Athletes
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July 25, 2005
- By John Garrity
At the birthplace of golf Jack Nicklaus the competitor finally let go of the game, and in response the fans at St. Andrews embraced him closer than ever
- By John Garrity
Local qualifier Brad Faxon and last-minute entry Sean O'Hair beat long odds simply to make the field, but once in St. Andrews they played like they belonged
From tee to green and everywhere in between, disaster lurks at the Old Course's notorious Road Hole, the nastiest bit of real estate in championship golf
- My Shot 36By Chris Lewis
The British Open is always a tough telecast, but ABC has shown improvement
Driving on twisty, unpaved roads at breakneck speeds, dodging boulders and cliffs--now that's what top rally racer Jamie Thomas calls fun
Baseball's best swingers (and pitchers) strutted for the cameras, then cruised the red carpet before the All-Star Game in Detroit By Lisa Altobelli
With retiring Jack Nicklaus providing inspiration, Tiger Woods won the British Open on the hallowed 18 at St. Andrews for the second time
At the Publinks, Michelle Wie again showed why she's the second-most-compelling figure in golf
- Uphill Racer 48
Grinding down his rivals in the Alps and Pyrenees, Lance Armstrong closed in on his seventh straight win
- By Tom Verducci
Even interim closer Curt Schilling could not cure Boston's sickly bullpen as the Red Sox lost three of four to the Yankees, who overcame pitching woes of their own
- Dream World 60By Peter King
Having covered the NFL for 25 years, the author--and fantasy player--relishes the phenomenon of the imaginary game
- By Peter King
Lost track of who landed where during the off-season? Forget how the draft played out? Here's a team-by-team rundown of the most significant acquisitions among offensive skill-position players and kickers.
- Power Play 82By Albert Chen
Searching for offense, the first-place Nationals acquired Preston Wilson, and now they're looking for pitching
In a summer-league return from his long suspension, the Pacers' volatile Ron Artest was solid, on court and off
- Rally Capped 87By Phil Taylor
Jermain Taylor weathered a ferocious finish by Bernard Hopkins and took away his middleweight championship
- By Adam Duerson
A deal with the NCAA gives Electronic Arts a monopoly on licensed football games. Is that good for gamers?
Healthy again, Natalie Coughlin is ready to lead the U.S. into the world championships
Overshadowed for years, Lynx guard Katie Smith quietly became the game's first 5,000-point scorer
- Ice Circus 18
Ending the lockout? That was easy. Now the NHL must master a massive new CBA, sign legions of free agents and learn some new playing rules--all in two months
The BALCO case ended with a slap on the wrist and no major revelations
The singer (right) and the drummer are currently on tour with the rest of the Dave Matthews Band
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