Tiger Woods recalls Mandela meeting at LA Times memorial
Tiger Woods reflected on meeting Nelson Mandela 15 years ago in Sun City as Mandela died at 95. He recalled Mandela’s calm, detailing how the former prisoner taught him to slow time, a life lesson Woods says the world could use as he nears retirement from golf.
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Woods Maintains Lead In World Challenge At Sherwood
Tiger Woods posts an even par 72 to hold a two shot edge over Zach Johnson entering the final round at the World Challenge in Thousand Oaks California. Johnson carded 72 while Bubba Watson 69 and Rory McIlroy 68 top a crowded leaderboard as wind and swirling conditions shape the aim for the 18 players in an elite field.
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Donaldson Maintains Nedbank Lead At Sun City
Jamie Donaldson kept a three shot advantage through round three of the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City South Africa. The Welshman carded a 5 under 67 with six birdies and a bogey to sit at 16 under 200, ahead of Ryan Moore and Thomas Bjorn as he pursues his first major payday in Sun City.
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Chiefs promote TE Jones to 53-man roster
Kansas City Chiefs promote tight end Dominique Jones to the 53-man roster and release wide receiver Chad Hall. Jones replaces Anthony Fasano who is out with a concussion for the game against Washington. Hall rejoined the Chiefs on November 22 after a September waiver claim.
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Phatlum Wins Dubai Ladies Masters by One Stroke
Pornanong Phatlum of Thailand rallied to a one stroke victory at the Dubai Ladies Masters finishing 15 under 273 after a 66 final round. She birdied the final hole with a 54 degree wedge to two feet and also birdied 17th at Emirates Golf Course. Stacy Lewis shot 69 to finish second at 14 under while Carlota Ciganda was third at 7 under.
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Ellsbury Signs with the Yankees in $153 Million deal
The New York Yankees completed a seven year contract with Jacoby Ellsbury and added Hiroki Kuroda on a one year deal. Ellsbury, fresh from a World Series with Boston, agreed to a $153 million package with a $21 million 2021 option and $5 million buyout. An introductory news conference is planned at Yankee Stadium.
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Sports milestones and coaching rumors across NFL and NCAA history
A compact summary of notable sports milestones and dubious coaching rumors spanning 1940 to 2012. Highlights include the Bears’ 73-0 NFL title game win, Doak Walker’s Heisman run, Wilt Chamberlain’s 78 point game, Cookie Gilchrist AFL record, Shaquille O’Neal’s 0-for-11 FT game, Rich Gannon’s 300-yard streak, Tebow’s Heisman, and Johnny Manziel’s freshman Heisman triumph.
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