PETALUMA, Calif. — A California man arrested for throwing a hot dog at Tiger Woods during a tournament said he wanted to do something “courageous and epic.”
Brandon Kelly said he’s a fan of Woods and got the idea after watching “Drive” — a recently released movie starring Ryan Gosling as a stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver.
“I threw the hot dog toward Tiger Woods because I was inspired by the movie ‘Drive,’ ” Kelly said. “As soon as the movie ended, I thought to myself: ‘I have to do something courageous and epic. I have to throw a hot dog on the green in front of Tiger.’ “
Kelly, 31, was arrested for disturbing the peace Sunday after yelling Woods’ name and tossing a hot dog in his direction during the Open.
China wins fifth straight world gymnastics title
TOKYO — Looking vulnerable after an ordinary performance in qualifying, China came roaring back to win its fifth straight title at the world gymnastics championships, finishing with 275.161 points, more than two ahead of Japan and the United States. For the Americans, it was their first medal at worlds since taking the silver in 2003. They finished a tenth of a point behind Japan.
Footnotes.
Jackson and Daniel Cruz each scored to lift FC Dallas to a 2-1 victory over the host Chicago Fire, clinching a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs.
• Long Tan‘s first goal helped the Vancouver Whitecaps beat visiting D.C. United 2-1 in an MLS game.
• Southern Cal 7-foot forward DeWayne Dedmon has a broken right hand and may be out four to six weeks.
• The IndyCar Series will run at Detroit’s Belle Isle Park on June 3, 2012, marking the first open-wheel championship race in the city since 2008.
• Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. had his license revoked and was barred from racing in New York for 10 years because of his long history of rules infractions. The Associated Press
