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Continued from Page 18 major after a drought of
nearly 11 years. But it was
Then again, Woods has left when he returned from a
such an enormous trail in fifth knee surgery — this
golf that winning anywhere one the maintenance vari-
would have some historical ety — and played the ZoZo
perspective. Championship in Japan
It could be Bay Hill, where where he showed such a
he has won eight times. comfort level with his swing
Maybe the Masters, where and with his game that
he could set the record more victories seemed cer-
and tie Jack Nicklaus with a tain to follow.
sixth green jacket. The U.S. So how about now?
Open is at Winged Foot, “I’ve played in a number of
the first major he played af- events over the years, and
ter his father died and the for me not to win an event
first cut he ever missed in a that has meant so much to
major. It’s a long list. me in my hometown ... I’ve
Woods hasn’t decided done well in San Diego, I’ve
where he is playing or even done well at Sherwood, just In Jan. 26, 2020, file photo, Tiger Woods watches his tee shot on the second hole of the South
how much this year — even haven’t done well here,” Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course during the final round of the Farmers Insurance golf tournament
the Mexico Championship Woods said. “So hope- Sunday, in San Diego.
next week remains up in fully, I can put it together Associated Press
the air — but odds are he this week and we’ll have a where he went 5-0). a bogey on the final hole Bruce (Edwards) was on the
will have won every tourna- great conversation on Sun- Riviera hasn’t been so ended it for Woods. He also bag and I’m standing look-
ment on his schedule ex- day.” Riviera is the closest friendly to him. shared a story about one ing at the golf ball,” Woods
cept L.A. PGA Tour stop to his home- Woods withdrew after nar- of the occasions he was said. “He comes over and
Oddly enough, what made town of Cypress in Orange rowly making the cut in at the tournament without says, ‘Move out of the way,
the career record feel so in- County, about 40 miles 2006 because he was ill, clubs. kid,’ and pushes me out of
evitable was a tournament away, although with traffic, and he stayed away for the Woods was behind the the way. So I’m out on tour
he had never played. it takes about as much time next 12 years, only returning ropes watching on the 11th telling him this story and he
Winning the Tour Champi- as the 90 miles from Cypress when a new title sponsor tee when he heard Tom says, ‘Well, you were in the
onship (for the third time) to Torrey Pines. came on board and took Watson was coming up way.’
at the end of the 2018 Woods has done well all on his TGR Ventures as the the eighth hole, which was “So for me to have experi-
season was the first step over his home state: eight group running the tourna- right behind him. He got ences like that here at Riv
in his comeback from four victories at Torrey Pines, ment. there just in time for Watson and to have now this be
back surgeries. Winning three at La Costa, two at Not all memories are bad. to miss left while aiming for my event ... hopefully on
the Masters (for the fifth Pebble Beach, one at Har- He was runner-up in 1999 to the back left pin position. Sunday we’ll be having this
time) made the comeback ding Park (not including Ernie Els — a bogey on the “I’m basically one of the discussion a little bit more.”
complete, for it was his first the Presidents Cup in 2009, 13th cost him dearly, and only ones over there and If not Sunday, then soon.q

Bonner traded to Connecticut Sun for 3 1st-round picks

By DOUG FEINBERG other versatile established ting drafted fifth in 2009. ed DeWanna in 2009, and ing agreement is $215,000.
AP Basketball Writer player in this league to our She helped the team win together we won champi- If she had just signed with
The Connecticut Sun were roster was something that championships in 2009 onships in 2009 and 2014,” Connecticut the maxi-
one win away from a Mercury general manager mum she would have
WNBA title last season. Jim Pitman said. been able to earn would
The team added a big “We watched as she be- have been $185,000.
piece for potentially get- came a sixth woman of “The new CBA allowed
ting that extra victory on the year, All-Star, all-WNBA for a higher amount if you
Tuesday by trading for De- player, and most impor- stay with the incumbent
Wanna Bonner. tantly a mother. Ultimately, team,” Miller said. “Part
The Sun sent the Phoenix she has decided the next of it was the negotiation.
Mercury three first-round stage of her career does She’s someone who had
draft picks for the All-Star not include us and we wish been loyal to Phoenix.
wing. Phoenix received her the best. She and her That played part of it as far
the No. 7 and 10 overall daughters, Cali and Demi, as sign and trade versus
picks in this year’s draft as will always remain a part just signing.”
well as the Sun’s first-round of the Mercury family.” The Mercury still have a lot
pick next season. In this Aug. 16, 2019, file photo, Phoenix Mercury forward Bonner missed the 2017 of room to make moves
“It’s an exciting day in DeWanna Bonner (24) looks to pass during a WNBA basketball season because she was with only a half-dozen
Connecticut. Obviously, game against the Atlanta Dream in Phoenix. Associated Press pregnant. players under contract.
DeWanna Bonner was Bonner was an unrestrict- Taurasi, Briann January,
one of the most coveted was very intriguing and and 2014. The 32-year-old ed free agent, but by do- Alanna Smith, Brianna
free agents out there this interesting for us. Happy was the franchise’s all-time ing a sign-and-trade she Turner and Sophie Cun-
season and a perennial to have her as a part of leading rebounder (2,072) was able to potentially ningham are all signed.
All-Star,” Sun coach and the family.” Bonner had and second on the scor- earn an extra $30,000 as Brittney Griner was given
general manager Curt played her entire career ing list (4,820) behind only the new maximum salary the core designation by
Miller said. “To add an- with the Mercury after get- Diana Taurasi. “We draft- in the collective bargain- the team.q