Study aims to map safe return after concussions in athletes
A $3 million five year study by University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon researchers seeks a definitive timetable for when athletes may resume play after a concussion. The project, funded by NIH, covers single and repeated injuries and aims to curb risks of permanent brain damage or death, with findings applicable to professional sports.
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Five non-PGA winners share early lead at B C Open
Tripp Isenhour Shaun Micheel Paul Claxton Joe Ogilvie and David Morland IV shot 7-under 65 to lead the B C Open at En Joie Golf Club. Brian Wilson a Buy.Com Tour member one stroke back, while Jay Haas left early with kidney stones. The leaders had 383 PGA starts without a win entering the event. Isenhour posted eight birdies and nine pars after a three putt bogey start.
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Armstrong extends lead after cautious Tour de France stage
Armstrong rode to victory in La Mongie as teammate Roberto Heras set the pace. Heras finished third and Gonzalez Galdeano dropped to third overall, 1:48 behind Armstrong, who warned Beloki remains a threat while planning tougher climbs ahead.
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Tiger Woods struggles as Open at Muirfield opens with mixed round
Tiger Woods failed to convert inside 18 feet, missing six birdie chances and needing 34 putts, while Tom Watson's solid putting and Pat Toms bold approach put them near the leaders. Price and Rose also posted strong starts as a shifting field contends with Woods and a wide open course.
Woods struggles and shoots par on opening day at Muirfield
Tiger Woods faced a barrage of cameras as he opened at Muirfield amid light rain and mild winds. He hit 11 of 14 fairways and 15 of 18 greens, but made no putts longer than eight feet and faced a crowd of photographers chasing his every move. Rose and Maruyama led a crowded board one stroke back as Woods remained cautiously within reach of the leaders.
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