SPORTS News, Aug 04, 2011

Bronx Bombers explode on White Sox in 18-7 win Wed,3 Aug 2011 11:24 PM PDT Reuters - CHICAGO (Reuters) - The New York Yankees came out swinging and battered the Chicago White Sox into submission on Wednesday, keeping pace in the American League East title race with an 18-7 victory in a 37-hit slug-fest. Full Story   Golf-Scott snubs Singapore defence for Australian Open Wed,3 Aug 2011 10:33 PM PDT Reuters - SYDNEY, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Adam Scott will not defend his Singapore Open title and instead warm up for the Presidents Cup at the Australian Open in November, the world number 17 told local media on Thursday. Full Story   Players expect rusty Tiger Woods to flourish on Firestone return Wed,3 Aug 2011 06:24 PM PDT Reuters - AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - Tiger Woods's return to the PGA Tour this week after a three-month injury absence has been warmly applauded by his peers who say the game has sorely missed its greatest practitioner. Full Story   Golf-Players expect rusty Tiger to flourish on Firestone return Wed,3 Aug 2011 04:58 PM PDT Reuters - AKRON, Ohio, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Tiger Woods's return to the PGA Tour this week after a three-month injury absence has been warmly applauded by his peers who say the game has sorely missed its greatest practitioner. Full Story   Oosthuizen eyes Firestone boost after car crash Wed,3 Aug 2011 04:27 PM PDT Reuters - AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - Former British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen is looking for a spark to reignite his game at this week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational after escaping injury in a traffic accident while preparing for the tournament. Full Story   INTERVIEW-Golf-Oosthuizen eyes Firestone boost after car crash Wed,3 Aug 2011 04:23 PM PDT Reuters - AKRON, Ohio, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Former British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen is looking for a spark to reignite his game at this week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational after escaping injury in a traffic accident while preparing for the tournament. Full Story   Ex-NFL quarterback Joey Harrington out of hospital Wed,3 Aug 2011 03:36 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former Detroit Lions quarterback Joey Harrington was discharged on Wednesday from a Portland hospital, where he was treated following a bike accident over the weekend. Full Story   Predators' Weber gets record $7.5 million in arbitration Wed,3 Aug 2011 02:32 PM PDT Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - Nashville Predators captain Shea Weber, one of the top defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL), was awarded a record $7.5 million one-year contract by an arbitrator, the team said on Wednesday. Full Story   Motivated Tiger Woods a "scary" prospect on Tour return: Mahan Wed,3 Aug 2011 02:01 PM PDT Reuters - AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - Tiger Woods may have been sidelined by injury for three months but fellow American Hunter Mahan expects the 14-times major winner to return to form with a vengeance at this week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. Full Story   Golf-Motivated Tiger a 'scary' prospect on Tour return: Mahan Wed,3 Aug 2011 01:02 PM PDT Reuters - AKRON, Ohio, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Tiger Woods may have been sidelined by injury for three months but fellow American Hunter Mahan expects the 14-times major winner to return to form with a vengeance at this week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. Full Story   Federer trusts himself to thrive past age 30 Wed,3 Aug 2011 12:15 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer will turn 30 next week, but the Swiss winner of a record 16 grand slam singles titles said on Wednesday he will not pause for reflection since he is too busy plotting for more tennis success. Full Story   Blackhawks re-sign Sharp to five-year extension Wed,3 Aug 2011 11:46 AM PDT Reuters - CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks re-signed Patrick Sharp to five-year contract extension after the forward had one of his best offensive seasons, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Wednesday. Full Story   McIlroy makes U-turn and considers rejoining PGA Tour Wed,3 Aug 2011 11:32 AM PDT Reuters - AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy said on Wednesday he is considering rejoining the PGA Tour, just nine months after opting not to take up his card for the 2011 season on the U.S. circuit. Full Story   Golf-McIlroy makes U-turn and considers rejoining PGA Tour Wed,3 Aug 2011 11:30 AM PDT Reuters - AKRON, Ohio, Aug 3 (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy said on Wednesday he is considering rejoining the PGA Tour, just nine months after opting not to take up his card for the 2011 season on the U.S. circuit. Full Story   Former Pro Bowl QB Bulger retires after 10 seasons Wed,3 Aug 2011 10:28 AM PDT Reuters - BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Twice Pro Bowl quarterback Marc Bulger has decided to retire from the National Football League (NFL) after a 10-year career, according to a report on the Baltimore Ravens website on Wednesday. Full Story

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