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32 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WWW.KANSAN.COM Sports WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2008
THIS WEEK IN SPORTS It's Paddy's day — again, Harrington wins Open
SOUTHPORT, England Padraig Harrington enjoys few moments more than the walk down 18th fairway of a century-old links course, especially with a four-shot lead in the British Open and the engraver putting the final touches on the oldest trophy in golf.
He stopped Sunday to share the
moment with Greg Norman, who knows this path all too well.
Celebration for one, sympathy for the other.
"I did say to him coming down 18 that I was sorry it wasn't his story that was going to be told," Harrington said. "I did feel that, but I wanted to win myself. In this game, you have to take your chances when you get them."
Harrington seized his opportunity by smashing a pair of fairway
metals into the par 5s that carried him to a 32 on the back nine of blustery Royal Birkdale and made him Europe's first player in more than a century to win the British Open two years in a row.
Brett Favre (right) introduces former teammate Frank Winters at Winter's induction into the Packer's Hall of Fame on Saturday night. Favre declined to comment on his public spat with the Packers.
Favre coy at Lambeau visit avoids talk of controversy
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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Brett Favre stuck to the script, declining to address his public rift with the Green Bay Packers in an appearance at Lambeau Field on Saturday.
In town to present former teammate Frank Winters for induction into the Packers' Hall of Fame at a banquet Saturday night, Favre briefly spoke with reporters about his former center's career before abruptly stepping off the stage and ducking out a side door.
But before he left, Favre paused to praise the place where he used to play — and now is trying to make a play to get away from.
"That's the thing about Green Bay," said Favre, who spoke for about three minutes. "It's a special place. There's a lot of tradition. You think of the Packers, you think of all these great names, and to be
a part of that — and I know Frank feels honored — is a special thing. I'm thankful that he asked me to be here."
Oklahoma City's NBA team a hit with ticket buyers
OKLAHOMA CITY — More than 16,000 people have signed up to a season ticket request list for Oklahoma City's new NBA team.
Officials of the team formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics said Sunday they have concluded the first phase of a season ticket request list. Those on the list signed up in just 16 days.
Team spokesman Dan Mahoney said officials are pleased with the level of support for the NBA in Oklahoma City. Mahoney added that Oklahoma City's sales team will contact fans to provide specific ticket details.
KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City reported Saturday night that the team will be named the Thunder.
Jose saves Royal's day, KC beats Chicago White Sox
Guillen charged an eighth- inning single and threw a strike to catcher Miguel Olivo to nail A.J. Pierzynski at the plate, helping the Royals preserve a lead in an 8-7 win over the Chicago White Sox.
CHICAGO — Jose Guillen's right arm saved the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
Royals rookie shortstop Mike Aviles has seen Guillen throw before, but didn't think he even had a chance to stop Pierzynski from scoring on Brian Anderson's single to left.
"Everybody in the whole entire league knows that he has a cannon for an arm," Aviles said. "When the ball got hit I was running toward the hole and I thought for sure he was going to score. He came in charging hard and made a great throw home. That was a big momentum swing."
The Royals won two of three against the White Sox.
Associated Press, compiled by Case Keefer