CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson’s list. He stands alone in All-Star history. “Five-time” became the first four-time winner of NASCAR’s annual All-Star race, breaking a tie with the late Dale Earnhardt and teammate Jeff Gordon on Saturday night. “To beat Jeff and Earnhardt, two guys that I have looked up [...]
Golf: Tiger Woods hangs on to win The Players Championship
May 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Story Highlights Tiger Woods finishes with a 2-under 70 to win The Players Championship It was Woods’ 78th PGA Tour victory and second Players title David Lingmerth, Kevin Streelman and Jeff Maggert tied for second, two shots back (PhatzRadio / AP) — PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Digging deep after dunking his tee shot into [...]
Soccer: Bayern Munich beats Barcelona 3-0 to line up all-German Champs League final with Dortmund
May 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(PhatzRadio / AP) — BARCELONA, Spain – Barcelona star Lionel Messi watched from the sideline as Bayern Munich completed its dismantling of the Spanish side with a 3-0 win on Wednesday, lining up the first all-German Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. With its all-time leading scorer out after he aggravated a right hamstring injury, [...]
Tennis Roundup: Serena Williams captures Family Circle Cup
April 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Story Highlights Serena Williams rallied past Jelena Jankovic of Serbia 3-6, 6-0, 6-2 Williams has won 15 consecutive matches at the Family Circle Cup The world No. 1 is a three-time winner at Charleston, S.C. CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — It took a feisty exchange with Jelena Jankovic for Serena Williams to calm down. Then, settled [...]
Golf: Tiger and Lefty once again Masters favorites
April 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(Reuters) – If Masters success was guaranteed by early season form and a high comfort factor at Augusta National, then look no further than Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson for likely champions next week in the year’s opening major. The two Americans have produced hugely impressive, winning golf on the 2013 PGA Tour and, just [...]
Horse Racing: Will Take Charge takes charge to win Smarty Jones
January 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Will Take Charge, ridden by Jon Court, runs past Texas Bling to win the Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark. on Monday. Will Take Charge is trained by Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas.(Photo: Coady Photography) Story Highlights Will Take Charge beat Texas Bling at the Smarty Jones, after finishing second [...]
Soccer Recap: Van Persie’s late goal lifts Man United over City / EPL, La Liga, and Serie A
December 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Manchester United’s Robin van Persie celebrates scoring his goal in against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England on December 9, 2012. (Andrew Yates/AFP/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Robin van Persie scored a stoppage-time winner to give Manchester United a 3-2 win over Manchester City on Sunday, ending the defending champion’s unbeaten [...]
Golf: Rory McIlroy wins his first Vardon Trophy and PGA POY; Tiger Woods ineligible
November 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Rory McIlroy poses during The 2012 UBS Hong Kong Open ?Meet the Players? Press Conference and Tournament Photo Call at The Peak Tower on November 13, 2012 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. (November 12, 2012 – Source: Ian Walton/Getty Images AsiaPac) (PhatzRadio / Golf.com) — Rory McIlroy better start working on his acceptance speeches. After [...]
MLB: Melvin, Johnson picked as managers of the year
November 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Manager Davey Johnson of the Washington Nationals answers questions duirng the pre-game news conference before the Nationals take on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Five of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park on October 12, 2012 in Washington, DC. (October 11, 2012 – Source: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images North America) NEW YORK (AP) [...]
NASCAR: Busch wins pole, Keselowski outqualifies Johnson
November 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M’s Toyota, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona. (November 8, 2012 – Source: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images North America) AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Brad Keselowski isn’t rolling over for Jimmie Johnson, [...]
