Preview of Ryder Cup on tap at Emerald Golf Club
The Curtis Strange Shrine Classic on Sept. 11 in New Bern could reveal the U S Ryder Cup team. Fred Couples and Strange are favored to make the squad with Dillard Pruitt and Clarence Rose also in the field. Lanny Wadkins weighs a captain’s pick for Couples if fit and sharp.
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New York Times
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Strange
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Europe
Lanny Wadkins
Couples
Wadkins
Dallas
Freddie
Road Hole at St Andrews Dominates British Open Talk
Masters winner Ben Crenshaw calls the 17th at St Andrews the sport’s most famous hole. Corey Pavin says it often decides the British Open, while Tiger Woods calls it weird after his first look. Woods notes the Road Hole’s bunker, road, wall, and narrow fairway pose a unique challenge as 158 players prepare for the opening round.
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ST Andrews
Scotland
Ben Crenshaw
St. Andrews
U.S
Corey Pavin
Tiger Woods
Woods
Golf
Old Course at St Andrews A Gift From Nature Since 1552
The Old Course at St Andrews, birthplace of golf, is described as a natural links layout spanning 93 1/2 acres with nine holes facing the sea and nine returning inland. Bunkers shaped by sheep, huge greens, and windswept dunes define a par 72, about 7,000 yards, renowned for its unfixed design and historic Open Championship heritage.
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Scotland
Mother Nature
Ben Crenshaw
Bay of St. Andrews
Tion
Bernard Darwin
Fife
Tom Kidd
Nick Faldo
Pat Ward- Thomas
Milanovich's penalty cut. Maryland QB future unclear
The NCAA trimmed Scott Milanovich's gambling suspension from eight to four games, leaving his Maryland future uncertain. His father says a decision on staying or leaving will be tough, with Milanovich leaning toward remaining if guaranteed a starter role upon return. Maryland officials hope he completes his education and return aligns with the university’s view that the original penalty overreached.
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Maryland
NCAA
Baltimore) Sun
Milanovich
NFL
Helmet debate reignites after Tour cyclist Casartelli death
Fabio Casartelli died from head injuries on a high speed descent in the Tour de France. The incident renews calls for helmet use while riders resist mandatory gear, citing heat and safety tradeoffs. Casartelli, 24, was not wearing a helmet and died after a crash on the Col de Portet d'Aspet.
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Col de Portet d’Aspet
Pyrenees
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Porte
France
International Cycling Union
Milan- San Remos
Paris-Nice
Chris Boardman
Boardman
Tarbes
Kinston-Lenoir Routs New Bern For District VI Title
After a 2 1/2 hour rain delay, Kinston-Lenoir exploded for five runs in the first inning to defeat New Bern 7-3 at Heath Field and claim the District VI 17-18 title. Chris Oliver drove in two with a double, Ashlen Creech added a two-run single, and David Sawyer took the loss for New Bern. The victors advance to Hamlet for the state tourney beginning Friday.
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Kinston-Lenoir
New Bern
Heath Field
Hamlet
New Ber
David Sawyer
Chris Oliver
Ashlen Creech
Sawyer
Mike Hardison
Tony Banks
RBI
Mike McKeel
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