Let’s try that one again, shall we: These days, celebrity apologies come in multiple stagesNEW YORK — A congressman flouts decorum and heckles a president in the House chamber. A tennis player profanely offers to shove a tennis ball down the throat of a line judge. A singer shakes up an awards show by boorishly dissing a young country star. Retired Justine Henin leaves open a return to competitive tennisBRUSSELS — Justine Henin has gone from confirming she won’t return to competitive tennis to refusing to discuss her future. Many moved by Obama’s soaring rhetoric on health reform, but others await more detailsWhile some were moved to tears by the president’s soaring rhetoric, others were moved not at all. Where some saw a new clarity, others saw more vagueness. And while some praised him for reaching out to Republicans, there were those who felt he was overreaching in some ways and not reaching far enough in others. Delaware prepares NFL-only sports betting, but game plan and cash potential still uncertainDOVER, Del. — Behind the shiny, granite bar in the new sports book at Dover Downs casino, a baseball glove sits on a shelf. A basketball is perched near a cash register. They won’t matter for bettors in Delaware’s news sports lottery: The only game in town is NFL football. Sam Querrey beats Jose Acasuso to reach Pilot Pen final; tourney moved indoors because of rainNEW HAVEN, Conn. — Sam Querrey reached the Pilot Pen final with a 6-3, 6-4 victory Saturday over Argentina’s Jose Acasuso, who became so frustrated in the second set he repeatedly smashed his racket on the court. Wozniacki beats Pennetta, Mauresmo upset in semifinal matches moved indoorsNEW HAVEN, Conn. — Caroline Wozniacki waited most of Friday, then moved back into the finals of the Pilot Pen, beating Flavia Pennetta of Italy 6-4, 6-1 in a match that was moved from a 13,000-seat stadium to an indoor college court. Wozniacki beats Pennetta in semifinal match moved indoorsNEW HAVEN, Conn. — Caroline Wozniacki waited most of Friday, then moved back into the finals of the Pilot Pen, beating Flavia Pennetta of Italy 6-4, 6-1 in a match that was moved from a 13,000-seat stadium to an indoor college court. Sergio Garcia continues resurgence, ties Paul Goydos and Steve Marino for Barclays leadJERSEY CITY, N.J. — Not many players would have imagined the most pleasing view at Liberty National being the scorecard. European stocks trim gains as US opens down after soft industrial dataLONDON — European stock markets gave up early gains Wednesday, as Wall Street opened lower on weak industrial data. Tiger misses a cut and a chance in a stunning exit from the British OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — The obligatory handshakes were over, and there wasn’t much left for Tiger Woods to do other than sign his scorecard and tell his pilot to gas up the Gulfstream. NYPD gets radiation detectors to search bombsNEW YORK - The US Department of Homeland Security has given three state-of-the-art radiation detectors to the New York Police Department to patrol city streets in search of dirty bombs and other nuclear threats. World markets awaiting economic recovery clues amid potential quarter-end volatilityLONDON — European stock markets fell modestly Tuesday ahead of an expected subdued open on Wall Street as investors awaited key data later this week for more clues about the speed of any potential recovery. World markets awaiting cue for next move as key economic news takes center stageLONDON — European stock markets were little changed Tuesday following a mixed performance in Asia as investors awaited key economic reports due later this week for more clues about the speed of any potential recovery. Fred Funk has first-round lead at Dick’s Sporting Goods OpenENDICOTT, N.Y. — A little more rain didn’t faze Fred Funk. European markets down as World Bank warns of deeper than anticipated global slumpLONDON — European stock markets fell Monday ahead of an expected drop at the U.S. open as investors worried about the global economic outlook after the World Bank warned that the downturn would be deeper than it previously predicted. European markets down amid US economic uncertainty ahead of Fed decisionLONDON — European stock markets fell Monday despite gains in Asia as investors remained cautious about the U.S. economic outlook ahead of a key policy decision and statement from the U.S. Federal Reserve later in the week. Packed stands give way to standing water at rainy Bethpage BlackFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — About an hour after U.S. Open play was suspended Thursday, a course worker gingerly worked his way across Bethpage Black’s flooded 18th green to remove the flag, futilely trying to avoid leaving footprints. Rain, rain, go away: It’s been an exceptionally soggy June for parts of the USWASHINGTON — Mud season has been extended. World markets buoyed by oil price rise, US bank bailout repaymentsLONDON — World stock markets rose sharply Wednesday, with Hong Kong’s main index jumping by over 4 percent, amid higher commodity prices and renewed hopes about the state of the U.S. banking sector. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity AP News in BriefIran test fires missiles amid global flap over its nuclear ambitions Maldives’ islander discovers pre-Islamic Buddhist relicMALE - An Islander has discovered a pre-Islamic stupa, a Buddhist relic, beneath his house in Raa atoll Agolhitheemu in Maldives, while digging to build a well. Sports court cuts French tennis player Mathieu Montcourt’s ban for betting on matchesLAUSANNE, Switzerland — French tennis player Mathieu Montcourt’s suspension for betting on matches has been reduced from eight to five weeks. Argentine player David Nalbandian out 4 months after undergoing successful right hip surgeryBARCELONA, Spain — Argentine tennis player David Nalbandian has had surgery on his right hip and will be sidelined for four months. Committed to LPGA Tour, Wie still dreams of winning a PGA event and playing in the MastersCLIFTON, N.J. — Six years since gaining national attention as a 13-year-old golfing phenomenon, Michelle Wie still seeks that first win on the LPGA Tour and dreams of beating the boys on that other pro golf circuit. The best golfer no one has heard of? Washington’s Nick Taylor thrives in relative anonymitySHORELINE, Wash. — Much to the disbelief of his teammates, there was a time when Washington’s Nick Taylor stood over a tee with nerves rattling every movement of his swing. Andy Murray paying little attention to rankings despite becoming first Briton to make top 3MADRID — Andy Murray is paying little attention to the world rankings despite becoming the first British player to break into the top three. Cejka takes 5-shot lead into final round at Players Championship; will be paired with WoodsPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Alex Cejka could see chaos all around him at The Players Championship, or at least hear it through the groans of a scorching Saturday at the TPC Sawgrass that delivered so many meltdowns. He was among the few to survive, taking on the flag with an 8-iron on the final hole that set up a 5-foot birdie for an even-par 72 and a five-shot lead, the largest after three rounds in the 36 years of this prestigious event. Alex Cejka shoots 72 to take 5-shot lead at Players Championship; will be paired with WoodsPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Alex Cejka could see chaos all around him at The Players Championship, or at least hear it through the groans of a scorching Saturday at the TPC Sawgrass that delivered so many meltdowns. He was among the few to survive, taking on the flag with an 8-iron on the final hole that set up a 5-foot birdie for an even-par 72 and a five-shot lead, the largest after three rounds in the 36 years of this prestigious event. Tiger struggles, but somehow gets into the final group, 5 behind CejkaPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Alex Cejka could see chaos all around him at The Players Championship, or at least hear it through the groans of a scorching Saturday at the TPC Sawgrass that delivered so many meltdowns. |
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