Lefty back in the mix at PGA Championship
Phil Mickelson, at Valhalla, is considered a PGA Championship contender after a year without a victory. He discusses streakiness, past slumps, and current improvements as he eyes this major, alongside Keegan Bradley and Rickie Fowler during practice.
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Bubba Watson Breaks Long Drive Contest Traditions
Bubba Watson drew laughter by skipping the long drive contest and claiming a bold 3-iron effort on the par-5 10th. He joked about winning, while Las Vegas odds listed him and Tiger Woods at 33-1 to win the PGA Championship. Tiger’s health and Nicklaus’ gold clip from 50 years ago framed the moment.
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Bubba Watson defends focus on learning course not drama
Bubba Watson says he prefers practicing over dramatic Ryder Cup antics while learning the course. He notes his own stance on attention and reflects on his season with wins at Riviera and the Masters, plus high hopes for the FedEx Cup, Ryder Cup, and upcoming events.
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McIlroy Seeks No 1 Status Amid Woods Injury Ebb
The article centers on Rory McIlroy rising to world No 1 with three wins in seven starts, surpassing Tiger Woods who faced back surgery and an uncertain return. It highlights McIlroy's training, swing changes, and praise from peers like Phil Mickelson, while noting Woods’ potential absence and McIlroy’s momentum through major and world golf championships.
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College of Charleston fires basketball coach for cause
College of Charleston President Glenn McConnell terminated head men’s basketball coach Doug Wojcik for just cause effective immediately amid a months long probe into alleged verbal abuse. Athletics director Joe Hull now oversees the program as the school seeks a path forward.
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Tompsett
U S Basketball Chooses 16 Roster Finalists
The United States trimmed its roster to 16 after cutting John Wall Bradley Beal and Paul Millsap as it prepares for the World Cup on Aug 30 in Spain. Paul George suffered a broken right leg in Las Vegas and underwent surgery, leaving questions about NBA players in international play and prompting discussion of policy changes.
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Americans brace for Olympics roster questions after injuries
U S players including LeBron James Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony could rejoin in 2016 amid a deep roster pool. Colangelo said Americans are not short on players but questioned when the staff will trim the roster as injury concerns and prior withdrawals challenge plans.
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