Axley wins Texas Open for first PGA title
Texas native Eric Axley captured his first PGA Tour victory at the Texas Open, posting a final round 71 to finish 15 under at LaCantera Resort Course. He rode a 53 hole bogey-free stretch before a double at 14, while Anthony Kim, in his sponsor’s exemption debut, tied for second with Dean Wilson and Justin Rose.
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Pro sports schedule listing Cubs Astros and Falcons ESPN
Pro baseball games include the Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati on WGN at 11 30 a m and the Houston Astros at Philadelphia on FSNH at 6 p m A pro football matchup features Atlanta at New Orleans on ESPN at 7 30 p m This brief sports listing presents channels times and matchups.
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Clemens, Huff lead Astros to win and sweep
Roger Clemens struck out six in his final home start as Aubrey Huff hit a three run homer lifting the Houston Astros to a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, completing a four game sweep. Clemens left with the lead before the sixth inning as the crowd cheered.
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Redskins roll past Texans 31 15 as Brunell sets passes record
Mark Brunell connected on 24 of 27 passes for 261 yards and a touchdown, extending a string to 22 straight completions and helping Washington to its first win of the season a 31 15 victory over Houston. Clinton Portis scored twice in his first start, while Houston remained winless under Gary Kubiak after a tough defensive showing.
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Europe storms to dominant Ryder Cup victory in Ireland
Europe crushed the United States 18 1/2 to 9 1/2 as Darren Clarke and Ian Woosnam led a celebratory finish despite rain. Tom Lehman praised a historic American defeat while Montgomerie tied a Ryder Cup singles record and Luke Donald sealed the clinching point on the 16th.
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Rutgers earns first AP Top 25 berth in 30 years
Rutgers is ranked No. 23 in the AP poll after opening 4-0 with a 56-7 win over Howard. Ray Rice leads a strong start under coach Greg Schiano as the Scarlet Knights enter the Top 25 for the first time since 1976, joining Georgia Tech and Missouri as new entrants.
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