Sports News Headlines - Yahoo! Newshttp://news.yahoo.com/sports/ Get the latest sports news headlines from Yahoo! News. Find breaking sports news, including analysis and opinion on top sports stories.en-USCopyright (c) 2013 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reservedThu, 15 Aug 2013 11:00:28 -04005Sports News Headlines - Yahoo! Newshttp://news.yahoo.com/sports/ http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/nws/th/main_142c.gifIsinbayeva condemns homosexuality at worlds<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/isinbayeva-condemns-homosexuality-worlds-150028403.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/2DwsUfUO9ZacWs4bJvX42Q--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/d872068a2c75631b3a0f6a7067008b12.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva competes in the women's pole vault final at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)" align="left" title="Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva competes in the women's pole vault final at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)" border="0" /></a>MOSCOW (AP) — Pole vault great Yelena Isinbayeva condemned homosexuality Thursday after criticizing fellow competitors who painted their fingernails in rainbow colors to support gays and lesbians in the face of a new anti-gay law in Russia.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/isinbayeva-condemns-homosexuality-worlds-150028403.htmlThu, 15 Aug 2013 11:00:28 -0400Associated Pressisinbayeva-condemns-homosexuality-worlds-150028403<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/isinbayeva-condemns-homosexuality-worlds-150028403.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/2DwsUfUO9ZacWs4bJvX42Q--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/d872068a2c75631b3a0f6a7067008b12.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva competes in the women's pole vault final at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)" align="left" title="Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva competes in the women's pole vault final at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)" border="0" /></a>MOSCOW (AP) — Pole vault great Yelena Isinbayeva condemned homosexuality Thursday after criticizing fellow competitors who painted their fingernails in rainbow colors to support gays and lesbians in the face of a new anti-gay law in Russia.</p><br clear="all"/>AP Source: Tom Brady sprains left knee<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/ap-source-tom-brady-sprains-left-knee-234824250.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/atcFv7UWyD4HMBeygm7IzQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/43065a214bb67d1b3a0f6a706700ea1b.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady grabs his left knee after an apparent injury during a joint workout with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NFL football training camp, in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Will DiTullio)" align="left" title="New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady grabs his left knee after an apparent injury during a joint workout with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NFL football training camp, in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Will DiTullio)" border="0" /></a>FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady walked off the field under his own power. Several teammates didn't think he was hurt badly when he grabbed his left knee after being knocked down.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/ap-source-tom-brady-sprains-left-knee-234824250.htmlWed, 14 Aug 2013 20:37:26 -0400Associated Pressap-source-tom-brady-sprains-left-knee-234824250<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/ap-source-tom-brady-sprains-left-knee-234824250.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/atcFv7UWyD4HMBeygm7IzQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/43065a214bb67d1b3a0f6a706700ea1b.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady grabs his left knee after an apparent injury during a joint workout with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NFL football training camp, in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Will DiTullio)" align="left" title="New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady grabs his left knee after an apparent injury during a joint workout with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NFL football training camp, in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Will DiTullio)" border="0" /></a>FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady walked off the field under his own power. Several teammates didn't think he was hurt badly when he grabbed his left knee after being knocked down.</p><br clear="all"/>Rash of injuries exacerbated by social media<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/rash-injuries-exacerbated-social-media-002136950.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/atcFv7UWyD4HMBeygm7IzQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/43065a214bb67d1b3a0f6a706700ea1b.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady grabs his left knee after an apparent injury during a joint workout with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NFL football training camp, in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Will DiTullio)" align="left" title="New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady grabs his left knee after an apparent injury during a joint workout with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NFL football training camp, in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Will DiTullio)" border="0" /></a>New England's Tom Brady watched his long throw sail past rookie Aaron Dobson just as Tampa Bay defensive end Adrian Clayborn pushed 320-pound left tackle Nate Solder into him during a joint practice Wednesday in Foxborough, Mass.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/rash-injuries-exacerbated-social-media-002136950.htmlWed, 14 Aug 2013 20:21:36 -0400Associated Pressrash-injuries-exacerbated-social-media-002136950<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/rash-injuries-exacerbated-social-media-002136950.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/atcFv7UWyD4HMBeygm7IzQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/43065a214bb67d1b3a0f6a706700ea1b.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady grabs his left knee after an apparent injury during a joint workout with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NFL football training camp, in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Will DiTullio)" align="left" title="New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady grabs his left knee after an apparent injury during a joint workout with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NFL football training camp, in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Will DiTullio)" border="0" /></a>New England's Tom Brady watched his long throw sail past rookie Aaron Dobson just as Tampa Bay defensive end Adrian Clayborn pushed 320-pound left tackle Nate Solder into him during a joint practice Wednesday in Foxborough, Mass.</p><br clear="all"/>Fraser-Pryce, Felix advance to 200 semifinals<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/fraser-pryce-felix-advance-200-semifinals-080628094.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/LpcZP89Trv05y6FntNteUw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/2be0084d67ba871b3a0f6a706700b3eb.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce competes in a women's 200-meter heat at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)" align="left" title="Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce competes in a women's 200-meter heat at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)" border="0" /></a>MOSCOW (AP) — Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is in the running to match Usain Bolt at the world championships, easily advancing to the 200-meter semifinals Thursday.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/fraser-pryce-felix-advance-200-semifinals-080628094.htmlThu, 15 Aug 2013 05:33:57 -0400Associated Pressfraser-pryce-felix-advance-200-semifinals-080628094<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/fraser-pryce-felix-advance-200-semifinals-080628094.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/LpcZP89Trv05y6FntNteUw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/2be0084d67ba871b3a0f6a706700b3eb.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce competes in a women's 200-meter heat at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)" align="left" title="Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce competes in a women's 200-meter heat at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)" border="0" /></a>MOSCOW (AP) — Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is in the running to match Usain Bolt at the world championships, easily advancing to the 200-meter semifinals Thursday.</p><br clear="all"/>RG3 takes 1st 11-on-11 snaps at Redskins camp<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/rg3-takes-1st-11-11-snaps-redskins-camp-220255713.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/eB_iP1KJzVjFDXUtsAOiFQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/685293554b4f7b1b3a0f6a7067005ff5.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III works on passing drills during the practice at the NFL football team training camp in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Daniel Sangjib Min)" align="left" title="Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III works on passing drills during the practice at the NFL football team training camp in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Daniel Sangjib Min)" border="0" /></a>RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — At 2:05 p.m., under partly cloudy skies, with a few scattered chants of "R-G-3!" from the crowd, Robert Griffin III took a snap from center Will Montgomery at the 50-yard line and handed the ball to running back Alfred Morris.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/rg3-takes-1st-11-11-snaps-redskins-camp-220255713.htmlWed, 14 Aug 2013 18:02:55 -0400Associated Pressrg3-takes-1st-11-11-snaps-redskins-camp-220255713<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/rg3-takes-1st-11-11-snaps-redskins-camp-220255713.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/eB_iP1KJzVjFDXUtsAOiFQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/685293554b4f7b1b3a0f6a7067005ff5.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III works on passing drills during the practice at the NFL football team training camp in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Daniel Sangjib Min)" align="left" title="Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III works on passing drills during the practice at the NFL football team training camp in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Daniel Sangjib Min)" border="0" /></a>RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — At 2:05 p.m., under partly cloudy skies, with a few scattered chants of "R-G-3!" from the crowd, Robert Griffin III took a snap from center Will Montgomery at the 50-yard line and handed the ball to running back Alfred Morris.</p><br clear="all"/>Sanchez to start Jets' preseason game vs. JaguarsNEW YORK (AP) — Mark Sanchez has a chance to take the lead in the New York Jets' tightly contested quarterback competition.http://news.yahoo.com/sanchez-start-jets-preseason-game-vs-jaguars-131709776.htmlThu, 15 Aug 2013 10:08:56 -0400Associated Presssanchez-start-jets-preseason-game-vs-jaguars-131709776Dodgers rally to beat Mets 5-4 for 8th win in row<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/dodgers-rally-beat-mets-5-4-8th-win-065700078.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/VlEla0ff2NHnbenSoDDKTQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/ede0f3726782861b3a0f6a706700be01.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Los Angeles Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez celebrates after hitting a game-winning RBI double during the 12th inning of their baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)" align="left" title="Los Angeles Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez celebrates after hitting a game-winning RBI double during the 12th inning of their baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)" border="0" /></a>LOS ANGELES (AP) — Down late in the game, the Los Angeles Dodgers were just setting the stage for more timely hitting and another scintillating comeback.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/dodgers-rally-beat-mets-5-4-8th-win-065700078.htmlThu, 15 Aug 2013 03:37:20 -0400Associated Pressdodgers-rally-beat-mets-5-4-8th-win-065700078<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/dodgers-rally-beat-mets-5-4-8th-win-065700078.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/VlEla0ff2NHnbenSoDDKTQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/ede0f3726782861b3a0f6a706700be01.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Los Angeles Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez celebrates after hitting a game-winning RBI double during the 12th inning of their baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)" align="left" title="Los Angeles Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez celebrates after hitting a game-winning RBI double during the 12th inning of their baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)" border="0" /></a>LOS ANGELES (AP) — Down late in the game, the Los Angeles Dodgers were just setting the stage for more timely hitting and another scintillating comeback.</p><br clear="all"/>Pepper welcomed back into Solheim Cup circle<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/pepper-welcomed-back-solheim-cup-circle-072438309.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/EcwspHdH7DbWTO19oI0vwA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/eb1e02114b527b1b3a0f6a706700f50f.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="United States' assistant captain Laura Diaz talks on her radio as she watches the United States team during a practice round for the Solheim Cup golf tournament, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013, in Parker, Colo. The Solheim Cup, a biennial event between teams representing Europe and the United States, starts Friday. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)" align="left" title="United States' assistant captain Laura Diaz talks on her radio as she watches the United States team during a practice round for the Solheim Cup golf tournament, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013, in Parker, Colo. The Solheim Cup, a biennial event between teams representing Europe and the United States, starts Friday. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)" border="0" /></a>PARKER, Colo. (AP) — Never mind that Dottie Pepper's comment about "chokin' freakin' dogs" inspired the U.S. women in their stirring, come-from-behind victory at the Solheim Cup in 2007.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/pepper-welcomed-back-solheim-cup-circle-072438309.htmlThu, 15 Aug 2013 03:25:00 -0400Associated Presspepper-welcomed-back-solheim-cup-circle-072438309<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/pepper-welcomed-back-solheim-cup-circle-072438309.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/EcwspHdH7DbWTO19oI0vwA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/eb1e02114b527b1b3a0f6a706700f50f.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="United States' assistant captain Laura Diaz talks on her radio as she watches the United States team during a practice round for the Solheim Cup golf tournament, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013, in Parker, Colo. The Solheim Cup, a biennial event between teams representing Europe and the United States, starts Friday. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)" align="left" title="United States' assistant captain Laura Diaz talks on her radio as she watches the United States team during a practice round for the Solheim Cup golf tournament, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013, in Parker, Colo. The Solheim Cup, a biennial event between teams representing Europe and the United States, starts Friday. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)" border="0" /></a>PARKER, Colo. (AP) — Never mind that Dottie Pepper's comment about "chokin' freakin' dogs" inspired the U.S. women in their stirring, come-from-behind victory at the Solheim Cup in 2007.</p><br clear="all"/>Premier League head suggests moving 2022 World CupLONDON (AP) — The head of the Premier League has joined the English Football Association in urging FIFA to consider removing the 2022 World Cup from Qatar.http://news.yahoo.com/premier-league-head-suggests-moving-2022-world-cup-135122239.htmlThu, 15 Aug 2013 09:51:22 -0400Associated Presspremier-league-head-suggests-moving-2022-world-cup-135122239Jo-Wilfried Tsonga withdraws from US OpenPARIS (AP) — Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has pulled out of the U.S. Open with a knee injury.http://news.yahoo.com/jo-wilfried-tsonga-withdraws-us-open-115213868.htmlThu, 15 Aug 2013 07:52:13 -0400Associated Pressjo-wilfried-tsonga-withdraws-us-open-115213868NHL's Devils set to announce sale to new owner -reports<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/nhls-devils-set-announce-sale-owner-reports-052324374.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Thy_gFajSyh2rhndVntBDw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-15T052324Z_1_CBRE97E0EZ600_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-USA-SPORTS-DEVILS.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="New Jersey Devils head coach DeBoer stands on the bench with players as they play the Ottawa Senators in Newark" align="left" title="New Jersey Devils head coach DeBoer stands on the bench with players as they play the Ottawa Senators in Newark" border="0" /></a>By David Jones NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - The New Jersey Devils hockey team was expected to announce that Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris has agreed to purchase a controlling interest in the franchise and its arena, pending league approval, media reports said. The Devils announced late Wednesday that the team would hold a major news conference at 11 a.m. EDT on Thursday. Sources told Reuters there have been negotiations in recent weeks to sell the team. ...</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/nhls-devils-set-announce-sale-owner-reports-052324374.htmlThu, 15 Aug 2013 09:24:02 -0400Reutersnhls-devils-set-announce-sale-owner-reports-052324374<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/nhls-devils-set-announce-sale-owner-reports-052324374.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Thy_gFajSyh2rhndVntBDw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-15T052324Z_1_CBRE97E0EZ600_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-USA-SPORTS-DEVILS.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="New Jersey Devils head coach DeBoer stands on the bench with players as they play the Ottawa Senators in Newark" align="left" title="New Jersey Devils head coach DeBoer stands on the bench with players as they play the Ottawa Senators in Newark" border="0" /></a>By David Jones NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - The New Jersey Devils hockey team was expected to announce that Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris has agreed to purchase a controlling interest in the franchise and its arena, pending league approval, media reports said. The Devils announced late Wednesday that the team would hold a major news conference at 11 a.m. EDT on Thursday. Sources told Reuters there have been negotiations in recent weeks to sell the team. ...</p><br clear="all"/>Denver Bronco Von Miller arrested for missing court appearance<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/denver-bronco-von-miller-arrested-missing-court-appearance-020439577.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/mrU.d_6rWYnSLAwM.Q5DuQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-15T020439Z_1_CBRE97E05RV00_RTROPTP_2_NFL.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Broncos' Miller trots into the inzone after intercepting a pass from Buccaneers' Freeman during their NFL football game in Denver" align="left" title="Broncos' Miller trots into the inzone after intercepting a pass from Buccaneers' Freeman during their NFL football game in Denver" border="0" /></a>By Keith Coffman DENVER (Reuters) - Denver Broncos all-pro linebacker Von Miller, who is appealing his suspension for violating the NFL's drug policy, was arrested on Sunday at a Colorado gun shop for failing to appear in court for traffic violations, police said on Wednesday. Miller, 24, was arrested after the Colorado Bureau of Investigation notified police that he was in the store and had an outstanding warrant, according to documents released by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. ...</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/denver-bronco-von-miller-arrested-missing-court-appearance-020439577.htmlWed, 14 Aug 2013 22:04:39 -0400Reutersdenver-bronco-von-miller-arrested-missing-court-appearance-020439577<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/denver-bronco-von-miller-arrested-missing-court-appearance-020439577.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/mrU.d_6rWYnSLAwM.Q5DuQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-15T020439Z_1_CBRE97E05RV00_RTROPTP_2_NFL.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Broncos' Miller trots into the inzone after intercepting a pass from Buccaneers' Freeman during their NFL football game in Denver" align="left" title="Broncos' Miller trots into the inzone after intercepting a pass from Buccaneers' Freeman during their NFL football game in Denver" border="0" /></a>By Keith Coffman DENVER (Reuters) - Denver Broncos all-pro linebacker Von Miller, who is appealing his suspension for violating the NFL's drug policy, was arrested on Sunday at a Colorado gun shop for failing to appear in court for traffic violations, police said on Wednesday. Miller, 24, was arrested after the Colorado Bureau of Investigation notified police that he was in the store and had an outstanding warrant, according to documents released by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. ...</p><br clear="all"/>Top Cuban baseball player missing, reported to have defected<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/top-cuban-baseball-player-missing-believed-defected-222309443.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/2PIeq.m2CwN6H9TVjHzW7g--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-14T234315Z_2_CBRE97D1SRB00_RTROPTP_2_BASEBALL-WORLD.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Cuba's Abreu reacts after hitting a grand slam off China's Liu in the fifth inning at the WBC qualifying first round game in Fukuoka" align="left" title="Cuba's Abreu reacts after hitting a grand slam off China's Liu in the fifth inning at the WBC qualifying first round game in Fukuoka" border="0" /></a>By Nelson Acosta HAVANA (Reuters) - One of Cuba's top baseball players is reported to have abandoned the Communist-run island to become the latest emigre seeking a multi-million-dollar Major League contract in the United States. José Dariel Abreu, 26, an all-star first baseman for one of the island's best teams, the Elephants of Cienfuegos, failed to show up this week for training for Cuba's upcoming national championship, fueling rumors of his defection. Baseball America magazine, a leading U.S. ...</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/top-cuban-baseball-player-missing-believed-defected-222309443.htmlWed, 14 Aug 2013 19:43:15 -0400Reuterstop-cuban-baseball-player-missing-believed-defected-222309443<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/top-cuban-baseball-player-missing-believed-defected-222309443.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/2PIeq.m2CwN6H9TVjHzW7g--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-14T234315Z_2_CBRE97D1SRB00_RTROPTP_2_BASEBALL-WORLD.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Cuba's Abreu reacts after hitting a grand slam off China's Liu in the fifth inning at the WBC qualifying first round game in Fukuoka" align="left" title="Cuba's Abreu reacts after hitting a grand slam off China's Liu in the fifth inning at the WBC qualifying first round game in Fukuoka" border="0" /></a>By Nelson Acosta HAVANA (Reuters) - One of Cuba's top baseball players is reported to have abandoned the Communist-run island to become the latest emigre seeking a multi-million-dollar Major League contract in the United States. José Dariel Abreu, 26, an all-star first baseman for one of the island's best teams, the Elephants of Cienfuegos, failed to show up this week for training for Cuba's upcoming national championship, fueling rumors of his defection. Baseball America magazine, a leading U.S. ...</p><br clear="all"/>Cowboys extend reign as NFL's most valuable team-Forbes(Reuters) - The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable National Football League (NFL) team for a seventh consecutive year, double the league average, according to an annual survey by business magazine Forbes on Wednesday. The Cowboys, who recently signed a $500 million naming rights deal with AT&T, are worth $2.3 billion, a 10 percent rise over last year, Forbes said in a statement. Dallas, who last year became the first North American sports franchise to top the $2 billion mark, have missed the playoffs for three consecutive seasons and have not won a Super Bowl since 1996. ...http://news.yahoo.com/cowboys-extend-reign-nfls-most-valuable-team-forbes-185042358.htmlWed, 14 Aug 2013 14:50:42 -0400Reuterscowboys-extend-reign-nfls-most-valuable-team-forbes-185042358PGA commissioner denies bid for European Tour<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/pga-commissioner-denies-bid-european-tour-142001111.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/yhJU4CJTRvC8EwVnZ91sVw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-14T142001Z_1_CBRE97D13TJ00_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-GOLF-PGA.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="PGA Tour Commissioner Finchem speaks to the media at the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio" align="left" title="PGA Tour Commissioner Finchem speaks to the media at the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio" border="0" /></a>(Reuters) - PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem rebuffed suggestions that it had made an offer to purchase the European Tour on Wednesday. It had been reported that the United States-based PGA tour had made a bid for its European rival. "Certain news reports today have indicated that the PGA Tour has made an offer to acquire the European Tour," he said in a statement. "Those reports are inaccurate. "However, as I have stated publicly on several occasions, the integration of professional golf can create additional value for our players, sponsors and fans. ...</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/pga-commissioner-denies-bid-european-tour-142001111.htmlWed, 14 Aug 2013 10:20:01 -0400Reuterspga-commissioner-denies-bid-european-tour-142001111<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/pga-commissioner-denies-bid-european-tour-142001111.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/yhJU4CJTRvC8EwVnZ91sVw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-14T142001Z_1_CBRE97D13TJ00_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-GOLF-PGA.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="PGA Tour Commissioner Finchem speaks to the media at the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio" align="left" title="PGA Tour Commissioner Finchem speaks to the media at the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio" border="0" /></a>(Reuters) - PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem rebuffed suggestions that it had made an offer to purchase the European Tour on Wednesday. It had been reported that the United States-based PGA tour had made a bid for its European rival. "Certain news reports today have indicated that the PGA Tour has made an offer to acquire the European Tour," he said in a statement. "Those reports are inaccurate. "However, as I have stated publicly on several occasions, the integration of professional golf can create additional value for our players, sponsors and fans. ...</p><br clear="all"/>Golf-PGA commissioner denies bid for European TourAug 14 (Reuters) - PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem rebuffed suggestions that it had made an offer to purchase the European Tour on Wednesday. It had been reported that the United States-based PGA tour had made a bid for its European rival. "Certain news reports today have indicated that the PGA Tour has made an offer to acquire the European Tour," he said in a statement. "Those reports are inaccurate. "However, as I have stated publicly on several occasions, the integration of professional golf can create additional value for our players, sponsors and fans. ...http://news.yahoo.com/golf-pga-commissioner-denies-bid-european-tour-135353173.htmlWed, 14 Aug 2013 09:53:53 -0400Reutersgolf-pga-commissioner-denies-bid-european-tour-135353173Golf-Schwartzel regrets club break but not emotional outburstAug 14 (Reuters) - South African golfer Charl Schwartzel regrets breaking a club after hitting a poor shot at the British Open last month but the 2011 U.S. Masters champion said playing with pent-up frustration had a more negative effect his overall performance. "It is very difficult at times," the 28-year-old said when asked how he handled on-course irritation. "Some people can keep it in. Others need to sort of express it in a way. ...http://news.yahoo.com/golf-schwartzel-regrets-club-break-not-emotional-outburst-095140835.htmlWed, 14 Aug 2013 05:51:40 -0400Reutersgolf-schwartzel-regrets-club-break-not-emotional-outburst-095140835Obama to honor Miami Dolphins' perfect 1972 season<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/obama-honor-miami-dolphins-perfect-1972-season-222155876.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/9zZbCwuVsaIs52OHexpIVw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-13T222155Z_1_CBRE97C1Q4P00_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-USA-OBAMA-DOLPHINS.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="U.S. President Obama orders lunch at Nancy's restaurant at Oak Bluffs at Martha's Vineyard" align="left" title="U.S. President Obama orders lunch at Nancy's restaurant at Oak Bluffs at Martha's Vineyard" border="0" /></a>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Miami Dolphins' perfect 1972 season of 17 victories, no losses and a Super Bowl triumph has never been repeated by another NFL team, and - to some - has never been properly recognized. Next Tuesday, President Barack Obama will welcome some of the men who played on that team to Washington for the first White House ceremony honoring a season that many NFL teams have tried to replicate to no avail. ...</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/obama-honor-miami-dolphins-perfect-1972-season-222155876.htmlTue, 13 Aug 2013 18:21:55 -0400Reutersobama-honor-miami-dolphins-perfect-1972-season-222155876<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/obama-honor-miami-dolphins-perfect-1972-season-222155876.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/9zZbCwuVsaIs52OHexpIVw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-13T222155Z_1_CBRE97C1Q4P00_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-USA-OBAMA-DOLPHINS.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="U.S. President Obama orders lunch at Nancy's restaurant at Oak Bluffs at Martha's Vineyard" align="left" title="U.S. President Obama orders lunch at Nancy's restaurant at Oak Bluffs at Martha's Vineyard" border="0" /></a>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Miami Dolphins' perfect 1972 season of 17 victories, no losses and a Super Bowl triumph has never been repeated by another NFL team, and - to some - has never been properly recognized. Next Tuesday, President Barack Obama will welcome some of the men who played on that team to Washington for the first White House ceremony honoring a season that many NFL teams have tried to replicate to no avail. ...</p><br clear="all"/>Fatal fall in Atlanta stadium was accidental: policeBy David Beasley ATLANTA (Reuters) - The fatal fall of a 29-year-old baseball fan from an upper deck of the Atlanta Braves Turner Field stadium on Monday was an accident, police said on Tuesday. The Fulton County Medical Examiner's office identified the man as Ronald Homer, 29, of Conyers, a suburb of Atlanta. "At this time there is no indication of foul play, and the fall appears accidental," Atlanta police said in a statement. ...http://news.yahoo.com/fatal-atlanta-stadium-fall-accidental-police-165448745.htmlTue, 13 Aug 2013 17:57:19 -0400Reutersfatal-atlanta-stadium-fall-accidental-police-165448745Man dies after fall at Braves' stadium(Reuters) - A man died after falling some 60 feet from the upper deck of the Atlanta Braves' Turner Field baseball stadium, the Major League team and police said on Monday. The Braves issued a statement during their game against the Philadelphia Phillies confirming the fall, which resulted in the man being transported to hospital. Local police later confirmed that he had died. The start of the game against the Phillies was delayed for nearly two hours because of rain. (Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Peter Rutherford)http://news.yahoo.com/man-dies-fall-braves-stadium-055213062.htmlTue, 13 Aug 2013 01:52:13 -0400Reutersman-dies-fall-braves-stadium-055213062Dufner's Oak Hill win underlines golf's depth in strength<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/dufner-conquers-oak-hill-first-major-title-010809355.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/qjcVxvZC70Qv7WV7Qv0Emg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-12T185856Z_2_CBRE97A1TEO00_RTROPTP_2_GOLF-PGA.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Jason Dufner of the U.S. poses with the Wanamaker trophy after winning the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" align="left" title="Jason Dufner of the U.S. poses with the Wanamaker trophy after winning the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" border="0" /></a>By Mark Lamport-Stokes ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - 'Ordinary looking' Jason Dufner struck a chord with club players everywhere while also underscoring the extraordinary depth in the modern game with his impressive victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday. With his characteristic pre-swing waggle and an almost disinterested demeanor, the American does not fit the mould of a golfing superstar yet proved to be the best player on the planet at Oak Hill with a brilliant display of ball-striking. ...</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/dufner-conquers-oak-hill-first-major-title-010809355.htmlMon, 12 Aug 2013 14:58:56 -0400Reutersdufner-conquers-oak-hill-first-major-title-010809355<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/dufner-conquers-oak-hill-first-major-title-010809355.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/qjcVxvZC70Qv7WV7Qv0Emg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-12T185856Z_2_CBRE97A1TEO00_RTROPTP_2_GOLF-PGA.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Jason Dufner of the U.S. poses with the Wanamaker trophy after winning the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" align="left" title="Jason Dufner of the U.S. poses with the Wanamaker trophy after winning the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" border="0" /></a>By Mark Lamport-Stokes ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - 'Ordinary looking' Jason Dufner struck a chord with club players everywhere while also underscoring the extraordinary depth in the modern game with his impressive victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday. With his characteristic pre-swing waggle and an almost disinterested demeanor, the American does not fit the mould of a golfing superstar yet proved to be the best player on the planet at Oak Hill with a brilliant display of ball-striking. ...</p><br clear="all"/>Warriors-bound Nedovic targets Euro successBy Zoran Milosavljevic BELGRADE (Reuters) - Serbian Nemanja Nedovic is thrilled to be heading to the NBA with the Golden State Warriors but says he is first focused on bringing glory to his national team in next month's European Championship. The Warriors plucked the versatile guard from relative obscurity in the first round of the 2013 NBA draft and will be closely watching his progress at the tournament in Slovenia. ...http://news.yahoo.com/warriors-bound-nedovic-targets-euro-success-162922450.htmlMon, 12 Aug 2013 12:29:22 -0400Reuterswarriors-bound-nedovic-targets-euro-success-162922450Golf-PGA Tour money listAug 12 (Reuters) - Leading money winners on the 2013 PGATour on Monday (U.S. unless stated): 1. Tiger Woods $7,687,119 2. Matt Kuchar $5,006,408 3. Phil Mickelson $4,956,727 4. Brandt Snedeker $4,913,261 5. Henrik Stenson (Sweden) $3,441,003 6. Adam Scott (Australia) $3,206,513 7. Bill Haas $3,166,046 8. Justin Rose (England) $3,163,881 9. Keegan Bradley $3,136,613 10. Billy Horschel $3,117,543 11. Jason Day (Australia) $2,923,283 12. Kevin Streelman $2,784,418 13. Jason Dufner $2,641,334 14. Dustin Johnson $2,572,844 15. Boo Weekley $2,561,722 16. Steve Stricker $2,553,532 17. ...http://news.yahoo.com/golf-pga-tour-money-list-141325270.htmlMon, 12 Aug 2013 10:13:25 -0400Reutersgolf-pga-tour-money-list-141325270Golf-World rankingsAug 12 (Reuters) - World rankings on Monday (U.S. unless stated, last week's positions in brackets): 1. (1) Tiger Woods 14.07 average points 2. (2) Phil Mickelson 8.51 3. (3) Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) 8.44 4. (5) Adam Scott (Australia) 7.85 5. (4) Justin Rose (England) 7.36 6. (6) Matt Kuchar 6.67 7. (7) Brandt Snedeker 6.52 8. (21) Jason Dufner 6.09 9. (8) Graeme McDowell (Northern Ireland) 6.03 10. (11) Henrik Stenson (Sweden) 5.82 11. (9) Luke Donald (England) 5.27 12. (10) Keegan Bradley 5.16 13. (13) Steve Stricker 5.08 14. (12) Lee Westwood (England) 5.05 15. ...http://news.yahoo.com/golf-world-rankings-135816929.htmlMon, 12 Aug 2013 09:58:16 -0400Reutersgolf-world-rankings-135816929Golf-Asian Tour returns to Vietnam with $500,000 eventAug 12 (Reuters) - The Asian Tour will return to Vietnam in September with a $500,000 event and the country's top golfer expects it to boost the Southeast Asian country's hopes of competing when golf makes its Olympic return in 2016. Announcing details of the Sept. 19-22 event, Asian Tour executive chairman Kyi Hla Han hoped the Vietnam Masters would inspire many more golfers to follow in the footsteps of Michael Tran, the only Vietnamese on the Tour. ...http://news.yahoo.com/golf-asian-tour-returns-vietnam-500-000-event-064359326.htmlMon, 12 Aug 2013 02:43:59 -0400Reutersgolf-asian-tour-returns-vietnam-500-000-event-064359326Battling McIlroy sees positive signs after PGA<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/battling-mcilroy-sees-positive-signs-pga-025149060.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/i.2QiKZmP8_BA9JXA2mJlg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-12T025149Z_1_CBRE97B07YH00_RTROPTP_2_GOLF-PGA.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts after missing a birdie putt on the second hole during the final round of the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" align="left" title="Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts after missing a birdie putt on the second hole during the final round of the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" border="0" /></a>By Steve Keating ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - A triple bogey may have crushed any remaining chance Rory McIlroy had of defending his PGA Championship crown on Sunday. But the Northern Irishman, who has battled all season, remained hopeful he could end the year on a high. As McIlroy's reign ended he chose to look on the bright side of a sometimes dim week, signing off with a level par 70 to finish in a tie for eighth, seven shots back of winner American Jason Dufner. "I saw a lot of great signs out there today," said McIlroy. ...</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/battling-mcilroy-sees-positive-signs-pga-025149060.htmlSun, 11 Aug 2013 22:51:49 -0400Reutersbattling-mcilroy-sees-positive-signs-pga-025149060<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/battling-mcilroy-sees-positive-signs-pga-025149060.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/i.2QiKZmP8_BA9JXA2mJlg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-12T025149Z_1_CBRE97B07YH00_RTROPTP_2_GOLF-PGA.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts after missing a birdie putt on the second hole during the final round of the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" align="left" title="Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts after missing a birdie putt on the second hole during the final round of the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" border="0" /></a>By Steve Keating ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - A triple bogey may have crushed any remaining chance Rory McIlroy had of defending his PGA Championship crown on Sunday. But the Northern Irishman, who has battled all season, remained hopeful he could end the year on a high. As McIlroy's reign ended he chose to look on the bright side of a sometimes dim week, signing off with a level par 70 to finish in a tie for eighth, seven shots back of winner American Jason Dufner. "I saw a lot of great signs out there today," said McIlroy. ...</p><br clear="all"/>Scott finds way to peak on game's biggest stages<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/scott-finds-way-peak-games-biggest-stages-021620952.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/FWn9vFkYLmI0f1SbPMcRMA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-12T021620Z_1_CBRE97B06BE00_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-GOLF-PGA-SCOTT.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Australia's Adam Scott looks at his putt on the third hole during the final round of the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" align="left" title="Australia's Adam Scott looks at his putt on the third hole during the final round of the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" border="0" /></a>By Frank Pingue ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Adam Scott has enjoyed top-five finishes in three of the year's four major championships, including his breakthrough Masters win in April, but the Australian feels his best is yet to come. After becoming the first golfer from his country to triumph at Augusta National, Scott went on to finish in a tie for third at last month's British Open at Muirfield and on Sunday earned a share of fifth at the PGA Championship. ...</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/scott-finds-way-peak-games-biggest-stages-021620952.htmlSun, 11 Aug 2013 22:16:20 -0400Reutersscott-finds-way-peak-games-biggest-stages-021620952<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/scott-finds-way-peak-games-biggest-stages-021620952.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/FWn9vFkYLmI0f1SbPMcRMA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-12T021620Z_1_CBRE97B06BE00_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-GOLF-PGA-SCOTT.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Australia's Adam Scott looks at his putt on the third hole during the final round of the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" align="left" title="Australia's Adam Scott looks at his putt on the third hole during the final round of the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" border="0" /></a>By Frank Pingue ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Adam Scott has enjoyed top-five finishes in three of the year's four major championships, including his breakthrough Masters win in April, but the Australian feels his best is yet to come. After becoming the first golfer from his country to triumph at Augusta National, Scott went on to finish in a tie for third at last month's British Open at Muirfield and on Sunday earned a share of fifth at the PGA Championship. ...</p><br clear="all"/>No regrets for Furyk after runner-up finish at Oak Hill<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/no-regrets-furyk-runner-finish-oak-hill-021521859.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/tQQHgMvIH06UbKUqDaMTUw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-12T021521Z_1_CBRE97B069R00_RTROPTP_2_GOLF-PGA.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Furyk of the U.S. stands on the 15th tee with his caddie Cowan during the final round of the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" align="left" title="Furyk of the U.S. stands on the 15th tee with his caddie Cowan during the final round of the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" border="0" /></a>By Mark Lamport-Stokes ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Jim Furyk has endured his share of agonizing close calls at the majors but said he would reflect on a week of positives after finishing second to Jason Dufner at the PGA Championship on Sunday. The PGA Tour veteran had led by one shot going into the final round at Oak Hill Country Club but was outplayed by his fellow American Dufner, who carded a two-under-par 68 to claim his first major title by two strokes. "I was going to have fun. I have no regrets. ...</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/no-regrets-furyk-runner-finish-oak-hill-021521859.htmlSun, 11 Aug 2013 22:15:21 -0400Reutersno-regrets-furyk-runner-finish-oak-hill-021521859<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/no-regrets-furyk-runner-finish-oak-hill-021521859.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/tQQHgMvIH06UbKUqDaMTUw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-12T021521Z_1_CBRE97B069R00_RTROPTP_2_GOLF-PGA.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Furyk of the U.S. stands on the 15th tee with his caddie Cowan during the final round of the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" align="left" title="Furyk of the U.S. stands on the 15th tee with his caddie Cowan during the final round of the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" border="0" /></a>By Mark Lamport-Stokes ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Jim Furyk has endured his share of agonizing close calls at the majors but said he would reflect on a week of positives after finishing second to Jason Dufner at the PGA Championship on Sunday. The PGA Tour veteran had led by one shot going into the final round at Oak Hill Country Club but was outplayed by his fellow American Dufner, who carded a two-under-par 68 to claim his first major title by two strokes. "I was going to have fun. I have no regrets. ...</p><br clear="all"/>'Dufnering' has new meaning after PGA Championship win<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/dufnering-meaning-pga-championship-win-021414828.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/L_ktd2WZkp.DKqJUDsbsTg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-12T021414Z_1_CBRE97B067U00_RTROPTP_2_GOLF-PGA.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Jason Dufner of the U.S. poses with the Wanamaker trophy after winning the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" align="left" title="Jason Dufner of the U.S. poses with the Wanamaker trophy after winning the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" border="0" /></a>By Steve Keating ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - 'Dufnering' took on a whole new meaning on Sunday when laid-back Jason Dufner claimed the PGA Championship, transforming the 36-year-old cult figure into a major winner. Dufner, who is not prone to displays of emotion, allowed himself a sheepish smile and a hesitant double fist bump following a two-shot victory over Jim Furyk. But he left the real celebrations to the galleries packed around Oak Hill Country Club's 18th green that watched him clinch the season's final major two days after he shot a 63, matching the lowest round in any major. ...</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/dufnering-meaning-pga-championship-win-021414828.htmlSun, 11 Aug 2013 22:14:14 -0400Reutersdufnering-meaning-pga-championship-win-021414828<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/dufnering-meaning-pga-championship-win-021414828.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/L_ktd2WZkp.DKqJUDsbsTg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-08-12T021414Z_1_CBRE97B067U00_RTROPTP_2_GOLF-PGA.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Jason Dufner of the U.S. poses with the Wanamaker trophy after winning the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" align="left" title="Jason Dufner of the U.S. poses with the Wanamaker trophy after winning the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester" border="0" /></a>By Steve Keating ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - 'Dufnering' took on a whole new meaning on Sunday when laid-back Jason Dufner claimed the PGA Championship, transforming the 36-year-old cult figure into a major winner. Dufner, who is not prone to displays of emotion, allowed himself a sheepish smile and a hesitant double fist bump following a two-shot victory over Jim Furyk. But he left the real celebrations to the galleries packed around Oak Hill Country Club's 18th green that watched him clinch the season's final major two days after he shot a 63, matching the lowest round in any major. ...</p><br clear="all"/>Golf-No regrets for Furyk after runner-up finish at Oak HillBy Mark Lamport-Stokes ROCHESTER, New York, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Jim Furyk has endured his share of agonising close calls at the majors but said he would reflect on a week of positives after finishing second to Jason Dufner at the PGA Championship on Sunday. The PGA Tour veteran had led by one shot going into the final round at Oak Hill Country Club but was outplayed by his fellow American Dufner, who carded a two-under-par 68 to claim his first major title by two strokes. "I was going to
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