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Column: 17-year-old makes most of his Open chance
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:07AM June 16, 2012 CommentSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The kid came into the U.S. Open hoping to finish as low amateur and maybe even shake hands with his hero, Phil Mickelson. Modest goals, maybe, but Beau Hossler wasn't even the best player in his state high school tournament a few weeks ago.
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Woods shares US Open lead with Furyk, Toms
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:41PM June 15, 2012 CommentSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — There were no fist pumps for Tiger Woods, just a deep breath and a slow exhale. Jim Furyk walked most of the 7,170 yards at Olympic Club with his head down. David Toms couldn't think of a single shot he hit without his full attention Friday.
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Jury orders 'Pacman' Jones to pay $11 million
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:13PM June 15, 2012 CommentLAS VEGAS (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones must pay $11 million in damages to two Las Vegas strip club employees injured in 2007 when a lone gunman claiming he was doing Jones' bidding opened fire outside the club.
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Upstart Stony Brook loses 9-1 to UCLA in CWS debut
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:51PM June 15, 2012 CommentOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — So much for shocking the world. This time Stony Brook got zapped.
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Column: McIlroy the 'next Tiger Woods?' Not yet.
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:26PM June 15, 2012 CommentA year after posting the lowest score ever to win the U.S. Open and being anointed the latest "next Tiger Woods," Rory McIlroy won't be around for the weekend to defend his title.
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Game 2 draws NBA Finals' best TV rating since 2004
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:24PM June 15, 2012 CommentOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The NBA Finals' Game 2 drew the highest television rating since 2004.
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Dempster dominates again, Cubs beat Red Sox 3-0
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:48PM June 15, 2012 CommentCHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Dempster realizes his days with the Chicago Cubs could be winding down, particularly if he keeps this up. He's dominating, and a contender just might want him.
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England eliminates Sweden from Euros with 3-2 win
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:29PM June 15, 2012 CommentKIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Theo Walcott finally got his chance at the European Championship, and he only needed three minutes to make it count.
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Rangers' Hamilton in hospital for intestinal virus
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:03PM June 15, 2012 CommentARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton was hospitalized early Friday after becoming dehydrated because of an intestinal virus and likely will miss the weekend series against Houston.
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A tense, tied NBA Finals moves to Miami for Game 3
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:48PM June 15, 2012 CommentOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant had the ball in his hands and LeBron James in his face.
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NFL turns over some evidence in appeals
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:28PM June 15, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — The NFL turned over some evidence to the four players suspended for the Saints bounty program, but lawyers for the players said Friday they are seeking more information.
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France beats co-host Ukraine 2-0 in Group D
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:13PM June 15, 2012 CommentDONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's players were first drenched by a thunderstorm, then swamped by France's clever, passing soccer.
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IndyCar driver Rahal questions Wilson's penalty
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:03PM June 15, 2012 CommentWEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) — Having replayed his brush with the wall over and over in his mind this week, Graham Rahal takes full blame for the mistake that almost certainly cost him a victory at Texas Motor Speedway last week.
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Cooling technology helping umps handle the heat
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:41PM June 15, 2012 CommentCINCINNATI (AP) — Those summer scorchers don't make umpires melt down anymore.
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Judge allows Sandusky to put on disorder testimony
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:59PM June 15, 2012 CommentBELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — Jerry Sandusky won a court ruling Friday that will let him have an expert testify about a psychiatric condition that his lawyer says helps explain letters he wrote to his accusers and other actions being construed as him grooming victims.
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Man sentenced for killing Raiders star's daughter
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:45PM June 15, 2012 CommentREDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 55 years to life in prison for killing the daughter of former Oakland Raiders star Fred Biletnikoff in 1999.
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Rafael Nadal ousted from Gerry Weber Open
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:44PM June 15, 2012 CommentHALLE, Germany (AP) — Rafael Nadal lost in the quarterfinals of the Gerry Weber Open on Friday, beaten by Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-4 in the Spaniard's first tournament since winning a record seventh French Open.
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Collapse still stings Epstein
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:46PM June 15, 2012 CommentCHICAGO (AP) — Theo Epstein still can't erase the Boston Red Sox's collapse last season from his mind.
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Former Armstrong team manager declares innocence
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:20PM June 15, 2012 CommentAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Johan Bruyneel, the manager behind Lance Armstrong's seven consecutive Tour de France victories, is denying accusations from U.S. officials that he helped run a doping operation for the cyclist's teams.
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Storm delays Euro 2012 game in Ukraine
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:41PM June 15, 2012 CommentDONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukraine-France game at the European Championship was halted for nearly an hour Friday because of a fierce thunderstorm.
