NFL veterans seek help for dementia

May 31, 2007

NFL Players Association Executive Director Gene Upshaw talks with reporters in Detroit in this Feb. 3, 2006 file photo photo. When Gene Upshaw first saw the list of retired NFL players applying for financial help under the new program to help ex-players suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease, he was taken aback.   'I played with or against quite a few of these guys,' the executive director of the NFL Players union said Wednesday. 'I knew one or two were having problems, but I never knew the extent.' (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, file)AP - Gene Upshaw was taken aback when he first saw the list of retired NFL players applying for financial help under a new program to help those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

A-Rod, Yankees snap 5-game losing streak

May 31, 2007

Umpire Chad Fairchild separates Toronto Blue Jays shortstop John McDonald and New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez (13) as the exchange words in the ninth inning during baseball action in Toronto, Wednesday May 30, 2007. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 10-5. (AP PHOTO/CP, Adrian Wyld)  CANADAAP - Whatever Alex Rodriguez said, it sure didn’t go over well with the Blue Jays. It did, however, help the New York Yankees snap a five-game losing streak. Rodriguez distracted Toronto third baseman Howie Clark by shouting at him on a key popup in the ninth inning, touching off arguments all over the field, and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 10-5 Wednesday night.

Big Unit beats Phillies in return

May 31, 2007

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Randy Johnson throws against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 30, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph, Jr.)AP - Philadelphia’s Jimmy Rollins noticed a big difference in the Big Unit. After missing a start because of tendinitis in his left forearm, Randy Johnson limited Philadelphia to one hit in six shutout innings in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 4-3 victory over Jamie Moyer and the Phillies on Wednesday night.

Duncan, Parker spark Spurs to another NBA finals

May 31, 2007

Owner Peter Holt of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates after the Spurs won Game Five, 109-84, of the Western Conference Finals of the 2007 NBA Playoffs in San Antonio, Texas, to advance to the NBA Finals.(AFP/GettyImages/Ronald Martinez)AFP - Tim Duncan and Tony Parker each scored 21 points as San Antonio surged to a big lead early then held on to crush Utah 109-84 and advance to their fourth NBA finals in eight years.

Ask Travelin’ Joe

May 31, 2007

Ask Travelin’ JoeIf you need travel directions, zip him an e-mail at askjoe@golf.com.

First round at Memorial

May 31, 2007

Wie withdraws from Ginn

May 31, 2007

Wie struggles at Ginn

May 31, 2007

Sorenstam returns from back injury

May 31, 2007

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Annika Sorenstam set up as always, slowly drew back the club and followed through in her easy, effective way.

Case of beer gets the best of Parnevik’s toe

May 31, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — If Jesper Parnevik wins this week’s Memorial Tournament, maybe tour players everywhere will begin running barefoot in the dark.

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