Kelly prepares for what may be final US Bank Championship, working to keep PGA in Milwaukee
After stirring run in US Open, is David Duval ready to win another major title?TURNBERRY, Scotland — As gray clouds kept spitting out rain, David Duval just went about his work at one end of the putting green. He didn’t bother with an umbrella and kept on those trademark sunglasses, even though the sun was nowhere to be found on this gloomy afternoon along the Scottish coast. The presidential pitch: Barack Obama throws a bit low with All-Star game’s opening tossST. LOUIS — All those warmups in the Rose Garden gave the lanky left-hander just enough oomph. Man City boss urges Terry to ‘reignite’ himself with move from Chelsea to his club
The presidential pitch: Obama throws low with All-Star tossST. LOUIS — President Barack Obama was true to his word: He didn’t bounce it. Commissioner hopes to return profitability to NBA
Mays: So proud when Obama elected that ‘I cried for most of the night’ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — Baseball legend Willie Mays says he was so proud the night Barack Obama was elected president that he “cried for most of the night.”. Open still revolves around Tiger Woods even though Harrington has won 2 straightTURNBERRY, Scotland — Padraig Harrington was conjuring up images of Howard Hughes, for reasons he was finding hard to explain. Something about tearing things down and putting them back together, like a golf swing he didn’t think was good enough even though it helped him win the last two British Opens. Floyd Mayweather Jr. still quiet about rib injury, but ready to start prep for comebackAlthough Floyd Mayweather Jr. still isn’t saying exactly how he injured his ribs training for his comeback fight, he has plenty to say about nearly everything else. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig rejects accusation owners colluded against free agentsST. LOUIS — Baseball commissioner Bud Selig denies that teams conspired against free agents after the 2008 season. Selig: Baseball should end minor league assignment for players under drug suspensionST. LOUIS — Baseball commissioner Bud Selig wants to keep players on drug suspensions from going to the minor leagues before they return. Selig rejects accusation baseball owners colluded against free agents.ST. LOUIS — Baseball commissioner Bud Selig denies that teams conspired against free agents after the 2008 season. Back to basics: Cyclists ride without earpieces as Contador, Armstrong stay 2nd, 3rd at TourISSOUDUN, France — Teammates Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong remained second and third in the Tour de France after a technology-free day of riding in which Britain’s Mark Cavendish won the 10th stage. Britain’s Mark Cavendish wins Tour de France’s 10th stage; Contador, Armstrong stay 2nd, 3rdISSOUDUN, France — Teammates Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong remained second and third in the Tour de France after a technology-free day of riding in which Britain’s Mark Cavendish won the 10th stage. Kambli denies remarks against Sachin, BCCIMUMBAI - Vinod Kambli Tuesday denied making any remarks against Sachin Tendulkar after a media report claimed the former cricketer had, in a reality show, accused his childhood friend of letting him down when he was going through a rough patch in his career. Rinaldo Nocentini defends lead in 10th stage of Tour de FranceISSOUDUN, France — Rinaldo Nocentini of Italy set off in the yellow jersey Tuesday, with Tour de France organizers banning rider earpieces for this stage and forcing cyclists to devise tactics without radio instructions from team cars. Kaka urges Real Madrid players to work hardMADRID - Real Madrid player Kaka has urged all his teammates at Bernabiu to combine their talents with hard work, if they have to execute their absolute potential. Bec Hewitt sues New Idea mag over ‘new man in her life’ slur
Beckham hints at dramatic return to Premier League
England to escape fine despite delaying tactics in first Test
Agents pressing baseball union to file collusion grievance against teams
Cardinals’ star at ease heading into home city All-Star showcase
Ravens WR Derrick Mason tells Web site he’s retiring after 12 years in NFL
Chip stacks rise as players drop at World Series of Poker; ‘05 champ frustrated with paceLAS VEGAS — The 2005 World Series of Poker champion said he’s lost all respect for a new brand of extremely aggressive poker players who seem to want to gamble all their chips on every hand in the main event. Alberto Contador plays down tensions with Lance Armstrong on Tour de FranceLIMOGES, France — Alberto Contador is playing down tensions between him and Lance Armstrong, a rivalry that has left a glaring unresolved issue at the Tour de France: Astana’s leadership remains in question while these former champions vie for the yellow jersey. David Beckham: Issues with Galaxy teammate Landon Donovan squashedCARSON, Calif — David Beckham has resolved his issues with Landon Donovan, saying he recently had a good conversation with his Los Angeles Galaxy teammate. Davydenko rallies to beat Navarro and advance to 2nd round of Mercedes Cup
LPGA Tour schedules news conference amid uncertainty over leadershipDAYTONA, Fla. — The LPGA Tour has scheduled a news conference for Monday afternoon following a weekend of uncertainty about who will lead the organization. Patience finally runs out: Worst-in-baseball Nationals fire manager Acta at All-Star breakWASHINGTON — So much for the plan to have Manny Acta’s patient optimism lead the Washington Nationals out of the doldrums. The abysmal won-loss record became too much to stomach, costing him his job at the All-Star break and adding another layer of instability to the worst team in baseball. With worst record at All-Star break, Nationals fire manager Manny Acta
Iqbal Qasim appointed Pakistan’s chief cricket selectorKARACHI - Former Test spinner Iqbal Qasim was Monday installed as the new Pakistan chief cricket selector. Jessica Taylor eager to spend time with cricketer hubby Kevin Pietersen
Anderson says Ponting let England off the hookCARDIFF - Batting hero Jimmy Anderson on Sunday claimed that Australian captain Ricky Ponting took his fingers off England’s throat by bowling part-time spinner Marcus North in the dramatic final overs at Cardiff. Steve Waugh sure Ponting can be the best Oz skipper
Steve Stricker fires 7-under 64 in final round to capture John Deere Classic by 3 strokesSILVIS, Ill. — Steve Stricker remembers the strong start to his career in the 1990s and the deep bunker he hit after that, so he can’t quite pinpoint where his standing in the game is. |
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MILWAUKEE — Jerry Kelly’s 16th try at the U.S. Bank Championship could well be his last. He’s working to save the tournament he loves and he’s skipping the British Open to pay homage to the place where he started his PGA career.
LONDON - Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has urged star player John Terry to turn leave Chelsea and lead his club’s revolution.
LAS VEGAS — NBA commissioner David Stern said Tuesday he hopes the league can come up with a plan to return itself to profitability as it grapples with decreasing revenues.
SYDNEY - Australian tennis player Lleyton Hewitt’s wife Bec Hewitt has started legal proceedings against women’s magazine New Idea for stating that she had a new man in her life, who in fact is her brother.
LONDON - England star midfielder David Beckham has opened the door for a dramatic return to the Premier League.
CARDIFF - International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Jeff Crowe said last night that England and captain Andrew Strauss were not reported by umpires Aleem Dar or Billy Doctrove for alleged time wasting tactics, and therefore, no action would be taken in the matter.
ST. LOUIS — As Michael Weiner prepares to take over from Donald Fehr as head of the players’ association, several agents are pushing the union to file a collusion grievance against teams over their behavior during the free-agent market last winter.
ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols relaxed behind a table riser, his right arm draped over the shoulders of his 8-year-old son, and calmly fielded questions in two languages.
BALTIMORE — Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason told a sports Web site on Monday he’s retiring from the NFL.
STUTTGART, Germany — Second-seeded Nikolay Davydenko rallied to beat Ivan Navarro 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the first round of the Mercedes Cup on Monday.
WASHINGTON — Manny Acta is out as manager of the Washington Nationals.
LONDON - Cricket star Kevin Pietersen’s wife Jessica Taylor is looking forward to spending the summer with her husband, after having spent 11 weeks apart.
SYDNEY - Former Australian cricket captain Steve Waugh believes that incumbent skipper Ricky Ponting has taken time to mature into the role and could be the best yet. He also insists that there are two factors that have sharpened him from the rather blunt blade that failed to cut the mustard four years ago - namely fatherhood and moulding his own side.
