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Golf
Woods won’t be at Ryder
The closest Tiger Woods will get to the Ryder Cup is in front of his television.
Despite speculation on various Web sites that Woods planned to show up at Valhalla Golf Club this week, he said Tuesday in a monthly newsletter he has no intention of coming.
“I plan to watch the Ryder Cup this week, but I will not attend,” Woods said. “U.S. captain Paul Azinger has my cell phone number and he or any U.S. player can call me any time. If I can offer any assistance, I’m happy to help.”
Woods has a 10-13-2 record in his five Ryder Cup appearances. He had season-ending knee surgery two weeks after winning the U.S. Open for this 14th major. Woods’ absence means the United States does not have a current major champion on its team for the first time since the Ryder Cup began in 1927.
Baseball
Wills among 10 on Hall ballot
Former Spokane Indians and Los Angeles Dodgers player Maury Wills is among 10 players on the latest Hall of Fame ballot for Veterans Committee voters.
Joe Torre, Ron Santo and Gil Hodges are on the list, made up of major leaguers whose careers began in 1943 or later. Dick Allen, Jim Kaat, Luis Tiant, Tony Oliva, Al Oliver and Vada Pinson also were among the candidates announced.
Voting results will be announced Dec. 8 at baseball’s winter meetings in Las Vegas. A player needs 75 percent to be elected — the living 64 Hall members will vote.
College basketball
Donovan still hasn’t signed
Fifteen months after spurning the Orlando Magic, Billy Donovan still hasn’t signed his six-year, $21-million contract extension with the Florida Gators that was announced in June 2007.
Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley said that the school is “very close” to an agreement with Donovan’s camp. Donovan’s contract extension has been talked about for more than two years.
NFL
Ex-NYG receiver lands in prison
Former New York Giants receiver Mark Ingram was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for bank fraud and money laundering. It’s a third term behind bars for the player who starred in the 1991 Super Bowl.
Ingram, 42, also was ordered in Long Island federal court to pay $252,000 in restitution.
Ingram pleaded guilty in 2005. His sentencing was delayed as he tried to revoke the plea, fired several lawyers and missed hearings.
Ingram is best remembered for his role in the ’91 Super Bowl in which the Giants beat Buffalo. He has been jailed for various crimes since retiring in 1996.