Mickelson Returns to Tour Amid Wife’s Breast Cancer
Phil Mickelson made an emotional PGA Tour comeback in Memphis as he faces uncertainty about his schedule this week and next. He plays the St Jude Classic before Bethpage for the U S Open, wearing a pink ribbon patch and describing his wife Amy’s cancer as detected early. He indicated she won’t rush into surgery and kept open plans beyond the Open.
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Daly returns from suspension in St Jude Classic
John Daly returns to PGA Tour action in Memphis on a sponsor exemption for the St Jude Classic after a six month suspension. He jokes about weight loss and past missteps while emphasizing his desire to salvage a great career and prove his commitment to golf.
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Jets Reach Contract With Quarterback Sanchez
BRIEFS FLORHAM PARK, N J The New York Jets have reached a contract agreement with quarterback Mark Sanchez. Sanchez was the fifth overall pick in the NFL draft in April after leading Southern California to a Rose Bowl victory over Penn State with a record setting performance. The quarterback is challenging veteran Kellen Clemens for the Jets starting job after Brett Favre’s retirement. Jets announced during minicamp that terms were not immediately available. MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Vikings did not pressure Brett Favre to decide this week about playing again and have no timetable for his return. Coach Brad Childress said decisions will come around the corner tomorrow.
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Osborne to stay Nebraska athletics director beyond 2010
Omaha Nebraska Former coach Tom Osborne will remain Nebraska athletics director beyond his 2010 contract expiry. Osborne, 72, had signaled retirement but the university announced Wednesday he agreed to stay after serving as athletics director since 2007 on an interim basis following Steve Pederson’s firing.
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Petty Sees Recession Hit NASCAR Hard Across Sport
Richard Petty says the recession has hit NASCAR hard with automakers in Chapter 11, sponsors cutting budgets, and fans struggling for travel and tickets. Petty Enterprises merged with Gillett Evernham and nine layoffs hit as Chrysler's Chapter 11 unfolds. He notes fans now face higher costs to attend races and travel.
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Weekend NASCAR racing schedule and standings recap
Weekend racing coverage lists NASCAR Sprint Cup LifeLock 400 at Michigan International Speedway with practice and race times, plus Nationwide and Truck Series events at Kentucky Speedway and The Milwaukee Mile. It notes Earnhardt Jr attributes, standings leaders like Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon, Michigan race history, and upcoming events through June. It also covers NHRA Full Throttle at Englishtown and future NHRA Nationals dates.
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Bryant falters as Magic seize Game 3 in finals
Kobe Bryant missed a late shot as the Orlando Magic shot a finals record 63 percent and beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108 to 104 in Game 3. The series shifts to Game 4 with Orlando gaining momentum and Lakers seeking a 3-1 series lead.
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Crosby's quiet scoring yet Penguins force Game 7
Pittsburgh digs out a 2 0 deficit to force a decisive Game 7 in Detroit. Sidney Crosby has only one goal and two assists while Evgeni Malkin remains scoreless in two games as Henrik Zetterberg Nicklas Lidstrom and Pavel Datsyuk stifle Pittsburgh. The team relies on Crosby's all round play but needs more firepower from him to clinch the final.
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