ED VIESTURS, THE FIRST AMERICAN TO CONQUER THE WORLD'S 14 TALLEST PEAKS, COMES DOWN TO EARTH
These are the moments that have stood out most in 10 years of over-the-top competition
It took three extra holes, but Tom Watson beat Des Smyth to win his second Senior British Open in Scotland
For a name-brand celebrity golfer like David Feherty, schmoozing corporate clients is simply part of the business, but he's made it something of an art form
I was a hit in my Tour debut, and next time I hope it will be because of my golf
Lance Armstrong added to his legacy as the greatest cyclist ever with his seventh straight victory in the Tour de France. What lies ahead for him--and his sport?
Talented young backs abound in the NFL. That means that few teams want to invest anymore in a big-money, long-term contract for a top rusher. Even if it's Edgerrin James
After seeing how the Eagles do business, unhappy Terrell Owens says he'll report to camp on time
The new face of the franchise, Pedro Martinez, is making the Mets matter again in New York, and he's having fun doing it
Mike Veeck, the wizard of the minor leagues, has passed on his love of baseball and penchant for comic spectacle to his teenage daughter, Rebecca. She has taught him a few things too
... ambitious? ... aggressive? ... asinine? Stephen A. Smith, the lightning-rod NBA commentator who now has his own show on ESPN, has been called much worse. But maybe all those haters--and there are millions of them--aren't seeing the whole picture
Injured Jim Thome's extended absence opened the door for rookie slugger Ryan Howard. Will the Phils keep both?
Michael Phelps fizzled in his first event at the world championships but didn't waste any time bouncing back
Lord of the Links
Tom Watson Is Typically Terrific in Scotland, Winning the British Senior Open
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PLUS
A Corporate Outing With David Feherty
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MY SHOT: Kevin Hall's PGA Tour Debut
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