Bruce Matthews retires after 19 seasons with Oilers
Bruce Matthews, NFL record holder for most games by a non kicker, retires after 19 seasons with the same organization. The 40 year old announced at Bud Adams southwest Houston office. He will be inducted into the Oilers Hall of Fame and No. 74 will be retired in December.
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Woods faces security snag before British Open at Muirfield
Tiger Woods, fresh off consecutive major wins, arrives at Muirfield for the British Open practice round. A security guard blocked his path until an escort intervened. Woods notes strategic bunkers and wind as crucial factors on the 7,034-yard links course, aiming to translate practice into a title bid.
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Elkington Qualifies at Muirfield as Brooks Misses Open
Former PGA champion Steve Elkington earned British Open qualification on Monday after 36 holes at Dunbar with rounds 67 and 70 sealing his spot. Mark Brooks failed to qualify for the Open for the first time since 1993, missing by eight strokes after a 74 at Luffness New. Amateurs Simon Young Luke Donald and Esteban Toledo also advanced, while veterans Mark James Jarmo Sandelin and Jay Haas did not.
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Nicklaus Chases History Amid Tournament Pressure
The 1960s battle at Muirfield features Nicklaus contending with Trevino and Jacklin as Trevino seals victory with a late burst. Nicklaus reflects on Tiger Woods' pressure and the shared burden of high stakes in golf history.
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Armstrong climbs to second after Tour de France time trial
Lance Armstrong moved up six places to second overall in the Tour de France after finishing the ninth stage time trial in Lorient with a time 1 hour 2 minutes 18 seconds. Santiago Botero won the stage 42 seconds ahead, while Igor Gonzalez Galdeano dropped 19 seconds behind Armstrong.
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Leslie Leads West to Narrow All-Star Victory
Lisa Leslie powered the West with 18 points and 14 rebounds to claim an 81-76 win over the East in the WNBA All-Star game. Tina Thompson scored 20 points to put the West ahead 77-76 with 51 seconds left, and Sheryl Swoopes added two free throws to seal it.
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