Associated Press
KOHLER, Wis. — Na Yeon Choi was cruising to victory in the U.S. Women’s Open when her trademark consistency suddenly deserted her.
After yanking her tee shot into the woods on the 10th hole, Choi wound up making a triple bogey — cutting her lead over playing partner Amy Yang from five to two strokes.
“That moment, maybe I thought I might screw up today,” Choi said. “But I thought I needed to fix that. I can do it. So I tried to think what I have to do.”
Choi birdied the next hole, danced around a few more potential pitfalls on the back nine and went on to win by four strokes Sunday at Blackwolf Run.
It’s the first major and sixth career LPGA Tour victory for the 24-year-old South Korean star, who came into the tournament ranked fifth in the world.
NBA
NEW ORLEANS — Orlando has agreed to a sign-and-trade deal, sending restricted free agent forward Ryan Anderson to New Orleans for forward Gustavo Ayon, a person familiar with the agreement said.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the NBA’s trade moratorium prevents clubs from announcing such moves before July 11.
The 6-foot-10 Anderson is entering his fifth NBA season out of California. He started 61 games for Orlando last season, averaging 16.1 points and 7.7 rebounds.
Ayon, also 6-10, spent his rookie NBA season in New Orleans last year after playing in Spain’s top pro league. The 27-year-old Mexican started 24 games for the Hornets, averaging 5.9 points and 4.9 rebounds in 20.1 minutes.
Anderson has exceptional shooting range, giving him the versatility to also play on the wing. He led the NBA with 3-pointers made (166) and attempted (422) last season. He shot just above 39 percent from beyond the arc, which ranked 27th in the league.
NASCAR
CHARLOTTE — Kevin Harvick became a father on Sunday, a day after his wife flew home unexpectedly from Daytona International Speedway.
Keelan Paul Harvick was born Sunday in North Carolina. He is the first child for Kevin and DeLana Harvick.
“Waiting on Keelan was the longest nine months of my entire life,” Kevin Harvick said in a statement. “But time literally stood still when I held our baby for the first time. I’ve accomplished a lot in my life that I’m proud of, but those moments don’t hold a candle to becoming a father and seeing that little face looking up at you.
“DeLana and I are just amazed by how special and rewarding this is.”
DeLana Harvick had been in Daytona leading into Saturday night’s race, but returned to North Carolina for precautionary reasons. Harvick had Kenny Wallace on standby during the race in case he needed to get home.
Harvick completed the race, but finished 23rd because he was involved in a late accident.
NCAA HOOPS
CHARLOTTE— Davidson men’s basketball coach Bob McKillop has announced that Ryan Mee is joining his staff as an assistant coach.
Mee replaces Landry Kosmalski, who left Davidson to become the head coach at Swarthmore College.
A native of Hilton, N.Y., Mee comes to Davidson from the University of Rochester, where he has spent the last three seasons. The Yellowjackets compiled a record of 53-25 during that time and advanced to the NCAA?Division III tournament regional semifinals in 2011, finishing the year with a 22-6 mark.
McKillop says he’s “thrilled” with the addition of Mee to his staff and that he has “experience as a successful college player and coach in an environment where there is an equal commitment to excellence in academics and athletics.”
NCAA FOOTBALL
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer dismissed senior linebacker Storm Klein from the football team on Saturday following his arrest on domestic violence and assault charges.
Klein pleaded not guilty to the charges on Saturday after being arrested by Columbus police on Friday.
A message seeking comment was left Saturday.
Meyer said in a statement that the charges against Klein “violate the core values of the Ohio State Football Program.”
“As a result, Storm has been removed from the team. It has been made very clear that this type of charge will result in dismissal. If there are any changes in the charges, we will re-evaluate his status,” Meyer said.
Klein appeared in Franklin County Municipal Court on Saturday represented by a public defender. The senior who started 10 games last year was told to stay away from the person who filed a complaint against him.
Klein is one of several linebackers vying for a starting job with the Buckeyes.
Two other expected starters for Meyer’s first Ohio State team were suspended in June after being arrested on a misdemeanor charge of obstructing official business.
The university says Klein is a sport and leisure studies major from Newark, Ohio, who played in 38 games and started 10 times at middle linebacker last year.
Minor injuries limited him in practice this spring, the university said.