Stevens Leads Amateur as Past Champions Clash on Course
WSU golfer Stevens post a par 70 after opening round in the Amateur. Bryan Norton of Mission Hills, a two-time former champion, sits at par with birdies on 17 and 18. Kansas State signee Ben Jaffer and Zac Burton also at 70, with Burton recovering after a late bogey run and Sean Thayer near top with late ball loss.
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Prairie Dunes tests amateurs in tough round of golf
At Prairie Dunes the rough is very challenging as players contend with high winds and heat. Hutchinson High grad Thane Ringler shot 78 in his first Prairie Dunes tournament, while defending champ Matt Ewald posted 74 to stay in stroke play. Other locals included Grant Vollertsen 74 and Carlos Prieto 77 with several higher scores.
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Armstrong Sees Tough Pyrenees Stage Test For Tour Hero
Armstrong failed to sprint with the leaders as Pierrick Fedrigo won a final mountain sprint on a brutal Pyrenean day. Contador leads Schleck with Armstrong well back as the stage pounded over Tourmalet and Aubisque, shaping the race for the uphill finish.
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Favre Says No Deadline for Decision on Return
Minnesota quarterback Brett Favre says there is no set deadline for revealing whether he will return for a 20th NFL season. He and Vikings coach Brad Childress joked about past tensions during a visit to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, as Favre works to regain his throwing accuracy after ankle surgery.
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Mora Sparks Rockies Win as Francis Strikes in Strike Zone
Rockies pitcher Francis threw 73 of 98 strikes in a win over Florida. He improved after rough earlier starts totaling 16 earned runs in 12 innings. Robertson struggled for the Marlins, who endured their most lopsided home loss of the season, with Mora and lineup changes aiding Colorado.
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