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16-year-old Lexi Thompson gets historic LPGA win

PRATTVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Juli Inkster thinks Lexi Thompson has proven she’s ready for LPGA Tour membership. The 16-year-old Thompson showed that she measures up on the course with her five-stroke victory Sunday in the Navistar LPGA Classic, which made…

“Rugby player drinks beer, shocker”

England manager Martin Johnson has defended his players after some were pictured drinking following the 13-9 win over Argentina. The Sun newspaper in the UK featured photos of captain Mike Tindall, Chris Ashton, Toby Flood and Dylan Hartley in a…

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NBA players present unified front in labour impasse

Eleven weeks into the lockout, NBA players and owners have at least one thing in common. Each side is unified, and wants everyone to know it. Solidarity among the ranks was the loudest message that emerged Thursday from separate gatherings…

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Tigers’ 12-game winning streak snapped by A’s

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jim Leyland sat in his office, his lucky cigar resting unlit in a nearby ashtray. He’s going to throw the unused portion away — and get a clean change of underwear — now that his team’s…

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Nicklaus: Tiger can still win 18 or more majors

INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Jack Nicklaus said Tiger Woods can still beat his record of 18 major championships — provided he can stay in control of his mental game. Nicklaus said that Woods can achieve the feat “if he…

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Wrong to dismiss Chelsea

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says it would be wrong to dismiss Chelsea’s chances of winning the Premier League this season. United, along with local rivals Manchester City, hold a 100% record after four games and meet Chelsea at…

Manchester sides draw in openers

Manchester United and City failed to win in their opening matches of the Champions League – with the pair coming from behind to both draw 1-1. A goal from the evergreen Ryan Giggs earned a point for the Reds in…

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Alfonzo suspended for 2nd positive test

NEW YORK (AP) — Colorado Rockies catcher Eliezer Alfonzo become the first player suspended twice for performance-enhancing drugs under the Major League Baseball testing program when the commissioner’s office announced a 100-game penalty Wednesday. Alfonzo, a 32-year-old backup in his…

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Bradford good to go for Monday night game

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford made all the throws during a short practice, making a fast recovery from a bruised index finger. A special glove designed to increase blood flow to the injury and reduce…

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Lancs finally win cricket crown

Lancashire have won their first LV County Championship in 77 years with a dramatic victory at Taunton on the final afternoon of the season. The Red Rose, who last claimed the title outright in 1934, chased down 211 to secure…