NFLPA and league to meet Tuesday, union hoping for proposal from NFLSeptember 30th, 2009 Union, league to meet TuesdayThe NFL and the players union will hold a negotiating session Tuesday, with NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith hopeful of getting a formal proposal from the owners. The NFL opted out of the collective bargaining agreement last year, although the contract won't expire until after the 2010 season.
Sophie Gustafson earns first LPGA victory in 6 years at CVS/pharmacy LPGA ChallengeSeptember 30th, 2009 Gustafson captures first LPGA win in 6 yearsDANVILLE, Calif. — Sophie Gustafson questioned whether she would ever win another LPGA Tour title.
Anheuser-Busch announces it does not plan to sponsor LPGA event at Kingsmill any longerSeptember 21st, 2009 LPGA's contract with Kingsmill will not be renewedWILLIAMSBURG, Va. — The LPGA Tour has lost one of its marquee events.
New Jersey may lost its only LPGA tournament with Sybase leaving Upper MontclairSeptember 5th, 2009 LPGA Sybase Classic leaving Upper Montclair CCCLIFTON, N.J. — The LPGA Sybase Classic is leaving the Upper Montclair Country Club, and it may be moving out of New Jersey.
Now what? Players have to find a way to carry enthusiasm from Solheim Cup to LPGA TourAugust 24th, 2009 Solheim Cup showed market there for women's golfSUGAR GROVE, Ill. — A roar went up and thousands of fans immediately headed to the next hole, a wave of red washing through the trees at Rich Harvest Farms.
Marsha Evans taking over as acting commissioner of LPGA; Bivens departs under pressureJuly 13th, 2009 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Carolyn Bivens is out as commissioner of the LPGA Tour, and Marsha Evans will serve as acting commissioner while the organization looks for a replacement.
LPGA Tour schedules news conference amid uncertainty over leadershipJuly 13th, 2009 LPGA schedules news conference amid turmoilDAYTONA, Fla. — The LPGA Tour has scheduled a news conference for Monday afternoon following a weekend of uncertainty about who will lead the organization.
Juli Inkster expects resolution to dispute with LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens this weekJuly 12th, 2009 Inkster expects quick resolution to LPGA disputeBETHLEHEM, Pa. — The dispute between a faction of LPGA players and the commissioner could be resolved this week, and the tour's Board of Directors will look for an interim replacement while searching for a new commissioner, tour veteran and board member Juli Inkster said Sunday.
Thumbs up! Paula Creamer healing, looking for another run at US Women's Open titleJuly 9th, 2009 Paula Creamer wants another shot at Women's OpenBETHLEHEM, Pa. — Paula Creamer has taken two anti-inflammatory injections in her ailing left thumb.
Report: LPGA Tour commissioner Bivens agreeable to buyout after call for resignationJuly 9th, 2009 Report: Bivens agreeable to buyoutBETHLEHEM, Pa. — LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens reportedly is agreeable to a buyout of the final two years of her contract amid calls for her resignation by key players.
Report: Players say LPGA troubles include the commissionerJuly 7th, 2009 Report:LPGA players asking for Bivens' resignationORLANDO, Fla. — A meeting last week of more than a dozen players has resulted in a letter sent to the LPGA Tour's board urging that commissioner Carolyn Bivens resign, according to a published report.
Economy taking toll on LPGA Tour events in Hawaii, nationwideJuly 3rd, 2009 Hawaii without LPGA Tour events in 2010HONOLULU — Michelle Wie's home state, which promotes itself as a golfer's paradise with year-round sunny weather, has bid aloha to the LPGA Tour — for now. The number of LPGA Tour events have dwindled from a record three in 2008 to one this season and none scheduled for next year as corporate sponsors and golf courses try to cut marketing costs amid global economic declines.
LPGA: Organizers drop out of Kapalua LPGA Classic in HawaiiJuly 1st, 2009 LPGA: Organizers drop out of Hawaii tournamentHONOLULU — Organizers of the Kapalua LPGA Classic in Hawaii have pulled out of their contract to host the annual LPGA event through 2012. LPGA deputy commissioner Libba Galloway said Tuesday in a news release that the association is "extremely disappointed" with the decision not to conduct the event in October.
Tiger Woods' niece misses cut at storm-disrupted Wegmans LPGA; Pressel moves into second placeJune 27th, 2009 Cheyenne Woods misses cut at Wegmans LPGAROCHESTER, N.Y. — Tiger Woods' niece has missed the cut in her professional golf debut, shooting a 2-over 74 in the second round of the storm-disrupted Wegmans LPGA.
19-year-old LPGA Tour rookie Michelle Wie fails to qualify for US Women's OpenJune 16th, 2009 Michelle Wie fails to qualify for US Women's OpenROCKVILLE, Md. — Michelle Wie has failed to qualify for the U.S.