SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Amanda McCarthy was a nervous wreck in the stands. Her husband was as calm as could be on the mound. UPDATE 1-Golf-Woods against anchored putter despite PGA Tour stance
(Adds Els comments) PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida, Feb 27 (Reuters) – Tiger Woods supports the idea of banning players from anchoring long putters to their body despite the PGA Tour’s recent public opposition to a proposal from golf’s rulemakers to outlaw the practice. Last November, the United States Golf Association (USGA) and the Royal and Ancient (R&A) said they wanted to enforce the ban starting in 2016, but PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem came out against that plan last Sunday. …
Golf-Still adjusting, McIlroy resumes battle with Woods
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida, Feb 27 (Reuters) – World number one Rory McIlroy will be keen to dispel any doubts about the impact of his equipment change in this week’s Honda Classic where he comes up against a field featuring Tiger Woods. McIlroy is the defending champion at the PGA National course after a victory last year that sent him to the top of the world rankings for the first time. Since that win, where the Northern Irishman held off a late charge from Woods, McIlroy has claimed three more victories, including the PGA Championship. …
Baseball-Injury keeps Vazquez off Puerto Rico WBC team-report
Feb 27 (Reuters) – Starter Javier Vazquez will not pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic due to discomfort in his knee and may miss another Major League Baseball (MLB) season. Vazquez, trying to come back from right knee surgery, told El Nuevo Dia newspaper in San Juan that discomfort in the knee will prevent him from participating in the WBC, according to a report on MLB’s website on Wednesday. Puerto Rico still has major league experience on the pitching staff with J.C. Romero, Nelson Figueroa and Fernando Cabrera on its roster for the March 2-19 competition. …
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