Former champion Diaz returns from layoff to beat ChavezSeptember 30th, 2009 Diaz returns from layoff to edge ChavezCHICAGO — Former lightweight champion David Diaz returned from a 15-month absence to earn a majority decision victory over Jesus Chavez on Saturday night. The 33-year-old Diaz seemed to take control during the ninth and 10th rounds, likely sealing the victory.
NFL Players Association pledges $1M to planned Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in DCSeptember 23rd, 2009 NFL players pledge $1M for King Memorial in DCWASHINGTON — The NFL Players Association is pledging to raise or donate $1 million to help build the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial planned for the National Mall in Washington.
Usain Bolt to run in 200 meters, Tyson Gay to run in 100 at the Van Damme MemorialSeptember 1st, 2009 No Bolt-Gay showdown at Van Damme MemorialBRUSSELS — The planned showdown between Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay at the Van Damme Memorial meet won't happen. In the wake of his 100-200 world record performance at the world championships in Berlin, Bolt has decided to run the 200 meters in Brussels on Friday.
Pa.-based NASCAR team unveils 9/11 memorial car in NYC; will race in Va.August 31st, 2009 Pa.-based memorial car to race in Va. on Sept. 11NEW YORK — A custom-designed racecar bearing the phrase "Always Remember" was unveiled Monday by NASCAR's Benny Gordon across from the World Trade Center site.
With Woods playing and winning, Buick Open ratings up 167 percentAugust 3rd, 2009 Tiger gives Buick Open a big boostGRAND BLANC, Mich. — Tiger Woods' three-shot victory in the Buick Open has given the PGA Tour event a 167 percent ratings boost over last year, when Woods was recovering from knee surgery and did not play.
Woods seeks another major; Harrington goes for 3 in a row as British Open beginsJuly 16th, 2009 British Open begins at a sunny Turnberry
TURNBERRY, Scotland — With a tee shot from England's Paul Broadhurst, the British Open has begun on a sunny day along the Scottish coast. Padraig Harrington is seeking a third straight Open title, while three-time winner Tiger Woods returns to seek his 15th major title after missing last year's event at Birkdale recovering from knee surgery.
Public memorial, viewings to be held in Nashville, Tenn., for former NFL QB Steve McNairJuly 6th, 2009 Public memorial, viewings set for ex-QB McNairNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A public memorial and viewings are scheduled later this week for slain former NFL quarterback Steve McNair.
IF Tony Clark returns to D-backs after missing 41 games, Whitesell optioned to Triple AJune 20th, 2009 Tony Clark returns to D-backs after long absenceSEATTLE — The Arizona Diamondbacks have activated Tony Clark from the disabled list after the veteran infielder missed 41 games with a sprained hand. Clark was in the lineup at first base and batting sixth for Friday night's game at Seattle.
Anthony Kim, other struggling stars try to right games at demanding Bethpage BlackJune 17th, 2009 Slumping stars face daunting task in US OpenFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Anthony Kim has lost the dynamic game that made him one of the PGA Tour's rising stars last summer, and knows that Bethpage Black in full U.S.
Head of NYC office of 9/11 memorial contractor in overbilling probe resignsJune 16th, 2009 NYC head of 9/11 memorial contractor quitsNEW YORK — The head of the New York City office for a contractor investigated for overbilling on projects like the 9/11 memorial has resigned. James Abadie (AHB'-ah-dee) left his job Monday as principal in charge of Bovis Lend Lease's New York office.
Forget the bad knee, Tiger Woods proves he's back with late surge to win record 4th MemorialJune 8th, 2009 Tiger has all answers with record 4th Memorial winDUBLIN, Ohio — No one ever doubted Tiger Woods' heart or his head, although there were some lingering whispers about his rebuilt knee. Now even those have evaporated.
A day after Memorial win, Woods practices at Bethpage in tuneup for US OpenJune 8th, 2009 Tiger takes a trip to BethpageFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Tiger Woods returned to the Black Course at Bethpage on Monday, tuning up in prepraration for his U.S.
Bettencourt, Byrd lead a host of All-Stars at Jack's placeJune 7th, 2009 Bettencourt gets his shot at MemorialDUBLIN, Ohio — For most of a warm and wacky Saturday afternoon at the Memorial, the leaderboard was filled with a "Who's Who" of this golfing generation, five players with a combined 20 majors, 121 PGA Tour victories and 19 World Golf Championships. Tiger Woods and Ernie Els.
Tiger Woods plays nine with Jack Nicklaus, flashes old form in tune-up for MemorialJune 4th, 2009 Tiger and The Bear thrill crowd ahead of MemorialDUBLIN, Ohio — Kenny Perry was needling Tiger Woods as he stood over his chip shot behind the final hole, one three-time Memorial Tournament winner dogging another. Then Woods cleanly swept the ball out of the gnarly rough and it tumbled down the slope, curling into the hole to the roars of a large crowd.
Eras collide: Jack Nicklaus,Tiger Woods play together in Memorial Skins GameJune 1st, 2009 Nicklaus, Woods to play Skins together WednesdayDUBLIN, Ohio — Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods will play together in the Memorial Skins Game, only the second time they have competed against each other in the same group. The Memorial Skins Game is Wednesday at Muirfield Village and involves four players in two groups.
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