Prior's emergence signals Cubs shift toward young rotation
The Chicago Cubs lean on Mark Prior and Kerry Wood as leaders on the mound with Sammy Sosa on the injured list. The team hinges on starting pitching as Prior delivers dominance, while Sammy remains a core figure off the field and in adulation.
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Annika Sorenstam to play in Colonial amid gender debate
The 32 year old Swede becomes the first woman in 58 years to compete in a PGA Tour event at Fort Worths Bank of America Colonial. Fans and networks anticipate intense media coverage and public reaction while Sorenstam says the week is about competition not a statement.
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Sorenstam Faces Treated Odds at Colonial With Big TV Spotlight
The golf world weighs Annika Sorenstam's chances at the Colonial event where a two-day cut is seen as a benchmark. Las Vegas odds list 500 to 1 against victory and bookmakers expect a 76.5 scoring average on the par 70 course while the field tightens to 70 players. If she fails to reach the cut, she would be ten behind last year's mark, amid tougher greens and pin placements than she usually faces. Orlando pro Chris DiMarco calls her the best female player but notes the immense pressure on her shoulders.
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Singh's win puts Singh near Woods in earnings race
Vijay Singh held a three day lead at the EDS Byron Nelson Classic winning by two strokes over Nick Price. He will skip the Bank of America Colonial to avoid controversy stirred by comments about Annika Sorenstam. Singh moved to 2.9 million this year and 15 under 265 for the event, boosting his yearly outlook as Woods's money title remains in reach.
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NBA playoffs lack marquee names in crucial stage
Washington Post columnist Tony Kornheiser criticizes the current playoffs for missing star players. He notes Stephen Jackson, Bruce Bowen, and Detroit’s lack of recognizable stars, argues the NBA needs marketable personalities, and highlights Mark Cuban as a standout figure amid dwindling fan interest.
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