Woods to end layoff at Firestone Invite return
Tiger Woods resumes golf next week at the Bridgestone Invitational in Firestone after an 11 week break to heal his left leg. He posted on his site and Twitter he is feeling fit and ready to tee off. His comeback features a new caddie and uncertain eligibility beyond two weeks amid questions about his knee and Achilles.
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Burress Coughlin eye unlikely reunion with Giants
Newsday reports Plaxico Burress and Tom Coughlin may meet to discuss a possible return to the Giants despite past events. Team president John Mara notes salary cap limits and prior releases of key players complicate a deal, but a candid, exploratory meeting could occur to gauge forgiveness and leverage for a second chance.
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Bradley Fired as U S men’s coach after Gold Cup loss
U S Soccer dismissed Bob Bradley days after a 2010 Gold Cup defeat to Mexico at the Rose Bowl. Sunil Gulati thanked Bradley for five years, as the federation eyes a quick replacement ahead of 2014 World Cup qualifying. Juergen Klinsmann linked as potential successor.
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Former Yankee Irabu found dead in California home
Hideki Irabu, who joined the New York Yankees 14 years ago amid international excitement, was found dead at age 42 in Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles area. The coroner said the death is being investigated as a suicide with an autopsy planned. Former manager Bobby Valentine lauded Irabu's rare pitching talent.
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Lee leads Women’s British Open after 65 in heavy rain
Meena Lee shot a seven under 65 to take a two shot lead in the opening round at Carnoustie Scotland. She had seven birdies and no bogeys amid a heavy afternoon downpour while Brittany Linchcomb posted 67 early. A group at 68 includes Angela Stanford Amy Yang Caroline Masson and Sofie Gustafson.
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Lochte Beats Phelps In 200 IM World Championship
Michael Phelps aimed for a world record in the 200 meter individual medley at the world championships but finished second as teammate Ryan Lochte won and set a world record since high tech bodysuits were banned. The event unfolded in Shanghai with Lochte edging Phelps in a tight finish.
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Royals Today Indians at Cleveland 6:05 PM
The Royals play the Indians in Cleveland at 6 05 this evening. Saturday features Sporting Kansas City versus the Revolution at 7 30 in Kansas City Missouri.
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KU Sports Editors Email Contacts
The Kansas editorial team lists Tom Keegan as Sports Editor and Andrew Hartsock as Associate Sports Editor with email addresses at ljworld.com. Additional KU basketball and KU football writers Gary Bedore Matt Tait are also connected with ljworld.com.
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USFL Antitrust Verdict and Notable Baseball Feats
The USFL wins a landmark antitrust case against the NFL but is awarded only $1 in damages. Separately, Bill Mueller of Boston hits grand slams from both sides of the plate and nets three homers in a 14 7 victory at Texas.
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