Creamer hangs on to clinch title

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Paula Creamer shot a final round two-over 73 but still managed claimed victory at the Jamie Farr Classic. The 21-year-old American had carded a course record 11-under 60 in her opening round and went into the last day with a six stroke lead. She finished on 16-under and won by two strokes from Nicole Castrale. Submitted by: Ted_Lang | Visited 5 times | Comments 0

♦ Francis wants shot at world title

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Dean Francis says he is targeting a world title after becoming the new British light-heavyweight champion. The Bristol-based boxer stunned Tony Oakey on Friday in front of his home crowd in Portsmouth to add the Lonsdale Belt to his Commonwealth title. "I'm going to give myself two years," Francis, 34, told BBC Points West. Francis, who has made a successful comeback from injury... Submitted by: deepower - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Creamer hangs on to win Jamie Farr Classic by two strokes

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Paula Creamer reacts after winning the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic at Highland Meadows Golf Club on Sunday. SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) Just like the last two weeks, Paula Creamer didn't play well in the final round of a tournament. This time, she didn't have to. Creamer shot a 2-over 73 Sunday and did just enough to make a big lead stand... Submitted by: ziya - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Creamer shoots course-record 60 at Jamie Farr Classic

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A course-record round has Paula Creamer out front at the Jamie Farr Classic. SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) — Imagine what Paula Creamer might have done if she had only known she was close to shooting a 59. Creamer birdied nine of her last 11 holes to shoot a course-record 60 on the par-71 Highland Meadows course Thursday in the opening round of the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic. Submitted by: patron123 - Visited 11 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Matt Damon fears loosing sexiest man title

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Washington (ANI): Matt Damon fears that his expanding waistline has put his Sexiest Man Alive title in jeopardy. The actor got the title after People magazine voted him the most attractive male in the world in 2007. But he is worried that he has lost the flattering title after piling on 40 pounds for his latest role in The Informant. Submitted by: wizcom - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Calzaghe relinquishes world title

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Joe Calzaghe has vacated his WBC super-middleweight title to free him up for a potential fight with Roy Jones Jr at light-heavyweight later in the year. He has given up the title rather than take the mandatory defence against fellow British fighter Carl Froch. Calzaghe still holds his WBA and WBO belts. Froch will face Jermain Taylor for the title later this year. Submitted by: peepin2me - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Rhodes rolls back the years

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Former 'Spice Boy' Ryan Rhodes turned back the clock to claim the British light-middleweight title with a stunning knockout victory over Gary Woolcombe. Sheffield's Rhodes first won the title back in 1996 and looked better than ever to claim the title from an opponent six years his junior who was defending the title for the first time. Submitted by: bestija - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Arthur lines up September defence

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WBO superfeatherweight champion Alex Arthur will defend his title on the same bill as Amir Khan on 6 September. No announcement has been made on the opponents for both fighters for the bill at the MEN Arena in Manchester. Arthur, 29, will be making the second defence of the title he won in July last year when he beat Koba Gogoladze. Submitted by: finspin - Visited 15 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ 10-man Madrid retain league title

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Real Madrid retained the Spanish league title after a dramatic 2-1 win at Osasuna left them with an unassailable 10-point lead with three games to play. With Villarreal beating Getafe 2-0 in an earlier match, Real had to win the game to clinch their 31st league title. Fabio Cannavaro was sent off early in the second half and Patxi Punal scored a penalty with eight minutes left. Submitted by: chenvova11 - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Williams' world title boost

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Williams: world title tilt? I think it's a race now for a British fighter to get to a world title fight. I believe the world heavyweight scene is very open, very weak. I've watched Danny's career for a hell of a long time and I do think that, if he puts his mind to it, he can do it. Frank Maloney says Danny Williams is in sight of another world title shot. Submitted by: CYBERAY - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Murray lands title shot

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Manchester lightweights John Murray and Lee Meager will fight for the vacant British title at the Robin Park Arena in Wigan on July 11, live on Sky Sports. Jim Watt says that the talented but flawed Dean Francis faces an uphill battle against Tony Oakey. Adam Smith shares his thoughts as Paul Appleby steps up and Floyd Mayweather steps down. Submitted by: motohost - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Schmeichel tips Man Utd for title

1 vote	Former Manchester United keeper Peter Schmeichel is tipping his former club to pip Chelsea to the Premier League title but only on goal difference. Schmeichel won the title five times at Old Trafford and was part of the 1999 treble-winning side. United lead Chelsea on goal difference with two games left this season. Submitted by: mohamedd - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Sorenstam beats Creamer in Stanford International playoff

1 vote	AVENTURA, Fla. (AP) — On the green at the first playoff hole, Paula Creamer and Annika Sorenstam couldn't have had more varying emotions. A first-time playoff participant, Creamer said her hands shook grasping her putter. Sorenstam was the polar opposite, exuding nothing but cool confidence. And it showed. Submitted by: alecs - Visited 0 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Pakistan clinch tri-series title

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Butt was forced to retire hurt when on 129. Pakistan clinched the tri-series title after centuries from Salman Butt and Younus Khan helped set up a 25-run win over rivals India in Mirpur. The pair recorded a brilliant 205-run second wicket stand before Younus fell to Ishant Sharma for 108, while Butt was forced to retired hurt for 129. Set a daunting 316 target for victory... Submitted by: thingsnotseen - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ XBLA Portal title explained

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During Microsoft's E3 keynote, the company revealed, albeit briefly, the existence of a game called Portal: Still Alive. While no explanation of the game was given, GameSetWatch's Chris Remo was able to speak with Valve's Doug Lombardi to find out what exactly will be included with the title. The title, which will be available on Xbox Live Arcade, will feature the original version of Portal... Submitted by: AT-XE - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Moran plots British title offence

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New English super-bantamweight champion Mark Moran is targeting an autumn defence of his title and then a shot at the British crown. The 26-year-old won the vacant title on Saturday with a ninth-round stoppage of Leeds fighter Danny Wallace. The Liverpudlian told BBC Radio Merseyside that his promoter Frank Maloney has big plans for his career. Submitted by: tony84 - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Sturm defends middleweight title

1 vote	German Felix Sturm won his rematch with American Randy Griffin, defending his middleweight title on points. Sturm, making the fourth defence of his WBA title, won a unanimous verdict over Griffin, with the judges scoring the contest 116-113, 116-112 and 118-110. Submitted by: apple - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Moran confident of title success

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Liverpool super-bantamweight Mark Moran is "confident" of beating Leeds's Danny Wallace to lift the vacant English title in Manchester on Saturday night. The two men had been in discussions to fight twice previously, in non-title affairs, without reaching an agreement. Moran, 26, told BBC Radio Merseyside: "It does give you confidence when you know he's pulled out twice before. Submitted by: littlebobek - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Pakistan clinch tri-series title

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Butt was forced to retire hurt when on 129. Pakistan clinched the tri-series title after centuries from Salman Butt and Younus Khan helped set up a 25-run win over rivals India in Mirpur. The pair recorded a brilliant 205-run second wicket stand before Younus fell to Ishant Sharma for 108, while Butt was forced to retired hurt for 129. Set a daunting 316 target for victory... Submitted by: crumblepie - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Inter clinch title on final day

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Inter Milan sealed a third consecutive Serie A title with a 2-0 win over relegated Parma on the final day. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, returning from injury, came off the bench to score twice to ensure Inter finished three points ahead of second-placed AS Roma. Roma could only draw 1-1 at Catania, who stayed up at the expense of Empoli. Submitted by: Hellfire81 - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment