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Tiger Woods Will Return for the Masters

Harry Kimball — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:42:51 CDT

Tiger Woods will emerge from exile swinging at the Masters tourney in April, USA Today reports. “After a long and necessary time away from the game, I feel like I'm ready to start my season at Augusta,” the troubled golf star says in a statement. He says he considered the...

Watson, 59, Leads Young Rivals Before Final Day

Wesley Oliver — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:17:17 CDT

A teary Tom Watson moved one hole closer to history today at the British Open, using two late birdies to take a one-stroke lead over younger upstarts Matthew Goggin of Australia and Ross Fisher of England, Golf.com reports. “It’s a surprise,” Watson said. The 59-year-old American, hoping to win...

Tiger Misses Cut; Watson Keeps Lead

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:46:22 CDT

Tiger Woods missed the British Open cut after shooting a 4-over 74 in today's second round, marking only the second time he has failed to advance in a major since turning pro; the first was the 2006 US Open, which took place soon after the death of his father. But...

Federer Edges Out Woods as Greatest Player

Harry Kimball — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:09:02 CDT

It may be apples and oranges, but if judged by the cold reality of “winning big tournaments,” Roger Federer is “the most dominant athlete of any major sport,” Shaun Powell writes for NBC Sports. His 15 Grand Slam titles edge out friend Tiger Woods' 14, and when it comes to...

Tiger, Obama to Hit the Links Together—Someday

Harry Kimball — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:49:02 CDT

Tiger Woods won the DC-area AT&T National yesterday, but don't expect him to be done with Washington just yet, the Post reports: He and President Obama plan to play 18 holes together. “We'll get it done sometime down the road,” Woods said yesterday about his discussions with the POTUS. “I...

Federer Snags Spot in 7th Straight Final

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:15:44 CDT

Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final today, beating Tommy Haas of Germany 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-3. Federer won five consecutive titles at the All England Club before losing to Rafael Nadal in last year's final. At this year's tournament, the second-seeded Swiss is trying to win his record...

Roddick Advances to Wimbledon Semis

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:29:52 CDT

Andy Roddick reached his fourth Wimbledon semifinal, beating 2002 champion Lleyton Hewitt today 6-3, 6-7 (10), 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-4. The American broke Hewitt to lead 5-4 in the final set and then served out the match. He finished the match with 43 aces.

Williams Sisters 1 Win From Wimbledon Final Rematch

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:42:52 CDT

Venus and Serena Williams are one round away from meeting in another Wimbledon final. Five-time champion Venus overpowered Agnieszka Radwanska 6-1, 6-2 today, and two-time winner Serena followed her into the semifinals with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Victoria Azarenka. No. 3-seeded Venus will next face top-ranked Dinara Safina; No....

US Teen Oudin Upsets Jankovic

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:38:07 CDT

American teenager Melanie Oudin pulled off the biggest upset of the first week at Wimbledon today, beating former No. 1 Jelena Jankovic, 6-7 (8), 7-5, 6-2. The No. 6-seeded Jankovic struggled with the heat on a sunny, 82-degree afternoon and took a 12-minute break after the first set. Meanwhile, five-time...