Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum is expected to be limited at the start of training camp after undergoing successful surgery on his right knee Wednesday.
Andrew Bynum – Los Angeles Lakers – Los Angeles – United States – Training camp
Permalink: Knee surgery may limit Lakers Bynum for camp
It’s a chilly, rainy Round 1 at the Women’s British Open today in Southport, England, on the links of Royal Birkdale. Players are bundled up in layers, in jackets, and …
Permalink: Cold and Wet at Royal Birkdale
Top-ranked Jiyai Shin and Julie Inkster held a share of the early clubhouse lead at the Women’s British Open after shooting 1-under 71 in the first round at Royal Birkdale. Brittany Long, another American, also shot a 71 despite a double-bogey 6 on the 15th, in a round that also included five birdies and two bogeys.
Permalink: Shin, Inkster share early lead at British Open (AP)
Darren Clarke carded
a five-under-par 66 in the Irish Open first round on Thursday to
maintain the good form that could land him a surprise spot in
the European Ryder Cup team.
Permalink: Golf-Clarke’s Ryder Cup hopes boosted by bright start in Ireland (Reuters)
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum is expected to be limited at the start of training camp after undergoing successful surgery on his right knee Wednesday.
Andrew Bynum – Los Angeles Lakers – Los Angeles – United States – Training camp
Permalink: Knee surgery may limit Lakers Bynum for camp
The Carolina Panthers signed quarterback Jimmy Clausen to a four-year contract that includes $2.53 million in guarantees on Wednesday, ensuring they’ll have no rookie holdouts for the start of training camp.
Carolina Panthers – Jimmy Clausen – Sport – Training camp – Contract
Permalink: Panthers reach deal with second-round pick Clausen
Scotland’s Catriona Matthew defends her Women’s British Open title at Royal Birkdale.
Permalink: Women’s British Open leaderboard (external website)
Lauren Shehadi and Josh Katzowitz take you around the league as Jimmy Clausen signs on the dotted line with the Panthers.
Jimmy Clausen – Carolina Panthers – NFL – sport – Football
Permalink: Video: QB controversy?
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired outfielder Scott Podsednik from the Kansas City Royals for a pair of minor leaguers.
Kansas City Royals – Los Angeles Dodgers – Scott Podsednik – sport – Los Angeles
Permalink: Dodgers acquire OF Podsednik from Royals
Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino has told a jury he had sex with a former model charged with demanding millions from him.
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Permalink: Pitino testifies to jury about sex with extortion suspect
The first round of The Greenbrier Classic is set to begin Thursday. Here’s a preview:
Permalink: The Starter, Round 1: The Greenbrier Classic
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — PGA National Resort & Spa — home of the PGA TOUR’s Honda Classic — announced Wednesday that Maureen Bishop of Vail, Ariz., is the winner of the 2011 PGA National Honda Classic Pro-Am Sweepstakes for the tournament to be held Feb. 28-March 5, 2011.
Permalink: PGA National announces winner in 2011 Pro-Am Sweepstakes
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. — The history of The Greenbrier has always been inextricably linked with Sam Snead.
Permalink: ‘The Bunker’ at The Greenbrier: A secret for 30 years
Fred Couples arrived at the U.S. Senior Open this week as a tournament favorite and a hometown hero. The Seattle native is trying for his first USGA title at any level, playing just 20 miles (32 kilometers) from the Seattle public course where he learned the game growing up. He hasn’t lived in Seattle for decades.
Permalink: Couples back home for US Senior Open (AP)
Bobby Wyatt shot a 57 at the Alabama Boys State Junior Championship. The University of Alabama-bound teen, who turns 18 this weekend, had 12 birdies, an eagle and five pars Wednesday on the par-71, 6,628-yard course at the Country Club of Mobile. His birdie putt hung on the lip on the 18th green and he had to settle for par.
Permalink: Alabama teen shoots 57 in State Junior (AP)
Jim Furyk is usually one of
the most consistent players on the PGA Tour but this year he
has happily traded surprising lapses in form for two victories
on the U.S. circuit.
Permalink: Golf-Win column trumps erratic 2010 form for Furyk (Reuters)
If Tiger Woods says he’s close, that’s good enough for us. He is, after all, the final arbiter of his game.
Permalink: Too Close to Call
A profile of Matt Killen, one of Golf Digest’s top-20 teachers under 40.
Permalink: Teacher Profile: Mark Blackburn
