Armstrong eyes climbs as Tour Guebgun climbs loom
Armstrong in 8th after 141 mile stage won by Mark Cavendish in Gueugnon. He notes hot 95 degree heat and a wheel banging brawl among riders. Sunday and Monday stages promise tougher climbs in Jura and Morzine Avoriaz with Pyrenees ahead. Schleck fractures collarbone in Swiss stage.
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Play suspended at Oakmont as rain halts second round
Heavy rain halted the U S Women’s Open with 100 of 156 players yet to finish the second round at Oakmont. Sophie Gustafson led at even par but had only completed one hole. Cristie Kerr and Brittany Lang were 1 over 143 and aiming for continues. In Illinois, Steve Stricker set a 36 hole record 126 at the John Deere Classic leading Paul Goydos by one. Darren Clarke led in Scotland at the Scottish Open with a four shot edge.
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LeBron James ESPN Special Draws Record Ratings and Critique
ESPN produced The Decision to announce James joining the Miami Heat drawing broad ratings in the nations top markets. Critics blasted the duration and handling of Jim Gray questions while Norby Williamson defended the telecast as partly successful and noted the interview pacing.
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