In Saluda, S.C., Newberry golfer Ben Lown shot 3-under-par 69 to win the Regions Cup North Augusta Exchange Club Persimmon Hill Golf Classic by four strokes.

...another country's national team. Ritter, whose previous national team experience came against elite club teams at the Canada Cup, gave up a home run to the first batter she faced. Ritter gave up three hits in four innings before Alicia Hollowell...

...OF THE WEEK: The United States tied for 17th in the World Cup, its worst finish since the event began in 1953 as the Canada Cup. The only other times it finished out of the top 10 was a tie for 12th in 1991 and 1984. --- FINAL WORD: "When...

...baseman Dani Tyler, another '96 Olympian, also were invited. While Pan Ams opponents aren't as strong as those in the Canada Cup, which the United States recently won, the Americans aren't treating their opposition lightly. "You're representing...

In Saluda, S.C., Jeff Pope shot 5-under-par 67 to lead the Regions Cup North Augusta Exchange Club Persimmon Hill Golf Classic after the first round on Saturday.

...tuneup before July's U.S. championships in Indianapolis. The 14-time Olympic gold medalist will compete in the Canada Cup at Olympic Park Pool. The U.S. championships serve as trials for swimming's world championships in Rome in July...

TORONTO -- The Canadian coin buried in the ice where Canada won the gold medal at the Salt Lake City Olympics went on display Friday at the Hockey Hall of Fame - and saw its reputation grow even more.\r\n

BOSTON -- Former NHL union boss Alan Eagleson, charged in two countries with betraying the players he represented, agreed Monday to a plea bargain that will keep him out of a U.S. prison so he can serve at least 18 months in Canada. Eagleson, 64, is scheduled to plead guilty here Tuesday to three counts of mail fraud in U.S. District Court.

...the 32-nation team event since 1958 in Mexico City. Bradshaw and O'Connor won the trophy when it was known as the Canada Cup. Scotland's Colin Montgomerie claimed individual honors with his third consecutive 66, finishing at 22-under...