Ochoa drops back at Evian Masters

A rare hiccup has cost Lorena Ochoa the lead at the $3.25 million Evian Masters.

Teenager Park takes Evian Masters lead (AFP)

US teenager Angela Park birdied the final two holes to sneak into the halfway lead on ten under par at the Evian Masters on Friday, but it was 43-year-old Helen Afredsson who made the biggest move with a course record 63.

Cook takes over lead at Senior British Open

John Cook has grabbed the lead at the Senior British Open due to steady play on Friday.

More Swede success at Russian Open

By Phil Casey PA SportsTicker Contributing Writer

Weir shoots 65 for share of lead

Mike Weir just finished saying that water-logged Glen Abbey could only get firmer and faster when a clap of thunder forced him to reconsider. “Maybe not with what’s coming. Maybe not,” Weir said. That was about the only time he was off-target Thursday in the first round of the Canadian Open. Trying to become the first Canadian winner since 1954, Weir shot a bogey-free 6-under 65 for a share of the…

Golf-Swedes Lundberg and Sandelin share lead in Moscow (Reuters)

Former winner Mikael
Lundberg and fellow Swede Jarmo Sandelin both shot an
eight-under-par 64 to share a one-stroke lead after two rounds
at the Russian Open on Friday.

Stewart to use Foyt's No. 14 for next season

Tony Stewart will use childhood hero A.J. Foyt’s No. 14 when he moves to his new team next season, and Office Depot and Old Spice will sponsor the two-time NASCAR champion.

Ex-Razorback gets 15-year prison term

Elmer Martin Jr., who played on Arkansas’ 1994 NCAA championship basketball team, received a 15-year prison term after pleading guilty to drug charges. Martin pleaded guilty Thursday to delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor marijuana possession, deputy prosecutor David Harris said.

Avalanche sign F Svatos to 2-year deal

The Colorado Avalanche signed forward Marek Svatos to a two-year contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing Friday. Svatos scored 26 goals last season despite missing the final 16 games with a torn knee ligament. He tied Wojtek Wolski for the club lead with six game-winning goals. Svatos’ 32 goals in 2005-06 were third among rookies behind Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby.

Source: Seahawks, DE Jackson reach deal

Seahawks top draft choice Lawrence Jackson has reported to training camp and is practicing with the team. Jackson, the 28th pick from Southern California, agreed to an $11.25 million, five-year contract Friday morning, according to a person familiar with the deal. The contract includes a $6.1 million signing bonus, said the person who requested anonymity because the team did not release the terms…

Lions' Bodden inks 4-yr., $27M extension

The Detroit Lions signed cornerback Leigh Bodden to a four-year contract extension on Friday. The deal, which has club options through 2013, adds $27 million onto Bodden’s contract including a $2 million signing bonus and an $8.6 million roster bonus if he’s on the team next March. Bodden was acquired from Cleveland, along with a third-round pick, in a February trade for defensive tackle Shaun…

Report: Favre plans to join Packers camp

Brett Favre has told the Green Bay Packers he plans to report to training camp this weekend, according to an NFL Network report Friday — a move perhaps designed to force the team to quickly work out a trade for the three-time MVP. According to the report, Favre told Packers general manager Ted Thompson on Thursday that he plans to report to camp and will formally petition NFL commissioner Roger…

Agent: Haynesworth, Titans agree to deal

The agent for Tennessee All Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth says his client has agreed to terms with the Titans on his one-year tender as their franchise player. Agent Chad Speck confirmed through an e-mail Haynesworth and the Titans had agreed to terms Friday morning. That means Haynesworth could be on the field Friday afternoon when the Titans hold their first training camp practice.

Harrison at Colts camp, Manning isn't

Indianapolis receiver Marvin Harrison walked onto the field to cheers Friday, while the Colts opened their first training camp practice since 1998 without quarterback Peyton Manning. Harrison missed most of last season because of a left knee injury. Manning is back in Indianapolis recovering from surgery to remove an infected bursa sac from his left knee.

Hester back at Bears training camp

Star kick returner Devin Hester was at Chicago Bears training camp Friday, although there was no word if signed a contract. Hester skipped the first practices this week as a holdout. He has two years remaining on his initial deal. Bears spokesman Scott Hagel said he doesn’t know if Hester will practice.

Broncos WR Rod Smith retires

Broncos receiver Rod Smith broke out a pair of dark, designer shades and his two Super Bowl rings for the occasion, wearing one on each hand. The rings were a reminder of what once was, the shades to hide the tears. Smith stepped into a room full of family, friends and teammates Thursday and announced his NFL career was done.