Norman eyes Senior British Open after near miss at Open
Greg Norman, 53, led the British Open at Royal Birkdale with nine holes to play but finished six behind Padraig Harrington, tying for third. He plans to rebound at Troon in the Senior British Open, joining Tom Watson and Sandy Lyle in the first rounds. Norman described using the Open as a warmup and aims to step up over the next four to five days.
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Pro-Am adds women's event to schedule
The 2008 Southwest Kansas Pro-Am in Buffalo Dunes shifts to include the Fry Associates Women's Pro-Am Shootout. A 9 am shotgun start launches 12 three player teams with a Pro-Am professional in an 18 hole scramble. Entry is 150 per person with lunch and dinners included to benefit St. Catherine Hospital NICU. The event welcomes women of all ages.
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Tigers nearly flawless in win over Royals
Armando Galarraga carried a perfect game into the seventh as Detroit swept Kansas City 7 1. Miguel Cabrera drove in three runs while the Tigers hit .355 in the series and outscored the Royals 33 6. DeJesus broke the bid with a single in the seventh.
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Hardy Faces Olympic Ban After Positive Test
US swimmer Jessica Hardy may miss the Beijing Games after testing positive for a banned stimulant in her A sample from the U S Olympic trials. The result leaves two weeks for appeals as Hardy, a strong medal threat in the 100 breast, might also affect relays. USA Swimming declined comment from training camp in Palo Alto while Hardy returns home to Southern California.
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Fuentes ties club saves mark in Rockies win
Rockies beat Dodgers 5-3 as Brian Fuentes earns his 102nd save tying Jose Jimenez. He retires 23 straight batters across eight appearances, while bullpen locks down late. Fuentes remains unsure about trade deadline fate.
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Baylor Bears Seek Big 12 Turnaround With Briles Backing
Baylor, the Big 12 doormat, pursues a revival marked by a $34 million football facility upgrade and new head coach Art Briles. The private school trails peers in money and tradition, but construction and leadership aim to lift performance and perception in a league dominated by Texas and Oklahoma.
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