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08/06/2007 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The last time Tiger Woods failed to win a major in one season was 2004. Sure, it's only three years ago, but since his historic Masters win in 1997, there have only been three seasons without a major for Woods.
We will be looking at another majorless campaign if Woods does not win the 89th PGA Championship, starting Thursday at Southern Hills.
He certainly seems poised for a good week. Amidst the final-round grouping hoopla surrounding Woods and Rory Sabbatini Sunday at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, Woods dominated. Maybe not dominated, but he humiliated not just Sabbatini, but the whole field and Firestone Country Club.
You get the feeling we could be in store for that this week. Aside from his outrageous performance at the WGC event, Woods is a firm believer in history. Majors are what drive the cart and the wagon has been somewhat derailed in the first three majors of '07.
Woods has held a share of the lead on Sunday at both the Masters and U.S. Open. We've become accustomed to Woods running away with it when he has the lead, but so far, 2007 has been a wash.
That gnaws at the greatest player in the game. Woods' pursuit of history (Jack Nicklaus' 18 majors) drives him to greatness, but Southern Hills may not be the best track for him.
Woods, who tied for 12th at Southern Hills during the 2001 U.S. Open, has one hole in his game and that is wayward tee shots. Southern Hills is full of twists and turns, so length will not be necessary for victory.
Not that the design eliminates Woods. There is not an architect out there that has sculpted a course at which Woods could not win. Southern Hills is no different, but the names you are looking for are average-length hitters with sharp iron play and patience.
Masters champion Zach Johnson fits that mold. As does British Open winner Padraig Harrington, but don't sleep on names like Scott Verplank, Luke Donald or Justin Leonard.
Nor should you forget about Angel Cabrera, the U.S. Open champion. Southern Hills hosted the USGA flagship just six years prior, so what's to say he couldn't contend on a similar track to Oakmont? How about the fact that Cabrera tied for seventh in 2001? Starting to look like he could be a perennial on this list.
Retief Goosen won the U.S. Open here six years ago, so obviously the South African would be a favorite. However he is mired in a horrific slump this year which has seen one top 10 on the PGA Tour.
Jim Furyk would be an ideal choice, but a back injury forced him to withdraw from Firestone. If he's healthy, and simply caught one of those "one-week" back injuries, he could compete.
Phil Mickelson has missed the cut in the last two majors and did not play well at the Bridgestone. Is his wrist 100 percent? Can he handle the conditions, which should rival the inner crust of the Earth's core?
Vijay Singh, Ernie Els and any other big-name guy could win here, but the PGA Championship has favored more of the run-of-the-mill player than has any other major championship.
How many had Shaun Micheel or Rich Beem in their office pool? Even further back in tournament history, names like Bob Tway, Jeff Sluman and Wayne Grady are etched on the Wanamaker Trophy.
Who could be that player this year? Joe Durant, Rod Pampling and Hunter Mahan all make a lot of sense. Lucas Glover is trying to hold onto that final automatic Presidents Cup spot. (Both teams are finalized after Sunday's final round.)
No matter what team you are trying to get on, or how many points you can accumulate for the upcoming FedEx Cup playoffs, you have to get past Eldrick Woods.
Trying to get that last major of the year, Woods will be focused, and clearly his game is in shape. It gets boring picking him, but after an eight-shot win at a difficult course, wouldn't you?
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Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Yankees have released relief
pitcher Mike Myers.
Myers had a solid record of 3-0 with a 2.66 earned run average in 55 games
this season, but the veteran lefty struggled in the most import
<< Rockets' Alston arrested
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Houston Rockets guard Rafer Alston was arrested
early Sunday morning for public intoxication and misdemeanor assault according
to police.
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<< Getting to 53: New England Patriots Roster Prediction
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) -
Below we take our stab at predicting how the 53-man roster of the 2007
New England Patriots will take shape:
QB (3): Tom Brady, Matt Cassel, Vinny Testaverde
RB (5): Laurence Maroney, Sammy Morris, Kevin Faulk, Heath
<< New England Patriots 2007 Season Preview
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New England Patriots don't come off a Super Bowl
victory, nor were they the member of their conference to post a 14-2 record in
the 2006 regular season.
Those resume' items belong to the Indianapolis Colts and San Dieg
Chiefs ink WR Bowe >>
Kansas City, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms with
wide receiver Dwayne Bowe on a five-year contract Monday. Financial terms of
the deal were not disclosed.
Bowe, Kansas City's first-round selection in the 2
Report: Warriors to re-sign Barnes >>
San Francisco, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Golden State Warriors will
reportedly re-sign forward Matt Barnes to a contract extension Monday,
following the 6-foot-7, 226-pounder's breakout 2006-2007 season.
According to the San Francisco Chro
Santos, Silver Charm inducted into Racing Hall of Fame >>
Saratoga Springs, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jockey Jose Santos and former Kentucky
Derby winner Silver Charm were among the eight racing greats who were
inducted into the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame Monday. University
of Louisville b
Robby runs amok >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Robby Gordon went well over the line on
Saturday at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, and needs more of a
punishment than a one-race suspension.
The driver of the No. 55 Camping World Ford made fo
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