Daly Wins Buick Invitational In Dramatic Three-Man Playoff
John Daly captured his first PGA Tour win in nearly nine years at the Buick Invitational with a 100 foot bunker shot that settled 4 inches from the cup in a three-player playoff. Chris Riley, Luke Donald and Daly finished tied at 10 under as Riley and Donald missed birdie putts to force the playoff. Daly earned $864,000 while Riley, a San Diego native, was left bitter after a late birdie try rimmed out.
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FanFest turns friendraiser for Iowa football fans
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz calls FanFest a friendraiser focused on meeting people and keeping finances in the black. Phil Parker uses Chalk Talk to connect with fans while stressing the program’s normal, approachable side and giving back to supporters.
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Ritter dies at 81. chronicler of baseball legends
Lawrence S. Ritter, author of The Glory of Their Times, died Sunday at 81 after several strokes in New York. He gathered oral histories from early 20th century players with his tape recorder, including Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner, for the 1966 book that earned a $3,000 advance.
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Stadler wins ACE Group Classic in playoff showdown
Craig Stadler sank a 27 foot birdie on the first playoff hole to claim the ACE Group Classic in Naples. Gary Koch led late but missed a birdie try as Stadler joined Tom Watson in a playoff before sealing the victory. Stadler, 50, secures his fourth win in 16 Champions Tour starts and first Florida win. Lonnie Nielsen tied for 10th, earning $36,800.
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Martin lifts Devils in OT to edge Kings 3-2 in New Jersey
Paul Martin scored 3:53 into overtime as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 at East Rutherford. New Jersey erased a 2-0 deficit in the first period with goals from Sergei Brylin and Jamie Langenbrunner, while Pavel Rosa and Tomas Zizka tallied for the Kings.
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