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  • American Blumenherst leads 20 into LPGA for 2010

    AFP – Mon Dec 7, 5:18 pm ET  
    Amanda Blumenherst, seem here watching her shot in Daytona Beach,... AFP/Getty Images

    DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (AFP) - American Amanda Blumenherst fired a four-under par 68 Monday in the final round of the LPGA Tour Qualifying Tournament to win the 106-woman showdown that decided 20 tour players for 2010. Full Story »

  • Aussie Lutterus fires 64 to grab 2010 US PGA berth

    AFP – Mon Dec 7, 4:16 pm ET  
    David Lutterus of Australia, seen here in 2007, who began the... AFP/Getty Images/File

    WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AFP) - Australian David Lutterus, who began the final round two strokes adrift of a job, fired an eight-under par 64 Monday at PGA Tour qualifying School to book his spot on the circuit for 2010. Full Story »

  • Harvey, Herzog voted into Hall of Fame

    AFP – Mon Dec 7, 1:38 pm ET  
    Manager Whitey Herzog, seen here in 2006, and umpire Doug Harvey,... AFP/Getty Images/File

    INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (AFP) - Umpire Doug Harvey and manager Whitey Herzog, who each fell one vote short of glory in 2007, were voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Monday by the honor shrine's veterans committee. Full Story »

  • PGA, Asian Tour launch Asia Pacific Golf Classic

    AFP – Mon Dec 7, 9:58 am ET  
    The US PGA Tour has struck a deal with the Asian Tour to stage... PGA Tour

    KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - The US PGA Tour has struck a deal with the Asian Tour to stage a new event, the Asia Pacific Golf Classic, with the inaugural tournament to be held in Malaysia next year. Full Story »

  • Nine of women's tennis top 10 to play at Sydney

    AFP – Mon Dec 7, 1:31 am ET  
    Nine of the women's top 10 will compete at January's... AFP/File

    SYDNEY (AFP) - Nine of the women's top 10 will compete at January's Sydney International in the lead-up to the Australian Open Grand Slam, according to organisers. Full Story »

  • Unbeaten NFL Saints get a scare but keep up with Colts

    AFP – Mon Dec 7, 12:34 am ET  
    Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints passes against the Washington... AFP/Getty Images

    WASHINGTON (AFP) - Drew Brees threw for two touchdowns, the last to equalize with just 79 seconds to play, and unbeaten New Orleans edged Washington 33-30 in over-time in a National Football League thriller. Full Story »

  • Oden undergoes left knee surgery to end NBA season

    AFP – Mon Dec 7, 12:27 am ET  
    Greg Oden of the Portland Trail Blazers is seen laying with an... AFP/NBAE/Getty Images/File

    PORTLAND, Oregon (AFP) - Portland center Greg Oden underwent season-ending surgery on Sunday after breaking his left kneecap in the opening minutes of Portland's NBA victory over Houston the night before. Full Story »

  • Furyk ends win drought by taking Tiger's tournament

    AFP – Sun Dec 6, 7:42 pm ET  
    Jim Furyk poses with the trophy on the 18th hole after finishing... AFP/Getty Images

    THOUSAND OAKS, California (AFP) - Jim Furyk rolled in a birdie putt at the final hole on Sunday to win the Chevron World Challenge by one shot from Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell. Full Story »

  • Cavaliers use 29-0 run to rip Bucks

    AFP – Sun Dec 6, 6:58 pm ET  
    Delonte West (L) of the Cleveland Cavaliers blocks a shot by... AFP/NBAE via Getty Images

    MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (AFP) - Delonte West scored 14 of his season-high 21 points during a 29-0 first-half run Sunday that sparked the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Milwaukee Bucks 101-86 in an NBA game. Full Story »

  • Vick scores two touchdowns in triumphant Atlanta return

    AFP – Sun Dec 6, 6:07 pm ET  
    Michael Vick of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on from the sidelines... AFP/Getty Images

    ATLANTA, Georgia (AFP) - Former gridiron superstar Michael Vick scored his first touchdowns since returning to the National Football League after a jail term against his former club here on Sunday. Full Story »

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