'Your papers, please' must never be heard in America
Paul McGinley appears to be the front-runner to become Europe's Ryder Cup captain for 2014 after Darren Clarke raised doubts about taking on the responsibility.
Scotland's Paul Lawrie is skipping the U.S. Open, citing his poor performances in the major championship.
Dan Wheldon was zipping toward the final corner of Sunday's Indianapolis 500, surely figuring the best he could do was another runner-up finish.

JR Hildebrand was one turn away from winning the Indianapolis 500 on his very first try. Then, within sight of the checkered flag, the 23-year-old Californian made the ultimate rookie mistake.
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — Golf's leprechaun turned the pardon of a lifetime into a pot of major playoff gold.
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — Eight years ago, Sergio Garcia crawled off the final green at Carnoustie and wept openly in his mother's arms after posting an 89 in his first round in a major as a professional.
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — Perhaps Carnoustie will kick-start a Slam season stuck in the doldrums.
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — Perhaps Carnoustie will kick-start a Slam season stuck in the doldrums.
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — Jean Van de Velde would have preferred to be at Carnoustie this week, staring down his golfing demons in person.
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — Jean Van de Velde would have preferred to be at Carnoustie this week, staring down his golfing demons in person.

OAKMONT, Pa. — El Pato was magnifico.