European Ryder Cup captain Montgomerie notices Tiger Woods’ return to top formNEWPORT, Wales — European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie believes Tiger Woods’ perfect performance in the Presidents Cup will make his own team’s task harder at the Ryder Cup. Del. police: Woman confuses $20 bill with $1 bill, holds scissors to clerk’s throat in disputeNEWPORT, Del. — Delaware State Police said a woman punched a gas station clerk in the face and held scissors to his throat in a dispute over how much money she had given him. The clerk at the Country Farms on West Newport Pike told police that a 53-year-old woman asked for $20 of gas, but only gave him a $1 bill. The clerk said the woman, certain that she had given him a $20 bill, screamed at him when he refused to give her $20. Stumping for Cincinnati, Kelly makes an unlikely rise to coaching stardomNEWPORT, R.I. — Brian Kelly is the son of an alderman, a political science major who figured he’d go into politics after college. Unlike many top football coaches, he has no pedigree, no ties to famous coaches or programs. Pittsburgh selected Big East favorite, with West Virginia, Cincinnati and USF close behindNEWPORT, R.I. — Pittsburgh has been picked to win the Big East in a media poll, with West Virginia, Cincinnati and South Florida following closely behind. Monica Seles enshrined in International Hall of Fame
Querrey ends two-time defending champ Santoro’s run in Newport
Monica Seles headlines class inducted into International Tennis Hall of FameNEWPORT, R.I. — Monica Seles is comfortable talking about her on-court stabbing 16 years ago — even on a day of celebration. Monica Seles, former top-ranked women’s player, to be inducted into Tennis Hall of FameNEWPORT, R.I. — Monica Seles leads this year’s class of inductees into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Santoro advances to semifinals in Newport with a pair of winsNEWPORT, R.I. — Two-time defending champion Fabrice Santoro continued his dominance at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships on Friday, winning a pair of matches to advance to the semifinals. Two-time defending champion Santoro wins opening-round match in rain-delayed NewportNEWPORT, R.I. — Two-time defending champion Fabrice Santoro of France won his rain-delayed, opening-round match, beating Italy’s Flavio Cipolla, 6-3, 7-5, at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships on Thursday. Bogomolov Jr. shines on Newport’s grass courts despite unexpected attention
Rain takes over Newport’s grass courts, halting play with 3 matches in progress.
Last year’s runner-up Armitraj and former champ Dent win on Newport’s grass courts
Top-seeded Fish withdraws from Newport after he’s selected to replace Roddick in Davis CupNEWPORT, R.I. — Top-seeded Mardy Fish has withdrawn from the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships after replacing Andy Roddick on the United States Davis Cup team. Unheralded Dane Jeppe Huldahl shoots 67 to win Wales Open by 1 stroke over Niclas FasthNEWPORT, Wales — Jeppe Huldahl shot a 4-under 67 to win the Wales Open by one stroke on Sunday, giving the world’s 377th ranked player his first European Tour title. Jeev moves to fourth, as his father walks down memory laneNEWPORT - Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh had an adventurous round of three-under 68 as he moved to tied fourth after the second round at the Celtic Manor Wales Open. Ramsay shoots 67 to lead by 1 after 2nd round of Wales Open; Pavin makes the cutNEWPORT, Wales — Richie Ramsay of Scotland shot a 4-under 67 on Friday to lead the Wales Open after the second round, while U.S. Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin made the cut with some help from the weather. Montgomerie set to meet with IOC to support golf’s bid to become an Olympic sport in 2016NEWPORT, Wales — European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie will promote golf’s bid for inclusion in the 2016 Olympics. |