Floyd in the hunt at Champions event

One of the best Champions Tour rookie classes in recent memory was nearly outdone by 64-year-old Raymond Floyd. On a windy day that made just standing over the ball difficult, the four-time major championship winner flirted with shooting his age before settling for a 4-under 68 on Friday at the Ginn Championship at the Ocean Club at Hammock Beach.

PGA approves Woods’ tourney field of 120

The PGA Tour approved a field of 120 for Tiger Woods' tournament in July, defusing a debate that divided players for weeks. When the AT&T National in Washington, D.C., was added to the schedule, PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem suggested it would be considered an invitational, like Jack Nicklaus' Memorial tournament with a field of 105 last year and Arnold Palmer's event at Bay Hill, which had…

Woods wins stroke play at Tavistock Cup

Tiger Woods shot an 8-under 64 Tuesday to win the stroke play competition at the Tavistock Cup. Woods won the individual title at the Ryder Cup-styled event for the third straight year thanks to a run of seven straight birdies in the middle of the round at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club . Woods pocketed $500,000 for his efforts, but wasn't sure just how many birdies he made.

Teams outside top 35 stress over making races

Wood Brothers Racing didn't get any break from the tensions of qualifying for this weekend's Nextel Cup race at Martinsville Speedway, even though the famous team's shop used to be just a few miles from the track.

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Red Wings D Kronwall out 6-8 weeks

Detroit defenseman Niklas Kronwall is expected to be out of the lineup six to eight weeks after breaking his sacrum Friday night in the Red Wings' game against the Dallas Stars. Detroit also said on Saturday that defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom has a lower back strain and won't play in the Red Wings' game Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Reebok stick may be making difference

Detroit Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk has scored five goals in the past six games, helping his team clinch a playoff spot for the 16th consecutive season. And he may have a new stick with seven holes in the shaft to thank for it. The holes in the stick are meant to reduce wind resistance by more than 20 percent while improving accuracy and durability.

Playoffs in doubt for defending champs

The Carolina Hurricanes spent the entire season waiting for the burst that would carry them back into the playoffs and maybe even to their second straight Stanley Cup. It hasn't come yet, and time is running out on the reigning champs. The Hurricanes enter the season's final week on the outside of the playoff picture and needing their strongest surge yet to avoid becoming the first defending…

Pirates’ Sanchez placed on 15-day DL

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Freddy Sanchez, last season's NL batting champion, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday and will miss at least four games. Sanchez hasn't played in a major league spring game since he sprained his right medial collateral ligament turning a double play March 6. He played in minor league games Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, but said his swing still isn't where…

Japan’s Admire Moon wins Dubai Duty Free, Lava Man last

Admire Moon lived up to his billing as the favorite and won the $5 million Dubai Duty Free on Saturday, holding off a fast-closing Linngari while American star Lava Man finished last in the 16-horse field. A 4-year-old colt from Japan, Admire Moon has now won eight of 13 career races for owner Riichi Kondo, who said earlier in the week that his horses was "sure to win." Linngari, bred in Ireland,…

Haier Play of the Day: Morris Peterson

The Wizards’ Michael Ruffin prematurely threw the ball into the rafters to celebrate a Washington win, but didn’t realize that there was time left on the clock as the ball drifted towards the Raptors’ Morris Peterson. Peterson caught the ball and threw up a 3-point prayer that was answered as the game was sent to overtime.

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McGowan jumps into lead at Estoril Open

Alexander Noren made six birdies and shot a 3-under 68 Saturday to take a one-stroke lead after the third round of the Estoril Open. Ross McGowan, who shot a 68 in each of the first two rounds, finished with a 72 in third round and is in second at 5-under 208. Pablo Martin-Benavides (66) and Graeme Storm (70) were tied for third at 209.