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Bradley opens with 60 at Nelson even with 2 bogeys

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:48:32 MDT

Bradley opens with 60 at Nelson even with 2 bogeys

The Associated Press

Updated May 16, 2013 11:48PM MDT

Irving, Texas • Keegan Bradley has set the TPC Four Seasons course record with a 10-under 60 in the opening round of the Byron Nelson Championship. Bradley shot 60 even with consecutive bogeys midway through his round Thursday. After his second bogey, at No. 1 to start his second nine, he was 7 under his last eight holes. The 60 matched the lowest round ever at the Nelson. Arron Oberholser shot 60 in the second round of the 2006 tournament, but that was on the Cottonwood Valley course acro...

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Carlos Zambrano, Phils agree to minor league deal

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:58:27 MDT

Carlos Zambrano, Phils agree to minor league deal

The Associated Press

Updated May 15, 2013 11:58PM MDT

Philadelphia • Right-hander Carlos Zambrano has agreed to a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Zambrano will report this week to Clearwater, Fla., for extended spring training. The three-time All-Star hasn’t pitched in the majors since last September with Miami. Zambrano, 31, is 132-91 with a 3.66 ERA in 12 seasons, including 11 with the Chicago Cubs, averaging 14 wins with a 3.43 ERA from 2003-10. He was 16-17 with a 4.66 ERA the last two seasons.

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Stars make expected move with firing of Gulutzan

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:59:11 MDT

Stars make expected move with firing of Gulutzan

The Associated Press

Updated May 15, 2013 04:59PM MDT

Dallas • The Dallas Stars fired coach Glen Gulutzan on Tuesday, an expected move by new general manager Jim Nill for a franchise that has missed the playoffs a record five straight seasons. Gulutzan’s dismissal came about two weeks after Nill replaced Joe Nieuwendyk, who was fired after four seasons. The 41-year-old Gulutzan had the Stars in playoff contention both seasons, but Dallas faltered down the stretch each time. The Stars were 64-57-9 under Gulutzan, including 22-22-4 in the lockout...

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Soccer: Wigan aims to pull off shock FA Cup final victory

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:16:39 MDT

Soccer: Wigan aims to pull off shock FA Cup final victory

The Associated Press

Updated May 11, 2013 12:16AM MDT

London • The FA Cup final on Saturday features two teams apparently heading in different directions. There’s Manchester City, confirmed for another season in the ritzy Champions League. And Wigan, happy to forget for one day an impending fall into anonymity in the League Championship. Wigan, three points from avoiding relegation in the English Premier League with two games to go, still believes it can stay up. In its pursuit for survival, Wigan says the FA Cup has been a driving force, and...

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Reports: Bucs CB Barber to retire after 16 seasons

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:33:58 MDT

Reports: Bucs CB Barber to retire after 16 seasons

The Associated Press

Updated May 8, 2013 11:33PM MDT

Multiple media outlets report that Ronde Barber is retiring from the NFL after 16 seasons as a standout defensive back. Barber told Fox Sports.com, “I’ve had a better run than I ever could’ve dreamed of having.” Barber’s twin brother, Tiki, who played running back for the Giants, had a post on his Twitter account that read: “Congrats & happy for my twin, Ronde, who’s hanging up the cleats!” The 38-year-old Ronde Barber played cornerback for 15 seasons before moving to safety last year. He ...

Suns hire McDonough as next GM

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:05:13 MDT

Suns hire McDonough as next GM

The Associated Press

Updated May 8, 2013 12:05AM MDT

Phoenix • The Phoenix Suns have hired Ryan McDonough as their new general manager. He replaces Lance Blanks, who was fired on April 22 after failing to make the playoffs the past three seasons. The 33-year-old McDonough spent the previous 10 seasons with the Boston Celtics, including the past three as assistant general manager. As assistant GM, he worked with president of basketball operations Danny Ainge and was principally responsible for draft evaluations of college and international pl...