Nordqvist overcomes rain, darkness to take 1-shot lead in suspended LPGA ChampionshipHAVRE DE GRACE, Md. — As a rookie playing in the third round of the LPGA Championship, Anna Nordqvist probably figured the only problem she might encounter was a little bit of nervousness. San Diego teenager Jeremy Tyler negotiating with Israeli hoops teamSAN DIEGO — Jeremy Tyler’s jump from high school to an overseas professional basketball league is progressing to the point that his agent is negotiating with a team in Haifa, Israel. Nordqvist birdies final hole to take lead at midpoint of LPGA ChampionshipHAVRE DE GRACE, Md. — As a young golfer in Sweden, Anna Nordqvist patterned her career after the best female golfer her country has ever produced — Annika Sorenstam. Nicole Castrale shoots 7-under 65 to take 1-shot lead after 1st round at LPGA Championship
Castrale shoots 7-under 65 to take 1-stroke lead over rookie Nordqvist in LPGA ChampionshipHAVRE DE GRACE, Md. — Nicole Castrale birdied six of the first nine holes and carded a 7-under 65 Thursday to take a one-shot lead over rookie Anna Nordqvist after the opening round of the LPGA Championship. ITF lowers fine for Sweden over playing Davis Cup match against Israel behind closed doorsLONDON — The International Tennis Federation has reduced the fine given to Sweden because of its decision to play a Davis Cup match against Israel behind closed doors. Brawn GP’s Jenson Button wins Turkish Grand Prix for 6th victory in 7 F1 races this seasonISTANBUL — Jenson Button continued his dominating Formula One run at the Turkish Grand Prix, where a sixth victory in seven races propelled the Brawn GP driver closer to a championship that is his to lose. Netherlands, Japan, Australia, South Korea are 1st nations to qualify for 2010 World CupThe Netherlands, Japan, Australia and South Korea became the first nations to qualify for next year’s World Cup, joining host South Africa in the 32-nation field. Japan, Australia, South Korea 1st 3 nations to qualify for next year’s World CupJapan, Australia and South Korea became the first three nations to qualify for next year’s World Cup, joining host South Africa in the 32-nation field. Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel edges F1 leader Jenson Button to take Turkish GP poleISTANBUL — Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel will start from the pole position at the Turkish Grand Prix after turning the fastest lap in qualifying. Hassan Moustafa wins big in handball poll, gets 4 more years as IHF rejects Olympics fearsCAIRO — Hassan Moustafa has won election to another four-year term as president of the International Handball Federation. Economy puts Woods’ first golf course design on holdDUBLIN, Ohio — The first golf course Tiger Woods is designing might not be the first to open. Slumping economy puts Woods’ first golf course design on hold in DubaiDUBLIN, Ohio — The first golf course Tiger Woods is designing might not be the first to open. Volleyball hit by financial downturn as 2nd Gulf state cancels tournamentLAUSANNE, Switzerland — A second volleyball tournament in the Persian Gulf has been called off due to the recession. |