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Woods returning to the British Open

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Top-ranked Tiger Woods is hoping to take possession of the Claret Jug with a good British Open showing on the seaside links course at Turnberry. (July 14)

  • Sports Minute: All-Star aces; Prince crowned Play
    Sports Minute: All-Star aces; Prince crowned AP - Tue Jul 14, 3:38 AM ET

    Roy Halladay and Tim Lincecum are the All-Star starting pitchers; Prince Fielder wins Derby; Nats fire Manny Acta; Hawks, Magic keep free agents. (July 13)

  • Prince Fielder wins Home Run Derby Play
    Prince Fielder wins Home Run Derby AP - Tue Jul 14, 1:49 AM ET

    Milwaukee's Prince Fielder edged Nelson Cruz of Texas, 6-5, to win the Home Run Derby contest Monday night. It's estimated one of Fielder's homers traveled more than 500 feet. (July 15)

  • Fielder talks about Home Run Derby win Play
    Fielder talks about Home Run Derby win AP - Tue Jul 14, 12:29 AM ET

    Prince Fielder won the Home Run Derby contest Monday night over Nelson Cruz. Fielder said he was more relaxed than the 2007 contest, when he only hit three homers. (July 14)

  • Wakefield finally gets All-Star nod Play
    Wakefield finally gets All-Star nod AP - Mon Jul 13, 9:59 PM ET

    It's taken over 42 years and 17 major league seasons for Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield to earn a spot in the All-Star game (July 13).

  • Sluggers look forward to HR Derby Play
    Sluggers look forward to HR Derby AP - Mon Jul 13, 3:23 PM ET

    Participants in Monday night's All-Star home run derby look forward to the competition with St. Louis native Ryan Howard and the Cardinals' Albert Pujols drawing much of the attention. (July 13)

  • Managers name All-Star lineups Play
    Managers name All-Star lineups AP - Mon Jul 13, 2:42 PM ET

    National League manager Charlie Manuel and his American League counterpart Joe Maddon name their starting lineups and pitchers for Tuesday's All-Star game. (July 13)

  • Beckett tosses 3-hitter for 11th win Play
    Beckett tosses 3-hitter for 11th win AP - Mon Jul 13, 12:59 AM ET

    Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett threw a complete game, three-hitter in a 6-0 win over Kansas City Sunday. It was the 100th victory of Beckett's big league career. (July 12)

  • Eun Hee Ji wins U.S. Women's Open Play
    Eun Hee Ji wins U.S. Women's Open AP - Sun Jul 12, 9:29 PM ET

    Eun Hee Ji won the U.S. Women's Open Sunday. She's the second straight South Korean to win the event. Ji birdied the final hole to win at even par. (July 12)

  • Croatia eliminates U.S. from Davis Cup play Play
    Croatia eliminates U.S. from Davis Cup play AP - Sun Jul 12, 5:29 PM ET

    The United States was eliminated by Croatia in the Davis Cup quarterfinals Sunday when Marin Cilic beat James Blake, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2. (July 12)

  • Lance Armstrong hints at future Tours Play
    Lance Armstrong hints at future Tours AP - Sun Jul 12, 3:30 PM ET

    Lance Armstrong, who continues to hold-down third place in the Tour de France after Sunday's ninth-stage, says he may return next year. (July 12)

  • Martin wins again in NASCAR racing Play
    Martin wins again in NASCAR racing AP - Sun Jul 12, 1:20 AM ET

    Mark Martin adds to his Sprint Cup-leading win total by taking the checkered flag at Chicagoland Speedway Saturday. (July 12)

  • Peirsol sets another swimming world record Play
    Peirsol sets another swimming world record AP - Sat Jul 11, 11:40 PM ET

    Aaron Peirsol recaptures the world record in the 200-meter backstroke at the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis Saturday. (July 11)

  • Sanchez tossed no-hitter for Giants Play
    Sanchez tossed no-hitter for Giants AP - Sat Jul 11, 3:50 AM ET

    Jonathan Sanchez made the best of a rare start to toss the first Giants' no-hitter in 33 years Friday against San Diego. (July 11)

  • The US falls behind in Davis Cup play Play
    The US falls behind in Davis Cup play AP - Fri Jul 10, 10:31 PM ET

    The United States loses both opening singles matches to Croatia Friday to trail in Davis Cup quarterfinal action. (July 10)

  • Lefty to skip British Open, citing wife's health Play
    Lefty to skip British Open, citing wife's health AP - Fri Jul 10, 6:09 PM ET

    Phil Mickelson will skip next weekend's British Open so he can be with his wife as she starts her recovery from breast cancer. This will end the longest active streak of majors played. (July 10)

  • Armstrong drops to 3rd at Tour de France Play
    Armstrong drops to 3rd at Tour de France AP - Fri Jul 10, 3:03 PM ET

    After a 15th place finish in the seventh-stage, Lance Armstrong drops to third overall in the Tour de France with Rinaldo Nocentini now wearing the yellow jersey. (July 10)

  • Pineiro tosses three-hitter in Cards' win Play
    Pineiro tosses three-hitter in Cards' win AP - Fri Jul 10, 12:35 PM ET

    Joel Pineiro threw a complete-game, three-hitter as the Cardinals beat the Brewers, 5-1, Thursday. Pineiro did not walk a batter. It was his seventh win of the year. (July 9)

  • Mixed Martial Arts rise to lofty heights Play
    Mixed Martial Arts rise to lofty heights AP - Fri Jul 10, 12:40 AM ET

    The sport of Mixed Martial Arts has grown into a multibillion dollar industry, though it was once banned from television. Ultimate Fighting Championship is the sport's top promoter. (July 9)

  • First Person: Skier Ligety discusses knee injury Play
    First Person: Skier Ligety discusses knee injury AP - Thu Jul 9, 10:39 PM ET

    Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety is recovering from a ski crash but expects to be ready for the 2010 Olympics. He partially tore two ligaments in his right knee in late March. (July 9)

  • NASCAR Drivers ready for Chicagoland track Play
    NASCAR Drivers ready for Chicagoland track AP - Thu Jul 9, 9:55 PM ET

    The second half of NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series season begins with the LifeLock.com 400 in Joliet, Illinois Saturday night. Drivers say they enjoy the tri-oval track. (July 9)

  • Turkoglu, Marion part of four-team trade Play
    Turkoglu, Marion part of four-team trade AP - Thu Jul 9, 6:37 PM ET

    A four-team, eight-player NBA trade on Thursday sent Shawn Marion to the Mavs, Jerry Stackhouse to the Grizzlies and Hedo Turkoglu to the Raptors. (July 9)

  • Pistons will try Kuester on the bench Play
    Pistons will try Kuester on the bench AP - Thu Jul 9, 2:50 PM ET

    Longtime NBA assistant John Kuester is leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers' bench to take a shot at coaching the Detroit Pistons. (July 9)

  • NY baseball fan settles 'God Bless America' suit Play
    NY baseball fan settles 'God Bless America' suit AP - Thu Jul 9, 1:50 AM ET

    A fan settled a lawsuit claiming he was kicked out of old Yankee Stadium by a police officer for leaving his seat to use the bathroom during the playing of "God Bless America." (July 8)

  • Sports Minute: NcNair investigation and more Play
    Sports Minute: NcNair investigation and more AP - Thu Jul 9, 12:36 AM ET

    Steve McNair's death ruled a murder-suicide; Celtics get Rasheed Wallace; Michael Phelps wins twice; Lance Armstrong remains second (July 8).

  • Celtics sign veteran forward Rasheed Wallace Play
    Celtics sign veteran forward Rasheed Wallace AP - Wed Jul 8, 11:26 PM ET

    The Celtics added a four-time All-Star to their frontcourt, signing Rasheed Wallace to a two-year deal. Wallace has averaged 15 points per game in his 14-yer career. (July 8)

  • Police: McNair girlfriend behind murder-suicide Play
    Police: McNair girlfriend behind murder-suicide AP - Wed Jul 8, 4:44 PM ET

    Nashville's police confirmed at a Wednesday news conference that ex-NFL star Steve McNair was killed by his girlfriend before she turned the gun on herself. (July 8)

  • Armstrong still on leader's heels in Tour Play
    Armstrong still on leader's heels in Tour AP - Wed Jul 8, 2:47 PM ET

    Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong is still just a fraction of a second off the Tour de France lead after Stage 5 of the three-week race. (July 8)

  • Ochoa looking to bounce back at U.S. Open Play
    Ochoa looking to bounce back at U.S. Open AP - Wed Jul 8, 12:29 PM ET

    Top-ranked Lorena Ochoa will be looking for a better result than she got in the first two majors of the year when the U.S. Women's Open gets under way on Thursday. (July 8)

  • Titans to pay tribute to McNair Play
    Titans to pay tribute to McNair AP - Wed Jul 8, 2:08 AM ET

    Titans fans will get a chance to pay tribute to former quarterback Steve McNair at Tennessee's LP Field. McNair was shot to death over the weekend in Nashville. (July 8)

  • Manny Ramirez back with the Dodgers Play
    Manny Ramirez back with the Dodgers AP - Wed Jul 8, 12:18 AM ET

    Dodgers' star Manny Ramirez helped Los Angeles beat the Mets, 8-0, in New York Tuesday. Ramirez returned Friday after a 50-game suspension for using a banned drug. (July 7)

  • Armstrong a tick off the Tour de France lead Play
    Armstrong a tick off the Tour de France lead AP - Tue Jul 7, 2:47 PM ET

    Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong trails the Tour de France leader by one second after four stages as he continues his comeback from retirement. (July 7)

  • Skater Nicole Bobek arrested on drug charge Play
    Skater Nicole Bobek arrested on drug charge AP - Tue Jul 7, 12:46 PM ET

    Former figure skating champion Nicole Bobek is facing prison time after being charged with taking part in a drug distribution ring. (July 7)

  • Mickelson's mother diagnosed with breast cancer Play
    Mickelson's mother diagnosed with breast cancer AP - Tue Jul 7, 7:41 AM ET

    Phil Mickelson's mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer. This diagnosis comes just six weeks after Mickelson's wife, Amy, was also diagnosed with breast cancer. (July 7)

  • NL starters announced for All-Star Game Play
    NL starters announced for All-Star Game AP - Mon Jul 6, 11:20 PM ET

    All-Star Game rosters were announced Sunday. Cardinals' slugger Albert Pujols received the most votes. The game takes place at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Tuesday July 14th. (July 6)

  • Police: McNair's girlfriend bought gun Thursday Play
    Police: McNair's girlfriend bought gun Thursday AP - Mon Jul 6, 11:02 PM ET

    Police say the gun found at the scene where former NFL star Steve McNair died was bought by his girlfriend less than two days before the two were shot to death. (July 6)

  • Torre teeing it up to end domestic violence Play
    Torre teeing it up to end domestic violence AP - Mon Jul 6, 10:49 PM ET

    Joe Torre and a number of celebrities took part in the Dodger manager's charity golf outing Monday as Torre tries to raise awareness to a problem that directly affects him. (July 6)

  • Strawberry responds to Clark's remarks on Mets Play
    Strawberry responds to Clark's remarks on Mets AP - Mon Jul 6, 9:27 PM ET

    Darryl Strawberry shrugged off former Cardinal Jack Clark's comments critical of Mets teams in the middle to late 1980s. The former Met called Clark a friend. (July 6)

  • Students learn how to become poker pros Play
    Students learn how to become poker pros AP - Mon Jul 6, 5:55 PM ET

    Students paid $2,500 each to participate in the three day World Series of Poker Academy in Las Vegas. Professional poker players taught them how to ante up their game. (July 6)

  • Cancellara leads Tour, Armstrong is third Play
    Cancellara leads Tour, Armstrong is third AP - Mon Jul 6, 2:42 PM ET

    Returning from four years of retirement, seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong continues to acquit himself well during the early stages of this year's race. (July 6)

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