Woods Favored To Win Open In Las Vegas Bets
Tiger Woods opens the U S Open as the biggest favorite in golf history with even money odds to win. Bettors expect him to shoot 68 or 69 in the opening round at Southern Hills, while Ernie Els and others trail at long odds. Local sportsbooks report overwhelming action backing Woods, who is seeking a fifth straight major.
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Kournikova Could Miss Wimbledon After Injury Slump
Eastbourne England Anna Kournikova risks missing Wimbledon after pulling out of a grass event next week due to a stress fracture in her left foot. inactive since March, she also withdrew from Birmingham DFS Classic and a London exhibition. return will be decided week to week per her management.
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Glass fires perfect 300 to lead PBA Senior Classic
Bob Glass of Lawrence rolled a 300 game to take the overall lead after four rounds at the PBA Epicenter Senior Classic in Klamath Falls Oregon. He stands 10-2 with 7,382 pins, ahead of Bob Chamberlain at 7,176 pins. Glass noted adjustments after losses on lanes 3 and 4 and hinted at adopting a more spin-friendly approach. The event continues today.
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Bourque Earns Cup Return to Boston Celebration
Ray Bourque delivered the Stanley Cup to Boston after Colorado’s win in Game Seven, with about 15,000 fans in City Hall Plaza cheering as the Cup, loaned by the Avalanche, arrived. Bourque, 40, left the Bruins after years of near misses and finally achieved NHL glory with Colorado.
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Lang Wins Lucent Girls Junior Championship at Alvamar
Brittany Lang of McKinney Texas captured the Lucent Technologies Girls Junior Championship at Alvamar Country Club finishing 3 over par 75 for 232 total to overtake Ina Kim of Encino California by one stroke. Lang credited windy conditions but said she aimed to hit fairways and greens and roll in key putts to seal the title.
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Lakers Dominate 76ers to Take 3-1 Finals Lead
In Philadelphia, the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Philadelphia 76ers 100 to 86 to grab a 3-1 series edge in Game Four. Shaquille O Neal poured in 34 points and 14 rebounds while Kobe Bryant added 19 points 10 rebounds and nine assists as L A kept control throughout.
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Royals 4 Cardinals KC rookie shines in debut
Kansas City rookie pitcher dazzled in his major league debut as the Royals defeated the Cardinals 4 to 0. Doug Tucker reports the standout performance boosted Kansas City early in the season.
Royals top Cardinals as Kris Wilson shines in debut
In Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium the Royals beat the Cardinals 4-1 behind Kris Wilson in his first major league start. Wilson earned his first win and the Royals turned four double plays while Mark McGwire homered for St. Louis. Durbin pitched 8 2 3 innings in relief. crowd 28,382.
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