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Golf

Wie's first LPGA win a coming-of-age moment?

Ever since Michelle Wie first appeared on the national golf stage at the amazing age of 10, followers of the sport have waited to see if she could do for women’s golf what Tiger Woods has done for the men’s game. Would the on-course success by the can’t-miss kid translate into more exposure for women’s golf, better TV deals, higher ... (Globe Staff, 11/17/09)

'Wowww-w-w': Wie gets first LPGA win

Michelle Wie won her first LPGA Tour title, fulfilling the promise of a decade with a 3-under-par 69 yesterday that gave her a two-stroke victory over Paula Creamer in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational in Guadalajara, Mexico. Wie finished off the victory in style, hitting a greenside bunker shot to 6 inches on the 18th hole and then tapping in ... (Boston Globe, 11/16/09)

Woods (68) is masterful in Australia

Golf Tiger Woods won the Australian Masters in Melbourne today for his seventh victory of the year, closing with a 4-under-par 68 for a victory record crowds at Kingston Heath came to see. In his first trip to Australia in 11 years, Woods pulled away from a three-way tie for the lead with three birdies on his opening six holes, ... (Boston Globe, 11/15/09)

Mickelson’s heroics net wild 1-shot win

SHANGHAI - Phil Mickelson won the HSBC Champions by rallying against a familiar foe. Only it wasn’t Tiger Woods. (Associated Press, 11/9/09)

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Olympics

OLYMPICS
For Kim, a fall but not a tumble at Skate America
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - There was a murmur of surprise from the crowd when she staggered out of the back end of her opening triple-triple combination. But when Kim Yu Na went down on her triple flip, there was a gasp of disbelief. Could the women’s world champion actually lose what figured to be a gimme title in the Adirondacks? (Boston Globe, 11/16/09)
OLYMPICS
US women figure skaters on thin ice
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - With Sasha Cohen still lame on Monday, the emergency call went out to Emily Hughes, who has become the EMT of US women’s figure skating. Could she toss her things in a bag and come up from Long Island to this corner of the Adirondacks for Skate America? No problem. (Boston Globe, 11/15/09)
OLYMPICS
US pairs teams are two of a kind
There was a time, and not so long ago, when the US ice dancing team consisted of one couple - that is, one that had a chance in a global competition. (Globe Staff, 11/14/09)
OLYMPICS
Clear imperatives for USOC
By naming former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue yesterday as chair of an independent advisory committee to evaluate its size, structure, and operations, the US Olympic Committee’s board of directors essentially acknowledged what critics have been saying for months: that the downsized group merely created a new set of governance issues. (Globe Staff, 11/13/09)
OLYMPICS
Lysacek is lining up his next leap
The way Evan Lysacek sees it, the five-ringed squeeze in Vancouver will be primarily on Patrick Chan, the 18-year-old from Toronto with the fast feet and faster mouth. No Canadian ever has won Olympic gold in men’s figure skating, so his American rival figures Chan will be the man in the spotlight. (Globe Staff, 11/13/09)

Hirscher, Borssen win parallel slaloms (AP, 11/21/09)

American Napier wins bobsled gold at Lake Placid (AP, 11/21/09)

Germany and Canada win WC skeleton races (AP, 11/20/09)

Female ski jumpers hear reasons for case dismissal (AP, 11/20/09)

Tony Benshoof's back ailing again (AP, 11/19/09)

Olympic lodging plan off because of rough economy (AP, 11/19/09)

Fans to have chance to design Vonn's helmet art (AP, 11/19/09)

BMW becomes 2012 London Olympics top-tier sponsor (AP, 11/19/09)

Comcast-NBC would unite rivals on Oly network (AP, 11/19/09)

Penguins captain Crosby runs with Olympic torch (AP, 11/18/09)

Already a world champ, Hamlin eyes Olympic gold (AP, 11/18/09)

Fans to have chance to design Vonn's helmet art (AP, 11/18/09)

BMW becomes 2012 London Olympics top-tier sponsor (AP, 11/18/09)

Ramzi stripped of Olympic 1,500-meter gold medal (AP, 11/18/09)

US curler goes for cash on reality TV (AP, 11/17/09)

Italian cyclist loses Olympic silver for doping (AP, 11/17/09)

Comcast-NBC would unite rivals on Oly network (AP, 11/17/09)

17-year-old Hansen makes US World Cup luge team (AP, 11/16/09)

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Support group behind Johnson’s NASCAR success

HOMESTEAD, Fla. - So what’s the big secret? What is the reason behind Jimmie Johnson’s unparalled run at a fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship? (Globe Staff, 1:46 a.m.)

Busch wraps up NASCAR Nationwide title

HOMESTEAD, Fla. - While Jimmie Johnson’s coronation as the NASCAR Sprint Cup champion will have to wait until the end of today’s Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Kyle Busch didn’t take as long to clinch the first major touring series championship of his career. (Globe Staff, 1:47 a.m.)

Johnson claims pole at Miami-Homestead

With a historic fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup championship within his grasp, Jimmie Johnson drew one step closer to hoisting the hardware by winning the pole position for tomorrow’s Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. (Globe Staff, 11/21/09)

Johnson: NASCAR success not just fueled by format

When Richard Petty set the standard with 200 victories and seven championships over a career that spanned 35 years, no one complained about the way NASCAR determined the champion of its premier touring series. Nobody, that is, except for his competitors, who at the time viewed Petty’s dominance with a bit of prejudice. (Globe Staff, 11/20/09)

Hendrick relishes impending 4-peat

After rebounding from his Texas troubles with a victory in Sunday’s Checkers O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway, Jimmie Johnson was spotted sharing a poignant moment with his car owner, Rick Hendrick. The soft-spoken Hendrick shook hands with Johnson, drew him close, and expressed his gratitude for a job well done. (Globe Staff, 11/18/09)

Desert domination puts Johnson on cusp of history

AVONDALE, Ariz. - Jimmie Johnson rebounded from a rare bad race with a dominating victory at Phoenix International Raceway yesterday that pushed him to the edge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship. (Associated Press, 11/16/09)

Martin not ready to give up Chase

AVONDALE, Ariz. - Despite last week’s 38th-place finish in Fort Worth, Jimmie Johnson still has such a stranglehold on the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship that the title is nearly out of reach for every driver besides Mark Martin. And Martin likely would require a major stumble by the three-time defending champion. (Associated Press, 11/15/09)

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Bobby Frankel, Hall of Fame horse trainer

LOS ANGELES - Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel, who won the 2003 Belmont Stakes with Empire Maker, has died after a long bout with cancer. He was 68. (Asssociated Press, 11/17/09)

Tennis

Fed Cup: Italy routs Williams-less US

Italy clinched its second Fed Cup title in four years when Flavia Pennetta beat Melanie Oudin , 7-5, 6-2, in Reggio Calabria. Pennetta’s victory gave the experienced Italians an insurmountable 3-0 lead over a young US team - missing Venus and Serena Williams , who decided not to play - in the five-match series on an outdoor clay court. ... (Boston Globe, 11/9/09)

Fine, not suspension, likely for Serena

Top-ranked Serena Williams most likely will receive a “significant’’ fine but no suspension for her US Open tirade, the president of the International Tennis Federation said. Grand Slam administrator Bill Babcock is expected to give his recommendation to the Grand Slam committee, which probably will announce the sanction tomorrow or Tuesday . . . Top-seeded Andy Murray held off ... (Boston Globe, 11/8/09)

Pennetta seeks to even score

Flavia Pennetta can settle her score with American Alexa Glatch in the opening match of the Fed Cup final. (Associated Press, 11/7/09)

Boxing

Family-run Nonantum Boxing Club draws amateurs and fitness buffs alike

NEWTON - The action in the ring at the Nonantum Boxing Club was fast and relentless, with punches flying in flurries and fighters ducking, deflecting, and counterpunching. (Globe Correspondent, 11/21/09)

Pacquiao doesn’t miss a beat for 7th world title

LAS VEGAS - Manny Pacquiao had a hat perched jauntily on his head, a bandage wrapped around his right ear. His real work done for the night, he was heading to the Las Vegas Strip to sing with his band. (Associated Press, 11/16/09)

Cotto pounded by Pacquiao

LAS VEGAS - Manny Pacquiao’s speed and power were too much for Miguel Cotto’s heart. (Associated Press, 11/15/09)

Outdoors

Stiegler done for season with broken bones in leg

U.S. skier Resi Stiegler is out for the season after breaking two bones in her left leg in a crash during giant slalom training. (AP, 11/20/09)

New Bedford, Boston rowing group partner in new venture

Against a backdrop of sleek racing shells stacked in a boathouse along the Charles River, Mayor Scott Lang of New Bedford announced yesterday that his city has teamed with Community Rowing Inc. to help bring the sport of rowing to the murky Acushnet River - and to the lives of the city’s schoolchildren and residents. (Globe Staff, 11/20/09)

Get to know Lindsey and the Vonntourage

Lindsey Vonn and her husband, Thomas, were sitting on the couch watching "Entourage" when the idea popped into Thomas' head -- the "Vonntourage." As the top female skier on the World Cup circuit the past two seasons, Vonn travels full time with two physical trainers provided by Red Bull, her ski technician, and her husband -- a former U.S. Ski ... (AP Sports Writer, 11/19/09)

Stiegler hurts left knee in giant slalom training

U.S. skier Resi Stiegler injured her left knee when she crashed after hooking a gate during giant slalom training Thursday. The extent of her injury isn't yet known. (AP, 11/19/09)

Best of Vermont skiing

Looking for a few inside tips? The Globe has surveyed the scene from top to bottom and taken notes: (Boston Globe, 11/19/09)

Cochran family always well-groomed for success

It won’t be long before Killington, Stowe, Mount Snow, and Okemo will be roaring along in their seasons - weekend skiers and riders by the thousands, blizzards of press releases, and endless video and radio ads. (Globe Correspondent, 11/19/09)

More Vermont snow resorts going green

Vermont’s forefathers could never have envisioned windmills perched on mountain peaks when they coined the moniker Green Mountain State, but the state’s snow sports resorts are living up to the modern-day connotation of that color by incorporating a number of ecologically sound and clean-energy initiatives into their business practices. (Globe Correspondent, 11/19/09)

Herbst wins men's World Cup slalom; Miller DQd

Reinfried Herbst of Austria won the men's World Cup slalom opener on Sunday, and American Bode Miller was disqualified in his first race of the season. (AP Sports Writer, 11/15/09)

Riesch edges Vonn to win women's World Cup slalom

Maria Riesch of Germany won the opening women's World Cup slalom Saturday, edging Lindsey Vonn of the United States by 0.08 seconds. (AP Sports Writer, 11/14/09)

Bode Miller is ready to get back to skiing

In the land of reindeer, Bode Miller makes his comeback to skiing with a slalom north of the Arctic Circle. (AP Sports Writer, 11/13/09)

Slalom champ Schild to return to World Cup circuit

Former slalom champion Marlies Schild will return to the World Cup circuit on Saturday, 13 months after breaking her left leg. (AP, 11/11/09)

WCup champ Svindal still dealing with bruised leg

Defending overall World Cup champion Aksel Lund Svindal is still having problems with his bruised leg and may be forced to skip his next race. (AP, 10/30/09)