Artest poised to join Kobe, sign with Lakers

Artest poised to join Kobe, sign with Lakers

Kobe Bryant (l) and Ron Artest embrace during this yyear's playoffs. Courtesy Photo HOUSTON (AP) -- Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. "I am very excited to finally be going to L.A.," Artest said in a statement issued by his agent Thursday night. "For years no...

Area Mourns Death of King of Pop

Area Mourns Death of King of Pop

Music icon Michael Jackson died of cardiac arrest on Thu., June 25 at age 50. Courtesy Photo The initial shock of music legend Michael Jackson’s death at his Los Angeles home Thu., June 25 may have worn off, but thousands of grieving fans continue to meet at newsstands, in cyber chat rooms...

'Jena Six' Case Wraps Up with Plea Deal

'Jena Six' Case Wraps Up with Plea Deal

Jena Six defendant Bryant Purvis and his mother Tina Jones, right, walk into court on Fri., June 26 in Jena, La. Five members of the Jena Six pleaded no contest Friday to misdemeanor simple battery and won't serve jail time, ending a case that thrust a small Louisiana town into the national spotl...

Former D.C. Mayors Give Insight into Their Administrations, Attitudes

Former D.C. Mayors Give Insight into Their Administrations, Attitudes

Former District Mayors Marion Barry (left) and Anthony Williams offered their experiences as mayors of the District of Columbia and their often-overlooked friendship with members of the D.C .Historical Society during a Conversation with the District’s Four Living Mayors on the City’s 30-Year ...

Metro Driver Remembered for ‘Saving Lives’

Metro Driver Remembered for ‘Saving Lives’

Jordan McMillan (center) along with his uncles Gerald McMillan Jr., of Hyattsville, Md. (left) and Vernard McMillan of Upper Marlboro, Md., speak to mourners at the memorial service for his mother, slain Metro train operator Jeanice E. McMillan. The service was held at the Temple of Praise Churc...

D.C. City Council Passes Emergency Crime Bill

D.C. City Council Passes Emergency Crime Bill

D.C. City Councilmember Muriel Bowser (D-Ward4) supported the gang injunction proposed by District Mayor Adrian Fenty. The injunction was vetoed by members of the council on Tue., June 30. Courtesy Photo The D.C. City Council held a vote on Tue., June 30 to address Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s ...

Councilmen Gray, M. Brown Support HIV Testing Day, Get Tested

Councilmen Gray, M. Brown Support HIV Testing Day, Get Tested

D.C. City Council Chair Vincent C. Gray (D-Ward 7) swabs his mouth in support of National HIV Testing Day at the John A. Wilson building in Northwest on Mon., June 29. Photo by Shantella Y. Sherman Members of the D.C. City Council, Council chair Vincent C. Gray (D- Ward 7), and Council me...

Serena tops Venus again for third Wimbledon title

Serena tops Venus again for third Wimbledon title

Serena (left) and Venus (right)Williams in the Wimbledon Finals again Courtesy Photo WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Serena Williams beat her sister Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Saturday for her third Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam championship. In the fourth all-Williams final at Wimbledon, Sere...

Tiger Woods draws top ranked golfers for tournament and top dollar for charities

Tiger Woods draws top ranked golfers for tournament and top dollar for charities

Jason Campbell (top left), Antwaan Randle El (bottom left) Tiger Woods and Tony Romo at the AT&T Pro AM Courtesy Photo Golfer Tiger Woods is hosting a tournament at the AT&T National at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda this week for the third straight year, and sponsorship ...


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Tiger Woods draws top ranked golfers for tournament and top dollar for charities
By Brian Bradford - Special to the Informer   
Thursday, 02 July 2009
Washington Informer Jason Campbell (top left), Antwaan Randle El (bottom left) Tiger Woods and Tony Romo at the AT&T Pro AM Courtesy Photo
Golfer Tiger Woods is hosting a tournament at the AT&T National at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda this week for the third straight year, and sponsorship receipts are higher than ever. Woods said his foundation is not immune to the recession but fundraising is not a problem.

Last year the tournament drew more than 100,000 fans and rose over $2 million for area charities. Woods was unable to play due to a knee injury. This year’s field includes a healthy Woods, along with new U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover, AT&T National’s defending champion Anthony Kim, three-time major winners Vijay Singh and Ernie Els, 2003 U.S.
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