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Sports Wide World of Golf: Gettin' kilty in Scotland (Video)

By Tom Ward Published: May 17, 2013 at 5:32 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 5:32 PM PDT

Native Scots say you must do three things while visiting their homeland. One, have a whisky. two, try some haggis. Three? Wear a kilt. KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward has spent the last week in Scotland and checks in from Inverness.

Sports Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin suspended 4 games for PEDs

By TIM BOOTH, AP Sports Writer Published: May 17, 2013 at 3:35 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 6:52 PM PDT

Irvin was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season on Friday after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Sports Source: Maloofs reach agreement to sell Kings

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP Sports Writer Published: May 17, 2013 at 8:29 AM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 11:07 AM PDT

A person familiar with the deal says the Maloof family has reached an agreement with a Sacramento group headed by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive to sell a 65 percent controlling interest in the Kings at a total franchise valuation of $535 million.

Sports Mariners hang on to beat Yankees 3-2

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer Published: May 17, 2013 at 8:29 AM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 8:29 AM PDT

On a night of injuries, the Seattle Mariners patched together just enough pitching to win.

Sports Source: Maloofs reach agreement to sell Kings

By Associated Press Published: May 16, 2013 at 10:00 PM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 10:09 PM PDT

A person familiar with the deal says the Maloof family has reached an agreement with a Sacramento group headed by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive to sell a 65 percent controlling interest in the Kings at a total franchise valuation of $535 million.

Sports Hillsboro Hops brew up new uniforms (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By KVAL Sports Published: May 16, 2013 at 8:44 PM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 11:49 PM PDT

The newest team in the Northwest League is the Hillsboro Hops (formerly the Yakima Bears). The single-A farm club of the Arizona Diamondbacks unveiled their uniforms on Thursday.

Sports Eugene Emeralds + Voodoo Doughnut = Bacon Maple Brat (Photo Gallery)

By Eugene Emeralds Media Services & KVAL News Published: May 16, 2013 at 3:27 PM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 8:34 PM PDT

The new identity pays tribute to America's greatest urban legend, the legend of Sasquatch in the Pacific Northwest. The primary logo features a Sasquatch unearthing trees behind "Emeralds" lettering.

Sports Wide World of Golf: Royal Dornoch has history & class (Video)

By Tom Ward Published: May 16, 2013 at 5:48 PM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 5:58 PM PDT

In today's 'Wide World of Golf', KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward checks in from the Northern-most point in his journey across Scotland. It's Royal Dornoch Golf Club in the tiny town of Dornoch.

Sports Wide World of Golf: Searching for Nessie at Loch Ness (Video)

By Tom Ward Published: May 16, 2013 at 5:45 PM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 6:18 PM PDT

One of the great mysteries of Scotland is the body of water known as Loch Ness. The big question: is there some kind of creature that lurks beneath the surface in the murky depths. KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward had to go check it out for himself while on the 'Wide World of Golf' Scotland Tour.

Sports Sonics fans left wondering if NBA will ever reappear (Video)

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer Published: May 15, 2013 at 8:51 PM PDT Last Updated: May 15, 2013 at 8:51 PM PDT

After nearly four months of awaiting a decision on the return of professional basketball, Seattle was left Wednesday feeling jilted again.

Sports Wide World of Golf: Cruden Bay is beauty and beast (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Tom Ward Published: May 15, 2013 at 5:38 PM PDT Last Updated: May 15, 2013 at 5:38 PM PDT

With so many world-class golf courses in Scotland, places like St. Andrews and Turnberry garner much of the attention while many others go relatively unnoticed by the rest of the world. Those that are golf-centric know full well about those underrated layouts. Such is the case for Cruden Bay. That's where KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward is for tonight's 'Wide World of Golf.'

Sports Wide World of Golf: Meldrum house is fit for a king (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Tom Ward Published: May 15, 2013 at 5:38 PM PDT Last Updated: May 15, 2013 at 5:38 PM PDT

The tour of Scotland continues for KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward as he makes his way north in the latest installment of 'Wide World of Golf'. Tom checks in from a hotel fit for a king, literally. Old Meldrum.

Sports Wide World of Golf: Trump International (Video)

By Tom Ward Published: May 14, 2013 at 6:07 PM PDT Last Updated: May 14, 2013 at 6:07 PM PDT

Built on the world's largest sand dune, Trump International Golf Club isn't even a year old yet, but it is gaining plenty of attention. In tonight's 'Wide World of Golf', KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward makes a stop north of Aberdeen, Scotland. That's where 'The Donald's' newest palace sits.

Sports Wide World of Golf: Rufflet's House (Video)

By Tom Ward Published: May 14, 2013 at 5:39 PM PDT Last Updated: May 14, 2013 at 5:56 PM PDT

It's day two of the 'Wide World of Golf: Scotland Edition', as KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward continues his trek across the home of golf. He checks in from a classic little bed and breakfast near St. Andrews.

Sports Wide World of Golf: The Old Course, St. Andrews (Video)

By Tom Ward Published: May 13, 2013 at 6:10 PM PDT Last Updated: May 14, 2013 at 5:56 PM PDT

After years of traveling the Northwest and beyond, KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward is getting a chance to visit the home of golf, Scotland, for his series 'Wide World of Golf.' First stop, where it all began, The Old Course in Saint Andrews.