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The fight to find a cure for ALS continues. And Jeff Julian’s widow is helping wage that war.
The e-mail responses came in fast. And many of you were furious that I felt Tiger wasn’t greater the Federer.
Roger Federer is to tennis what Tiger Woods is to golf. But who is better between the two?
1/24/07 -- Drivers come and go. Putters vary round-to-round. But irons are in it for the long haul.
If I had a vote for the PGA TOUR Hall of Fame, here is who I would let in and who I would leave out.
The PGA TOUR Hall of Fame ballots came out last week, but do some changes need to be made?
Entering this week’s Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, time may be running out on David Duval’s career.
12/30/06 -- Tiger Woods gets questioned a lot. Why does he do the things he does? How can he do the things he does?
12/28/06 -- They asked a few years ago in a commercial, What will Phil do next? We ask now, Will Phil recover from his Winged Foot hangover?
12/22/06 -- Over the first six months of the 2006 PGA TOUR season, there was talk as to who the best player in the world was.
12/20/06 -- Phil Mickelson was on top of the golf world. And then came the 72nd hole at Winged Foot Golf Club.
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12/8/06 -- Santa hasn’t given me anything in about 20 years. Now it’s time to pay up. I’m asking for a few things beyond this Christmas.
12/8/06 -- Santa hasn’t given me anything in about 20 years. Now it’s time to pay up. I’m asking for a few things beyond this Christmas.
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12/3/06 -- It’s been 50 years or so since Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus first competed against one another. This week, they were back at it again, playing the roles of grandfather, father and friendly rival.
12/3/06 -- It’s been 50 years or so since Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus first competed against one another. This week, they were back at it again, playing the roles of grandfather, father and friendly rival.
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11/29/06 -- This past weekend, I wrote that it was perhaps time to put an end to the Skins Game. Many agreed and others disagreed.
11/29/06 -- This past weekend, I wrote that it was perhaps time to put an end to the Skins Game. Many agreed and others disagreed.
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11/26/06 -- After more than two decades, it would appear that this annual Thanksgiving weekend tradition has run its course.
11/26/06 -- After more than two decades, it would appear that this annual Thanksgiving weekend tradition has run its course.
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11/12/06 -- The LPGA Tour caps its season this week with the ADT Championship ' otherwise known as the LPGA Playoffs.
11/12/06 -- The LPGA Tour caps its season this week with the ADT Championship ' otherwise known as the LPGA Playoffs.
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10/18/06 -- This is the time of the year when money races really take focus in golf. But, while a few dollars here and there can make or break some player’s seasons, it means very little to others.
10/18/06 -- This is the time of the year when money races really take focus in golf. But, while a few dollars here and there can make or break some player’s seasons, it means very little to others.
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9/24/06 -- The Europeans once again won the Ryder Cup in dominating fashion. But this event, this week, was more than just about winning and losing for Darren Clarke.
9/24/06 -- The Europeans once again won the Ryder Cup in dominating fashion. But this event, this week, was more than just about winning and losing for Darren Clarke.
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9/23/06 -- The Europeans are close to winning the Ryder Cup once again because, unlike the Americans, they’ve been able to close out matches. It’s almost coffee time.
9/23/06 -- The Europeans are close to winning the Ryder Cup once again because, unlike the Americans, they’ve been able to close out matches. It’s almost coffee time.
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9/22/06 -- The Europeans once again have the lead after Day 1 of the Ryder Cup. And they have all the momentum.
9/22/06 -- The Europeans once again have the lead after Day 1 of the Ryder Cup. And they have all the momentum.
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8/27/06 -- This Monday will mark Tiger Woods’ official 10-year anniversary as a playing professional.
8/27/06 -- This Monday will mark Tiger Woods’ official 10-year anniversary as a playing professional.
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8/21/06 -- Tom Lehman said that he didn’t get much sleep Sunday night, tossing and turning over on who he was going to use his captain’s picks.
8/21/06 -- Tom Lehman said that he didn’t get much sleep Sunday night, tossing and turning over on who he was going to use his captain’s picks.
MEDINAH, Ill. – There’s nothing wrong with giving people the benefit of the doubt. Like, maybe Terrell Owens really is injured and can’t practice. Or, maybe Floyd Landis really does have the testosterone of 10 men.
And so the thought emerged, yet again, Saturday night: Maybe somebody really can beat Tiger Woods when hes leading after 54 holes of a major championship.
Fool. Fool. Damn fool.
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8/20/06 -- Covering a major championship isn’t just about who wins and loses. It’s about free food, massages, and juicy rumors. Did you hear the one about John Daly?
8/20/06 -- Covering a major championship isn’t just about who wins and loses. It’s about free food, massages, and juicy rumors. Did you hear the one about John Daly?