Mickelson back pain fades as Phoenix Open opener shows rust
Phil Mickelson opened his Phoenix Open title defense with an even par 71, saying his back is fine though his game was rusty. He described a rough stretch including a double bogey at 12 and a costly miss on 15, then steadied with birdies but finished poorly in spots. Bubba Watson and YE Yang led after 18 holes at Scottsdale TPC.
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Ortiz KO'd in 2nd round by Collazo at Barclays Center
Garden City native Victor Ortiz, 27, was knocked out with one second left in the second round by Luis Collazo in Brooklyn. The 12 round bout for Collazo's WBA International Welterweight title ended after a right hook followed by a left and another right sent Ortiz to the canvas. Ortiz, now 29-5-2, had fights since June 2012, and fought on FOX Sports 1 with Collazo improving to 35-5-0. Ortiz celebrates his birthday while facing a career setback amid a hometown crowd from Queens nearby.
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From prison to Super Bowl star Demaryius Thomas rises
The Denver receiver, raised by his aunt and uncle after life in a troubled background, has blossomed into a top playmaker. He tallied 92 catches for 1,480 yards and 14 TDs this season, with 15 receptions, 188 yards and two TDs in the playoffs. His mentors credit discipline, faith, and hard work for his maturation and success.
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Seahawks Turnover Thursday intensifies practice clash
Seahawks defense dominates Turnover Thursday with relentless pursuit of the football. Cliff Avril says the defense imposes its will while Russell Wilson jokes about no turnover Thursdays as offense and defense duel in competitive Wednesdays scrimmages. The team emphasizes game-like drills and a top turnover differential of plus 20, nearing Denver’s Manning.
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Lady Buffs Fall Late In Narrow Tilt At Garden City
Tempel sinks a late 3 as Garden City battles back but the Lady Buffs drop a 50-42 upper-bracket opener. Tempel led Garden City with 14 points, Dreiling fouled out, while Bishop Carroll used balanced scoring to pull away in the second half.
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Seahawks star Marshawn Lynch ends media week with brief remarks
In Jersey City Marshawn Lynch spoke for about seven and a half minutes in his final mandatory session before the Super Bowl. He kept answers football focused and sat with fullback Michael Robinson, while teammates defended his silence and noted his postseason rushing exploits.
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