi Sela has become the first Israeli man in 20 years to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon. Omri Casspi becomes 1st Israeli taken in 1st round of NBA draft with 23rd pick by KingsJERUSALEM — The news of Israeli basketball player Omri Casspi’s selection in the NBA draft set off a major celebration in his home country. Celebrations as Omri Casspi becomes 1st Israeli taken in NBA draft with 23rd pick by KingsJERUSALEM — The news of Israeli basketball player Omri Casspi’s selection in the NBA draft set off a major celebration in his home country. Football body asks Iran abourt reports soccer team players punished for opposition displayGENEVA — FIFA, the international governing body for football, has asked Iran’s soccer federation to respond to media reports that players who wore green wrist bands in solidarity with the political opposition have been punished. FIFA asks Iran to clarify reports national team players punished for supporting oppositionGENEVA — FIFA has asked Iran’s soccer federation to respond to reports that players have been punished for supporting the political opposition. Iran soccer players may be quitting team after backing oppositionCAIRO — Several Tehran papers have reported that some Iranian soccer players are retiring from the national team, fueling speculation the departure was related to green bands the players wore in support of the country’s opposition movement. Out of Nigeria and on to Pitt: Md. high-school standout overcomes homesickness, father’s deathFORESTVILLE, Md. — Take out a teenage boy out of Nigeria and place him in an affluent private school in the Washington, D.C., suburbs with no friends or family from back home, and certain things are inevitable. Brazil 2nd nation at Confederations Cup to report robberyPRETORIA, South Africa — Brazil became the second nation at the Confederations Cup to say it was robbed at the team’s hotel. US advances to Confederations Cup semifinals with 3-0 victory over EgyptRUSTENBURG, South Africa — Outplayed by Italy and Brazil, the U.S. soccer team once again was on the verge of first-round elimination from a big international tournament. US switches 3 starters against Egypt, putting Guzan in goal and Davies at forwardRUSTENBURG, South Africa — The United States inserted Brad Guzan in goal against Egypt, one of three changes to the starting lineup for its final Confederations Cup first-round match Sunday. Equestrian federation probes 2nd horse doping case against family of its presidentLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Equestrian Federation is investigating a second member of its president’s family for alleged horse doping. Gunmen kill coach of Iraq’s national karate team in northern city of Mosul, officials sayBAGHDAD — Officials say gunmen have killed the coach of Iraq’s national karate team in the northern city of Mosul. North Korean soccer brings success to Chinese apparel companyBEIJING — In 2000, Erke was an unknown brand attempting to establish a name in China’s sporting apparel market alongside popular global names such as Nike and Adidas. Brazilians say narrow win over Egypt a warning ahead of Confed Cup matchup against USATTERIDGEVILLE, South Africa — A narrow win over Egypt has put Brazil on alert at the Confederations Cup. IOC threatens to ban Kuwait from Olympic movement in dispute over state interferenceLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee says Kuwait will be suspended from the Olympic movement if it does not change its sports laws within six weeks. FIFA rejects Egypt’s complaint over ref decision that led to Brazil’s penalty at Confed CupJOHANNESBURG — FIFA has rejected an Egyptian complaint related to the decision-making process that gave Brazil a late penalty and a 4-3 win at the Confederations Cup. 19-year-old LPGA Tour rookie Michelle Wie fails to qualify for US Women’s OpenROCKVILLE, Md. — Michelle Wie has failed to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open. Egypt complains to FIFA over ref decision that led to Brazil’s winning penalty at Confed CupJOHANNESBURG — FIFA has received an official complaint from Egypt related to the decision-making process that gave Brazil a late penalty and a 4-3 win at the Confederations Cup. Kaka scores last-minute penalty kick to give Brazil a 4-3 win over Egypt in Confederations CupBLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — Kaka converted a controversial 90th-minute penalty kick, and Brazil opened its defense of the Confederations Cup with a 4-3 victory over Egypt on Monday. Wie still winless, but LPGA Championship experience was one to rememberHAVRE DE GRACE, Md. — Even though Michelle Wie never made a run at winning the LPGA Championship, she certainly gave her sizable galleries reason to cheer this week. Rookie Swede Nordqvist makes it look easy in winning final LPGA Championship at Bulle RockHAVRE DE GRACE, Md. — Watching the ease in which Anna Nordqvist won the LPGA Championship, it seems likely the 22-year-old rookie from Sweden won’t have too long a wait before cashing another first-place check. Asian champion Iraq holds host South Africa to 0-0 draw in Confederations Cup openerJOHANNESBURG — Iraq tied South Africa 0-0 in the Confederations Cup opener Sunday, dealing a blow to a host nation hoping to establish itself as a challenger in the tournament. |
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BETHESDA, Md. — It’s not often that a player is bold enough to challenge Tiger Woods on the golf course. Rarer still is when it happens during a pro-am round from one of his amateur partners. “That still puts me 1 up,” Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo said to him Wednesday morning. “Does it, now?” Woods replied, not sounding the least bit concerned.
