Mickelson is going to play In Match Play

Phil Mickelson says he has decided to compete in the Match Play Championship. 

Mickelson, who missed the World Golf Championship event in Arizona a year ago, said in November last year he was considering meeting again because it may conflict with a family vaction. He said after his final round at Pebble Beach that he would be there. 

Lee Westwood is the No. 1 seed in match play, which begins Feb. 23 at North Mountain Where to Tucson. Martin Kaymer is the No. 2 seed, followed by Tiger Woods and Mickelson.

 Man field 64 is determined by the world ranking would be released later Sunday.

Getting A Lot Of NFL First Block

As the sun set on another Super Bowl entertainment and a special performance by the Green Bay Packers led by Aaron Rodgers, the ex-UC Berkeley first quarter to win the prestigious trophy from the NFL, we fear dark days of the league.

Collective labor agreement expires March 4. Unless the NFL Players Association and owners of the team to agree at that time, the block player appears imminent.

Given the unprecedented popularity of the NFL, did not get a fair contract would be a farce. But, unfortunately, that we expect.

It became a game of chicken between the multimillionaires and billionaires right pampered with little consideration to the people who pay the price - the fans.
Not reaching an agreement would be a colossal mistake on the part of the players and the owners.

In addition to public relations disasters, such as a lock-out would create a logistical nightmare for individual research teams looking to improve mobility and self-coaching changes when there is no certainty of the season. It could also be affected by potential new 49ers stadium in Santa Clara and beat the Oakland Raiders?

This led us to this situation is typical of collective bargaining - differing opinions on what should be and how things should work. One such issue, of course, is how to allocate $ 9 billion in revenue in the league. Yes, it's dollars with a B.

The last collective agreement in 2006 has been quite generous to the players receive 60 percent of sales, whatever the economic climate. The owners seem to realize they made a bad deal then, and is anxious not to make the same mistake again.

Obviously, the players want to continue with the agreement, and the owners want a bigger slice of the cake again.

Another sticking point is the proposal of an owner to extend the regular season 16-18 games and reduce the preseason contest. The players say they need time to prepare physically and mentally for a tough season and regular addition of two other significant games for the season is likely to add further injury, reduced playing career and increase the chances of permanent physical damage.

The final answer here is obvious, both sides must compromise. But the devil may be in the details.

More people saw on Super Bowl Sunday than any show in television history. Owners and players must understand that such success in the NFL is a tribute to the loyalty of the fan. But it seems to get lost in the shuffle. Neither party has to turn back the fans who have invested heavily in this league.

If you have any questions about this, you should keep an eye on Washington to see how things work when discussing the rich and super rich without regard for those who pay the bills.

Rihanna, Kravitz's Most Successful NBA All-Star

Grammy Award winner Lenny Kravitz and Rihanna headline the entertainment title of the composition of the NBA All-Star game.

Josh Groban is one of the 2011 NBA All-Star Entertainment, the league has revealed a number of artists on Wednesday.

Kravitz will perform his song "Let's Get it" in the introduction of the starting lineup Feb. 20 game in Los Angeles before Groban sings the national anthem.

Rihanna's performance of the first half includes her hit, "the only girl (world)" and "What's My Name".

NBA All-Star Entertainment Series presented by American Express also will feature presentations, Keri Hilson and Cee Lo Green during events on Saturday evening.

Mark Wilson Won The Phoenix Open In Playoff

Packers fan Mark Wilson celebrated a major victory for his people on the ground so close to the frozen tundra he gets on the PGA Tour.

A cheeseburger head describes itself Menomonee Falls, Wis., Wilson won the frost-delayed Phoenix Open Monday for his second victory in three starts this year, make holes a putt 9-foot birdie on the second hole of a playoff with Jason Dufner.

"I'm just enjoying the ride here and that's just kind of the way I'm going to look at the year here, just ride this train as long as I can," Wilson said.

After playing until Sunday night and fulfilling the rights of parents, was able to see minutes from the Super Bowl. "I had to wash Lane's face and put his jammies on, and I had to eat, too,"  Wilson said,

Phoenix Open, lead by Mark Wilson

Mark Wilson was a two-stroke for the Phoenix Open, when play was suspended Sunday because of darkness.

Wearing a yellow visor and a green shirt in support of our beloved Packers, Wisconsin player broke a tie with Tommy Gainey is a 15-foot birdie putt at the par-3 12th. Gainey three putt bogey at the hole.

"I birdied a few holes hard," Wilson said. "The 4-iron I hit on 12 was the best swing of the day, and I rolled in the putt. Have just great.

"It's been a long journey. I mean, four holes of the first day, 28 holes the next day, after four holes and holes of 31 now, and we will make five more tomorrow and see what happens."

Wilson and Gainey was facing a 20-foot birdie putt at the par-5 13th, when they decided it was too dark to complete the hole.

"I was thinking of putting, but it is hard to read, and putt a bit 'silly," said Wilson. "It will be tomorrow morning much easier.

"Someone yelled in my head says" no roll tonight, so when I heard that voice, I said, 'Let's label it. "

Wilson was 18 cents. Gainey was tied for second with Vijay Singh and Jason Dufner. Singh shot a 5-under 66, while Dufner had four holes left.