Vaughan defends Senior British Open title at Sunningdale
Vaughan, the 2007 Senior Open champion, starts defense on the Old Course at Sunningdale after winning at Royal Troon in a playoff over John Cook. He reflects on the tournament's significance, the respect from peers, and the strong field including Greg Norman while noting the course's beauty and his top form on the Champions Tour.
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Contador extends lead as Armstrong falters in Tour stage
AT Annecy France Alberto Contador widened his lead in the Tour de France after Wednesday stage 17. Lance Armstrong dropped to fourth as Andy Schleck surged toward second place. Contador now leads Schleck by 2 minutes 26 seconds with the final time trial and Mont Ventoux remaining. Yauheni Hutarovich led the day’s early riding under cloudy skies as contenders prepared for later routes.
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Mont Ventoux
Angels rally past Royals for three game sweep
Los Angeles Angels erase a 6-2 deficit in Kansas City with five eighth inning runs to beat the Royals 9-6 and complete a three game sweep. Maicer Izturis drives in four, Mike Napoli ties the game, and Chone Figgins adds a two run double as Brian Fuentes finishes. The Angels extend their lead to 17 games over .500 with a 30th comeback of the season.
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Brian Bannister
Howie Kendrick
Justin Speier
Brian Fuentes
Randy Myers
Kendry Morales
Vladimir Guerrero
Torii Hunter
Juan Rivera
Figgins
Helton hits 500th double and games winner for Rockies
Rockies star Todd Helton received a standing ovation after a 500th career double and then delivered the go ahead homer in the eighth to beat the Diamondbacks 4 3 in Denver. Helton downplayed the milestone but his solo shot off Scott Schoeneweis provided the decisive run. The moment included a video tribute and a base exchange at second.
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