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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.
12/22/2011 08:35 am

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British Open: Zach Johnson of US leads in first round

British Open saw Americans Zach Johnson and Mark O'Meara play well in the first round, while Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy continued to struggle. Tiger Woods is only three shots back at the British Open.
US Open Championship: No one smells sweeter than Justin Rose (+video)

Justin Rose captured his first major tournament by winning the US Open. Rose became the first Englishman to win a major since Nick Faldo won the 1996 Masters.
Golf rules bodies outlaw anchored putting stroke, beginning in 2016

The US Golf Association, along with Britain's Royal & Ancient Golf Club, approved a rule that prohibits the use of a putting stroke that uses the body as a anchor.
Adam Scott: First Australian to win the Masters golf tournament (+video)

Adam Scott won the Masters in a thrilling playoff against Argentinian Angel Cabrera Sunday. Adam Scott is the first Australian to win at Augusta, Ga.
Masters 2013: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson looking for another green jacket

The Masters golf tournament, the season's first major event, gets started Thursday morning. Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and defending champ Bubba Watson are part of another impressive field that includes Chinese teenager Tianlang Guan.
It's elementary, my dear: Watson returns as US Ryder Cup captain

The PGA of America is bringing back Tom Watson, who led the Americans to victory at the 1993 Ryder Cup matches, as captain for the 2014 US team.
USGA rule change: Is this the end for belly putters in golf?

The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and the U.S. Golf Association said the proposed rule would make it illegal for pro golfers to "anchor" the club to their bodies while making a stroke. The new rule would not take effect until 2016.
PGA Tour Championship: Who's in contention for $10 million FedEx Cup? (+video)

FedEx Cup finale: Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy has enjoyed a terrific run at the end of the 2012 PGA Tour season, winning the last two events. But Tiger Woods and others have themselves in position to capture the FedEx Cup.
PGA Championship: Pettersson on top at 1st round midpoint; McIlroy, Tiger lurking

Scoring conditions were good early in the first round of the PGA Tour's final major of the year, being played at Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
Epic Adam Scott meldown hands British Open to Ernie Els

South African Ernie Els won the 2012 British Open after tournament leader Aussie Adam Scott bogeyed the last four holes. Els was apologetic in his victory over his friend, Adam Scott.
Tiger Woods off to a good start at British Open, shoots 67

Tiger Woods is three shots behind British Open first-round leader Adam Scott. Tiger Woods had four birdies, Scott had eight.
2012 US Open golf championship: Who and what to watch for

2012 US Open: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Bubba Watson will play together on Thursday. How will they play the historic 16th hole at the Olympic Club in San Francisco?
Bubba Watson: Only the third lefty to win the Masters (+video)

Bubba Watson won his first Masters, and first major title, in a playoff Sunday against Louis Oosthuizen, the 2010 British Open winner. Bubba Watson is a self-taught golfer.
The Masters: Lee Westwood leads, Tiger Woods tied for 29th

Lee Westwood took the first round lead at the Masters tournament at Augusta National for the first time in his career, shooting a 5-under 67. Tiger Woods shot par, and Rory McIlroy shot one under par. Phil Mickelson struggled.
Tiger Woods edges closer to top in Abu Dhabi tourney

Tiger Woods shot a three under par 69 Friday in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship and is now two shots off the lead.
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.
12/22/2011 08:35 am
Tiger Woods gets ready for PGA return at Bridgestone

Tiger Woods practiced Tuesday in preparation for this weekend's Bridgestone Invitational. After a three-month injury hiatus, Tiger Woods is 28th on the world golf rankings.
08/02/2011 06:39 pm
Tiger Woods says he won't play again until he's healthy

Tiger Woods won't be playing in this week's PGA Tour stop while he continues to recover from various leg injuries. Proceeds from the tournament outside Philadelphia benefit the Tiger Woods Foundation.
06/28/2011 06:14 pm
Rory McIlroy takes big 2nd round lead at US Open

Rory McIlroy set a new scoring mark after two rounds of the US Open. His 11-under-par score has Rory McIlroy as the leader at midway through the US Open.
06/17/2011 04:48 pm
No Tiger Woods at US Open, but can Phil Mickelson win?

Tiger Woods is not competing in this year's US Open golf tournament, but a field of 156 golfers provides a number of story lines to consider. Phil Mickelson, who has finished second five times, is but one of many.
06/16/2011 12:33 pm
Tiger Woods will not play in US Open

Tiger Woods announced on his website and Twitter account Tuesday that he will not be playing in this month's US Open golf championship at Congressional Country Club, outside Washington, D.C.
06/07/2011 05:34 pm
Tiger Woods: Why Woods keeps dropping in world golf rankings

Tiger Woods has fallen to No. 8 in the world golf rankings, as of Monday. But Tiger Woods makes his return to the PGA Tour this week at the Players Championship in Florida.
05/10/2011 01:13 pm
Rory McIlroy comes up short in Malaysia after Masters collapse

Rory McIlroy, looking to bounce back from a final-round implosion at the Masters, had a chance to get into a playoff at the Malaysian Open. But a missed putt on the final hole Sunday cost Rory McIlroy another opportunity to win a golf tournament.
04/18/2011 12:02 pm
Masters 2011 Round 2: Will Rory McIlroy hold his lead?

Irishman Rory McIlroy and Spaniard Alvaro Quiros are tied for first place in the 2011 Masters golf tournament. Who is most likely to keep the lead in Round 2 today?
04/08/2011 11:20 am
Masters 2011 marks 75th anniversary of golf's first major

Masters 2011 golf tournament is the 75th edition of what started out as the Augusta National invitation Tournament back in 1934.
04/07/2011 01:10 pm