John Deere Classic Opens In Silvis Illinois This Week
The PGA tour begins in Illinois at the John Deere Classic on the TPC Deere Run course in Silvis. Also the LPGA starts the Sybase Big Apple Classic at Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle New York. Baseball features Cubs at Cardinals in St Louis and White Sox hosting Royals in Chicago with a three game weekend set. A Saturday fastpitch exhibition by The King and His Court at Pyramid Park Marion benefits Special Olympics with 7 p.m. game time.
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Notable Ravens owner Modell hospitalized but aims for camp
Art Modell remained hospitalized in Owings Mills Md for a mild stroke. At 76 he planned to attend his 42nd training camp opening when released from Johns Hopkins Hospital. Team spokesman Chad Steele said Modell wants to be at camp despite family concerns.
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Salukis' scheduling scramble after federal ruling
SIU coach Bruce Weber and staff race to fill two 2002-03 games amid a 2-in-4 rule to exempt tournaments. A late opening for UNLV sparked interest, but Tennessee slots fell through as schools scramble to finalize schedules impacting about 100 programs.
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Nothing's Easy For Els
Ernie Els, the Big Easy in nickname only, is profiled amid his PGA Tour success and stubborn pursuit of majors. The article recalls his graceful swing and fierce competitiveness, noting his 1994, 1997, and 2002 major wins and his hard-fought losses to Tiger Woods as he prepares for the British Open.
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Garciaparra hits three homers on birthday in 22-4 win
Nomar Garciaparra dares fans with a birthday hat trick, tying the record with five homers in two games and eight RBIs as the Boston Red Sox shell Tampa Bay 22-4 in the opener of a doubleheader at Fenway.
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French golfers miscue at British Open sparks clocking of careers
Les Winkeler analyzes the British Open debacle by Thomas Levet on the 18th tee at Muirfield where a safe par would have won, leading to a four way playoff won by Ernie Els. He recalls Van de Velde’s 1999 gamble and notes long droughts for French victors.
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