U S Open returns to Oakmont in 2016 near Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports the U S Open will return to Oakmont Country Club in the Pittsburgh suburbs in 2016 marking the ninth host site for the event. Oakmont last hosted in 2007 won by Angel Cabrera after a 13 year gap since 1994. Oakmont first hosted the Open in 1927 and later in 1935 1953 1962 1973 and 1983.
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Oakmont Country Club
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oakmont
Angel Cabrera
Pirates collapsed as Astros slug past Houston
Houston Astros routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-1 as Mike Hampton starred on the mound and Carlos Lee belted a grand slam. Hampton improved to 4-4 with seven strong innings, while Lee added five RBIs overall. Humberto Quintero fueled a seven-run sixth with two RBIs and a triple, and Evan Meek took the loss after giving up the decisive rally.
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Pirates
Houston
Mike Hampton
Carlos Lee
Pittsburgh
Astros
Houston Astros
Cecil Cooper
Pittsburgh Pirates
Hampton
Lee
Evan Meek
Humberto Quintero
Jeff Karstens
Karstens
Penguins Still Riding High Set for Game 5
Detroit and Pittsburgh head into Game 5 with the series tied 2-2 after a decisive second period swing in Game 4. Red Wings coach Mike Babcock emphasized resilience as Pavel Datsyuk eyes a return from a foot injury, while the schedule offers two days off before Games 6 and possibly 7.
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Detroit
Red Wings
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh
Hockeytown
Mike Babcock
NHL
Pavel Datsyuk
Calvin Borel Seeks Personal Triple Crown at Belmont
Cajun jockey Calvin Borel reunites with Mine That Bird trainer Chip Woolley for Belmont Stakes hoping to become the first rider to win the Triple Crown on different horses. Mine That Bird is the 2-1 morning-line favorite in a 10-horse field, with post time set for 6:27 p.m. at Belmont Park amid pleasant 77 degree forecast.
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New York
Calvin Borel
Chip Woolley
Borel
St. Martin Parish
Woolley
New Mexico
Rachel Alexandra
Charitable Man
Birdstone
Belmont Park
Oval
Affirmed
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