Augusta National elects first women members Condoleezza Rice and Darla Moore
In a historic change at Augusta National Golf Club the Masters home invited Condoleezza Rice and Darla Moore as the first female members since 1932. Chairman Billy Payne called it a joyous occasion while longtime advocates like Martha Burk hailed the move as overdue and noted past clashes with sponsors and board members. Rice and Moore join a club long famed for exclusivity and private admissions decisions.
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Augusta opens doors to women at Masters amid cautious praise
Los Angeles Times notes the Augusta National Golf Club admitted women Condoleezza Rice and Carla Moore, calling it a significant step yet questioning if the gesture resolves deeper inequities. It argues Augusta, as host of a global event, should fully embrace equality. The writer cautions the change may be overdue and hopes it’s a genuine start.
Garcia wins Wyndham in rain-delayed finish
Sergio Garcia claimed a two-stroke victory at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro after rain delayed the finish. He shot 66 to finish 18 under 262 for his first PGA Tour win since 2008 and earned 936000 dollars. Tim Clark finished 16 under and Bud Cauley 15 under after solid 68 and 67 showings.
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Injury ends Crawford's season with Red Sox
Boston outfielder Carl Crawford will undergo Tommy John surgery on the left elbow, ending his season after battling pain since DL return. He carried a .282 average with three homers and 19 RBIs, and is projected to miss six to nine months.
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Wozniacki Earns 18th Straight Win in New Haven Opener
Caroline Wozniacki defeated Ekaterina Makarova 6 3 6 3 in the first round of the New Haven Open, extending her tournament streak to 18 wins. The four time defending champion seeded third will meet Sofia Arvidsson next after Arvidsson beat Melanie Oudin 6 4 6 1.
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Clemens signs with Sugar Land Skeeters for comeback
Roger Clemens, 50, joins independent Atlantic League team Sugar Land Skeeters and is slated to start Saturday at home vs Bridgeport. Acquitted in June of lying to Congress, he hasn’t played since 2007 with the Yankees. Hall of Fame ballot looms this year. major league play would delay eligibility five years. Agent Randy Hendricks notes a fastball near 87 mph and says talks with manager Gary Gaetti have been ongoing for months.
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Yankees Pitcher Pineda Charged With DUI in Tampa
Yankees right-hander Michael Pineda, 23, was charged with drunken driving in Hillsborough County after an arrest shortly after 3 a.m. Monday. He posted $500 bail and remained in Tampa at the Yankees spring training facility after a shoulder injury and no game appearances this season. The pitcher was acquired in the offseason trade sending Jesus Montero to Seattle.
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Roddick advances to Winston-Salem Open final
Andy Roddick, the fifth seed ranked 21st, defeated James Blake in straight sets 7-6 7-6 to reach the Winston-Salem Open final in a final warmup before the U.S. Open.
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WAC may drop football to keep other sports alive
Western Athletic Conference commissioner Jeff Hurd said the league likely cannot field a football lineup in 2013 and may dissolve as a football conference. If so New Mexico State could join Idaho as an FBS independent, while the remaining five football members Louisiana Tech, San Jose State, Texas State, Utah State, and Texas San Antonio depart after this season.
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Merriman Cut by Bills Ends NFL Career Revival Hopes
Orchard Park New York After a two day break the Buffalo Bills released Shawne Merriman a former top pass rusher The move comes as Merriman who had surgery last November to repair a torn right Achilles aimed to revive his career The star linebacker once nicknamed Lights Out faced a lingering injury and mixed results in recent seasons
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Two Day Sports Calendar at Free State High School
Lawrence high school girls golf head to Washburn Rural Invitational at 3 p.m. as the two day sports calendar runs through the week.
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Local Sports Editors and Contacts at KU Page
The Wichita Journal lists staff contacts for Kansas University sports. Tom Keegan and Andrew Hartsock are the sports editors, with Gary Bedore and Matt Tait among KU basketball and football coverage editors.
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NFL dress rehearsals draw early season gripes
Detroit Free Press writer Steve Schrader blasts two weeks of preseason action noting consternation with replacement referees and relentless Manning commercials featuring Peyton and Eli. He warns fans a long season ahead amid exhibition game fatigue.
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Ruth hits 600th homer as Yankees top Browns 11 7
Babe Ruth belts his 600th career homer as the New York Yankees defeat the St Louis Browns 11 to 7. The milestone caps a standout performance in a midseason matchup.
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