Wie Seeks First PGA Tour Cut at John Deere
Michelle Wie, 16, of Honolulu, eats an apple on the 10th hole during a John Deere Classic practice round in Silvis Illinois. Two weeks after tying for third at the U S Women s Open she aims to make her first cut in five PGA Tour starts when the tournament begins Thursday morning.
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Wie Opens John Deere Classic Tee Time For Historic Cut
Michelle Wie starts Thursday at 8 44 a m in Silvis Illinois as she seeks the first women to make a 36 hole cut on the PGA Tour since 1945 paired with Jeff Gove and Daisuke Maruyama. Zach Johnson leads Deere Run money list at 2 043135 and opens at 7 28 a m with Chris DiMarco and Billy Mayfair. Maurice Greer commits to Iowa State football program starting 2007 after Colorado high school prominence and junior college season at Garden City Community College.
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Purdue WR Bryant Gets Five Days On Road Crew
Purdue wide receiver Darien Bryant received five days of road crew work as part of probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct stemming from an early January fight in West Lafayette. He must also pay restitution and avoid 180 days in jail if probation terms are met.
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Young's ninth inning triple seals All-Star win over NL
At PNC Park Michael Young delivered a two run triple off Trevor Hoffman with two outs in the ninth to give the AL a 3 2 victory. David Wright homered for the NL and Hoffman's attempt to finish the game fell short as Konerko singled and Lopez pinch ran.
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Selig endorses effective baseball drug testing program
The article notes ongoing baseball drug testing gains and mentions TV deals with Fox and TBS. It highlights a near-break for the NL in Philadelphia, referencing Troy Glaus and a ground-rule double that affected scoring, with Rangers shortstop feature noted as well.
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Nyenhuis Seizes Chance With Bigger Role At Iowa
Iowa guard Lindsey Nyenhuis pushes defense and quickness in the Game Time League while aiming for more minutes for the Hawkeyes. With JoAnna Solverson out with ACL injuries, Nyenhuis eyes the backcourt opening and improved defense to pair her shooting.
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Full 144-player field possible for GCRO
Fort Myers player Derek Lamely returns as defending champion in the eighth annual Biaggi's Greater Cedar Rapids Open, with Steve Thomas and George McNeill among the challengers. The July 28 start at Gardner Golf Course ends with two final rounds at Hunters Ridge, and GCRO may field 144 professionals, up from 132 last year. Lamely set the GCRO record with a 201 total, two strokes ahead of Thomas and McNeill.
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GCRO 8th annual open pro am at two courses
The 8th GCRO runs July 24 to 30 at Hunters Ridge and Gardner Memorial with pro-am days July 28 to 30. Returning pros include Sean McCarty and Nate Dunn, while Marc Gladson of Wake Forest will compete. If you enjoy long drives, GCRO promises 380 yarders down the middle.
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