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Nicklaus still rules the long-drive competition
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Nicklaus still rules the long-drive competition

August 5, 2014

Back in Gary Player and Lee Trevino’s day, the longest hitter on tour was the Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus. Using a small, persimmon-headed driver and wound balata golf ball at…

No place like home
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No place like home

August 4, 2014

Phelps never has left his pool in Baltimore

Will Tiger play the PGA?
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Will Tiger play the PGA?

August 4, 2014

Tiger Woods’ caddy Joe LaCava did his usual due diligence on the Valhalla course despite not knowing whether or not Woods will compete at the PGA Championship. Woods re-injured his…

Tiger re-injures his back
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Tiger re-injures his back

August 2, 2014

Tiger Woods withdrew from the Bridgestone Invitational with back pain Sunday.Mark Duncan/Associated Press In his third tournament since returning from back surgery, this had the look of a serious setback.…

Back to football
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Back to football

August 2, 2014

Marcus Harris and the New York Giants beat the Buffalo Bils 17-13 in the Hall of Fame Game, officially makring the start of the NFL preseason. Giants rookie running back…

Hello, old friend
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Hello, old friend

August 1, 2014

Tamme steps in for Thomas at scrimmage

All eyes are on them
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All eyes are on them

August 1, 2014

Bills and Giants will open NFL preseason Sunday

Who’s going into the Hall of Fame?
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Who’s going into the Hall of Fame?

August 1, 2014

Derrick Brooks First year eligible. … Selected by Buccaneers in first round (28th player overall). … Never missed game in career. … Earned All-Rookie honors. … Elected to 11 Pro…

Get the Ball rolling
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Get the Ball rolling

August 1, 2014

Denver’s new starter isn’t intimidated in ’14

Harris healed and cleared for practice
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Harris healed and cleared for practice

July 30, 2014

“I don’t want to play in the preseason,” said Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr., who was cleared to return to practice Wednesday. “But if I’m ready, then I might…