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• Lefty claims a trophy he thought might elude him
• Woods flops again on another major stage
• Froome rides to victory in 100th Tour de France
• Napoli (2 HR), Red Sox beat Yankees 8-7 in 11
• Your Top Plays for Today
• Yankees say A-Rod won't rejoin team in Texas
• Romo ramps up conditioning, makes it back for camp
• Gindl's HR in 13th sends Brewers past Marlins 1-0
• New faces gather for Team USA camp
• NBA summer of reunions for coaches, players
• Austin claims first title in six years with playoff win
• Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Sanderson Farms Championship scores
• Mickelson ends British Open hoodoo as Westwood falters
• Golf-Mickelson ends British Open hoodoo as Westwood falters
• Fired-up Poulter in Ryder Cup mode for closing charge
• Golf-British Open scores
• Mickelson wins British Open by three shots
• Fitzpatrick wins Open silver medal, praise from Couples
• Golf-Fitzpatrick wins Open silver medal, praise from Couples

Lefty claims a trophy he thought might elude him Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:33 AM PDT GULLANE, Scotland (AP) — Phil Mickelson wondered if he'd ever win this venerable trophy, the one he proudly posed with on Muirfield's 18th hole as photographers snapped away and fans chanted his name.

Woods flops again on another major stage Posted: 21 Jul 2013 01:23 PM PDT GULLANE, Scotland (AP) — Tiger Woods kept staring incredulously at the ball — when it veered off in odd directions, when it stopped rolling far from the cup.

Froome rides to victory in 100th Tour de France Posted: 21 Jul 2013 03:16 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — I won't let you down like Lance Armstrong. This Tour de France champion is for real.

Napoli (2 HR), Red Sox beat Yankees 8-7 in 11 Posted: 21 Jul 2013 10:41 PM PDT BOSTON (AP) — Mike Napoli's teammates weren't so concerned about what he did in the middle innings after his two home runs — one to start things off, the other to finish it.

Your Top Plays for Today Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:17 AM PDT Your Top Plays for Today: AP's Sports Guide

Yankees say A-Rod won't rejoin team in Texas Posted: 21 Jul 2013 10:47 PM PDT BOSTON (AP) — Alex Rodriguez is not ready to rejoin the New York Yankees.

Romo ramps up conditioning, makes it back for camp Posted: 21 Jul 2013 08:04 PM PDT OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Tony Romo was waiting in California when the Dallas Cowboys arrived for training camp.

Gindl's HR in 13th sends Brewers past Marlins 1-0 Posted: 21 Jul 2013 04:47 PM PDT MILWAUKEE (AP) — Caleb Gindl was expecting to celebrate with his teammates at home plate after his homer.

New faces gather for Team USA camp Posted: 21 Jul 2013 08:25 PM PDT LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jerry Colangelo and Mike Krzyzewski arrived in Las Vegas with a group of 28 players ready to participate in a four-day camp that will mark the beginning of preparations for next summer's World Cup in Madrid.

NBA summer of reunions for coaches, players Posted: 21 Jul 2013 03:23 PM PDT LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Mike Brown first got into coaching in the early 1990s, veteran Bernie Bickerstaff would pull him aside for little chats on climbing the ladder in the NBA. One lesson stood out more than any other.

Austin claims first title in six years with playoff win Posted: 21 Jul 2013 03:55 PM PDT (Reuters) - Woody Austin birdied the first extra hole in a three-way playoff with Daniel Summerhays and Cameron Beckman to win the Sanderson Farms Championship at Annandale Golf Club in Madison, Mississippi on Sunday. Austin, who had played just three PGA Tour events this season missing the cut in all three, held his nerve on a hot and humid day, rolling in a six-foot putt on the first playoff hole to earn the 49-year-old his first Tour win since 2007. ...

Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Sanderson Farms Championship scores Posted: 21 Jul 2013 02:35 PM PDT July 21 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Sanderson Farms Championship at the par-72 course on Sunday in Madison, Mississippi Woody Austin wins play-off at the first extra hole 268 Woody Austin (U.S.) 69 65 67 67 268 Daniel Summerhays (U.S.) 63 67 69 69 Cameron Beckman (U.S.) 72 64 65 67 270 Nicholas Thompson (U.S.) 69 65 65 71 271 Billy Andrade (U.S.) 73 66 67 65 Kyle Reifers (U.S.) 65 69 67 70 272 Bill Lunde (U.S.) 67 67 68 70 Chad Campbell (U.S.) 67 69 65 71 273 Jason Bohn (U.S.) 73 68 66 66 Chris Stroud (U.S.) 69 70 68 66 Billy Mayfair (U.S.) 72 62 71 68 Chris Kirk (U.S. ...

Mickelson ends British Open hoodoo as Westwood falters Posted: 21 Jul 2013 10:59 AM PDT By Tony Jimenez GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - After huffing and puffing at the British Open so often in the past, Phil Mickelson finally blew the house down by romping to a three-shot victory over Swede Henrik Stenson in golf's oldest major on Sunday. The American left-hander took advantage of a jittery last round from overnight leader Lee Westwood by firing a five-under-par 66 for a three-under tally of 281 on a cool and breezy day on the east coast of Scotland. ...

Golf-Mickelson ends British Open hoodoo as Westwood falters Posted: 21 Jul 2013 10:58 AM PDT * American captures fifth major title * No joy for overnight leader Westwood * Woods also out of sorts on final day By Tony Jimenez GULLANE, Scotland, July 21 (Reuters) - After huffing and puffing at the British Open so often in the past, Phil Mickelson finally blew the house down by romping to a three-shot victory over Swede Henrik Stenson in golf's oldest major on Sunday. The American left-hander took advantage of a jittery last round from overnight leader Lee Westwood by firing a five-under-par 66 for a three-under tally of 281 on a cool and breezy day on the east coast of Scotland. ...

Fired-up Poulter in Ryder Cup mode for closing charge Posted: 21 Jul 2013 10:58 AM PDT By Ed Osmond GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - Ian Poulter found his Ryder Cup rhythm to shoot a brilliant 67 in the final round of the British Open and earn a tie for third place on Sunday. The 37-year-old Briton started the last round at Muirfield five over par, eight shots behind the leader, but he played inspired golf around the turn to make an eagle and three successive birdies. Poulter dropped a shot at the 16th as he finished at one over par, four behind champion Phil Mickelson. ...

Golf-British Open scores Posted: 21 Jul 2013 10:10 AM PDT July 21 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the British Open at the par-71 course on Sunday in Gullane 281 Phil Mickelson (U.S.) 69 74 72 66 284 Henrik Stenson (Sweden) 70 70 74 70 285 Ian Poulter (Britain) 72 71 75 67 Adam Scott (Australia) 71 72 70 72 Lee Westwood (Britain) 72 68 70 75 286 Hideki Matsuyama (Japan) 71 73 72 70 Zach Johnson (U.S.) 66 75 73 72 Tiger Woods (U.S.) 69 71 72 74 287 Francesco Molinari (Italy) 69 74 72 72 Hunter Mahan (U.S.) 72 72 68 75 288 Brandt Snedeker (U.S.) 68 79 69 72 Angel Cabrera (Argentina) 69 72 73 74 289 Justin Leonard (U.S. ...

Mickelson wins British Open by three shots Posted: 21 Jul 2013 10:00 AM PDT GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - Phil Mickelson shot a sparkling 66 to charge through the field in the final round of the British Open and win his fifth major title on Sunday. The American left-hander started five shots behind overnight leader Lee Westwood whose long wait for a first major goes on after a disappointing closing 75 at Muirfield. Mickelson finished on three under par, three shots ahead of Sweden's Henrik Stenson and four clear of Westwood who tied for third with fellow Briton Ian Poulter and Australian Adam Scott. ...

Fitzpatrick wins Open silver medal, praise from Couples Posted: 21 Jul 2013 06:56 AM PDT GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - Baby-faced teenager Matthew Fitzpatrick rounded off a dream week on Sunday by claiming the silver medal at the British Open as the leading amateur. The 18-year-old from Sheffield, England finished with a one-over 72 for a 10-over total for his four rounds over a Muirfield course that has separated the men from the boys this week. After practicing with American great Tom Watson on Wednesday, Fitzpatrick signed off after a round with former Masters winner Fred Couples who finished one shot better. "I couldn't be happier with the way I played out there. ...

Golf-Fitzpatrick wins Open silver medal, praise from Couples Posted: 21 Jul 2013 06:10 AM PDT GULLANE, Scotland, July 21 (Reuters) - Baby-faced teenager Matthew Fitzpatrick rounded off a dream week on Sunday by claiming the silver medal at the British Open as the leading amateur. The 18-year-old from Sheffield, England finished with a one-over 72 for a 10-over total for his four rounds over a Muirfield course that has separated the men from the boys this week. After practising with American great Tom Watson on Wednesday, Fitzpatrick signed off after a round with former Masters winner Fred Couples who finished one shot better. "I couldn't be happier with the way I played out there. ...

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