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• Westwood gets another shot at winning a major
• Froome effectively wins Tour de France
• Mariners overcome 1-hitter for 4-2 win over Astros
• 'Armageddon year' for Garrett? Jerry Jones says no
• Kuroda, Rivera key Yankees' 5-2 win over Red Sox
• NCAA rejects claims in concussion lawsuit
• Federer upset by qualifier in Hamburg semis
• Serena Williams advances to Swedish Open final
• Swimmers from California club win gold at worlds
• Recari, Creamer share lead through 54 at Marathon
• Thompson sets up chance of rare brother-sister double
• Westwood bids to continue glorious British summer of success
• Matsuyama in first Open slow play penalty since 2004
• Golf-Matsuyama in first Open slow play penalty since 2004
• Woods banking on major experience
• Relaxed Westwood mulls pasta or sushi decision
• Westwood one round from glory but pitfalls await
• Golf-Woods banking on major experience
• Scott enjoying pressure-free situation
• Golf-British Open scores
• Mahan not seeking redemption for Ryder Cup agony
• Golf-Mahan not seeking redemption for Ryder Cup agony
• Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Sanderson Farms Championship scores
• We were playing badly, not slowly, says unhappy McDowell
• Golf-We were playing badly, not slowly, says unhappy McDowell
• Garcia and Harrington put on clock by officials
• Muirfield watering has avoided real disaster: Sterne
• Golf-Muirfield watering has avoided real disaster - Sterne
• Lawrie cuts dash back to Muirfield after walking the dog
• Confused McIlroy prepares to play his way out of slump
• Wrestling chiefs send message from Ancient Olympia

Westwood gets another shot at winning a major Posted: 20 Jul 2013 02:27 PM PDT GULLANE, Scotland (AP) — Lee Westwood has contended enough in the majors that he can identify important moments, even if he could barely see his ball.

Froome effectively wins Tour de France Posted: 20 Jul 2013 02:43 PM PDT ANNECY-SEMNOZ, France (AP) — Chris Froome has two hands firmly on the Tour de France trophy. All that remains is for the British rider to raise it above his head before cheering crowds in Paris on Sunday.

Mariners overcome 1-hitter for 4-2 win over Astros Posted: 20 Jul 2013 08:46 PM PDT HOUSTON (AP) — The Seattle Mariners only managed one hit against Houston on Saturday night. That big swing by Michael Saunders was all they needed to put away the last-place Astros.

'Armageddon year' for Garrett? Jerry Jones says no Posted: 20 Jul 2013 04:16 PM PDT OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Jerry Jones opened his 25th training camp as owner of the Dallas Cowboys sounding as if coach Jason Garrett would be around for 25 more.

Kuroda, Rivera key Yankees' 5-2 win over Red Sox Posted: 20 Jul 2013 06:20 PM PDT BOSTON (AP) — Mariano Rivera has jogged from the right-field bullpen to the Fenway Park mound a number of times in his 18-year career. He's probably never been greeted like he was by the rival Red Sox fans on Saturday.

NCAA rejects claims in concussion lawsuit Posted: 20 Jul 2013 01:43 PM PDT CHICAGO (AP) — Rejecting claims made in a lawsuit concerning concussions, the NCAA said Saturday it has taken steps to protect student athletes from head injuries and that player safety is among the college sports association's core principles.

Federer upset by qualifier in Hamburg semis Posted: 20 Jul 2013 08:56 AM PDT HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Roger Federer lost to Argentine qualifier Federico Delbonis 7-6 (7), 7-6 (4) Saturday in the semifinals of the German Tennis Championships.

Serena Williams advances to Swedish Open final Posted: 20 Jul 2013 08:10 PM PDT BASTAD, Sweden (AP) — Serena Williams beat Klara Zakopalova 6-0, 6-4 on Saturday in the Swedish Open semifinals for her 50th victory of the season — the fastest she has reached the mark in her career.

Swimmers from California club win gold at worlds Posted: 20 Jul 2013 12:02 PM PDT BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The opening day of the swimming world championships could have doubled for a Trojan Swim Club meet.

Recari, Creamer share lead through 54 at Marathon Posted: 20 Jul 2013 02:31 PM PDT SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) — The Marathon Classic isn't a match-play tournament.

Thompson sets up chance of rare brother-sister double Posted: 20 Jul 2013 07:12 PM PDT (Reuters) - Nicholas Thompson carded a second consecutive 65 to push into a tie for the lead after the third round of the Sanderson Farms Championship at Annandale Golf Club on Saturday, setting up a potential rare family double. The 30-year-old's seven-under round left him tied with in-form Daniel Summerhays and two shots clear of the chasing pack, while his teenage sister Lexi was tied third and three shots off the lead after three rounds at the LPGA tour's Marathon Classic. Only two brother-sister combinations have ever won on the elite tours and none have managed the feat in the same week. ...

Westwood bids to continue glorious British summer of success Posted: 20 Jul 2013 07:10 PM PDT By Martyn Herman GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - Lee Westwood will try to continue a golden summer for British sport by holding on to his two-shot lead at the Open on Sunday. The 40-year-old, bidding for his first major title at the 62nd attempt, held off Tiger Woods in Saturday's third round to begin the final day at Muirfield on top of the leaderboard. Westwood is three-under-par, with Woods and fellow American Hunter Mahan, who will partner Westwood in the final group on Sunday, both one-under. "I've got 14 of these things, and I know what it takes to win it. ...

Matsuyama in first Open slow play penalty since 2004 Posted: 20 Jul 2013 02:30 PM PDT By Tony Jimenez GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - Japan's Hideki Matsuyama was the unlucky recipient of the British Open's first slow-play penalty for nine years during the third round at Muirfield on Saturday. Almost out of the blue, slow play suddenly became a hot topic as the Royal & Ancient (R&A) organizers decided to clamp down on an issue that has blighted the game in recent decades. Scotland's Martin Laird was also handed a one-stroke penalty for handling the ball in the rough at the par-five 17th. ...

Golf-Matsuyama in first Open slow play penalty since 2004 Posted: 20 Jul 2013 02:12 PM PDT (Wraps penalties, adds quotes) By Tony Jimenez GULLANE, Scotland, July 20 (Reuters) - Japan's Hideki Matsuyama was the unlucky recipient of the British Open's first slow-play penalty for nine years during the third round at Muirfield on Saturday. Almost out of the blue, slow play suddenly became a hot topic as the Royal & Ancient (R&A) organisers decided to clamp down on an issue that has blighted the game in recent decades. Scotland's Martin Laird was also handed a one-stroke penalty for handling the ball in the rough at the par-five 17th. ...

Woods banking on major experience Posted: 20 Jul 2013 02:04 PM PDT By Ed Osmond GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - Tiger Woods will rely on his experience of winning major titles when he bids for number 15 in the final round of the British Open on Sunday. The 37-year-old American starts out two shots behind Briton Lee Westwood, his playing partner in the third round who is seeking to end a long wait for a first major. "I'm pleased where I'm at," Woods told reporters after shooting a one-over-par 72 for a one-under aggregate of 212. "I'm only two back. There's only one guy ahead of me. I've got 14 of these things and I know what it takes to win it. ...

Relaxed Westwood mulls pasta or sushi decision Posted: 20 Jul 2013 01:57 PM PDT By Ed Osmond GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - Lee Westwood was focusing on his dinner rather than the pressure he will be under when he bids to end his long wait for a first major championship in the British Open final round on Sunday. The 40-year-old Briton leads the field by two shots after getting the better of playing partner and world number one Tiger Woods in a gripping third-round showdown at Muirfield. ...

Westwood one round from glory but pitfalls await Posted: 20 Jul 2013 01:07 PM PDT By Martyn Herman GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - Lee Westwood is 18 holes away from finally putting a major trophy on his mantlepiece but Sunday's British Open climax on Muirfield's dusty fairways may be the longest round of his life. The 40-year-old Briton, who has knocked on the major door so many times only to have it slammed in his face, emerged from a gripping third-round scrap with world number one Tiger Woods with a two-stroke lead on three-under-par. ...

Golf-Woods banking on major experience Posted: 20 Jul 2013 12:37 PM PDT By Ed Osmond GULLANE, Scotland, July 20 (Reuters) - Tiger Woods will rely on his experience of winning major titles when he bids for number 15 in the final round of the British Open on Sunday. The 37-year-old American starts out two shots behind Briton Lee Westwood, his playing partner in the third round who is seeking to end a long wait for a first major. "I'm pleased where I'm at," Woods told reporters after shooting a one-over-par 72 for a one-under aggregate of 212. "I'm only two back. There's only one guy ahead of me. I've got 14 of these things and I know what it takes to win it. ...

Scott enjoying pressure-free situation Posted: 20 Jul 2013 12:24 PM PDT By Ed Osmond GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - Adam Scott will not be thinking about his stunning late collapse at Lytham last year when he starts the British Open final round three shots behind leader Lee Westwood. The U.S. Masters champion has slipped under the radar at Muirfield all week but rounds of 71, 72 and 70 have given him a great opportunity to make up for letting slip a four-shot lead with four holes remaining in last year's Open. "It's a good feeling to sit here in this position, absolutely," Australian Scott told reporters after finishing on level-par 213. "It's completely different. ...

Golf-British Open scores Posted: 20 Jul 2013 12:17 PM PDT July 20 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the British Open at the par-71 course on Saturday in Gullane 210 Lee Westwood (Britain) 72 68 70 212 Hunter Mahan (U.S.) 72 72 68 Tiger Woods (U.S.) 69 71 72 213 Adam Scott (Australia) 71 72 70 214 Ryan Moore (U.S.) 72 70 72 Angel Cabrera (Argentina) 69 72 73 Zach Johnson (U.S.) 66 75 73 Henrik Stenson (Sweden) 70 70 74 215 Phil Mickelson (U.S.) 69 74 72 Francesco Molinari (Italy) 69 74 72 216 Sergio Garcia (Spain) 75 73 68 Brandt Snedeker (U.S. ...

Mahan not seeking redemption for Ryder Cup agony Posted: 20 Jul 2013 11:33 AM PDT By Ed Osmond GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - American Hunter Mahan is not seeking redemption after moving to within touching distance of leader Lee Westwood with a superb third-round 68 at the British Open on Saturday. Mahan lost a Ryder Cup singles match to Graeme McDowell at Celtic Manor in 2010 when he duffed a chip shot to the 17th green and conceded a victory which handed the trophy to Europe. "I don't need any redemption or anything like that, just playing golf," the 31-year-old told reporters after finishing two behind Westwood on 212, one under. ...

Golf-Mahan not seeking redemption for Ryder Cup agony Posted: 20 Jul 2013 11:17 AM PDT By Ed Osmond GULLANE, Scotland, July 20 (Reuters) - American Hunter Mahan is not seeking redemption after moving to within touching distance of leader Lee Westwood with a superb third-round 68 at the British Open on Saturday. Mahan lost a Ryder Cup singles match to Graeme McDowell at Celtic Manor in 2010 when he duffed a chip shot to the 17th green and conceded a victory which handed the trophy to Europe. "I don't need any redemption or anything like that, just playing golf," the 31-year-old told reporters after finishing two behind Westwood on 212, one under. ...

Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Sanderson Farms Championship scores Posted: 20 Jul 2013 11:10 AM PDT July 20 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Sanderson Farms Championship at the par-72 course on Saturday in Madison, Mississippi. The cut was set at 141. 130 Daniel Summerhays (U.S.) 63 67 134 Vaughn Taylor (U.S.) 67 67 Fabian Gomez (Argentina) 70 64 Paul Stankowski (U.S.) 66 68 Troy Matteson (U.S.) 67 67 Kyle Reifers (U.S.) 65 69 Bill Lunde (U.S.) 67 67 Peter Lonard (Australia) 67 67 Billy Mayfair (U.S.) 72 62 Nicholas Thompson (U.S.) 69 65 Chris Kirk (U.S.) 69 65 Woody Austin (U.S.) 69 65 135 Brad Fritsch (Canada) 66 69 Skip Kendall (U.S.) 67 68 Jonathan Randolph (U.S. ...

We were playing badly, not slowly, says unhappy McDowell Posted: 20 Jul 2013 09:46 AM PDT By Ed Osmond GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - World number seven Graeme McDowell found plenty to complain about after struggling to a scrappy 73 in the third round of the British Open on Saturday. The Northern Irishman was annoyed to be put on the clock with his French playing partner Gregory Bourdy early in the round and he also said he did not think the bunkers around Muirfield were totally fair. "They told us on the fourth tee that we were two and a half minutes behind schedule," McDowell told reporters. "All right. Fine, we got off to a slow start. We were cutting it very close. ...

Golf-We were playing badly, not slowly, says unhappy McDowell Posted: 20 Jul 2013 09:32 AM PDT By Ed Osmond GULLANE, Scotland, July 20 (Reuters) - World number seven Graeme McDowell found plenty to complain about after struggling to a scrappy 73 in the third round of the British Open on Saturday. The Northern Irishman was annoyed to be put on the clock with his French playing partner Gregory Bourdy early in the round and he also said he did not think the bunkers around Muirfield were totally fair. "They told us on the fourth tee that we were two and a half minutes behind schedule," McDowell told reporters. "All right. Fine, we got off to a slow start. We were cutting it very close. ...

Garcia and Harrington put on clock by officials Posted: 20 Jul 2013 08:54 AM PDT By Tony Jimenez GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - Playing partners Sergio Garcia and Padraig Harrington experienced mixed fortunes after twice being put on the clock for slow play in the third round of the British Open at Muirfield on Saturday. Garcia said he "finally felt like I knew what I was doing out there" after firing a three-under 68 that gave the 33-year-old Spaniard a three-over aggregate of 216. Harrington, though, was unable to arrest his recent form slide as he plunged to a 77 for 225. ...

Muirfield watering has avoided real disaster: Sterne Posted: 20 Jul 2013 07:19 AM PDT By Tony Jimenez GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - The Royal & Ancient (R&A) avoided a "real disaster" by watering the Muirfield greens midway through the British Open, according to Joburg Open champion Richard Sterne. The British Open organizers said on Saturday their decision to water the putting surfaces meant they were less firm and that was enough to satisfy South African Sterne who fired a third-round 68 that he felt could have turned into a much lower score. "I found it a lot better today," the 31-year-old told reporters after finishing on five-over 218. ...

Golf-Muirfield watering has avoided real disaster - Sterne Posted: 20 Jul 2013 07:12 AM PDT By Tony Jimenez GULLANE, Scotland, July 20 (Reuters) - The Royal & Ancient (R&A) avoided a "real disaster" by watering the Muirfield greens midway through the British Open, according to Joburg Open champion Richard Sterne. The British Open organisers said on Saturday their decision to water the putting surfaces meant they were less firm and that was enough to satisfy South African Sterne who fired a third-round 68 that he felt could have turned into a much lower score. "I found it a lot better today," the 31-year-old told reporters after finishing on five-over 218. ...

Lawrie cuts dash back to Muirfield after walking the dog Posted: 20 Jul 2013 05:47 AM PDT GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - Former champion Paul Lawrie was back home walking his dog assuming he had missed the British Open before dashing back to Muirfield to card an impressive one-under-par 70 on Saturday. The 44-year-old, eight over after his second round, jumped in the car to drive two hours home to Aberdeenshire where he imagined he would watch the rest of the championship from the comfort of his sofa. ...

Confused McIlroy prepares to play his way out of slump Posted: 20 Jul 2013 05:23 AM PDT By Ed Osmond GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy will try to play his way out of a dramatic form slump with a heavy schedule of tournaments in the United States including his PGA Championship title defense in New York next month. The world number two sloped out of the British Open on Friday, looking a dejected figure after dismal rounds of 79 and 75 meant he missed the cut in the third major of the season for the first time. The 24-year-old McIlroy complained of feeling "brain-dead" on the Muirfield links but he did at least try to explain the causes of his problems. ...

Wrestling chiefs send message from Ancient Olympia Posted: 20 Jul 2013 02:59 AM PDT By Graham Wood ATHENS (Reuters) - International wrestling president Nenad Lalovic hopes showcasing the modern face of the sport in a tournament at Ancient Olympia will convince the IOC to include wrestling at the 2020 Games. In a move that stunned the sporting world, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) took wrestling off the program in February, though it later joined baseball/softball and squash as one of three sports to be considered for inclusion in 2020. The IOC will elect the winning sport at its session in Buenos Aires on September 8. ...

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