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Some accomplishments of athletes over 40
A look at a few of the major accomplishments over the past quarter-century by athletes who were past the age of 40:
Fraud accusations in Fresno resort deal
The state Department of Real Estate accuses a Fresno broker and his former partner of fraud in connection with a defunct golf resort that once had the attention of Donald Trump and the PGA.
Taller, now-teenage Alexis Thompson eager for Open
This time, Alexis Thompson is just one of the girls.
Liotta: Tiger Woods is as good as sports gets
He may stand four majors shy of the record he seeks in the record books, but Tiger Woods knocked Jack Nicklaus off one of my pedestals last week with that U.S. Open victory.  Knee surgery for Woods creates headache for othersTiger Woods was must-see TV at the U.S. Open, making birdie on the final hole to force a playoff, another clutch birdie the next day to extend the playoff and winning his 14th major on what amounted to one good leg.
Nicklaus even more amazed at Tiger's victory
Jack Nicklaus always thought the U.S. Open was the hardest and most complete test in golf. That's what made Tiger Woods' victory even more impressive to the man whose major record Woods is trying to beat.
Woods to miss the rest of the year with knee surgery
Tiger Woods' career has been defined as much by spectacular shots as mind-boggling numbers.
Tiger's future leads to a summer of speculation
Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger answered his phone during the final round of a U.S. Open that attracted more prime-time viewers than the NBA finals. He was among them, camped in front of his TV.
Woods outlasts Mediate for third Open, 14th major
He worked overtime and when that wasn't enough, he worked a little more.
Monday's Sports In Brief
With a throbbing knee and a pounding heart, Tiger Woods made one last improbable escape and won the U.S. Open in a 19-hole playoff over Rocco Mediate, his 14th career major and maybe the most amazing of them all. |
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