Penn State weighs penalties as NCAA probes Sandusky scandal
Penn State said it will respond within days to the NCAA demand for information as the body weighs penalties including a possible shutdown of the football program after the Jerry Sandusky abuse case. President Erickson urged patience while awaiting the NCAA decision and Freeh report conclusions.
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Woods ready for Open at Lytham with tougher rough and bunkers
Tiger Woods assessed conditions at Royal Lytham St Annes as lush rough and dense native grass thickened the test, with 206 bunkers shaping strategy. He noted the course plays slower, demanding shot shaping and careful carries, signaling a demanding fight to defend the Open crown.
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Olympics Arrival Smooth Despite Taxi and Lane Protests
London hosts 2500 additional personnel at Tobacco Dock as Olympics arrival proceeds. Cab drivers protest exclusion from special lanes outside Parliament, while athletes reach village with 98 percent transit success. Heathrow reports busiest day ever amid minor delays and rain affecting venues at Eton Dorney and Greenwich Park.
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Mickelson ages gracefully on links while aiming for majors
AP columnist notes Phil Mickelson, age 50, remains competitive on windy courses. He cut a family vacation to play the Scottish Open finishing tied for 16th. Coach Butch Harmon says Mickelson adapts his swing and risks less on tough conditions as he eyes future majors. His battle with psoriatic arthritis and family health issues have tempered his style but not his resolve.
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Schleck tests positive in Tour de France doping case
Frank Schleck of RadioShack Nissan Trek tested positive for the banned diuretic lipamide after a July 14 sample. The Luxembourg rider, once third last year, was pulled from the Tour in Pau as Wiggins led the standings. The case adds pressure on the race ahead of the Pyrenees stages.
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Edwards' crew chief resigns amid Cup chase slump
Carl Edwards' crew chief Bob Osborne stepped down citing health concerns after nine years with Roush Fenway. Osborne will become a senior manager and Chad Norris will replace him as crew chief. Edwards, 11th in points, faces a renewed bid to make the 2012 Chase as a 52-race losing streak lingers.
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