AP - Camilo Villegas gave himself his best chance of winning on the PGA Tour with a 12-foot birdie Sunday morning to complete a 4-under 66 and take a one-shot lead going into the final round of the BMW Championship.
AP - Ominous clouds overhead, the sort of hard court that troubled him this season underfoot, Roger Federer sensed something Saturday he hadn’t in quite a while. He was playing exactly like that guy named Roger Federer.
The opening ceremony of the 2008 Paralympics was staged at the Bird’s Nest on Saturday, and again the Beijing organizers put on an amazing show.
AP - Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow was good early and even better late, enough to help No. 5 Florida snap a six-game losing streak against rival Miami. Tebow threw two touchdown passes, speedster Percy Harvin ran for a score and the Gators used a swarming defensive effort to beat the Hurricanes 26-3 Saturday night at The Swamp.
With the acquisition of Brett Favre this off-season, the Jets — a team that shares a city affiliation and a stadium with the defending Super Bowl champions — began winning the battle of the buzz.
AFP - Fabio Capello has warned Croatia that England have no intention of playing for a draw in Wednesday’s crucial World Cup qualifier.
The Phillies can ponder the motivational note from the Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt from Friday night, but the Mets had their own declaration of inspiration earlier this season.
The Phillies can ponder the motivational note from the Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt from Friday night, but the Mets had their own declaration of inspiration earlier this season.
Marlon Shirley, the world’s premier amputee sprinter, is trying to become the first three-time Paralympic gold medalist in the 100 meters, having won in 2000 and 2004.
Marlon Shirley, the world’s premier amputee sprinter, is trying to become the first three-time Paralympic gold medalist in the 100 meters, having won in 2000 and 2004.