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Golf

Commissioner’s ouster imminent

It appears that Carolyn Bivens couldn’t overcome a powerful letter crafted by many of the LPGA Tour’s top players, asking for her immediate removal as commissioner. According to multiple reports, Bivens has been let go, with GolfDigest.com reporting that a financial agreement was reached Wednesday night. (Globe Staff, 12 a.m.)

Rejuvenated Janzen tied for Deere Classic lead

Lee Janzen stirred some memories and is tied with Darron Stiles for the lead after firing a 7-under-par 64 in the first round of the John Deere Classic yesterday in Silvis, Ill. (Associated Press, 12 a.m.)

Choi, Reynolds make opening statement at US Women’s Open

Lorena Ochoa and Cristie Kerr perched near the lead at the US Women’s Open? That’s totally expected. Na Yeon Choi and Jean Reynolds? Not so much. (Globe Staff, 12 a.m.)

Keeping score around New England

Amateurs Mass. Am stacked Six former champions headline the field for the 101st Massachusetts Amateur Championship, which begins Monday at The Country Club in Brookline. The 144-man field will be cut to the low 32 after Tuesday’s second round of stroke play, with match play beginning Wednesday. The 36-hole championship match is scheduled for July 17. Defending champion John Hadges ... (Boston Globe, 7/9/09)

Pro tours at a glance

PGA Event: John Deere Classic Site: Silvis, Ill. Schedule: Today-Sunday. Course: TPC Deere Run (7,268 yards, par 71). Purse: $4.3 million. Winner’s share: $774,000. Television: Golf Channel (today-tomorrow, 3-6 p.m., 8:30-11:30 p.m.) and Channel 4 (Saturday-Sunday, 3-6 p.m.). Last year: Kenny Perry won for the third time in five events, beating Brad Adamonis and Jay Williamson with a par on ... (Boston Globe, 7/9/09)

Today's US Women's Open tee times

HOLE NO. 1 7 a.m. - Laura Davies, a-Meghan Stasi, Brandie Burton (Boston Globe, 7/9/09)

Adjustment fails to qualify

Some small changes to the exemption criteria have made a big impact on who’s at Saucon Valley this week. Or, more accurately, who’s not here. (Globe Staff, 7/9/09)

Lacrosse

Cannons get the last word, corral Outlaws

DENVER - In a back-and-forth game, the Boston Cannons had the final say against the first-place Outlaws, coming away with a 17-16 win last night. (Boston Globe, 7/5/09)

Cannons whip into action against Nationals

All of this celebration probably seems a little overdone. Mitch Belisle didn’t even score one of last night’s 19 goals against the Toronto Nationals, but he still got a pie in the face. The Cannons figured they’d hit some member of their defense that staved off a late Nationals rally. But, still, that reasoning was stretching it. (Globe Correspondent, 6/26/09)

Hingham athlete to extend lacrosse career in Australia

Kate Sheridan lacks experience as a mixologist, but the Hingham native is willing to tend bar in Australia, renowned for rowdy partiers, as a means of continuing her lacrosse playing days a bit longer. (Globe Correspondent, 6/25/09)

Four players from west of Boston earn berths at women's lacrosse World Cup

Four local players, Sarah Bullard, Vanessa Cox, Kristen Haldeman, and Kristin Blanchette, will be wearing uniforms representing three different countries at the Women’s World Cup lacrosse championship games, which kick off today in Prague. (Globe Correspondent, 6/18/09)

Poskay returns with four goals, Cannons roll

The first three times they tried to announce Matt Poskay's name last night at Harvard Stadium, the microphone cut out. (Globe Correspondent, 6/14/09)

Olympics

OLYMPICS
Phelps takes two victories
Michael Phelps removed his goggles, tore off the two caps he was wearing, tossed them on the deck and turned around to check the scoreboard. He scowled upon seeing the time in yellow lights next to his name. (Associated Press, 7/9/09)
OLYMPICS
Krzyzewski poised to return
Mike Krzyzewski, who led the US men to basketball gold at the Beijing Olympics, will return for another shot at Olympic glory, two sources close to the situation said last night. (Boston Globe, 7/8/09)
OLYMPICS
Olympians dominate first night
Ryan Lochte held off hard-charging Tyler Clary to win the 400-meter individual medley at the USA Swimming National Championships last night, leading a parade of Olympians who qualified for the world meet later this month. (Associated Press, 7/8/09)
OLYMPICS
Phelps set to dive in
He tinkered with his stroke and exhausted his muscles in the weight room. He grew a mustache. He won some races and lost a few. He just missed out on grabbing the world record he wants but doesn’t own. (The Baltimore Sun, 7/7/09)
OLYMPICS
USADA officer Lowell makes collect calls on athletes
CAMBRIDGE - It’s 6 a.m. on the Charles River. Sun-splashed rowers glide silently past Harvard University. (Globe Staff, 6/30/09)

USOC surprised at IOC's complaints about network (AP, 7/8/09)

AP source: Backup samples positive for 5 Olympians (AP, 7/8/09)

After long negotiations, USOC Network to debut '10 (AP, 7/8/09)

Obama video highlights 2016 bid presentations (AP, 7/7/09)

Obama sends video backing Chicago 2016 Olympic bid (AP, 7/7/09)

NHL MVP Ovechkin takes role with 2014 Sochi Games (AP, 7/6/09)

Asia Olympic Council backs Tokyo's 2016 bid (AP, 7/3/09)

Auto racing

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Stewart survives Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Tony Stewart led lap after lap around Daytona International Speedway, using a flawless pit-road performance to inch closer to his second win as owner of his race team. (Associated Press, 7/5/09)

Earnhardt needing a season turnaround

Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn’t know when he’ll end his winless streak, or how long it will take to turn around his horrendous season. (Associated Press, 7/4/09)

Mayfield misses deadline

Jeremy Mayfield missed the deadline to enter this weekend’s race after successfully fighting NASCAR to get back behind the wheel following a suspension for a failed random drug test. (Associated Press, 7/3/09)

Canton race car driver takes 7th in N.H.

Canton racer notches a 7th-place finish in N.H. Moonlighting as a race car driver, Richard Savary likes to think of the New Hampshire Motor Speedway as his own Daytona International Speedway. (Boston Globe, 7/1/09)

Judge says Mayfield can race at Daytona

Two months after a positive drug test for methamphetamines, Jeremy Mayfield is getting ready to return to NASCAR. (Associated Press, 7/2/09)

Race car driver Eddie MacDonald of Rowley has success at N.H. track

In the time Rollie Lachance has worked as Eddie MacDonald’s crew chief, he’s learned not to expect much of a two-way conversation while the 28-year-old driver from Rowley is behind the wheel. (Globe Staff, 7/1/09)

Drop of luck would’ve helped Newman

LOUDON, N.H. - Soaking wet, trying to jack up a car that barely failed them, Ryan Newman’s crew stared at a car that wouldn’t load into its trailer. No one was ducking for cover. They just wanted out of New Hampshire. Something was stuck and everyone seemed dejected. (Globe Correspondent, 6/29/09)

Horse racing

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Holding his horses

Here’s a sure bet. No horse trained by Giuseppe Iadisernia ever will win the Kentucky Derby. (Globe Staff, 7/7/09)

Tennis

Serena Williams goes from All-England to New England

Yesterday afternoon, Celtics fans were celebrating their newest member as Rasheed Wallace was being introduced to the media in Boston. There was talk of him being a missing link in bringing another NBA championship to town. Meanwhile, north of the city, the attention wasn’t on a title that someday might be, the buzz was about a champion known ... (Globe Staff, 12 a.m.)

Mathieu Montcourt, 24, French tennis player

PARIS - French tennis player Mathieu Montcourt, who was recently banned for betting on matches, has died. He was 24. (Associated Press, 7/7/09)

Long trip pays off for Explorers

It would be unfair to compare the Kansas City Explorers’ perseverance in their World TeamTennis victory last night to Roger Federer’s gutty Wimbledon win Sunday. (Globe Correspondent, 7/7/09)

Boxing

Sonya Lamonakis is hooked on boxing

To her sixth-graders at Harlem’s Family Academy, a New York City public elementary school, Sonya Lamonakis is a dedicated, compassionate teacher. But in a boxing ring, the 5-foot-7, 190-pound Lamonakis is a force to be reckoned with. The Turners Falls native won her fourth consecutive New York City Golden Gloves heavyweight title this year, reached the finals of the USA ... (Globe Staff, 7/3/09)

Framingham boxer fierce, flamboyant, and a fan favorite

BOSTON - Inside the ring, Danny O’Connor heard the voices. In his seventh professional bout since turning pro in September, it was crucial for O’Connor to work in his right jab and open up the midsection against veteran Sebastian Hamel. (Globe Correspondent, 7/1/09)

Alexis Arguello, 57; boxer won 3 titles before epic loss

Alexis Arguello, who battled his way to three world boxing titles in the ring but lost several bouts with personal demons outside the ropes, was found dead early yesterday at his home in Managua, Nicaragua. He was 57. (Los Angeles Times, 7/1/09)

Outdoors

Ex-French ski champ Luc Alphand has spinal surgery

Former French ski champion Luc Alphand has undergone spinal surgery following a weekend accident in a motorcycle race. (AP, 6/29/09)

It's the season for Community Boating

If your only boating experience in the Charles River is on one of those duck boats, get a little adventurous and learn to windsurf at C ommunity Boating . Two-hour classes held hourly will include a simulator lesson and on-the-water instruction. We’re told that you will get wet, so bring a change of clothes and be sure to wear sneakers ... (Globe Staff, 6/25/09)

Vonn, Mancuso, Ligety head 2010 US Alpine Team

Two-time World Cup overall champion Lindsey Vonn heads the roster for the 2010 U.S. Alpine Ski Team. (AP, 6/23/09)

Murphy mounting his challenge at US Open

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Trevor Murphy always figured he’d have it all - the success, the attention, the television cameras, the crowds chanting his name. He just didn’t think it would be in golf. (Globe Staff, 6/21/09)

Same old story for Crimson

NEW LONDON, Conn. - Four miles was not enough, not with classes and commencement behind them and the summer ahead. So after they'd beaten archrival Yale by 5 lengths on the choppy, sloppy Thames River yesterday and claimed their sodden blue shirts, Harvard's varsity heavyweight crew turned around and rowed all the way back upstream to their Red Top headquarters, ... (Globe Staff, 6/14/09)

The trail to Purgatory

Purgatory Chasm is one of the region's most stunning natural landmarks - and it's surprisingly accessible. The chasm is a quarter-mile-long crack in the earth made by glacial movements during the Ice Age, and conveniently it was created right off the highway. The entrance to the park lies less than a mile off Route 146 in Sutton (just south of ... (Globe Staff, 6/12/09)