Scott climbs to third in world rankings
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04/02/2007 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Adam Scott fired a closing 66 Sunday to claim the Houston Open. That win enables him to move to a career-best ranking of third in the latest World Golf Rankings.
Tiger Woods still owns a commanding lead atop the rankings and was followed by fellow American Jim Furyk.
Scott was up two to third, while Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els dipped to fourth and fifth, respectively, to make room for Scott.
The following six players -- Henrik Stenson, Vijay Singh, Geoff Ogilvy, Retief Goosen, Padraig Harrington and Luke Donald -- remained in the sixth through 11th positions.
Sergio Garcia and Trevor Immelman exchanged places this week with the Spaniard up to 12th. Paul Casey held steady at No. 14 and was again followed by Charles Howell III, Nick O'Hern, Robert Allenby and Davis Love III.
Stuart Appleby tied for second behind Scott in Texas, one year after winning that title. The Australian jumped eight spots to 19th this week, while David Toms remained 20th again this week. David Howell fell out of the top 20, dropping two notches to 21st.
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Colorado Rockies have extended the contracts of manager Clint Hurdle and general manager Dan O'Dowd for two years, through the 2008 and 2009 seasons. "We made a commitment to our organization and e
<< McKee named AHL Player of the Week
Springfield, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The American Hockey League announced today
that Portland Pirates goaltender David McKee has been named the CCM
Vector/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending April 1, 2007.
McKee stopped 78 of 81 shot
<< NFL reschedules exhibition game in China
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The NFL announced on Monday that the
exhibition game in China between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks
that was set for this August has been rescheduled for the 2009 season.
The China
<< Altman hired by Arkansas after 13 seasons at Creighton
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) -Dana Altman was hired as Arkansas' basketball coach Monday, ending the Razorbacks' weeklong search to replace Stan Heath.Altman coached Creighton for 13 seasons and went 260-141. The Bluejays went 22-11 this season for their
<< Kiprusoff, Jokinen and Hasek named NHL Three Stars
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Calgary Flames goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff,
Florida forward Olli Jokinen and Detroit Red Wings netminder Dominik Hasek
were named the NHL's Three Stars for the week ending April 1.
Kiprusoff earned fi
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Never before have three teams from the same league advanced to the semifinals of the Champions League, but Premiership sides Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea are looking to do just t
Pressel soars to fourth in women's world rankings >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Morgan Pressel claimed her first LPGA Tour
win Sunday, and her first major title, as she won the Kraft Nabisco
Championship.
The big win helped Pressel soar 13 places to fourth in the late
Line of Scrimmage: Draft '07 - What Will Oakland Do? >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - We all want choices in life, but there can
be no denying that having a multitude of options can be both a blessing and a
curse.
Too many options can lead us to overanalyze, and the more choices we have, th
Tennessee Titans 2007 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Titans' needs could change drastically between now and
draft day, depending on what happens at two important positions. After losing
Travis Henry to free agency, Tennessee is in need of a running back, and is
reportedly c
Houston Texans 2007 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Since Houston's braintrust of head coach Gary Kubiak and
general manager Rick Smith focused much of their attention on defense last
season, tabbing defensive end Mario Williams and linebacker DeMeco Ryans in
the first two rou
Problem with Bears?
Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.
"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."
Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.
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