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 Clarke is added to the PGA Championship field
Clarke
Darren Clarke has been added to the field of the PGA Championship.
The PGA of America has used the Top 100 in Official World Golf Rankings to fill out the field for the upcoming PGA Championship. Besides Clarke, the following players have been added to the field: Fred Couples, Nick Dougherty, Johan Edfors, Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano, Ross Fisher, Hiroyuki Fujita, Richard Green, Anders Hansen, Peter Hanson, Ryuji Imada, Thongchai Jaidee, Brendan Jones, Shingo Katayama, Martin Kaymer, Soren Kjeldsen, Thomas Levet, Rory McIlroy, Francesco Molinari, Colin Montgomerie, Louis Oosthuizen, Rod Pampling, Corey Pavin, Alvaro Quiros, Charl Schwartzel, Adam Scott, Michael Sim, David Smail, Brandt Snedeker, Richard Sterne, Anthony Wall, Steve Webster and Chris Wood. Aug. 4 - 12:09 pm et
Source: PGA.com
 Scan reveals stretched ligaments for McIlroy
McIlroy
Rory McIlroy learned that he has stretched ligaments from Monday's back scan.
McIlroy's agent, Chubby Chandler, told the Associated Press that his client is still a go for next week's WGC-Match Play. McIlroy will rest and receive therapy in advance of his first start as a member of the PGA Tour. Chandler added that the 20-year-old gets an annual exam on his back as a precaution. Clearly, youth cannot overcome overuse, so McIlroy will need to do a better job of moderating practice with competition. This could very well be his greatest challenge as he juggles two tours this year. Feb. 9 - 1:41 pm et
Source: Associated Press (via USAToday.com)
 McIlroy schedules visit to back specialist
McIlroy
Rory McIlroy was to meet with a back specialist in Belfast today.
"My back has been bothering me for a few days now so that's why I am going for scan," McIlroy said. "... I've had the problem for a while, and it's just whenever I undertake a lot of practice. I've been out in the Middle-East for four weeks so I think it's just a repetitive injury and comes from hitting a lot of balls, and it just niggles a little bit." He is planning to begin his U.S.-based schedule at next week's WGC-Match Play. "I can still swing the club OK, but bending down and doing things like putting and picking the ball out of the cup hurts. The scan is precautionary and I get one every year and I will be fine for the Match Play. I just need to give it some rest." Feb. 8 - 11:10 am et
Source: Press Association (via Golf365.com)
 Woods' caddie rebukes rumor on WGC-MP return
Woods
Steve Williams flat-out denied the recent rumor that his boss, Tiger Woods, will return to competition at next week's WGC-Match Play.
"The stories stating Tiger will return at the matchplay have no truth to them," Williams told the Sydney Morning Herald. He didn't elaborate but it may mean nothing. Moreover, acknowledgment of Williams' words as truth assume that he's still employed by the world's #1. Golfers have until 5:00 p.m. ET this Friday to commit to the Match Play. That will provide the definitive evidence of Woods' decision. Feb. 8 - 11:02 am et
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
 Steve Stricker wins the Northern Trust Open
Stricker
Steve Stricker posted a final round of 1-under-par 70 and won the Northern Trust Open by two strokes over Luke Donald.
Stricker started with a six-stroke advantage, but the lead evaporated to two-strokes after the first five holes. He continued to cling to a two-stroke lead going into the eighth hole, where he was able to string constitutive birdies to go 1-under-par for the opening nine with a four-stroke lead. On the bank nine, Luke Donald had a number of birdie opportunities, but he could only chip into the lead with birdies at the 13th and 17th hole. The final hole saw both players reach the green in regulation, then two-putt for pars, which was good for a two-stroke victory for Stricker. The victory is the eighth career PGA Tour championship for Stricker and he now has passed Phil Mickelson for the number two spot in the Official World Golf Rankings. Feb. 7 - 6:20 pm et
 Miguel A. Jimenez wins Dubai Desert Classic
Miguel Angel Jimenez posted a final round of even-par 72 and on the third playoff hole won the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
Jimenez birdied the 17th hole of his final round and then watched as Lee Westwood birdied the final hole to force a two-man playoff. Westwood had a chance to win on the first playoff hole, but his nine-foot birdie putt slid by the hole. Jimenez continued the playoff after a clutch 18-foot par putt on the second playoff hole and then sealed the championship on the next hole with a five-foot par putt. The victory is the ninth for Jimenez since he turned 40 years old and he has become the oldest player to win on the European Tour since Mark O'Meara won in Dubai in 2004 . It is also notable that 60-year-old Tom Watson finished with a round of 4-under-par 68, earning a very respectable tie for eighth place. Feb. 7 - 4:21 pm et
Source: EuropeanTour.com
 Karlsson and Quiros to play Waste Management
Karlsson
Robert Karlsson and Alvaro Quiros have been given sponsor exemptions for the Waste Management Open on Feb. 25-28.
The non-members will exhaust two of the eight provided. Four others will go to Rickie Fowler, Rocco Mediate, Billy Mayfair and Jonathan Kaye. On Jan. 27, we relayed to you (via PGATour.com) that Martin Kaymer was planning on teeing it up as well at TPC Scottsdale, but that was not verified in today's report at AZCentral.com. Karlsson and Quiros will be making their first career appearances at the event. Feb. 6 - 9:00 pm et
Source: AZCentral.com
 Villegas one of last holdouts to start 2010
Villegas
Camilo Villegas has yet to tee it up on the PGA Tour in 2010.
And he didn't enter next week's AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am either. The Colombian played in the first two events on the European Tour's Desert Swing, posting finishes of T19 (Abu Dhabi) and T9 (Qatar). He won't make his 2010 PGA Tour debut until the WGC-Match Play in two weeks. It's the latest he's ever started his U.S. schedule. Notables with PGA Tour cards (not on medical extensions) that have yet to appear this year and will not play Pebble Beach include Tiger Woods (personal reasons), Ian Poulter (started '08 and '09 at the Match Play), Trevor Immelman (recovery from wrist surgery), Arron Oberholser, Henrik Stenson, Jeev Milkha Singh and Rory McIlroy. Feb. 5 - 11:32 pm et
Source: PGATour.com
 Oberholser won't play Pebble Beach yet again
Oberholser
Arron Oberholser is not listed in the published field of next week's AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
The 2006 champ of this event has yet to actually "defend" that title due to injuries over the past four years. His absence puts to rest speculation that he'd make his 2010 debut at the event. We'll now focus on the Waste Management Open on Feb. 25-28. Phoenix' KTAR.com reported on Jan. 20 that AO will tee it up at the newly sponsored tour stop. Feb. 5 - 10:47 pm et
Source: PGATour.com
 Newest rumor: Woods will not enter Match Play
Woods
According to a report at FOXNews.com, Tiger Woods is not expected to compete in the WGC-Match Play on Feb. 17-21.
You saw this coming we're sure. More unnamed "sources" continue to speculate on Woods' schedule. If Woods ever returns to competitive golf, he will most likely issue a press release on his web site, just as he did a year ago after returning from reconstructive knee surgery. There is a chance that a tournament director will learn ahead of the press, but Woods would likely still announce the news first. Phil Mickelson has already stated that he will not compete in the Match Play, so Steve Stricker or Lee Westwood would likely assume the role as the #1 overall seed. The Official World Golf Ranking on Monday, Feb. 8, will determine the brackets. Feb. 5 - 10:15 pm et
Source: FOXNews.com
NFL Headlines
  • Peppers doesn't want extension with Panthers

  • Martz says TE Olsen will need to block first

  • Hester will move to slot, play fewer snaps?

  • Giants S Phillips says he's ahead of schedule

  • Browns cut ties with WR Donte' Stallworth

  • Manning throws for 333 yards as Colts fall

  • Brees the MVP as Saints win Super Bowl XLIV

  • Seahawks LT Jones retiring after 13 seasons?

  • Broncos owner would like to see Marshall stay

  • Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith lead 2010 HOF class

    • MLB Headlines
  • Rox don't have interest in Wellemeyer

  • Shields (knee) to miss opening of spring camp

  • Cards, Schumaker reach two-year extension

  • Cliff Lee undergoes minor left foot procedure

  • Yankees add to OF puzzle, ink Marcus Thames

  • Carlos Beltran 'furious' with Mets

  • Report: Dodgers ink Brian Giles to deal

  • Tillman will have competition in rotation

  • Erik Bedard officialy returns to Seattle

  • Report: Bedard could earn over $7.5 million

    • NBA Headlines
  • Iverson ruled out through the All-Star break

  • Devin Harris says he probably won't play Tue.

  • Nicolas Batum moves into Blazers' starting 5

  • Carmelo says he is going to play on Tuesday

  • Kobe Bryant iffy for Wednesday, All-Star game

  • Corey Maggette not a lock for Feb. 16th game

  • Ariza ruled out for Tuesday w/ hip pointer

  • Anthony Morrow erupts for 33 points vs. Mavs

  • Jason Terry scores 36 points in win over GSW

  • Monta Ellis sprains right knee, MRI coming

    • NHL Headlines
  • Getzlaf may be alright to play this weekend

  • Caps will carry three goalies on road trip

  • Gaborik suffers laceration during practice

  • Franzen ready to return on Tuesday night

  • Krejci will likely play Tuesday vs. Sabres

  • Hurricanes will monitor Ward's back for weeks

  • Holmstrom questionable for Tuesday night

  • Getzlaf suffers ankle injury in win over LA

  • Hiller spectacular in Ducks victory

  • Perry has multi-point night as Ducks win

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