Topic: Ladies Professional Golf Association

Sports in 2012: here are some Monitor highlights

It’s impossible to list all the records set in 2012, but here’s a short rundown of some heralded highlights, plus 20 of our favorites, including some you might have missed.

International shift toward China heightens search for identity in Taiwan

Taiwan is at a critical juncture: Deterioration of cross-Strait relations would hurt Taiwan with stock market losses, but Taiwanese aren't willing to get too cozy with China.

15 biggest moments for women in the Olympics

Since 1900, when women first began competing in the Olympic Games, there have been many unforgettable moments. 

Babe Didrikson Zaharias: 12 quotes on her birthday

On her June 26 birthday, here are 12 quotes from the golfer and Olympic track star Babe Didrikson Zaharias.

The Masters: 12 women candidates for Augusta National membership

The Augusta National Golf Club has steadfastly refused to alter its all-male membership. But circumstances may soon cause the gender barrier to break, and if it does there are several women who might be good fits for the club.

Global News Blog Knicks fans in Taiwan? Yes, thanks to Jeremy Lin.

'Linsanity' about Jeremy Lin has spread to Taiwan, where his parents were born. Fans are watching New York Knicks games live – at 8 a.m. local time mid week.

Top 10 sports biographies I wish somebody would write

Call this a wish list to publishers. Of course it's true that’s there hardly any major sports star who hasn’t already achieved hardcover immortality a time or two or more. So why check back in with some already familiar sports luminaries? With the passage of time comes fresh perspectives on playing days, teammates, and rivals. And maybe even a little more honesty. So here goes, in no particular order: the Monitor’s Top 10 sports figures we’d put in the publishing on-deck circle.

Rare score for Taiwan as local star wins LPGA tournament – at home

Taiwan's golfer Yani Tseng won the first ever Ladies Professional Golf Association tournament on home turf, a big event for Taiwanese, who see few visits by international stars or international events.

Golf star Lorena Ochoa swings strong in face of Mexico drug war

Lorena Ochoa teed off in her first PGA Tour event since retiring nearly a year ago, her star power lending a needed boost to sports events in violence-wracked Mexico.

Lana Lawless gets chance to compete on LPGA Tour with gender requirement change

Lana Lawless is a transgender who sued the LPGA Tour for a chance to play professional golf. LPGA players voted to give transgenders, like Lana Lawless, an opportunity to compete.

Lana Lawless: Transgender woman sues LPGA for right to tee off

Lana Lawless, who underwent a sex change operation five years ago, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the LPGA's 'female at birth' requirement violates her civil rights.

Opinion: The fair way to judge golf: as a model for life

If respect for our opponents, the rules, and spirit of the game are important values, then golf is an ethical model we should cherish.

Stanford Financial: a sticky wicket for investors?

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