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Parents' dilemma: Let children play football?

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:42:40 -0400

Already uneasy about the idea of letting her 7-year-old son Jason start playing tackle football, Elizabeth Giancarli made up her mind when former NFL star Junior Seau committed suicide.

Indy 500 wide open as Penske tries to go 5-0

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:36:15 -0400

Marco Andretti knows how much heartache his family has suffered at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He needs no reminders that IndyCar could use an American superstar, and with his famous last name, he is quite aware of the hope that maybe he can be the one to elevate this attention-starved series.

Djokovic bids for 4th consecutive Grand Slam title

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:06:27 -0400

As daylight disappeared and wind whipped loose dirt around the court, Novak Djokovic watched one last ace fly off Roger Federer's racket and end their thrill-a-minute semifinal at the 2011 French Open.

James, Heat start tuning for East finals

Sat, 26 May 2012 17:20:50 -0400

LeBron James shook a few hands, slapped a few fives, gave a few hugs.

Column: Time to do away with sports betting stigma

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:23:25 -0400

Hard to fault New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for following the time-honored tradition of politicians everywhere: When in doubt, give the people what they want.

Thunder, Spurs ready to finally settle West's best

Sat, 26 May 2012 17:16:45 -0400

Maybe they'll finally get a challenge this time.

Dufner has 1-stroke lead over Johnson at Colonial

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:35:42 -0400

Jason Dufner and Zach Johnson have set up what will basically be a match-play final round for the winner's plaid jacket at the Colonial.

Chapman takes 5-stroke lead at Senior PGA

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:50:39 -0400

Roger Chapman arrived at Harbor Shores this week a virtual unknown.

Liukin makes big impression in 1st meet back

Sat, 26 May 2012 20:21:04 -0400

A few more nights like this, and the reigning queen of gymnastics might be queen of the comeback, too.

Golf-Dufner holds slim lead over Johnson after hiccups on back nine

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:16:58 -0400

May 26 (Reuters) - Jason Dufner survived two back-ninebogeys to take a one stroke lead over fellow American ZachJohnson into Sunday's final round of the Colonial Invitationalin Fort Worth, Texas. Johnson narrowly missed sharing the top spot when his12-foot birdie putt fell inches short at the 18th hole. Dufner, seeking his third PGA Tour victory in fivetournaments, used six birdies to offset bogeys at 14 and 16 fora four-under 66 and 195 total. Johnson carded a five-under 65 to finish a stroke back. ...

Golf-Colonial Invitational third round scores

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:52:40 -0400

May 26 (Infostrada Sports) - Leading third round scores from theU.S. PGA Tour's Colonial Invitational on Saturday in Fort Worth,Texas (par-70) 195 Jason Dufner (U.S.) 65 64 66 196 Zach Johnson (U.S.) 64 67 65 203 Tom Gillis (U.S.) 65 69 69 204 Bo Van Pelt (U.S.) 69 64 71 205 John Huh (U.S.) 70 66 69 Ryan Palmer (U.S.) 68 67 70 206 Kelly Kraft (U.S.) 71 71 64 Jonas Blixt (Sweden) 73 67 66 Jim Furyk (U.S.) 69 69 68 Louis Oosthuizen (South Africa) 71 67 68 Ryan Moore (U.S.) 67 69 70 Rickie Fowler (U.S.) 68 68 70 Tommy Gainey (U.S.) 66 67 73 207 Jonathan Byrd (U.S.) 72 68 67 Kevin Chappell (U.S. ...

Dufner clings to lead over Johnson at Colonial

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:15:46 -0400

Jason Dufner, chasing his third US PGA title in five weeks, fired a four-under par 66 to keep a one-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the $6.4 million Crowne Plaza Invitational.

Diamondbacks ink catcher Montero to extension

Sat, 26 May 2012 17:46:37 -0400

The Arizona Diamondbacks and catcher Miguel Montero have agreed to terms on a five-year Major League Baseball contract extension worth a reported $60 million.

Santana gets shutout, Mets beat Padres 9-0

Sat, 26 May 2012 17:35:44 -0400

Johan Santana pitched a satisfying shutout and the Mets batters showed they can carry New York without needing David Wright to excel in every game.

Diamondbacks and Montero agree to five-year deal

Sat, 26 May 2012 16:40:17 -0400

(Reuters) - The Arizona Diamondbacks and All-Star catcher Miguel Montero have agreed a five-year contract extension, Major League Baseball's website reported on Saturday.

"Luke fever" takes over at carnival-like Wentworth

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:04:09 -0400

VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - 'Luke, Luke' cried the fans after Luke Donald took a two-shot lead in the PGA Championship third round with a masterful display under a scorching sun and swirling winds on Saturday.

Golf-"Luke fever" takes over at carnival-like Wentworth

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:00:34 -0400

VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 26 (Reuters) - 'Luke, Luke'cried the fans after Luke Donald took a two-shot lead in the PGAChampionship third round with a masterful display under ascorching sun and swirling winds on Saturday. The stretched-out chanting of his name sounds like booingbut is anything but. "It's nice to have your own chant," said Donald (69) aftercarding one of only three sub-70 rounds on a typically testingWentworth day to wind up with an 11-under tally of 205. ...

Angry Els hits out over Wentworth greens

Sat, 26 May 2012 14:48:42 -0400

VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Course designer Ernie Els let rip at the European Tour and Wentworth's greenkeeping staff on Saturday after brushing aside strong winds to move to the fringes of contention at the PGA Championship.

UPDATE 1-Golf-Angry Els hits out over Wentworth greens

Sat, 26 May 2012 14:28:45 -0400

* Former world number one in foul mood * Els criticises tour and greens staff (Adds more quotes) VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 26 (Reuters) - Course designerErnie Els let rip at the European Tour and Wentworth'sgreenkeeping staff on Saturday after brushing aside strong windsto move to the fringes of contention at the PGA Championship. The 42-year-old South African's ire was raised after he hitan excellent approach shot at the par-five 18th and the ballbounded through the green into a deep bunker. ...

Donald in charge after Morrison meltdown at Wentworth

Sat, 26 May 2012 14:25:08 -0400

Luke Donald is in pole position to retain the PGA Championship title and return to the top of the world rankings after overnight leader James Morrison suffered a third round meltdown at Wentworth.

Donald shrugs off strong winds to lead PGA

Sat, 26 May 2012 14:00:20 -0400

VIRGINIA WATER (Reuters) - Title holder Luke Donald prompted cries of 'Luke, Luke' after cajoling a 15-foot birdie putt into the cup at the 18th to open a two-stroke lead after the PGA Championship third round on Saturday. The world number two, who needs to finish eighth on his own to take over from Rory McIlroy at the top of the rankings, was at his scrambling best to return a three-under-par 69 for an 11-under 205 total as gusts up to 40-kph swirled around Wentworth. "That was by far my best round of the week," Donald told reporters. ...

UPDATE 1-Golf-Donald shrugs off strong winds to lead PGA

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:52:51 -0400

* Donald on course for PGA Championship double * Rose two strokes adrift in second position * Angry Els hits out over Wentworth greens (Writes through, adds quotes) VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 26 (Reuters) - Title holderLuke Donald prompted cries of 'Luke, Luke' after cajoling a15-foot birdie putt into the cup at the 18th to open atwo-stroke lead after the PGA Championship third round onSaturday. ...

Golf-PGA Championship third round scores

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:43:59 -0400

May 26 (Infostrada Sports) - Leading third-round scores fromthe PGA Championship at the par-72 West Course in VirginiaWater, England on Saturday 205 Luke Donald (Britain) 68 68 69 207 Justin Rose (Britain) 67 71 69 209 Peter Lawrie (Ireland) 66 71 72 211 Ernie Els (South Africa) 68 73 70 Paul Lawrie (Britain) 69 71 71 Richard Sterne (South Africa) 71 68 72 Branden Grace (South Africa) 69 69 73 212 Peter Hedblom (Sweden) 68 70 74 Rafael Cabrera-Bello (Spain) 68 70 74 Francesco Molinari (Italy) 68 70 74 213 Ian Poulter (Britain) 71 73 69 James Morrison (Britain) 68 64 81 214 Jeev Milkha Singh ...

Golf-Donald shrugs off strong winds to lead PGA by two shots

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:10:20 -0400

VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 26 (Reuters) - Title holderLuke Donald prompted cries of 'Luke, Luke' after cajoling a15-foot birdie putt into the cup at the 18th to open atwo-stroke lead after the PGA Championship third round onSaturday. The world number two, who needs to finish eighth on his ownto take over from Rory McIlroy at the top of the rankings, wasat his scrambling best to return a three-under-par 69 for an11-under 205 total as gusts up to 40-kph swirled aroundWentworth. Fellow Briton Justin Rose claimed second spot on 207 afteranother 69, two ahead of Irishman Peter Lawrie (72). ...

I'm not swinging well, says tired Westwood

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:32:34 -0400

VIRGINIA WATER (Reuters) - Lee Westwood's up and down display in Saturday's third round summed up the world number three's wildly fluctuating week at the PGA Championship. The former European number one fired his second two-under-par 70 of the tournament but a three-over 75 sandwiched inbetween has stymied his bid to make a move on the players at the top of the leaderboard. Westwood said he had been fighting a hook throughout the event and had missed too many short putts. ...

Furious Els slams Wentworth officials in greens rant

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:06:01 -0400

Ernie Els launched a foul-mouthed rant at PGA Championship officials on Saturday as the South African fumed about the condition of the Wentworth course he helped re-design.

Golf-Angry Els hits out over Wentworth greens

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:42:47 -0400

VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 26 (Reuters) - Course designerErnie Els let rip at Wentworth's greenkeeping staff and PGAChampionship officials on Saturday after shrugging off trickyconditions to move to the fringes of contention. The 42-year-old South African's ire was raised after he hitan excellent four-iron approach shot at the par-five 18th andthe ball bounded through the green into a deep bunker. "I landed my second probably five yards too far," Els toldreporters after shooting a two-under-par 70 for a five-underaggregate of 211. "How much money did we spend on the 18th? We built a ...

Parents' dilemma: Let children play football?

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:42:40 -0400

Already uneasy about the idea of letting her 7-year-old son Jason start playing tackle football, Elizabeth Giancarli made up her mind when former NFL star Junior Seau committed suicide.

Golf-I'm not swinging well, says tired Westwood

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:11:23 -0400

VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 26 (Reuters) - Lee Westwood'sup and down display in Saturday's third round summed up theworld number three's wildly fluctuating week at the PGAChampionship. The former European number one fired his secondtwo-under-par 70 of the tournament but a three-over 75sandwiched inbetween has stymied his bid to make a move on theplayers at the top of the leaderboard. Westwood said he had been fighting a hook throughout theevent and had missed too many short putts. ...

INTERVIEW-Golf-Not such a happy birthday for Curtis after 81

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:07:39 -0400

VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 26 (Reuters) - Former BritishOpen champion Ben Curtis's 35th birthday celebrations onSaturday were somewhat muted after ending his PGA Championshipthird round with two triple-bogey eights to slump to an 81. The American came badly unstuck in winds gusting up to40-kph at Wentworth, going out of bounds at the two par-fiveclosing holes to finish on 10-over 226 at the European Tour'sflagship event. "I've been hitting it badly all week," Curtis told Reutersin an interview on another glorious summer's day on theoutskirts of London. ...

Joyce's slam carries Rays past Red Sox, 7-4

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:45:28 -0400

Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine liked what he saw from his team in the ninth inning — the fight, spirit and adrenaline.

Miami Heat coach fined for criticizing refs

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:56:05 -0400

The NBA fined Miami coach Erik Spoelstra $25,000 for critical public comments on the officiating of the Heat's Eastern Conference second-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers.

Penn State ex-president sues over Sandusky emails: report

Fri, 25 May 2012 22:36:56 -0400

(Reuters) - Pennsylvania State University's former president filed suit on Friday to force the school to turn over emails that are relevant to its probe of the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal, the Centre Daily Times newspaper reported. Sandusky, a former Penn State assistant football coach, goes on trial next month on charges he molested 10 boys over a period of 15 years. Trustees fired President Graham Spanier and head football coach Joe Paterno in November 2011 over the scandal. ...

AP source: Montero gets 5-year, $60 million deal

Fri, 25 May 2012 21:54:13 -0400

A person with knowledge of the situation said the Arizona Diamondbacks and catcher Miguel Montero have agreed to a five-year, $60 million contract on Friday.

Source: Montero gets 5-year, $60 million deal

Fri, 25 May 2012 21:16:18 -0400

A person with knowledge of the situation says Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero has agreed to a five-year, $60 million contract.

Knicks ink coach Woodson to multi-year deal

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:38:48 -0400

Mike Woodson, who guided the New York Knicks to the NBA playoffs after taking over as interim coach in March, signed a multi-year contract extension, according to the team.

DNA expert links needle, cotton swabs to Clemens

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:00:21 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A DNA expert in the perjury trial of Roger Clemens testified he matched the former pitching ace's genetic profile to articles of medical waste kept by the trainer who says he injected Clemens with performance-enhancing drugs. Prosecution witness Alan Keel, who works for Forensic Science Associates in California, said he found blood on a cotton ball and deposits he believed to be pus on another that matched the genetic profile of Clemens. He also said he found a handful of cells on a needle, which he attributed to Clemens. "This genetic profile is compatible with Mr. ...

Golf-Colonial Invitational second round scores

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:48:44 -0400

May 25 (Infostrada Sports) - Leading second round scoresfrom the U.S. PGA Tour's Colonial Invitational on Friday in FortWorth, Texas (par-70) 129 Jason Dufner (U.S.) 65 64 131 Zach Johnson (U.S.) 64 67 133 Bo Van Pelt (U.S.) 69 64 Tommy Gainey (U.S.) 66 67 134 Tom Gillis (U.S.) 65 69 135 Ryan Palmer (U.S.) 68 67 Harris English (U.S.) 65 70 136 Rickie Fowler (U.S.) 68 68 John Huh (U.S.) 70 66 Ryan Moore (U.S.) 67 69 Bryce Molder (U.S.) 72 64 137 Kevin Chappell (U.S.) 70 67 Andres Romero (Argentina) 66 71 Kyle Reifers (U.S. ...

Dufner seizes two-shot lead at Colonial

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:47:44 -0400

Jason Dufner, chasing his third title of the season, fired a bogey-free 64 on Friday to seize a two-shot lead in the USPGA Tour's $6.4 million Colonial.