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Golf: Woods and Vonn reveal love interest

Tiger Woods, the 14-time major golf champion whose infamous sex scandal with multiple mistresses led to a 2010 divorce, is dating ski star Lindsey Vonn, the two US sports icons announced on Monday. "I guess it wasn't a well-kept secret but yes, I am dating Tiger Woods," Vonn said in a Twitter posting and a longer statement on her Facebook page that included pictures of the couple.

Nigeria striker Martins joins Seattle Sounders

(Reuters) - Former Inter Milan and Newcastle United striker Obafemi Martins has signed for the Seattle Sounders, the Major League Soccer club said on Friday. The 28-year-old, recalled to Nigeria's squad last week after being left out of their victorious African Nations Cup campaign at the start of the year, bought himself out of his deal with La Liga team Levante on Monday. According to Spanish media, his contract with Levante was worth three million euros (2.5 million pounds).

NFL-National Football League roundup

March 8 (The Sports Xchange) - Numerous teams got increasingly busy Friday because all must be at or below the salary cap of $123 million for the top 51 players by Tuesday's deadline. A number of players were released. The Baltimore Ravens terminated the contract of vested veteran guard Bobbie Williams. But the Baltimore Sun reported the Ravens are expected to make a significant offer to linebacker Dannell Ellerbe before Tuesday's deadline.

Golf-Tiger gets by with a little help from his friend

By Simon Evans MIAMI, March 7 (Reuters) - Tiger Woods's sharp putting helped him to a share of the five-way lead at the WGC-Cadillac Championship on Thursday after he got lessons on the practice green from one of his opponents. Woods worked with Steve Stricker, one of the game's best putters, for over an hour on Wednesday and it clearly worked as he shot a six-under 66 at Doral, with just 23 putts in his round, including a 38-footer for birdie on the fourth hole.

Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 3:40 PM EST on Wednesday, March 6

March 6 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 3:40 PM ET on Wednesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - National Football League Poor investments leave Eagles' secondary as primary concern

Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EST on Wednesday, March 6

March 6 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Wednesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - National Football League Poor investments leave Eagles' secondary as primary concern

NFL-National Football League roundup

March 4 (The Sports Xchange) - A number of teams were busy placing franchise tags on selected players on Monday, but Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco and his huge contract continued to dominate the news. The Ravens announced that they officially signed Flacco to a six-year contract. NFL.com reported Sunday that the deal is worth $120.6 million, the richest in NFL history. "It wasn't necessarily about the money," Flacco said at his news conference announcing the signing.

Tennis: Pliskova wins maiden title in Malaysia

Karolina Pliskova shrugged off a first-set thrashing and a 40-minute rain delay to win her first WTA singles crown at the BMW Malaysian Open on Sunday. The Czech, who was playing in her first WTA final, broke American wildcard Bethanie Mattek-Sands' heart with a come-from-behind 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory in 106 minutes in Kuala Lumpur. Defeat for Mattek-Sands, who has 12 doubles titles to her name at the age of 28, meant her search for a first singles crown continues.

Tennis-Isner, Haas through but Querrey stumbles at Delray Beach

Feb 28 (Reuters) - Top seed John Isner marched into the quarter-finals of the Delray Beach International with a 7-6 6-2 win over Japan's Go Soeda on Thursday. Isner fired 15 aces and won over 90 percent of points on his first serve to take the match in an hour and 15 minutes. The towering American will meet another big-serving giant in South African defending champion Kevin Anderson, who was pushed harder by Taiwan's Yen-Hsun Lu in their 6-4 3-6 6-3 match.

Soccer-Galaxy chasing three in a row in MLS

By Simon Evans Feb 28 (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Galaxy kick off their campaign for a third straight Major League Soccer title without David Beckham but with the promise of a new star and rivals desperate to end their domination. The New York Red Bulls have overhauled their coaching and playing staff in the off-season as they seek to end their 18 year wait for a first MLS title and the Seattle Sounders large fanbase also crave a first championship.
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