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Mahan shoots 62 to take lead in The Barclays (AP) (Aug 21 2008 23:00 GMT)
AP - With two perfect shots, Hunter Mahan put a terrible week at the PGA Championship behind him at The Barclays.
QB Mauk appeals to NCAA again (AP) (Aug 21 2008 20:27 GMT)
AP - Quarterback Ben Mauk is taking his case for another year of eligibility at Cincinnati back to the NCAA.
ATP boss de Villiers to leave post at end of 2008 (AFP) (Aug 21 2008 19:28 GMT)
AFP - South African Etienne de Villiers, the boss of the ATP men's professional tennis circuit, said 2008 would be his last year in the post, the ATP said on Thursday.
Hantuchova reaches quarter-finals at New Haven tennis (AFP) (Aug 21 2008 04:48 GMT)
AFP - Second seed Daniela Hantuchova earned a dramatic victory here on Wednesday to slip into the quarter-finals of the WTA and ATP tournament.
NCAA penalizes New Mexico for football violations (AP) (Aug 21 2008 01:21 GMT)
AP - The NCAA put New Mexico's football program on three years of probation Wednesday and cut five scholarships as punishment for academic violations involving two former assistant coaches.
Fire destroys Gary Nicklaus' home (AP) (Aug 20 2008 21:23 GMT)
AP - A home being built for the son of Jack Nicklaus in Jupiter, Florida, has been destroyed by fire.
Pruett denies involvement in NCAA violations (AP) (Aug 20 2008 15:41 GMT)
AP - Former Marshall football coach Bob Pruett has denied allegations he was involved in an academic scandal and a jobs program for athletes that drew NCAA violations in 2001.
Australia's Hewitt out of US tennis Open (AFP) (Aug 20 2008 02:40 GMT)
AFP - Australia's Lleyton Hewitt said Wednesday he had withdrawn from this month's US Open after having surgery for a nagging hip injury.
Fillmore wins qualifying portion of US Amateur (AP) (Aug 20 2008 01:31 GMT)
AP - Robbie Fillmore, who never touched a club during two years away from golf, shot 5-under 65 on Tuesday to win the stroke-play portion of the U.S. Amateur.
Top seed Verdasco advances at New Haven tennis (AFP) (Aug 19 2008 03:47 GMT)
AFP - Top-seeded Fernando Verdasco scored a clean 6-4, 6-4 win over Dudi Sela of Israel on Monday to move into the third round of the 708,000-dollar New Haven ATP hard-court tournament.
Danny Lee continues strong play at US Amateur (AP) (Aug 19 2008 00:47 GMT)
AP - A whirlwind of a month is almost over for Danny Lee. First, he became only the sixth player in the 106-year history of the Western Amateur to sweep medalist and match play honors, joining a group that includes Phil Mickelson and Curtis Strange.
Va. Tech suspends receiver for policy violation (AP) (Aug 18 2008 15:12 GMT)
AP - Virginia Tech suspended receiver Zach Luckett indefinitely Monday for a violation of team policy.
Red-hot Potro captures fourth straight ATP title (AFP) (Aug 18 2008 09:24 GMT)
AFP - Juan Martin del Potro won his fourth title in as many weeks by beating Viktor Troicki 6-3, 6-3 in the final of the 500,000 dollar Legg Mason Classic on Sunday.
Wyndham's cross-town move works out for Pettersson (AP) (Aug 18 2008 08:05 GMT)
AP - Carl Pettersson joined the Wyndham Championship's board of directors to bring a player's perspective to its setup. He backed the move to Sedgefield Country Club because he figured the traditional-style course would attract a larger audience.
Funk leads JELD-WEN Tradition (AP) (Aug 17 2008 01:55 GMT)
AP - Fred Funk moved into position for his first major victory on the Champions Tour, shooting a bogey-free 7-under 65 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Jay Haas after the third round of the JELD-WEN Tradition.
Dechy, Mauresmo to meet in all-French WTA semi-final (AFP) (Aug 16 2008 07:54 GMT)
AFP - Nathalie Dechy outlasted Alexsandra Wozniak 7-6 (7/4), 7-5 on Friday to set up an all-French semi-final against compatriot Amelie Mauresmo at the Western and Southern Financial Group Open.
Langer, Simpson lead JELD-WEN Tradition (AP) (Aug 16 2008 02:38 GMT)
AP - With his back throbbing and his ribs aching, Tim Simpson managed to stay atop the leaderboard at the JELD-WEN Tradition Friday.
A record-tying start for Heintz, Laird at Wyndham (AP) (Aug 15 2008 07:56 GMT)
AP - Bob Heintz isn't concerned about playing his way into next week's FedEx Cup playoffs. Of more pressing concern is simply keeping his spot on the PGA Tour.
Roddick narrowly averts upset to reach ATP quarter-finals (AFP) (Aug 15 2008 05:15 GMT)
AFP - American Andy Roddick saved two match points to avoid an upset by the slimmest margin en route to a 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) win over unseeded Eduardo Schwank at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic.
Defending champ McNulty tied for lead (AP) (Aug 15 2008 02:20 GMT)
AP - Mark McNulty has a simple explanation for his recent success at the JELD-WEN Tradition. He loves the Crosswater course.
QB Mauk sues NCAA on eligibility (AP) (Aug 15 2008 01:21 GMT)
AP - Quarterback Ben Mauk has launched a legal Hail Mary in an effort to keep his college football career alive.
Rays end Ziegler's scoreless streak, edge A's 7-6 (AP) (Aug 15 2008 00:43 GMT)
AP - Reliever Brad Ziegler's record scoreless streak was ended by B.J. Upton, and Carlos Pena homered leading off the 12th to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 7-6 win over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday.
Pats need safety help, may have found it in Lynch (AP) (Aug 14 2008 23:32 GMT)
AP - Nine-time Pro Bowl safety John Lynch took a physical with the New England Patriots, who need secondary help after being hit by injuries.
Phelps' last major obstacles are a couple of mates (AP) (Aug 14 2008 23:31 GMT)
AP - So, it's come down to this for Michael Phelps: The only guys likely to stop him from taking down the ultimate Olympic record are wearing red, white and blue. Ryan Lochte was gunning for Phelps in the 200-meter individual medley.
Ochoa leads Canadian Women's Open (AP) (Aug 14 2008 23:29 GMT)
AP - Defending champion Lorena Ochoa shot a bogey-free 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead over Annika Sorenstam in the Canadian Women's Open, leaving Michelle Wie nine strokes back Thursday in her final LPGA Tour event of the year.
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