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Tiger Woods holds onto his knee as he comes out of a bunker on the fourth hole during the third round of the US Open championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego on June 14. Woods said his left knee has been sore his entire PGA Tour career and expects to be playing pain-free next season.

A better Tiger Woods?

11:40 PM 6/30/2008 — BETHESDA, Md. - Tiger Woods does not know when he can play golf again, but he said Monday his rebuilt left knee has been sore his entire PGA Tour career and he looks forward to playing on two good legs. "My left knee has been sore for 10 to 12 years," Woods said during a conference call for his AT&T National tournament, his first public comments since reconstructive surgery last Tuesday. 0

Illinois' Brian Randle maneuvers around Wisconsin's Marcus Landry during the first half of the game at Assembly Hall on February 21. Despite not being drafted last week, Randle will try to realize his NBA dream during summer league tryouts.

Randle out to prove there is still plenty of basketball left in him

1:39 AM 7/1/2008 — Brian Randle didn't have high expectations during the NBA Draft last Thursday. The former Illini forward hoped he would hear his name called, so he watched the draft with roommate and former Kansas guard Russell Robinson in Houston, where the two were training. 1

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Saving some green for area golf courses

11:46 PM 6/30/2008 — With the mind-numbing amounts of reminders to "Go Green" from groups ranging from car companies to national television campaigns, another local movement is focused on a more literal green. Graduate student Matthew Mechenes, in conjunction with the college of ACES, has worked with soil and grass research in finding ways to incorporate naturalized landscapes at golf courses. 0

Chicago Bulls General Manager John Paxson introduces first-round draft pick Derrick Rose on Monday.

Bulls hope to blossom with Rose leading way

11:45 PM 6/30/2008 — CHICAGO - His name and face were all over the arena, and a highlight video showed Derrick Rose's best college and high school moments. He hit jumpers. He threw down vicious dunks. He twisted his body like a contortionist while flipping in layups and left a long line of defenders staring helplessly. 0

Illinois alumnus Anderson advances in doubles bracket

1:38 PM 7/1/2008 — As Wimbledon 2008 enters its second and final week, former Illini Kevin Anderson remains alive in the gentleman's doubles draw. Anderson and partner Robert Lindstedt of Sweden captured a walkover win in Monday's third round against the No. 12-seeded duo of Marcelo Melo and Andre Sa, both of Brazil. 0