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Clemens ties for 18th at World Amateur golf event
(The Associated Press) Roger Clemens finished tied for 18th in his group at the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship.The event featured nearly 3,100 amateurs competing on four different courses. Clemens played his opening round by himself Monday after flying down from Washington. He had pleaded not guilty to charges of lying to Congress about whether he used steroids or human growth hormone during his baseball career.
Nationwide to end tour sponsorship in 2012
(By Sports Network, The Sports Network) Nationwide Insurance has closed one door and opened another.The company said Friday it will no longer sponsor the PGA Tour's developmental circuit when its contract runs out after the 2012 season. But it also announced a six-year deal to become the presenting sponsor of the Memorial Tournament beginning in 2011.
Roethlisberger suspension reduced to 4 games
(By BARRY WILNER, AP Pro Football Writer) Ben Roethlisberger is getting time off for good behavior.He'll be back on the field for the Pittsburgh Steelers two games earlier than expected after convincing NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell he is turning his life around.
Chains try to score with fantasy football players
(By DAN SEWELL, AP Business Writer) Fantasy football means real business for restaurants, and some big chains have launched promotional drives to score with dedicated players of the growing pastime.Free appetizers, draft kits, meal discounts, gift cards and contests featuring sports celebrities are among lures for "draft parties" in which fantasy players select rosters of NFL players whose talents on the field equal imaginary glory for their fantasy coaches.
LSU tops 12 tailgating spots in college football
(By RALPH D. RUSSO, AP College Football Writer) It's not just a game in college football, it's a daylong party.And out-partying the Southeastern Conference, with its passionate fans and mild weather for most of the season, is difficult.
NCAA rules Masoli eligible, can play immediately
(By DAVID BRANDT, AP Sports Writer) In another surprising twist to a month-long saga, Mississippi quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has been cleared to play football just one day before the start of the season.Three days ago, the NCAA ruled that the former Oregon quarterback had to sit out a season after enrolling at Mississippi. But the university appealed that decision and announced Friday that the NCAA Division I Subcommittee for Legislative Relief had overturned the first ruling.
Clijsters wins before 25-minute rain delay at Open
(By RACHEL COHEN, AP Sports Writer) Kim Clijsters beat Petra Kvitova and Hurricane Earl with a quick victory before rain briefly suspended play at the U.S. Open.The forecast from the tournament's meteorologist Friday called for intermittent showers, and officials planned to try to get in the full schedule of matches. The rain delay lasted 25 minutes.
Sweet 16
High School Football Gameday
(By Langston Wertz, lwertzjr@charlotteobserver.com) Observations
Just wanted to give the Mecklenburg County ADs a standing ovation. The field conditions I've seen, especially given an oppressive summer, have been amazing.
Independence to face team with national star
(By Barry Byers, bbyers@heraldonline.com) The phone in coach Bobby Carroll's office at South Pointe High rang off the hook.Nearly every major college coach called to extend congratulations.
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