U.S. Open News and Notes: June 16, 2011
Notes from the U.S. Open. The greens at Congressional are in good shape. The U.S. Open will return to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in 2018. Rory McIlroy defends LeBron James.
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Notes from the U.S. Open. The greens at Congressional are in good shape. The U.S. Open will return to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in 2018. Rory McIlroy defends LeBron James.
Majors change their champions. But Graeme McDowell, last year's winner, feels like just another player at the U.S. Open. Repeating will be tough, given his performance this year.
Notes from the world of golf. The Blue Course at Congressional, home to this year's U.S. Open, doesn't make it easy on players. Ken Venturi thinks back to his U.S. Open win at Congressional in 1964.
Camilo Villegas broke into the top 10 for the first time in 2011, tying for the third at the FedEx St. Jude Classic in Memphis. His 6-under score was his best on the PGA Tour so far.
Rookie Keegan Bradley, who won two weeks ago at the Byron Nelson, is once again contending. His play shows he's learning to deal with the pressures of the Tour.
Robert Karlsson's biggest distinction may be that he is relatively tall for a golfer. But he doesn't usually loom large on the leaderboard. All that could be changing.
Lee Westwood has never won a major tournament, but he's been the most consistent contender the past few years. He ranks number 2 in the world, and a solid case can be made for him as a number 1.
Tiger Woods recently pulled out of the upcoming U.S. Open. But a quick look at the numbers shows he's still on track to tie or surpass Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major wins.
Brandt Jobe is ranked 216 in the world and climbing. And just this week he made the U.S. Open field. The comeback continues for the journeyman who sliced off the top of two fingers on his left hand back in 2006.
Matt Kuchar always seems to be in contention these last couple years. And he did it again, tying for second at The Memorial Tournament in Dublin, OH this past weekend.
Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly and Kevin Alcántara each hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Los Angeles Dodgers their fourth consecutive loss with a 10-5 victory.
Even after adding back-to-back American League Cy Young Tarik Skubal over the weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers continued to bolster their already stellar roster ahead of Monday's trade deadline.
The Angels traded José Soriano, Jo Adell, Kirby Yates, Brent Suter and Ryan Zeferjahn in exchange for a slew of prospects and young players as their rebuilding process begins.
The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 to sweep the three-game series.
The Dodgers made a stunning move to acquire back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster trade ahead of the deadline.
Jonathan Sirois made nine saves to earn his first clean sheet of the season as FC Dallas played LA Galaxy to a scoreless draw.
Brice Turang had a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers finished off a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.
Thomas Müller scored on a penalty kick late in the second half as the Vancouver Whitecaps battled back for a 1-1 draw with Los Angeles FC.
Two teenagers were arrested in connection with a possible road rage shooting in the Santa Clarita Valley that left a motorcyclist hospitalized back in June.
A big rig hauling nearly half a dozen vehicles slammed into the side of an apartment building in Panorama City on Tuesday afternoon.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
The inspection uncovered 241 dogs on the property and while none were removed, three dogs were ordered for veterinary treatment. Orders to Comply were also issued by the animal care to correct shortfalls in housing facilities and sanitation.
Two teenagers were arrested in connection with a possible road rage shooting in the Santa Clarita Valley that left a motorcyclist hospitalized back in June.
A big rig hauling nearly half a dozen vehicles slammed into the side of an apartment building in Panorama City on Tuesday afternoon.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
The inspection uncovered 241 dogs on the property and while none were removed, three dogs were ordered for veterinary treatment. Orders to Comply were also issued by the animal care to correct shortfalls in housing facilities and sanitation.
Improvements to the facility will include the diving tower, pools, and related mechanical systems, in time to stage Olympic diving competitions in July 2028.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
The partnership will bring a Pioneer Baseball League team to Irvine in 2027, much like the Long Beach Coast, which joined the league earlier this year.
Some Southern California communities could be at risk of flooding in the coming days due to Hurricane Genevieve.
Irvine police say that the 25-year-old man spray-painted as many as 13 Teslas in various Orange County parking garages.
Riverside County authorities on Monday announced that the suspect in a deadly 2020 incident on Highway 74 near Hemet was already in custody for a different crime.
The Ojai Raptor Center said specialists are still trying to determine the unknown illness ailing Big Bear bald eagle Jackie.
A police task force recovered 50 stolen vehicles worth $1.8 million from a chop shop in Norco.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Attorneys representing Emmanuel Haro's 3-year-old claimed Riverside County failed to protect the children from their parents, ultimately leading to the 7-month-old's death.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly and Kevin Alcántara each hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Los Angeles Dodgers their fourth consecutive loss with a 10-5 victory.
Even after adding back-to-back American League Cy Young Tarik Skubal over the weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers continued to bolster their already stellar roster ahead of Monday's trade deadline.
The Angels traded José Soriano, Jo Adell, Kirby Yates, Brent Suter and Ryan Zeferjahn in exchange for a slew of prospects and young players as their rebuilding process begins.
The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 to sweep the three-game series.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department released its 18-month investigation into the origins of the deadly and destructive Eaton Fire, determining that electrical arcing on an out-of-service transmission tower was allegedly to blame.
As youth prepare to head back to school, CBS LA's Amy Johnson shows us a little known program that promises training in teamwork and camaraderie for students fourth through 12th grade.
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Women's National Basketball Association, this Sports Central Showdown focuses on finding the greatest player to ever grace the WNBA. ESPN+ broadcaster Graham Metzker opts for the reigning MVP from the Las Vegas Aces in A'ja Wilson. CBS LA's Jill Painter Lopez goes for the throwback option with Los Angeles Sparks legend Lisa Leslie. Alex Hutton hosts, and asks where the likes of Candace Parker, Maya Moore and Caitlin Clark land in the pantheon of great women's basketball players.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado on Tuesday introduced a series of motions that will seek to impose stronger financial penalties against Lineage and other corporations that commit serious violations, as fire cleanup continues more than a month after the blaze first erupted in June. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit. Mike Rogers reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
