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06 Aug 2009 01:12

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Biz, Sports: “Phil Mickelson, what’s next for you?” “I’m buying a Waffle House!”

  • Tending to his wife The last six weeks saw Phil Mickelson far away from golf, tending to his wife Amy and his mom, who have both been fighting cancer. He’s glad to be back at it again. “We’ve had a great six weeks,” he said. “We’re in a much better place now than we were. I’m excited about that. I’m excited about the chance to play a little golf, too.”
  • Tending to his waffles While his mind’s been off the golf links, his mind’s apparently been on sausage links. Tiger’s greatest foe is part of a group looking to buy SouthEast Waffles, a bankrupt franchisee of 105 Waffle House restaurants. One of his partners was CEO of the company that makes the VeggieTales series. Seriously. We can’t make this up. source
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02 Aug 2009 11:17

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Sports: Tiger Woods suddenly has his mojo back – a little late, but still back

  • previously Woods missed a cut at the British Open, which was a big deal – since when does freakin’ Tiger Woods miss the cut at a major?
  • this week After a cruddy opening round at the Buick Open, Woods finds himself in the lead – a more likely spot for him to be. source
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01 Aug 2009 11:49

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Sports: Golfer John Daly is freaking out, doesn’t think he has it anymore

  • The last two weeks have been
    the first time in my career I didn’t think I could win. I don’t have
    the feel I used to have. I don’t have the confidence. I just don’t have it.
  • John Daly • Describing his frustration with golfing after getting an 88 at the 2009 Buick Open this week. “I tried my [tail] off and shot 88,” he said. “I’ve thrown in the towel and shot 82 when I quit. But I didn’t quit this time. It was a weird feeling.” Daly is described to be out of sorts by his swing coach, who says he hasn’t slept and is barely eating after getting lap-band surgery four months ago. Daly has lost 80 pounds due to the surgery, which has taken away some of his ability to hit the ball. • source
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03 Jul 2009 11:37

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Offbeat: Meet torsoman. Despite his lack of limbs, he’s quite the athlete.

Nick Vujicic can swim, surf, play soccer, kick (with his nub of a foot) and play golf. And you’re sitting on your butt eating Cheetos. source
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20 Jun 2009 15:03

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Sports: Forget Tiger Woods. The U.S. Open is about Ricky Barnes right now.

  • 65 Barnes’ score on Saturday at the U.S. Open; the 28-year-old is currently leading the pack
  • -8 How far under par Barnes is; he set the 36-hole record for the U.S. Open in the process source
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20 May 2009 22:34

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Sports: Golfer Phil Mickelson’s taking a break for his wife’s sake

  • She was diagnosed with breast cancer. Amy Mickelson will need major surgery within two weeks, so Phil – the best non-Tiger-Woods golfer on the tour – is taking an indefinite break to be by her side. Many golfers had words of condolences for the family, from superstar Woods to laughingstock John Daly. Yes, even John Daly. source
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15 May 2009 21:39

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Sports: Charles Barkley is not a role model, and he’s barely a golfer

  • The former basketball star threatens to hit it towards the concession stands. Instead, he hits it towards an unlucky fan. Holy crap, he’s as good as we are at golf! source
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12 Apr 2009 21:10

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Sports: Kenny Perry on blowing his chance at winning the Masters

  • I may never get this opportunity ever again, but I had a lot of fun being in there. I had the tournament to win. I lost the tournament. But Angel hung in there. I was proud of him.
  • Golfer Kenny Perry • Whose lame final round allowed for Angel Cabrera to overtake him in the Masters. He says this now, but really, he’s probably ticked that he let it get away. • source
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12 Apr 2009 21:03

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Sports: Why the Masters ruled this year for golf fans

  • one Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson – a.k.a. the perennial expected winners – crept up near the top most of the day, but didn’t win.
  • two Despite leading the pack most of the day, 48-year-old Kenny Perry couldn’t keep up his lead, forcing a three-way playoff. (!)
  • three In a stunning fall from victory, Perry fumbled the playoff, giving Angel Cabrera the opening to win the Green jacket in Augusta. source
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29 Mar 2009 20:54

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Sports: That Tiger Woods guy is back to his comeback kid ways

He was five strokes back. Then, with a little magic, he somehow won the damn tournament! Whoa, dude! source
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