Posted Tuesday, July 31, 2001

Sweden's Annika Sorenstam and teammate Tiger Woods read their putt at the first hole during `Battle of Bighorn.' AP

Woods, Sorenstam prevail
PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) - Give two thumbs up for the entertainment value of this "Battle at Bighorn."

Sonics' Patteron now a Blazer
SEATTLE (AP) - Ruben Patterson, the No. 3 scorer for the Seattle SuperSonics, has signed an offer sheet with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Seattle thinks its ace right-hander has Cy Young potential
SEATTLE (AP) - When Freddy Garcia came to Seattle, fans didn't exactly greet him with open arms.

Vikings' Boileau out for season
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) - Defensive end Michael Boireau of the Minnesota Vikings will miss the entire season because of a relapse of a rare and incurable muscular disorder.

A false start in track will be costlier
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Call it a false start over false starts.