INTERNATIONAL GOLFERS RULE SECTION Last five majors have been SPORTS C won by non-Americans » 3C OBSERVER-DISPATCH | THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2011 NFL OWNERS, PLAYERS MEET AGAIN TO WORK OUT AGREEMENT » 2C Begay charity event postponed Injuries to Tiger Woods force change; Golfer hopes ‘to reschedule’ STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS that I will not be able to partici- day that he’ll miss the AT&T VERONA — The fourth annu- pate in Notah’s Foundation National next week. He said he Challenge in July, I certainly al Notah Begay Challenge has suffered the injury at the Mas- hope to reschedule,” Woods ters and withdrew from The been postponed. said in a news release. “Notah Players Championship after The charity event at Turning is a great personal friend of nine holes. Stone Resort and Casino’s Atun- mine and his foundation does “Doctor’s orders,” Woods yote Golf Club was scheduled wonderful things. It is a privi- posted on Twitter. for July 5, but an injury to Tiger lege to help.” He said he would be at Aron- Woods has forced Begay to put it Begay said an announcement imink to support the tourna- OBSERVER-DISPATCH FILE PHOTO on hold. Woods has committed of a new date, and any changes ment, which benefits the Tiger The Notah Begay Challenge has been postponed. The charity event at Turn- to play but is recovering from to the format and playing field Woods Foundations. Woods ing Stone Resort and Casino’s Atunyote Golf Club was scheduled for July 5, injuries to his left leg. will come later. said he is “feeling stronger,” but but an injury to Tiger Woods, shown playing in the 2009 event, has forced “While I am disappointed Woods announced Wednes- PLEASE SEE WOODS PAGE 3C Begay to put it on hold. Woods is recovering from injuries to his left leg. YANKEES 4, REDS 2 NBA DRAFT: TEAMS LOOK TO FUTURE TONIGHT Who’s No. 1? AL BEHRMAN / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano is late with the tag as the Cincinnati Reds’ Brandon Phillips slides into second with a double in the first inning Wednesday in Cincinnati. Posada’s homer helps pace Yanks past Reds Catcher-turned-DH ends second-longest homer drought with tiebreaking shot in 6th BY JOE KAY The Associated Press CINCINNATI — A lot had happened since the last time Jorge Posada hit a KYRIE IRVING homer. The catcher-turned-DH lost his spot as the Yankees’ extra hitter. He was dropped DERRICK WILLIAMS to ninth in the order and took himself out of the lineup for one day, prompting a spat with the front office and an apology. He’d been reduced to pinch hitting and playing sporadically. Irving, Williams and Walker are all in the mix The only thing that hadn’t changed: no homers. BY BRIAN MAHONEY Or instead, pass on Irving and go with Ari- Playing first base in the NL park, Posada The Associated Press zona’s Derrick Williams, who can play inside ended the second-longest homer drought or out, either forward spot, and would bring of his career Wednesday, connecting on a NEW YORK — Just in case the Cleveland the mixture of power and athleticism back to two-run shot that sent New York to its Cavaliers need it, here’s some advice for what your frontcourt that was lost when James left. fourth straight win, 4-2, over the Cincinnati to do with those two high picks. “I feel like I am the most overall ready in SEE YANKEES, PAGE 4C Take Kyrie Irving first, grab Turkish big this spot by my size and ready to make an man Enes Kanter fourth, and start enjoying impact,” Williams said. Even in what’s considered a less-than-stel- The second game of the Yankees-Reds the postseason success you used to have doubleheader was in progress at press lar NBA draft, the Cavaliers have plenty of time. Go to uticaod.com for the story. when LeBron James was around. options tonight at the Pru- “If I play with Kyrie, I believe we can make dential Center in Newark, playoffs,” Kanter said Wednesday. “I know we can make playoffs.” PLEASE SEE NBA PAGE 5C Venus Williams advances at Wimbledon Top 5 picks 2 4 1 3 5 KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KEMBA WALKER WIMBLEDON – Venus Williams needed nearly three hours to beat the oldest player in the field WATCH IT LIVE Wednesday and reach the third round at Wim- Both rounds of the 2011 NBA Draft will be televised tonight. Coverage starts at 7:30 on ESPN. bledon. Story, 2C.