Harrington Wins Open Defense Amid Wrist Strain
Padraig Harrington, 36, despite a sore wrist, defended his British Open title finishing 3-over 283 to win the Open for a second straight year. He pulled away late after taking the lead from Colin Norman as Ian Poulter pressed with a late charge and Henrik Stenson finished strong. Harrington’s victory lifts him to No. 3 in the world and atop Europe’s Ryder Cup standings as Norman settles for a tie for third.
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Harrington Wins Slimly as Norman Falters at Open
Harrington closed with a late surge to edge Norman in a worn-out Royal Birkdale final day. Woods, James Braid’s historic span, and Furyk chased the lead while Norman battled bogeys from the first through the sixth, finally yielding a two-stroke deficit.
Indians Rally Behind Cliff Lee in Complete Game Win
Cliff Lee allowed one run over nine innings as the Indians beat the Mariners. Lee improved to 13-2 with a 2.29 ERA, aided by timely double plays and a three run homer by Kelly Shoppach. Shoppach and Cabrera supplied key hits to seal the victory.
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Norman stumbles to finish at Masters despite strong rounds
Jim Litke reports on Greg Norman's final round at the Masters where after three 70s and a 77 in the last round he laments a shaky end. Harrington consoles him as fans cheer the closing moment and Norman earns an automatic Masters invitation despite the late collapse.
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Johnson Nets first PGA win at U S Bank Championship
Richard S. Johnson birdied three of his last four holes to card a 6-under 64 and win the U S Bank Championship in Milwaukee by one stroke over Ken Duke. He finished 16-under overall at Brown Deer Park to secure the $720,000 first prize.
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Gerrans wins Stage 15 at Tour de France in rain
Simon Gerrans wins the 15th stage finishing in Prato Nevoso after a four man breakaway in 4 hours 50 minutes 44 seconds. Egoi Martinez takes second with Danny Pate third as Frank Schieck secures the Yellow Jersey by attacking late. Stage resumes Tuesday with 97 miles from Cuneo to Jausiers.
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