Saturday, January 26, 2013

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Charges won't file charges against 49ers' Crabtree
This photo taken Jan. 12, 2013 shows San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game in San Francisco. Police in San Francisco say they're investigating a sexual assault allegation involving Crabtree. Police said in a statement released Friday Jan. 18, 2013, that the alleged assault occurred in a city hotel room early Sunday after the 49ers' playoff victory ov   er the Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- San Francisco's district attorney won't file criminal charges against 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree after reviewing evidence of an alleged sexual assault in a hotel after the team's playoff victory over the Green Bay Packers.


Horschel relies on Rory factor for Tiger grouping
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) – Little-known American Billy Horschel will enter the frenzy of ‘Tiger territory’ for the first time at the Farmers Insurance Open on Saturday and hopes his 2007 Walker Cup experience will help him cope with the huge galleries. Horschel, a member of that triumphant U.S. Walker Cup team at Royal County Down in Northern Ireland, has been grouped with tournament leader Woods and fellow American Casey Wittenberg for the third round at Torrey Pines. …


Golf-Horschel relies on Rory factor for Tiger grouping
SAN DIEGO, Jan 25 (Reuters) – Little-known American Billy Horschel will enter the frenzy of ‘Tiger territory’ for the first time at the Farmers Insurance Open on Saturday and hopes his 2007 Walker Cup experience will help him cope with the huge galleries. Horschel, a member of that triumphant U.S. Walker Cup team at Royal County Down in Northern Ireland, has been grouped with tournament leader Woods and fellow American Casey Wittenberg for the third round at Torrey Pines. …


Woods atop the leaderboard at Torrey Pines
Tiger Woods hits his second shot on the 14th fairway of the north course at Torrey Pines Golf Course during the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Tiger Woods made one last birdie as the rain picked up strength Friday, and what he left behind was a gloomy forecast for everyone else at Torrey Pines.


Golf-U.S. PGA Tour San Diego Open scores
Jan 26 (Infostrada Sports) – Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour San Diego Open at the par-72 course on Friday in La Jolla, California. The cut was set at 143. 133 Tiger Woods (U.S.) 68 65 135 Billy Horschel (U.S.) 66 69 136 Casey Wittenberg (U.S.) 69 67 Brad Fritsch (Canada) 69 67 Erik Compton (U.S.) 71 65 Steve Marino (U.S.) 68 68 Jimmy Walker (U.S.) 67 69 Josh Teater (U.S.) 66 70 137 Nick Watney (U.S.) 69 68 Luke Guthrie (U.S.) 68 69 John Senden (Australia) 69 68 Tag Ridings (U.S.) 67 70 Charlie Wi (South Korea) 71 66 Ross Fisher (Britain) 66 71 Justin Hicks (U.S.) 67 70 138 Charles Howell III …


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Golf-Compton encouraged by strong start at Torrey Pines
SAN DIEGO, Jan 25 (Reuters) – Double heart-transplant recipient Erik Compton has followed a tougher path than most of his peers to compete on the PGA Tour and so far he is relishing his 2013 campaign. After tying for 31st in his first start of the season at the Sony Open in Hawaii, he missed the cut at last week’s Humana Challenge but has rebounded at the Farmers Insurance Open. The 33-year-old American followed his opening 71 on the challenging South course with a superb seven-under-par 65 on the easier North layout to soar into contention for a maiden PGA Tour victory. …


Torrey factor brings out the best of Tiger
U.S. golfer Tiger Woods hits off the 17th tee of the north course at Torrey Pines during second round play at the Farmers Insurance Open in San DiegoSAN DIEGO (Reuters) – Rain or shine, Tiger Woods has generally thrived at Torrey Pines and it was no diff erent on Friday as the six-times Farmers Insurance Open champion again brought his sharp form in practice out to the course. Though Woods has not won a major title since the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, he ended a lengthy barren run on the PGA Tour with three victories on the circuit last year and is upbeat about his prospects for this season. …


Golf-Torrey factor brings out the best of Tiger
SAN DIEGO, Jan 25 (Reuters) – Rain or shine, Tiger Woods has generally thrived at Torrey Pines and it was no different on Friday as the six-times Farmers Insurance Open champion again brought his sharp form in practice out to the course. Though Woods has not won a major title since the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, he ended a lengthy barren run on the PGA Tour with three victories on the circuit last year and is upbeat about his prospects for this season. …


Tiger takes control at rainy Torrey Pines
U.S. golfer Tiger Woods holds up his ball after making birdie to end his round 11-under par during second round play at the Farmers Insurance Open in San DiegoSAN DIEGO (Reuters) – It was just like old times for Tiger Woods at a rain-sodden Torrey Pines on Friday as the former world number one surged into a two-shot lead in the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open. Six-times champion Woods eagled the par-five 18th, his ninth hole of the day, en route to a seven-under-par 65 on the easier North Course, one of two layouts hosting the fourth PGA Tour event of the season. …


Players' effort to determine Pro Bowl's future
(Reuters) – Being picked for the National Football League’s (NFL) all-star game is an honor reserved for top players. It is a tradition, now in its 63rd year, that began more than a decade before the first Super Bowl was played. But for the elite band of players chosen to represent either the American Football Conference or National Football Conference in Sunday’s Pro Bowl in Hawaii, it can also be a mixed blessing. For the many players who never get to experience the thrill of winning a Super Bowl, the annual Pro Bowl can be a career highlight. …


UPDATE 1-Golf-Tiger takes control at rainy Torrey Pines
* Woods surges two shots in front with a 65 * Little-known American Horschel alone in second (Updates at end of round) SAN DIEGO, Jan 25 (Reuters) – It was just like old times for Tiger Woods at a rain-sodden Torrey Pines on Friday as the former world number one surged into a two-shot lead in the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open. Six-times champion Woods eagled the par-five 18th, his ninth hole of the day, en route to a seven-under-par 65 on the easier North Course, one of two layouts hosting the fourth PGA Tour event of the season. …


PREVIEW-NFL-Players' effort to determine Pro Bowl's future
Jan 25 (Reuters) – Being picked for the National Football League’s (NFL) all-star game is an honour reserved for top players. It is a tradition, now in its 63rd year, that began more than a decade before the first Super Bowl was played. But for the elite band of players chosen to represent either the American Football Conference or National Football Conference in Sunday’s Pro Bowl in Hawaii, it can also be a mixed blessing. For the many players who never get to experience the thrill of winning a Super Bowl, the annual Pro Bowl can be a career highlight. …


Dr. Phil to interview alleged girlfriend hoaxer
Manti Te'o Workout at IMG AcademyNEW YORK (AP) -- Dr. Phil McGraw has booked the first on-camera interview with the man who allegedly concocted the girlfriend hoax that ensnared Notre Dame football star Manti Te'o.


Ganassi team shakes up lineup with Montoya move
Memo Rojas, left, of Mexico, talks with Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, after their practice session for the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Off the podium a year ago, Chip Ganassi Racing returned to the Rolex 24 at Daytona determined to collect another victory watch.


Ravens' Caldwell still longs to be head coach
Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell, back left, looks on as quarterback Joe Flacco warms up during NFL football practice at the team's training facility in Owings Mills, Md., Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. The Ravens are scheduled to face the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 3. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Jim Caldwell enjoys his job as offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens, and he's quite good at it.


Fans get to vote on format of Sprint Unlimited
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — The format for the first NASCAR race of the year will be determined by race fans.


Mobil 1 extends NASCAR partnership through 2017
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Mobil 1 will remain the “Official Motor Oil of NASCAR” through 2017 under a contract extension announced Monday with parent company ExxonMobil.


Daytona International unveils plans for upgrade
FILE – In this Feb. 14, 2010, file photo, drivers take the green flag for the start of the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Daytona International Speedway president Joie Chitwood announced, on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, a proposed multi-year redevelopment of the historic racetrack. The plan includes five new modern entrances, a second pedestrian bridge for easier access to the track and an expanded grandstand area with thousands of more seats. (AP Photo/David Graham, File)


Reactions vary about Patrick's dating revelation
This image provided by the Professional Bull Riders shows Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., center, during the championship round of the Winston-Salem Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough series Saturday Jan. 19, 2013. Patrick revealed to The Associated Press Friday Jan. 25, 2013 she and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. are a couple, ending widespread speculation about the nature of their relationship. (AP Photo/Professional Bull Riders, Andy Watson )


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