Phil Mickelson shot a 6-under-par 66 to build a two-stroke lead in the CA Championship, a WGC event in Doral, Fla. Tiger Woods, his nemesis on the Blue Monster, was 10 shots behind. Mickelson was at 13-under 131 and will be joined in the final group today by Nick Watney, who shot a 67. Woods, who returned from knee surgery two weeks ago in match play, shot a 70, one stroke better than the day before. "Hopefully, tomorrow I can shoot a good round and at least give myself somewhat of a chance," he said.
AT&T Champions Classic:: Joey Sindelar shot an 8-under 64 for a one-stroke lead over two-time winner Tom Purtzer in Santa Clarita, Calif.
Trainer Lake files for bankruptcy
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Maryland's leading trainer, Scott Lake, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this month in federal court in New York. The bankruptcy petition indicates debt exceeding $1 million, including three banks owed a total of more than $750,000, as well as money owed to veterinarians, a feed supplier and a horseshoe business. Lake's attorney, Kenneth Reynolds, said the trainer intends to continue his racing operations and work with creditors. Lake, who trains horses that race at tracks across the Mid-Atlantic region, was the leading Maryland trainer from 2005 through 2008.
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Howard lifts Magic to win over Wizards
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Dwight Howard had 18 points, 13 rebounds and a career-high seven assists and the visiting Orlando Magic (48-17) held on for a 112-103 win over the Washington Wizards (15-51) for its sixth victory in seven games. Antawn Jamison scored a season-high 36 points for the Wizards.
More NBA:: Pistons owner Bill Davidson, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame last year, died. He was 86. ... Thaddeus Young scored a career-high 31 points to spark the 76ers (32-31) to a 104-101 win over the Bulls (29-37) in the final NBA game at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. ... Leon Powe scored a career-high 30 points and had 11 rebounds to lead the Celtics (50-16) to a 102-92 home win over the Grizzlies (16-48), who received 26 points from Rudy Gay (Archbishop Spalding).
College football:: Mike Bellotti is stepping down as Oregon's coach to become the school's athletic director, and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly will be promoted to head coach. Bellotti, 58, will replace athletic director Pat Kilkenny.
NFL:: Clancy Pendergast, the defensive coordinator for the Cardinals during their run to last season's Super Bowl, was hired as defensive coordinator for the Chiefs. He joins Kansas City coach Todd Haley, Arizona's offensive coordinator in 2008.
Women's college lacrosse:: Caitlin Madrin-Hill had two goals and five assists to lift visiting Navy (4-1) to a 15-13 win over Canisius (3-4). ... Kelly Kimener had four goals and three assists to lead Old Dominion (3-0) to a 16-10 victory at UMBC (3-4). Ashley Stodter scored three goals for the Retrievers.
