Gary Shelton
Putting Woods' drive for five in perspective
TULSA, Okla. -- The shadow arrives long before the player. It darkens the tee box and creeps toward the fairway, engulfing everyone else, obscuring everything else.
Golf
Debating the long and short of it
As courses are lengthened to combat technology, some argue that helps golf's long hitters.
Southern Hills: a test of power and accuracy
It is not the longest course in U.S. Open history, but Southern Hills Country Club nonetheless will be quite a test. It has been lengthened to 6,973 yards, yet has just two par 5s. Here are four holes that could have a major impact on the 101st U.S. Open.
Several players not happy with green at No. 18
TULSA, Okla. -- When players come to the end of their round, they will be greeted by one tough hole. The par-4 18th at Southern Hills Country Club measures 466 yards. And it has a green that several players believe is unfair.
Chasing history
At age 25, Tiger Woods has 28 PGA Tour victories.
Bucs
McKay remembered as fatherly 'pioneer' of Bucs
He counseled some and cut others, say those who gather to honor the team's first coach.
NBA
L.A. on verge of repeat
Defending champs take a 3-1 series lead behind Shaq O'Neal's 34 points in a 100-86 win over the 76ers.
Lightning
Just call him Richy Richards
Regardless of the Calder Trophy outcome, the Lightning rookie center is cashing in on some major incentives.
Colleges
UF hires McMahon as baseball coach
Florida hired Pat McMahon as its baseball coach Wednesday, hoping he can bring the same success to the Gators as he brought to Mississippi State the past four years.
Kelly now associate AD at USF
Man who organized NCAA Final 4, Super Bowl will try to bolster image of Bulls athletics.
Motorsports
Earnhardt encounter left mark on Mayfield
Ask him what happened on the final lap of the Pocono 500 last June and Jeremy Mayfield remains unsure even today.
Bowling
Queens champ Dorin-Ballard enjoys summer schedule
WIBC Queens champion Carolyn Dorin-Ballard won her second tournament of the year, beating Lisa Bishop 248-184 in the PWBA Albuquerque (N.M.) Open.
Outdoors
Daily fishing report
Barracuda have invaded our local wrecks with a fury. Thousands of these toothy gamefish can be found loitering above any structure that rises more than 10 feet from the bottom.
Sports Etc.
Underdog perspective motivates state finalist
TAMPA -- Some people watch movies for entertainment.
Around Pinellas
SUNSHINE STATE GAMES: Chad Schiferl, 14, of St. Petersburg, was named one of two Sunshine State Games athletes of the year for his two-gold medal performance at the 2001 Spring Games on May 10-13 in Lakeland.
Around Hillsborough
SOFTBALL: The Tampa Bay Nighthawks are seeking players who can challenge for a starting position. Players who will turn 50 during 2001 are eligible to play.
