The News
Nyjer Morgan will likely be suspended by Major League Baseball, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.

Our View
Morgan's under the microscope for actions involving a fan in mid-August, running into a backup catcher for the Cardinals, running into Brett Hayes, and charging the mound last night. With all of that taken into consideration, Olney believes the suspension could extend beyond 10 games.

The News
Updating an earlier item, Troy Tulowitzki (groin) is in Colorado's Thursday evening lineup, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post. He will bat cleanup.

Our View
The Rockies appear to be playing with fire, as any worsening of Tulo's groin injury would almost certainly require a stint on the disabled list. With every game now a must win, however, they are willing to take that chance.

The News
According to Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Troy Glaus (knee) has been activated off of the 15-day disabled list.

Our View
He will come off of the Braves bench, but could get some starts at third base. He's not worth a September own outside of NL-only leagues.

The News
Before departing with leg cramps, Dallas Braden limited the Yankees to two hits and one run in five innings of work on Thursday afternoon. He struck out four and walked two.

Our View
Unfortunately for baseball fans, with Alex Rodriguez still on the DL, Braden was unable to face his arch nemesis before his early departure. He is not expected to miss his next scheduled outing.

The News
Subbing for an injured Nick Swisher on Thursday afternoon, Curtis Granderson went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI, helping the Yankees breeze by the A's 5-0 at home.

Our View
The multi-homer game was his second of 2010. Through 109 games, he is now hitting .249 with 17 home runs.

The News
According to Fox Sports' Jim Bowden, Rangers ace Cliff Lee "is on his way back to Texas" to have his stiff lower back looked at.

Our View
Although the move is only precautionary, Rangers fans should be holding their breathe. Obviously, a serious injury for Lee could derail Texas' entire postseason. Stay tuned.

The News
Updating an earlier item, Adam Jones' absence from the Orioles lineup on Thursday comes after he aggravated his shoulder injury from earlier this season on an awkward swing on Wednesday evening, according to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun.

Our View
Apparently, the pain is "worse than before." He sounds very unlikely to play this weekend. Stay tuned.

The News
Updating an earlier item, Dallas Braden's injury has been diagnosed as cramps, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Our View
A huge relief. He is in no danger of missing his next start.

The News
According to the Boston Herald, Carlos Delgado has been diagnosed with "a small tear in his left hip." He is done for the season.

Our View
At 38 years of age, he is likely done. However, don't be surprised if he gives his career one more try next spring.

The News
Updating an earlier item, Nick Swisher appears to have suffered a left knee injury, according to the New York Daily News.

Our View
The Yankees have still not provided an official diagnosis, so it is possible that he could have a groin or hamstring ailment. Stay tuned.

The News
According to the Boston Globe, "second baseman Dustin Pedroia is expected to have surgery to insert a screw in his left foot sometime (Friday) at Massachusetts General Hospital."

Our View
The Sox had hoped he would be able to avoid surgery, but it seemed inevitable all along. He should be 100 percent healthy for spring training next February.

The News
Alex Rodriguez has fired long-time agent Scott Boras, according to NBC Sports.

Our View
Of course, Boras' work has already been done here, so to speak, as A-Rod has netted two separate 10-year contracts since 2000. His new agent, Pittsburgh attorney Jay Reisinger, should have considerably less to do and accomplish with A-Rod than Boras did.

The News
The Bills will hold rookie running back C.J. Spiller out of the team's preseason finale for precautionary reasons, according to the Buffalo News.

Our View
Makes sense. With Fred Jackson (hand) likely to miss the regular season opener, there's no reason to take any chances with Buffalo's newest toy. Especially considering how impressive he's looked thus far. Spiller scored three times and totaled 16 yards over the first three preseason games.

The News
The Lions are keeping rookie Jahvid Best out of the final preseason game as a precaution, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.

Our View
Best averaged an awesome 8.6 yards on 15 carries in his preseason work. He had some "tightness" in the third exhibition game, but it won't affect his week one status, and he still looks like the man in Detroit's backfield.

The News
According to NFL.com's Jason La Canfora, the Seahawks are actively shopping veteran receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh.

Our View
Due to make over $7 million this season, however, his market should be extremely limited. Look for him to either remain in Seattle, or to get released.

The News
Colt Brennan will most likely get cut by the Raiders this weekend, according to the Contra Costa Times.

Our View
The brash University of Hawaii record setter simply does not have a strong enough arm to stick in the NFL. This could be the end for him.

The News
Jay Cutler will not play in the Bears' final preseason game on Thursday evening, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Our View
It's customary for starters to skip the final game of the preseason, but considering how poorly Cutler has played this summer, he could likely use the extra reps. Heading into Chicago's Week 1 game against the Lions, he remains a mystery.

The News
Searching for holdout cornerback Darrelle Revis in his hometown of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, ESPN's Rich Cimini got lengthy comments from his grandmother about his contract situation. "Darrelle does what he does because he loves it," she began. "For this to be happening to him, it's almost like a slap in the face, because he's not appreciated. I know he wants to play, but Darrelle understands contract negotiations. Some players don't get it, but Darrelle can read a contract. I think he's comfortable with his decision (to hold out) because he knows what he was told by the Jets and he knows what he's worth." She finished, "people are trying to portray him as greedy, but he has outperformed his contract. For them to put him in this position is just unreal."

Our View
The Jets' hardball strategy is clearly beginning to unravel, as it is widely believed they did not believe Revis would dig in this deep. Their chances of winning the AFC East without him are remote.

The News
According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Brian Leonard could miss the first few weeks of the season as he continues to recover from a left foot injury.

Our View
This means the Bengals will be going with a duo of Cedric Benson and Bernard Scott to start the regular season. Leonard's roster spot is not in danger.

The News
There is a good chance that receiver Patrick Crayton will be either released or traded by Saturday evening, according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon.

Our View
It seems odd that the Cowboys would release such a workmanlike receiver, especially since they could have done so at any point during the offseason, but they appear to be ready to move on. With many teams having a need at wideout, he should have little trouble finding a new club should be cut loose.

The News
According to CSN's Matt Maiocco, quarterback Nate Davis is expected to survive the 49ers' final round of cuts this weekend.

Our View
As has been expected all along. If Alex Smith again struggles this year, Davis could get some late season starts.

The News
Tight end Daniel Fells is on the Rams' roster bubble, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Our View
After reeling in 21 balls for 273 yards and three touchdowns last season, he signed one-year, $1.5 million deal this offseason. However, Michael Hoomanawanui has looked very impressive this summer, potentially making Fells expendable for the Rams. Stay tuned.

The News
According to the Arizona Republic, Matt Leinart could be traded or released by Saturday.

Our View
The club is apparently still considering keeping him as Derek Anderson's back-up. What they are no longer considering is naming him the starter, however. What little fantasy value he had is now completely gone.

The News
According to the New York Post, Santonio Holmes will be allowed to workout at the Jets' practice facility during his four-game suspension to begin the season.

Our View
Good news for the Jets, if not necessarily good news for fairness. If you can snag him in the middle rounds of your draft, he could prove to be a huge mid-season reinforcement at receiver.

The News
According to the Associated Press, the Celtics have signed guard Delonte West.

Our View
West had a career-high 12.3 points per game the last time he was in Boston in 2006-07, but he'll struggle to make that kind of impact this time around. Plus, he's suspended for the first 10 games of the season.

The News
The Akron Beacon-Journal reports that Byron Scott expects Mo Williams to be a focus of the offense this season, as he was in his final years with the Bucks.

Our View
Williams was a strong fantasy option as he averaged more than 17 points and six assists in his last two seasons in Milwaukee. He'll dominate the ball more often with LeBron James out of the lineup, and while his three-pointers may decline, we expect the rest of his numbers to climb.

The News
The Sporting News reports that Rockets GM Daryl Morey said that Yao Ming will have his minutes limited this season and could also sit out portions of back-to-back games on the schedule.

Our View
Really no big surprise here. The signing of Brad Miller indicated that Ming would be heavily limited, particularly in the first half of the season. We wouldn't expect him to log 30 minutes in a game much before the playoffs. Before he injured his foot, he was in the top fantasy center conversation, but he's not outside of the top 10.

The News
The Suns signed Dwayne Jones Monday, according to the Arizona Republic.

Our View
Jones was shipped to Toronto earlier this year as part of the Leandro Barbosa trade, but he hit waivers pretty quickly. He's now back in Phoenix, though he's not a threat to earn significant, if any, minutes this season.

The News
The Pistons are hoping that Tracy McGrady is at 85-to-90 percent health by the start of training camp, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Our View
The Pistons will probably take it easy on T-Mac in training camp with hopes for him to be at 100 percent health by the time the season starts. We wouldn't hold our breath.

The News
Patrick Ewing Jr. has been signed by the New York Knicks, according to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News.

Our View
A 26-year-old second round draft pick from 2008, Ewing has never before appeared in an NBA game. However, he looks to have a good shot at being the Knicks' 15th man this season. He should average less than five minutes per game.

The News
According to Yahoo! Sports, Brandon Rush has been suspended five games for violating the NBA's drug policy.

Our View
The two-year veteran averaged 9.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per game for the Pacers last season. Already not much of a fantasy option, this isn't likely to increase his minutes in Indiana this season.

The News
Coach Vinny Del Negro said that he expects Blake Griffin (knee) to be ready for opening night, according to the Sporting News.

Our View
He also added that he'll start Griffin at power forward. Del Negro wants to "slow to him down and stick with the plan" even though Griffin is chomping at the bit to get back out there. There's plenty of time for him to heal, but it's a situation to watch closely.

The News
According to Jason Friedman of NBA.com, the hairline fracture in Yao Ming's surgically-repaired foot has fully healed.

Our View
He worked out in front of media on Tuesday, and the reports were positive surrounding his one-on-one skills. Yao called his chances of playing opening night "pretty good," but he mentioned that he has a lot of work to do in the conditioning department. Still, he has plenty of time to correct that problem before the season begins.

The News
Rajon Rondo was an unexpected cut from Team U.S.A.'s roster on Tuesday, according to Pete Thamel of the New York Times.

Our View
A bizarre, bizarre move considering that besides maybe Chris Paul and Deron Williams, Rondo is the best point guard the United States of America has to offer. A selfless player, he would have been great on a team full of egos.

The News
The Hornets signed guard Mustafa Shakur to a partially guaranteed contract, according to Jordan Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Our View
Shakur will compete for a roster spot during camp. However, he's not a strong bet to stick, and Reid mentions that the Hornets are still looking to sign another backup point.

The News
Jose Calderon is out for the remainder of the world championships after tweaking his hamstring against USA on Sunday, according to the Toronto Star.

Our View
Calderon is expected to need at least a month off to heal. This is certainly troublesome news for someone with a past of injuries like Calderon, though for now you can still expect him to be at full health by the start of next season.

The News
According to CBC's Jeff Marek, the Canadiens have signed goalie Carey Price to a two-year contract extension.

Our View
With Antti Niemi now a Shark, the Habs didn't really have any other option. In 41 games (39 starts) a season ago, he posted a 13-20-5 record to go along with a .912 save percentage.

The News
According to Kevin Allen of USA Today, Jordan Staal (foot) "will miss the start of training camp, but will be ready for the start of the NHL season."

Our View
He was hobbled all throughout the playoffs, and has now taken the entire offseason to heal. He's a risky mid-round pick.

The News
According to TSN's Darren Dreger, legendary defenseman Chris Chelios has finally decided to call it a day, retiring after 26 seasons in the NHL. He will join Detroit's front office as an "adviser to hockey operations."

Our View
With the ink now dry on his career, he finishes with 948 points and 2,891 penalty minutes in 1,651 games played. A three-time Stanley Cup champion, he is a lock for the Hall-of-Fame.

The News
The Coyotes have inked Lee Stempniak to a two-year contract, according to the Arizona Republic.

Our View
Stempniak will earn $1.75 per year on the deal. Stempniak scored a point per game, with 14 goals and four assists, in the 18 games he played with Phoenix after being acquired at the trade deadline.

The News
Daymond Langkow (neck) has been cleared for light skating, according to the Calgary Herald.

Our View
He still has a ways to go before he's cleared for contact. Still, this is an encouraging development following his scary neck injury last season.

The News
Tampa Bay has dealt Matt Lashoff to Toronto for Alex Berry and Stefano Giliati, according to TSN.ca.

Our View
Giliati didn't do much in Toronto, and likely won't do too much in Tampa Bay either.

The News
Tampa Bay has dealt Matt Lashoff to Toronto for minor-league forwards Alex Berry and Stefano Giliati, according to TSN.ca.

Our View
He'll be given a shot to win a spot on the Maple Leafs' roster, though he'll more likely open in the AHL.

The News
Nicklas Grossman has signed a two-year deal with the Stars, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Our View
He'll earn $1.5 million this upcoming season, and $1.75 million the following season. He'll continue to provide depth on defense.

The News
The Penguins have officially decided not to bring back veteran winger Bill Guerin for the 2010-11 season, according to TSN's Darren Dreger.

Our View
One of the league's grittiest veterans, he tallied 45 points and 75 penalty minutes in 78 games a season ago. If he signs with a non-contending team, expect him to be dealt to a contender before the trade deadline.

The News
The NHL rejected New Jersey's framework on a new deal for Ilya Kovalchuk, according to TSN.

Our View
Apparently the new offer wasn't formally submitted, but this will push the date of any deal back. It also strengthens the possibility that Kovalchuk will head to Russia to play in the KHL, which opens its season September 8.

The News
According to Bryan Mullen of the Tennessean, the Predators have signed Patric Hornqvist to a three-year, $9.25 million deal.

Our View
Honrqvist set a franchise record with 275 shots a season ago, and he hit on a team-leading 30 of them. He also tied for the team lead in points with 51 through 80 games.

The News
After 15 years in the NHL, blueliner Aaron Ward has called it a day, according to CBC's Jeff Marek.

Our View
In 839 career games, he tallied 151 points and 736 penalty minutes. According to Marek, "he'll make an excellent hockey analyst one day soon."

The News
Paul Menard finished fifth in the March event at Atlanta, according to RacingOne.com.

Our View
Menard has three top-10 finishes in five races at 1.5-mile tracks this season and has finished inside the top 20 in four of the five events. He deserves to be near the top on any fantasy owner's list of potential sleeper picks.

The News
Jeff Gordon has led more laps at 1.5-mile tracks in 2010 than any other driver, according to RacingOne.com.

Our View
Gordon has led 393 laps in five races at 1.5-mile tracks, but he has yet to win a race. Kurt Busch ranks second in the category with 383 laps led, and he has victories at Atlanta and Charlotte under his belt.

The News
Aaron's will sponsor Michael Waltrip in the October event at Talladega, according to Jayski.com.

Our View
Waltrip is a former winner at the track, and he has competed in both superspeedway events in 2010. He finished 18th in the Daytona 500 and led three laps at Talladega in April before getting caught up in a wreck.

The News
David Gilliland and Dave Blaney will swap crew chiefs beginning this weekend at Atlanta, according to Jayski.com.

Our View
Front Row Motorsports will put Peter Sospenzo at the helm of Gilliland's Np. 37 team, and Randy Seals will call the shots for Blaney's No. 38 team.

The News
Juan Pablo Montoya has finished third in his last two starts at Atlanta Motor Speedway, according to RacingOne.com.

Our View
He also finished fifth in his track debut, giving him three top-five finishes in seven starts at the track. Montoya is in the middle of one of his best stretches of the year, and fantasy owners have to strongly consider giving him a roster spot this weekend.

The News
Kurt Busch and his younger brother Kyle rank first and second in laps led in the CoT at Atlanta, according to RacingOne.com.

Our View
Kurt has led a series-best 375 laps in the CoT, winning a pair of March events at AMS. Kyle has won the March event as well, leading 219 laps. Kurt is going for a season sweep this weekend.

The News
Clint Bowyer has finished sixth in four of his last seven races at Atlanta, according to RacingOne.com.

Our View
He also has five finishes of 20th or worse in nine career starts at the track. In other words, Bowyer has been either really good or really bad at Atlanta. With a 100-point edge on 13th-place Jamie McMurray for the final spot in the Chase, Bowyer could really use one of his better runs to secure a playoff spot.

The News
Following the March race at Atlanta, Carl Edwards was placed on probation for his actions against Brad Keselowski.

Our View
Edwards could make some noise at AMS again this weekend by snapping his 60-race winless drought. He is a three-time winner at the track, and he has finished seventh or better in eight of his 12 career starts.

The News
Greg Biffle could become the first driver to win championships in all three of NASCAR's touring series, according to NASCAR.com.

Our View
Biffle already has Truck and Nationwide Series titles under his belt, and he is one of the hottest drivers in the Cup Series as the Chase approaches.

The News
In 15 starts at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Greg Biffle has recorded nine top-10 finishes, according to RacingOne.com.

Our View
He has never been to victory lane at the track, but he is no stranger at running near the front, especially recently. Biffle has four top-10 finishes in his last five starts, including two straight. As one of the hottest drivers of the second half, Biffle has to be on the short list of favorites for fantasy owners.

The News
Kasey Kahne won the 2009 fall race at Atlanta, according to RacingOne.com.

Our View
He is a two-time winner at AMS and has finished in the top five in half of his 12 starts at the track. Kahne has a 4.0 finishing average in his last three starts, and he led the most laps in the March race this season. Fantasy owners looking for a driver outside the top 12 that could make some noise, Kahne is the pick.

The News
Dale Earnhardt, Jr's 11.1 finishing average at Atlanta is the fourth-best among active drivers, according to RacingOne.com.

Our View
He is also a former winner at the track and has finished in the top 15 in 15 of his 20 starts. Junior has 10 career top-10 finishes at AMS, but he has just one in his last seven starts at the 1.5-mile track. Despite the solid overall numbers, recent history should make fantasy owners think twice before selecting the No. 88.

The News
He was near the top of the board all week long, and on Sunday Matt Kuchar surged with a round of 66 (-5) to take the win at The Barclays, finishing at 12 strokes under par (272) to force Saturday leader Martin Laird into playoff holes where he emerged victorious in the first stage of the FedExCup Playoffs, according to the Associated Press.

Our View
Laird was in position to win after posting birdie on Hole 17 only to three-putt for bogey on the 18th and fall into a tie with Kuchar. Laird continued to putt poorly in the playoff and fell, giving Kuchar the win, a check for $1.35 million, and a strong lead in the FedExCup Playoffs. Steve Stricker and Kevin Streelman tied for third. Kuchar has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in 2010 and a push to win this year's FedExCup would surprise no one. He doesn't have a ton of FedExCup experience but he's enjoyed consistent play throughout the schedule, no matter the venue.

The News
With his brother already guaranteed a spot on the team, Edoardo Molinari surged on Sunday to emerge victorious at the Johnnie Walker Championship, earning selection as one of three wild-card captain's picks for this year's European Ryder Cup team, according to NBCSports.

Our View
Molinari topped Brett Rumford by one stroke while playing with brother Francesco in the day's final group, finishing at 10 strokes under par (278). As play was unfolding in the mid-afternoon, Euro captain Colin Montgomerie announced his three picks for the team, insuring the brothers will be the to represent their homeland in one of the most prestigious events in golf.

The News
With all eyes officially falling off Tiger, Martin Laird has seized the spotlight at The Barclays, carding a round of 65 (-6) on Saturday to move into sole possession of the lead at 12 strokes under par (201) heading into the final day, according to the Associated Press. Laird owns a three-stroke lead over Dustin Johnson and Jason Day at the Ridgewood Country Club.

Our View
A win for Laird (or any of these golfers) would push him to #1 on the FedExCup point standings and would automatically make Laird a serious contender for the $10 million prize. Adam Scott is four strokes behind the lead at eight strokes under par with a strong group - including Justin Rose, Ryan Palmer, Matt Kuchar, John Senden, Vaughn Taylor, and Kevin Streelman - one stroke further back. Ian Poulter, Rickie Fowler, Steve Stricker, Angel Cabrera, Charlie Wi, Paul Casey, and Padraig Harrington are also in striking distance. It should be an exciting Sunday for the final round.

The News
Francesco Molinari has grabbed the lead heading into the final day at the Johnnie Walker Championship after shooting 68 (-4) on Saturday, according to the Associated Press. Molinari stands at 10 strokes under par for the tourney (206) and owns a one-stroke lead over his brother Edoardo.

Our View
Oliver Wilson, Simon Dyson (seeking a push to make the European Ryder Cup team), Gregory Bourdy, Julien Guerrier and Stephen Gallacher are all one stroke back of Edoardo who has not qualified for an automatic spot on the Ryder Cup team, unlike brother Francesco. Colin Montgomery will make two captain's picks on Sunday with plenty of choices, including Justin Rose, Padraig Harrington, Luke Donald and Paul Casey all in the mix.

The News
He wasn't the story of the day but he continues to hoard the spotlight as Tiger Woods, coming off his best round this season on Thursday, surged early only to fall flat late and finish at 73 today, falling to four strokes under par for The Barclays, according to the Associated Press.

Our View
Tiger was looking as strong on the front nine as he had all through his opening round on Thursday only to find four bogeys on the back nine and fall four strokes back of the leaders. Two short and disturbing missed putts really tested Tiger's patience, resulting in two of those bogeys. Otherwise he was still rather formidable and positive in working the links today, missing only two fairways at Ridgewood in a round in which he failed to use his driver one time. Meanwhile Phil Mickelson, the only man capable of reaching Tiger and removing him from the top spot on the Official World Golf Rankings, has missed the cut. With Lee Westwood out with injury it means Tiger will not only stay on top but he is likely to build on his current lead.

The News
Millions of golf fans got what they've been waiting for today as Tiger Woods, fresh off news that his divorce is final, fired a round of 65 (-6) to grab a share of the lead after the first day of competition at The Barclays, the first of four stages for the FedExCup Playoffs, according to the Associated Press. Woods shares the top spot on the board with Vaughn Taylor. They lead Adam Scott, Brian Gay, and Ryan Palmer by one stroke.

Our View
Woods and Taylor were blessed to share early AM tee times as the greens were a bit soft, smooth, and without damage from the wind. Reports indicate the afternoon wind was especially gusty and may have caused negative influence on those greens (evidenced by a bogey by Scott on the 18th that cost him a shot to share that lead). Woods was last at the top of a leaderboard on November 15th of last year at the Australian Masters, about two weeks before he planted his car into a fire hydrant without shoes on. We all know where the story went from there. Ranked 112th in FedExCup points coming into Stage 1, Tiger needs to stay near the top to insure he advances to the Deutsche Bank Championship.

The News
Richard Finch carded a round of 66 (-6) today to take the early lead at the Johnnie Walker Championship in Scotland, according to the Associated Press.

Our View
Finch hasn't won on the Euro Tour in two years, but he's being chased by a strong group that includes Robert Rock, Richard Bland, Gary Boyd, and David Lynne, all one stroke off the pace. Simon Dyson is four strokes under par as he seeks the ninth and final automated spot on the Euro Ryder Cup team. He stands in 13th place on the points list today.

The News
Jim Furyk has been officially disqualified from this week's opening stage of the FedExCup Playoffs at The Barclays, according to the Mike Walker of Golf.com..

Our View
Furyk overslept and missed his tee time for the pro-am event on Wednesday morning, and new rules instated by the Tour (meant to encourage all golfers to take part in this events for sponsors) issues automatic disqualification for such "offense." Multiple golfers spoke out in defense of Furyk, including Phil Mickelson who was animated in noting (a) only half of the weekly field gets invited to the pro-ams, thus only half of the field is subject to the rule, and (b) the penalty is too steep for such a minor offense, and while he understands the motivations of the Tour, the golfer shouldn't be punished so severely for such a minor offense.

The News
Last week we reported on Peter Hanson, his rise to victory at the Czech Open, and his public desire to secure a spot on the European Ryder Cup team. The win last week put him in great position to earn that honor and this week, at the Johnnie Walker Championship in Gleneagles, Scotland, Hanson is working hard to achieve that goal, according to the Associated Press.

Our View
Hanson enters this week's Euro stop ranked eighth on the Ryder Cup points list. The top nine earn automatic spots on the roster. This week's event is the final in which European golfers can earn Ryder Cup points and there are several quality golfers chasing those final spots, including Miguel Angel Jimenez, Ross McGowan, and Simon Dyson. All are playing this week.

The News
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren have finalized their divorce, releasing a joint statement via Tiger's website, according to Golf.com. "Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods confirmed today that they have divorced. Judgment was entered today in Bay County (Florida) Circuit Court dissolving the marriage. The Judgment provides for shared parenting of their two children," the statements says. "We are sad that our marriage is over and we wish each other the very best for the future. While we are no longer married, we are the parents of two wonderful children and their happiness has been, and will always be, of paramount importance to both of us. Once we came to the decision that our marriage was at an end, the primary focus of our amicable discussions has been to ensure their future well-being. The weeks and months ahead will not be easy for them as we adjust to a new family situation, which is why our privacy must be a principal concern."

Our View
That's that. Woods and Elin were married in October of 2004 and their relationship, as well as Tiger's golf game, came crashing down following a series of incidents taking place on Thanksgiving night of 2009 that led to revelations of rampant infidelity. Financial terms of the agreement were not made public. Elin is asking for her maiden name back and she has worked hard to stay out of the public light since the events of that night took place.

The News
In combing through the published field for this week's trip to The Barclays, the first of four events serving as the playoff venues for the FedEx Cup Playoffs, we note Paul Goydos has been removed and has likely filed for early withdrawal, according to PGATour.com.

Our View
The Tour, as usual, fails to note the withdrawal or provide reason why he has left (and Goydos isn't one for Twitter). If we get one we will share. Ranked 63rd in FedEx points heading into Stage 1, Goydos is likey to advance to Stage 2 at the Deutsche Bank Championship, thus it is not a great surprise.

The News
Peter Hanson pulled victory through a tough fight, including a three-way playoff with Gary Boyd and Peter Lawrie, at the Czech Open, according to the Associated Press. Hanson won the event on an 18-foot birdie putt on the second hole of the playoff after touting a four-stroke lead coming into the final day. He carded a round of 74 (+2) to finish at 10 under par for the tourney (278) at the Prosper Golf Resort.

Our View
The Europeans have one more week to compile Ryder Cup points and this win puts Hanson on the positive path to an automatic invite. He is now ranked ninth on the Euro list and should be in good standing with captain Colin Montgomerie in hopes of getting a spot on the roster.