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Fla. sports bar deck collapses, dozens into water
A packed outdoor deck behind a popular Miami-area sports bar partially collapsed during the NBA Finals on Thursday night, sending dozens of patrons into the shallow waters of Biscayne Bay. Miami-Dade Fire Chief David Downey said 24 people were taken to area hospitals. Many had cuts and bruises, though one person suffered a fracture, a fire official said. Two people were in serious condition. Autho...
A long day and the lead for Lefty at US Open
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) - Even for Phil Mickelson, his path to the top of the leaderboard Thursday in the U.S. Open was unconventional.He traveled about 2,400 miles in the air and 7,000 yards on the ground. He took a short nap on his private jet from San Diego and another one during a rain delay when he found a secluded corner of the library room in the Merion clubhouse. He carried five wedges but no dr...
HBT: Tulowitzki out 4-6 weeks with broken rib
PBT: Wade dominates, plays like '2006 Flash' in win
Fla. sports bar deck collapses, dozens into water
MIAMI (AP) - A packed outdoor deck behind a popular Miami-area sports bar partially collapsed during the NBA Finals on Thursday night, sending dozens of patrons into the shallow waters of Biscayne Bay.
HBT: Rivera gives up 18th-inning hit as A's top Yanks
HBT: It took five hours and 34 minutes, but the Athletics finished off a three-game sweep of the Yankees with a 3-2 win in 18 innings, ending the game vs. Mariano Rivera.
A long day and the lead for Lefty at US Open
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) - Even for Phil Mickelson, his path to the top of the leaderboard Thursday in the U.S. Open was unconventional.He traveled about 2,400 miles in the air and 7,000 yards on the ground. He took a short nap on his private jet from San Diego and another one during a rain delay when he found a secluded corner of the library room in the Merion clubhouse. He carried five wedges but no dr...
Traveled Mickelson steals Rd. 1 spotlight at US Open
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) - Even for Phil Mickelson, his path to the top of the leaderboard Thursday in the U.S. Open was unconventional.
PBT: LeBron, Wade combine to dominate Spurs in Game 4
PBT: LeBron James and Dwyane Wade stepped up and Miami blew out San Antonio to tie the series at 2-2.
HBT: Jeter cleared for baseball activities, running
OlyTalk: Bolt back on winning path in Oslo
Juggling family and golf, Mickelson leads US Open
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) - So much for being fresh.Phil Mickelson arrived at Merion Golf Club just hours before his 7:11 a.m. tee time. If he was jet-lagged Thursday, it was hard to tell by the time he finished - he had the first-round lead to himself at the U.S. Open.Mickelson flew overnight from San Diego after watching his oldest daughter graduate from the eighth grade and, at first, was a little shak...
PBT: Heat could start Miller in Game 4
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Downpours and birdies in 1st round of US Open
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) - Clouds gave way to peeks of sunshine, squeegees gave way to putters, and the 13th hole gave way to birdies during the first round of the U.S. Open's return to Merion Golf Club.Drenching storms caused a 3 1/2-hour delay early Thursday, halting play less than two hours after it began. When the golfers returned to the course, one thing was evident: a 102-yard hole was easy picking...
Cuba-to-Florida swimmer was surprised by jellyfish
The Australian who had to give up her quest to swim from Cuba to Florida because of jellyfish stings said her run-in with the creatures was unexpected.Chloe McCardel told The Associated Press on Thursday that she had picked this time of year for her swim because the jellyfish danger is lower.But late Wednesday, she found herself in a swarm and was severely stung, including painful wounds inside he...
