US Open To Honor Singer Tony Bennett With Champagne Celebration
"The Good Life" indeed. Tony Bennett turned 85 earlier this month, but his birthday celebration continues -- and will be part of this year's U.S. Open.
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"The Good Life" indeed. Tony Bennett turned 85 earlier this month, but his birthday celebration continues -- and will be part of this year's U.S. Open.
The field for the 2011 U.S. Open men's singles tournament in Flushing Meadows just got a bit more crowded.
A white "9-11-01" will be painted next to the court in September for the US Open men's and women's singles finals in Flushing Meadows. "Our goal is to mark this very solemn occasion in a dignified and respectful matter," said USTA president Jon Vegosen.
Could this Major, the PGA Championship, be won by a Northern Irishman? The tiny country, with a population of approximately 1.8 million people, has produced quite an array of Major champions of late.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport says it will rule on tennis player Robert Kendrick's doping ban appeal before the U.S. Open. Kendrick tested positive for a banned stimulant and is seeking a reduced three-month ban.
PGA officials say that discussions about a championship coming this way are impressive.
The NBA lockout isn't keeping Carmelo Anthony from bouncing a ball on a New York court. The Knicks star is slated to take part in the annual Arthur Ashe Kids' Day at the U.S. Open.
Serena Williams is not only back but ready to make more runs on the hard-court series this summer and at the U.S. Open beginning in late August. She said her stamina is back and her game is getting sharper by the day, a scary thought for opponents heading into Flushing Meadows.
The U.S. Tennis Association says the singles champions at this year's U.S. Open will each receive a record $1.8 million. Total prize money is rising by more than $1 million to $23.7 million, the most ever for the Grand Slam tournament.
Tennis' top-ranked man, Rafael Nadal, enjoys playing golf in his free time, and he kept tabs on Rory McIlroy's record-breaking performance at the US Open. The two met last year in New York, and Nadal has been pulling for McIlroy ever since.
The Yankees made their way to the friendly confines of Wrigley Field over the weekend and took 2 of 3 from the Cubs, so Craig had a little pep in his step this morning. The US Open, on the other hand...
This magical world of golf continues to deliver the goods. "The goods" to a sports reporter and journalist are "the stories." And at every Major golf championship, the sport always seems to deliver.
Rory McIlroy has the U.S. Open trophy. And if he needs any more affirmation, he's also got the seal of approval from Jack Nicklaus.
Phil Mickelson's U.S. Open ended where it began, in the same body of water.
The previous record for subpar rounds in the third round of a U.S. Open was 24, set at Medinah in 1990.
Rory McIlroy kept punishing the golf course and the record book Saturday, setting himself up with an eight-shot lead at the U.S. Open with 18 holes left.
22-year-old Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland shot a 5-under 66 on Friday after the 6-under 65 on Thursday, and with an 11-under 131, there really is no other story at Congressional.
Rory McIlroy continues to impress on and off the golf course. The 22-year-old kept his chin up after the meltdown he suffered during the final round of The Masters, giving up a four shot lead, shooting an 80 that day.
Who says Tiger has to be in the field to make things interesting? With a plethora of talent from veterans and young guys alike, this US Open is WIDE open!
With golf's second major championship getting underway today at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland - Craig and Carl welcomed Peter Jacobsen to the program to offer a little preview of the US Open.
The US Open will return to Long Island's Shinnecock Hills in 2018, heading back to a course that produced one of the most embarrassing final rounds in the tournament's history.
New and notes, including thoughts from Phil Mickelson on the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland.
Andy Roddick's former coach, Jimmy Connors, says that for the American to win another Grand Slam title, "he's going to have to come up with something spectacular, and I don't know if he can do that now."
Tiger Woods pulled out of the U.S. Open on Tuesday because of lingering issues with his left leg, leaving him uncertain how soon he can resume his pursuit of Jack Nicklaus' record for major titles.
So many questions linger about the player who dominated the game for so many years. From 2000 to October of 2010, Tiger Woods ranked number 1 in the world in all but 32 weeks! This week, Tiger's ranking sunk to No. 12.
