BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Anthony Kim pressed a cell phone against his ear as he listened to Tiger Woods, the tournament host of the AT&T National, congratulate him on another impressive victory that seemed to mark the arrival of America’s next great golfer. That was one year and 25 tournaments ago. Kim has yet to […]

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski made it clear: He’s not ever going to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. During his annual summer meeting with reporters Tuesday, one of the first topics covered by the Duke coach was the simmering buzz that had him leaving the Blue Devils for the Lakers if Phil Jackson retires. […]

PARIS (AP) — Lance Armstrong believes he can win an eighth Tour de France title, well aware his aging legs are not as strong as they used to be. He is also willing to put such ambitions aside if it means helping teammate Alberto Contador win. Contador, the 2007 winner, and Armstrong will ride for […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Scott Gomez’s brief New York tenure ended Tuesday when the star center was traded by the Rangers to the Montreal Canadiens as part of a six-player deal. The key player coming back to New York is forward Chris Higgins, a Long Island native who is set to become a restricted free […]

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Her 19th consecutive victory at the All England Club already wrapped up, Venus Williams grabbed a seat and watched younger sister Serena win easily to reach the semifinals, too. Afterward, Venus and Mom, Oracene Price, strolled out of Centre Court arm-in-arm, chatting and laughing. Sure is fun to be a Williams […]

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians’ trainer says center fielder Grady Sizemore may need postseason surgery on his inflamed left elbow. Trainer Lonnie Soloff said “there’s a high index of suspicion” that Sizemore will need an operation at some point. Soloff said Sizemore will have to play with soreness in his elbow for the remainder of […]

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem didn’t have to spin this one. He made it clear Tuesday that the tour will go along next year with a new rule that changes the grooves in irons and wedges. The U.S. Golf Association and Royal & Ancient Golf Club announced last year that effective […]

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates, swapping outfielders at a rapid rate for the second successive season, sent starting left fielder Njyer Morgan to the Washington Nationals in a four-player deal involving outfielder Lastings Milledge and also shipped backup Eric Hinske to the Yankees on Tuesday. The Pirates, who have pushed to restock a thin […]

St. Louis Blues defenseman Erik Johnson, who missed all of last season because of a knee injury, was among 34 players invited to the U.S. Olympic hockey camp Tuesday for next year’s Vancouver Games. Johnson, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2006 draft, tore two ligaments in his right knee last September during a […]

DETROIT (AP) — The Red Wings general manager says Detroit won’t be a big player when free agency opens on Wednesday. GM Ken Holland said Tuesday the Wings did most of their shopping during the season by extending the contracts of center Henrik Zetterberg and right wing Johan Franzen. Holland says the team has received […]