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Tiger-Phil just part of 99 reasons to be thankful

Jason Sobel

It's that time of year again, golf fans. Time to gather 'round the 19th hole and discuss what we're most thankful for during this, uh, Thanksgolfing h...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Golf, by its nature, lacks real rivalries

Jason Sobel

...likes of Bob May, Rocco Mediate and Y.E. Yang, not Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh and Ernie Els. If someone wants to refer to the latter group as rivals, then surely it would be...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 01, 2009

Woods exacts a bit of revenge in win

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

A perfect 5-0-0 run to lead the U.S. to a Presidents Cup victory capped off a stirring climax to the 2009 season for Tiger Woods. Not even the world's No. 1 player expected that much in his return from ACL surgery, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009

Olympic golf not all smooth sailing

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Although the sentiment about golf joining the Olympics has been generally positive, there are many questions that need to be ironed before golfers show up in Rio in 2016, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Presidents Cup history simply a mismatch

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Why hasn't the International side fared better at the Presidents Cup? The reasons are numerous, and solutions are hard to come by, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

Presidents Cup historically a mismatch

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Why hasn't the International side fared better at the Presidents Cup? The reasons are numerous, and solutions are hard to come by, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Shark looks to jump-start Scott's game

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Adam Scott's selection to the International team for the Presidents Cup brought catcalls from critics. Although Scott hopes to use the opportunity to turn his game around, the move could add pressure to his already fragile game, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

Norman goes under the microscope

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The swirl surrounding Greg Norman will take on added significance this week as the Presidents Cup International team captain deals with multiple issues, including his recent separation from his wife, Chris Evert, his controversial wild-card picks and guiding a team that has struggled to defeat the Americans, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

Travels send Els across 8 time zones

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

How does a professional golfer prepare for three tournaments in three weeks, including two trans-Atlantic flights? For Ernie Els, a personal plane and a well-laid plan are just the trick, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009

Sunday strategy key to FedEx Cup finale

Jason Sobel

ATLANTA -- There is plenty at stake here at East Lake Golf Club. The FedEx Cup. A $10 million first-place prize. And, oh, the Tour Championship itself...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 25, 2009

Harrington looks to turn tables on Tiger

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

If Padraig Harrington wants to cash that $10 million check for winning the FedEx Cup, he's going to have to change his recent history of playing with Tiger Woods on Saturday at the Tour Championship, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

It's $10 million up for grabs at East Lake

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Calculating just who can bring home the $10 million bonus this week at the Tour Championship might prove a dizzying exercise. That's why we break down a few of the possible outcomes at East Lake, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Bring back the tug of war

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple thinks it's time the IOC brought back the ancient sport of tug of war.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009

Page 2 Power Rankings: College edition

Patrick Hruby, Page 2

Patrick Hruby delivers the supremacy metric on the world of sports and beyond.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2009

Time to put captain's picks under the microscope

Jason Sobel

Fred Couples knocked one down the fairway. Greg Norman tried to cut one around the dogleg. Couples laid up and played it safe. Norman took a mighty ha...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 05, 2009