Dubai World shelves multiple projects, including some tourism developments in Africa

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The state-owned conglomerate Dubai World said Wednesday it is putting multiple projects in Africa and elsewhere on hold because of the global economic downturn.

Giddy, up: Rodeos bucking recession woes as staycationers flock to ‘greatest show on dirt’

MESQUITE, Texas — A few steps into the air-conditioned Mesquite Rodeo is all it takes to feel the relief.

Tiger misses a cut and a chance in a stunning exit from the British Open

TURNBERRY, 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.

Fred Funk has first-round lead at Dick’s Sporting Goods Open

ENDICOTT, N.Y. — A little more rain didn’t faze Fred Funk.

Coroner confirms person killed in NE Indiana crash was wife of PGA golfer Chris Smith

ANGOLA, Ind. — Authorities have confirmed that the wife of PGA Tour golfer Chris Smith was killed in a head-on collision in northeastern Indiana over the weekend.

PGA official confirms wife of golfer Chris Smith killed, children critically injured in crash

ANGOLA, Ind. — The commissioner of the PGA Tour is confirming that the wife of PGA Tour golfer Chris Smith was killed and two of his children were critically injured in a weekend accident in northern Indiana.

Report: Wife of PGA Tour golfer Chris Smith killed, 2 children severely injured in car crash

ANGOLA, Ind. — A newspaper is reporting that the wife of a professional golfer from Indiana was killed in a car crash.

Wife of pro golfer Chris Smith killed, 2 children severely injured in Indiana car wreck

ANGOLA, Ind. — Authorities say the wife of a professional golfer from Indiana was killed and his children severely injured in a crash on Interstate 69 near Angola, Ind.

John Daly leaves a damaged bus behind as he heads for Europe

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — John Daly’s bus turned out to be too big for a tunnel.

Packed stands give way to standing water at rainy Bethpage Black

FARMINGDALE, 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.

Champions Tour golfer Ken Green in good condition after leg amputation following RV crash

JACKSON, Miss. — Champions Tour golfer Ken Green’s lower right leg was amputated Monday following a recreational vehicle accident last week in which his brother and girlfriend died.

Injured Champions Tour golfer Ken Green to have his lower right leg amputated after accident

JACKSON, Miss. — Champions Tour golfer Ken Green, who was injured in a recreational vehicle crash in Mississippi that killed his brother and girlfriend, will have his lower right leg amputated, his agent said Sunday.

Pro golfer Ken Green injured in fatal accident in Mississippi; brother, girlfriend killed

JACKSON, Miss. — Pro golfer Ken Green’s brother and girlfriend were killed in a recreational vehicle accident in which Green also was hurt.

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Obama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity

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Iran test fires missiles amid global flap over its nuclear ambitions

Committed to LPGA Tour, Wie still dreams of winning a PGA event and playing in the Masters

CLIFTON, 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.

Christy O’Connor, Irish player and Ryder Cup veteran, headed for World Golf Hall of Fame

BALTRAY, Ireland — Christy O’Connor of Ireland has been selected for the World Golf Hall of Fame for his 24 victories on the European Tour and his 10 appearances in the Ryder Cup.

Japanese teen sensation Ryo Ishikawa gets special invitation to play in PGA Championship

TOKYO — Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa has received a special invitation to play in the PGA Championship.

Alex Cejka blows largest 54-hole lead in Players history, finishes well back

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Alex Cejka began the final round of The Players Championship with the largest 54-hole lead in the tournament’s 36-year history.

CBS golf funnyman apologizes for military quip aimed at Congressional leaders

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — CBS Sports golf analyst David Feherty apologized Sunday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for a morbid joke that went bad in a Dallas magazine.

Cejka takes 5-shot lead into final round at Players Championship; will be paired with Woods

PONTE 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 Woods

PONTE 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 Cejka

PONTE 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.

Feherty, always with a quip, catching heat for joke on Congress leaders

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — CBS Sports golf analyst David Feherty came under sharp criticism Saturday for a joke he wrote in a Dallas magazine article that suggested American soldiers would be just as likely to knock off House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Leader Harry Reid as they would Osama bin Laden.

Little-known Alex Cejka opens 4-shot lead at The Players at TPC Sawgrass

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Alex Cejka began his surprising run to the lead Friday in The Players Championship with a 10-foot birdie putt in the stillness of a glorious morning. A smattering of applause drowned out the chirping of birds.

Skins Game, a staple of golf’s silly season, postponed this year because of economy

The Skins Game, a Thanksgiving weekend tradition for nearly three decades, became golf’s latest victim of the economic downturn when organizers said it would be postponed this year with no guarantees it would return.

Recovering from numbness, Alex Cejka opens 4-shot lead at Sawgrass

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Alex Cejka ran off three straight birdies Friday morning and kept right on going, shooting 5-under 67 to build a four-shot lead midway through the second round of The Players Championship.

A single father on tour, golfer Paul Goydos copes with death of ex-wife

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Paul Goydos has dreaded his return to The Players Championship more than any other tournament.

Rookies ready for unpredictable Players Championship, a big event with no big favorites

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The Players Championship has its own version of a Super Bowl media day.

Word association with Sawgrass gets ‘exciting’ and ‘dramatic’

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Even with the strongest field in golf, The Players Championship is among the few tournaments where the biggest star is the golf course.