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Richard Bland, Russell Henley share lead in U.S. Open that is really open
SAN DIEGO — The U.S. Open prides itself on being the most open of all majors with some 9,000 players from all walks of golf having a chance to compete. Open, indeed. The weekend at Torrey Pines features major champions and major contenders, players who are unknown or unheralded, all...
Tim Dahlberg: Golf's ultimate grinder doesn't give up easily
SAN DIEGO — Richard Bland spent 25 years lugging his golf clubs across Europe, chasing a dream that improbably came true last month at the age of 48. Whether he can stand up to the pressure of the weekend at the U.S. Open is anyone’s guess. But there’s one thing...
Rabid dog imported into U.S. sparks multi-state investigation
A rabid dog imported into the United States this month has sparked a public health investigation across several states. Health officials say a dog brought to the U.S. from Azerbaijan that ended up with a family in Chester County, Pennsylvania began acting strangely. It later tested positive for rabies and...
Islanders accustomed to rebounding from 2-1 series deficits 
The New York Islanders are facing a familiar scenario, trailing 2-1 in a series after a narrow loss in Game 3 at home. The first two times in this postseason they bounced back with three straight wins to advance past Pittsburgh and Boston. That gives the Islanders some confidence heading...
Fox Chapel grad Monteverde helps Texas Tech baseball team go deep in NCAA Tournament
Patrick Monteverde realized his dream of playing Division I baseball this spring, and the Fox Chapel graduate said he quickly felt right at home in the red and black at Texas Tech. “I was extremely confident when I made my decision,” said Monteverde, a former pitcher at Seton Hill who...
Oakland Catholic grad Leah Smith earns 10th in 800 freestyle at U.S. Olympic Swim Trials
Leah Smith was busy this week with three swims at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb. Her finale came in the 800-meter freestyle Friday morning, and the Oakland Catholic graduate placed 10th overall in a time of 8 minutes, 36.10 seconds. Smith is the second reserve for Saturday’s final...
Oosthuizen joins Henley in lead at U.S. Open after 1st round
SAN DIEGO — Louis Oosthuizen capped off an impeccable start to the U.S. Open with two tough par putts to finish off a 4-under 67 and join Russell Henley in a share of the lead at Torrey Pines. The first round was not completed until Friday morning because of a...
Celtics trade Kemba Walker, 16th pick to Thunder for Al Horford
BOSTON — The Celtics are bringing Al Horford back, trading point guard Kemba Walker to Oklahoma City for the five-time All-Star on Friday in Brad Stevens’ first major move since he moved from the Boston bench to the front office. Boston will also send the No. 16 overall draft pick...
Top medical adviser says 'no fans' safest for Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — The safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without any fans, the top medical adviser to the Japanese government said in a report on Friday. Dr. Shigeru Omi’s recommendation seems to put him at odds with organizers and the International Olympic Committee with the Olympics opening in...
Brooks Koepka makes presence felt at fog-delayed U.S. Open
SAN DIEGO — Once the fog finally lifted over Torrey Pines, a familiar figure in the U.S. Open was plain to see. A long Thursday ended in darkness with Russell Henley in the lead and Louis Oosthuizen poised to join him when the fog-delayed opening round wrapped up Friday morning....
Caeleb Dressel wins, but Simone Manuel fails to advance in swim stunner 
OMAHA, Neb. — Caeleb Dressel locked up his spot for Tokyo, where he’s expected to be one of the biggest stars in the Olympic pool. But Simone Manuel got left behind. In the biggest surprise yet at the U.S. swimming trials, the defending Olympic women’s champion in the 100-meter freestyle...
Mickelson off to uneven start after dinging at U.S. Open 
SAN DIEGO — Phil Mickelson backed off his shot and asked for quiet after a phone went off in the gallery. Exasperated, he stepped back a second time when it happened again. A third ding and Lefty couldn’t take it anymore. “Seriously? Can we get someone to help him?” he...
Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka pull out of Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka are sitting out Wimbledon, leaving the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament without two of the sport’s biggest stars as it returns after being canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Nadal, a two-time champion at the All England Club, announced via a series of...
U.S. Open preview: Can Phil Mickelson shock us again? Torrey Pines' tricks. The money behind Bryson vs. Brooks 'rivalry.'
Before last month’s PGA Championship, long-time Real Golf Radio host Brian Taylor joined me to preview the tournament, discuss its history and the return of fans to golf, analyze the Kiawah Island course and predict which golfers might contend. About the only thing Taylor didn’t break down was how Phil...
This date in sports history: June 17 
1954 — Rocky Marciano scores a 15-round unanimous decision over Ezzard Charles at New York to retain the world heavyweight title. 1961 — Gene Littler shoots a 68 in the final round to edge Doug Sanders and Bob Goalby in the U.S. Open. 1962 — Jack Nicklaus beats Arnold Palmer...
Press, Williams score in U.S. women's 2-0 victory over Nigeria 
AUSTIN, Texas — Christen Press scored late in the first half, Lynn Williams added a goal in the final moments and the U.S. women’s national team wrapped up its Summer Series with a 2-0 victory over Nigeria on Wednesday night in the last match before settling on a lineup for...
U.S. Open prepares to go prime time with stop at Torrey Pines 
SAN DIEGO — The USGA is starting to escape that reputation of an East Coast bias for the U.S. Open. The return to Torrey Pines for the 121st U.S. Open means another prime-time show along the Eastern seaboard, and that’s happening with greater frequency for the U.S. Open. It wasn’t...
Analysis: Breaking down the College World Series teams
OMAHA, Neb. — A look at the eight teams competing in the College World Series, which starts Saturday at TD Ameritrade Park. (Capsules in order of CWS opening games. Coaches’ records through super regionals): North Carolina State (35-18) Coach: Elliott Avent (924-549 in 25 seasons at NC State; 1,148-762 in...
Central Catholic grads Michael Grady, Alex Miklasevich ready to row in Olympics
Michael Grady and Alex Miklasevich have been rowing together since their freshman year at Central Catholic in the fall of 2011. They have grown together in the sport through their four years together with the Vikings program, through respective collegiate careers, with opportunities at high-level camps, and at competitions both...
Longtime Mount St. Mary's coach Jim Phelan dies at age 92 
EMMITSBURG, Md. — Jim Phelan, the bow-tied basketball coach who won 830 games during nearly a half-century at Mount St. Mary’s, has died. He was 92. The athletic department at Mount St. Mary’s said Phelan died in his sleep at home Tuesday night. Phelan spent his entire 49-season career at...
Athletes abused by late doctor demand University of Michigan probe
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Former athletes on Wednesday urged the University of Michigan’s governing board to launch a full investigation of sexual abuse committed by a late doctor and how the school failed to stop him during his decades on campus. Standing near the school’s historic football stadium, they said...
Venus Williams, Andy Murray get Wimbledon wild cards; prize money reduced
LONDON — Former Wimbledon champions Venus Williams and Andy Murray will receive wild cards to compete in the grass-court Grand Slam tournament when it starts in less than two weeks. The men’s and women’s singles winners will each get $2.4 million, a nearly 28% decrease from 2019, although the overall...
Oakland Catholic grad Leah Smith qualifies for finals of 200 freestyle at U.S. Olympic Swim Trials
Oakland Catholic and Virginia grad Leah Smith finished eighth in the semifinals of the women’s 200-meter freestyle Tuesday evening at the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials in Omaha. Her time of 1 minute, 58.22 seconds helped clinch a spot in Wednesday evening’s finals with a pair of Olympic berths on the...
Tim Dahlberg: A different U.S. Open than imagined at Torrey Pines
The spectacular ocean vistas will fill TV screens as usual, along with the obligatory shots of hang gliders prancing above the cliffs of Southern California. In an era where betting is the rage, there’s probably a bookie somewhere who will offer an over/under on the number of times fans at...
Column: Spieth can see progress in return to Open and Torrey 
SAN DIEGO — Jordan Spieth is more interested in what lies ahead than what’s in his rearview mirror. This week affords him a chance to look back because it’s the U.S. Open, and it’s Torrey Pines. Both represent a low point and a turning point in the rough road back....


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