AP – Erik Compton is a walking billboard for organ donation and sheer determination.

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AP – Bernhard Langer took a three-shot lead in the Senior British Open after shooting a 2-under 69 in the third round at Carnoustie on Saturday.

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AP – Morgan Pressel is in front by two strokes after three rounds of the Evian Masters.

AP – Morgan Pressel of the United States birdied the first three holes and finished with a 6-under 66 to lead after the first round of the Evian Masters.

AP – Just like a long line of predecessors, Lou Piniella thought he could lead the Chicago Cubs to that elusive championship and end a drought that dates to 1908.

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AP – Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador has apologized for the way he took over the lead in the Tour de France from rival Andy Schleck.

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AP – Andy Schleck lost the overall lead in the Tour de France to defending champion Alberto Contador on Monday after suffering a disastrous mechanical problem in a 15th stage won by Thomas Voeckler.

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Reuters – The New York Yankees battled to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, padding their division lead to three games on the night they paid tribute to owner George Steinbrenner.

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AP – Louis Oosthuizen has shot a 5-under 67 for a surprising three-stroke lead at the British Open.

AP – Andy Schleck of Luxembourg is defending his slender 41-second lead over defending champion Alberto Contador of Spain as riders set off on the 12th stage of the Tour de France.