Mickelson Seeks Major Win Amid Father’s Day Dream
Phil Mickelson, No. 2 in world golf, arrives at Bethpage for the U.S. Open chasing his first major. He reflects on past heartbreaks and the emotional context of a potential Open win on his 32nd birthday and Father’s Day.
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Kitchener seeks lasting tribute to Lennox Lewis
Waterloo councillor Sean Strickland will move to honor Lennox Lewis, the undisputed heavyweight boxing champion raised in Kitchener Ontario. He plans to propose naming a street, sports facility, or housing complex after Lewis, who left England for Kitchener at age 12 and trained there during his formative years.
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Dodgers star Kevin Brown undergoes back surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Kevin Brown, 37, had a two hour back surgery at USC Medical Centre to repair an extruded disc in the nerve canal. Surgeon Dr. Robert Watkins called the recovery guarded and said return this season is uncertain, with Brown expected to stay hospitalized for about two more days. Dodgers GM Dan Evans emphasized patience and will not set a timeline.
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Davenport withdraws from Wimbledon
Former champion Lindsay Davenport pulls out of Wimbledon due to incomplete knee surgery recovery. Davenport, winner in 1999, missed the Australian and French Opens, dropping from No. 1 to No. 6, and expresses disappointment at missing grass season.
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Lewis Tyson title fight sets pay per view record
The Lennox Lewis Mike Tyson heavyweight title bout became the top pay per view event, grossing 103 million dollars from 1.8 million buys. Lewis knocked out Tyson in the eighth round as HBO and Showtime reported a new high, surpassing the Holyfield rematch.
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Molitor and Concepcion to manage Futures Game squads
Former stars Paul Molitor and Dave Concepcion were named managers for the all-star Futures Game at Miller Park on July 7. Molitor will lead the United States squad with 3,319 career hits and Milwaukee ties, while Concepcion will helm the World team after his nine All-Star appearances with Cincinnati.
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