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U.S. Open

Justin Turner of the Mets puts a pie in the face of teammate Kirk Nieuwenhuis after he connects on a three-run game-winning home run against the Chicago Cubs (Photo by Jason Szenes/Getty Images); Bob Costas (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Bob Costas Slams Mets’ Celebration; Players Respond On Twitter

Costas threw a bucket of cold water on Sunday’s win, calling New York’s on-field celebration an “indication of the ongoing decline of western civilization.”

2013/06/17

Phil Mickelson reacts on the 15th green (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images); Justin Rose kisses his trophy after winning the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 16, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Liguori: At U.S. Open, One Man’s Heartbreak Is Another Man’s Triumph

As much as I hoped Phil Mickelson’s storybook week would end on a high, putting an end to his nightmares at the U.S. Open, Justin Rose makes a fine champion.

2013/06/17

Justin Rose of England looks to the heavens in acknowledgement of his deceased father after putting on the 18th hole to complete the final round of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 16, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Justin Rose Beats Out Phil Mickelson To Win 113th U.S. Open

Justin Rose is the first Englishman to win the U.S. Open in 43 years.

2013/06/16

Shawn Stefani waves from the 17th green after making a hole-in-one during the final round of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 16, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Stefani Records Historic Hole-In-One At 2013 U.S. Open

Shawn Stefani aced the 17th hole, making him the first golfer to make a hole-in-one at any U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club.

2013/06/16

Phil Mickelson (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Mickelson In The Driver’s Seat, Looking To Win First Career U.S. Open

Phil Mickelson is looking to end years of frustration at the U.S. Open and has a chance to win his first-ever U.S. Open title on Sunday.

2013/06/16

Tiger Woods watches his tee shot on the fifth hole during the third round of the US Open at Merion Golf Club on June 15, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo credit: AFP PHOTO/BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/Getty Images)

Tiger Woods Equals Worst-Ever Round As A Pro In Third Round Of U.S. Open

Tigers Woods is 10 strokes behind third-round leader Phil Mickelson, the only player under par at the short but devilishly tough Merion Golf Club.

2013/06/15

Steve Stricker of the United States talks with Phil Mickelson at the U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Liguori: The Yin And Yang Of Merion Keeps Course In Control At 113th U.S. Open

Let’s see who, if any, of the 73 players who made the cut, can shoot under par in the third round.

2013/06/15

Phil Mickelson of the United States plays his tee shot at the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 14, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Field Chasing Mickelson And Horschel At 113th U.S. Open

Leaders Phil Mickelson and Billy Horschel would tee off later, the only players in the field with a score under par.

2013/06/15

Phil Mickelson (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Liguori: Phil Mickelson In Right Frame Of Mind To Possibly Win 1st U.S. Open Title

He has never won a U.S. Open title, but has been a runner-up five times. So maybe this is the year for Lefty — with or without sleep!

2013/06/14

Phil Mickelson of the United States hits his second shot on the third hole during Round One of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 13, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

U.S. Open Day 2: Mickelson, Woods And The Latest From Merion

Even for Phil Mickelson, his path to the top of the leaderboard Thursday in the U.S. Open was unconventional.

2013/06/14

A man huddles under an umbrella after play was suspended during a storm at the first round the U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club. (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

Not Golf Weather: Rain Takes Center Stage On Day 1 Of U.S. Open

The course was already soaked with 6½ inches of rain over the past week, although sunshine Tuesday and Wednesday helped to dry things out a bit.

2013/06/13

Tiger Woods practices prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Liguori: USGA Emphasizing U.S. Open Is ‘Not About The Score’

There will be a premium on accuracy, staying out of what looks like impossible rough and navigating the tricky greens which will roll around 13-13 1/2 on the Stimpmeter.

2013/06/12

Sergio Garcia talks with caddie Greg Hearmon (L) during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Sergio Garcia Leaves Tiger Woods Note In Locker At U.S. Open

The note presumably was an apology — Garcia said it would be up to Woods to share the contents.

2013/06/12

Tiger Woods (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Liguori: The Glory Of Merion Golf Club May Be Stymied By Bad Weather

Yes, Mother Nature is the boss, and it will help dictate what kind of Open we have at historic Merion Golf Club.

2013/06/11

(L) Sergio Garcia emerges from a meeting in the rules office on May 22, 2013 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images); (R) Tiger Woods reacts to his missed birdie putt on the ninth green during the final round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass on May 12, 2013. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia Shake Hands On U.S. Open Practice Range

It was the first time they have seen each other since Garcia jokingly said at an awards dinner in England that he would have Woods over for dinner during the U.S. Open and “we will serve fried chicken.”

2013/06/11

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