CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Junior Seau (SAY’-ow), Charles Haley and Jerome Bettis highlight the eight-member class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame that will be inducted today. Joining them are Tim Brown, Will Shields, Mick Tingelhoff, along with executives Bill Polian and Ron Wolf.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Collin McHugh goes for an American League-leading 14th win when he gets the start for Houston at Oakland. The right-hander has won his last four starts, giving him a 20-5 record dating back to Aug. 1 of last year.
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Jim Furyk (FYOOR’-ihk) is well positioned to contend for his first win at the Firestone Country Club. Furyk takes a four-shot lead over Bubba Watson, Dustin Johnson and Shane Lowry into today’s third round of the Bridgestone Championship.
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Senior PGA Championship winner Colin Montgomerie has a one-shot lead heading into round two of the Champions Tour Shaw Charity Classic. Peter Senior holds down second place. Corey Pavin (PAY’-vihn) heads up a group of six who are three shots behind.
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — The road course at Watkins Glen is the challenge for NASCAR drivers this weekend, with qualifying set today for tomorrow’s race. Jeff Gordon will be trying to add to his record nine road course wins this weekend as he continues his final season of racing. Gordon remains winless this year.
