Arnold Palmer considered the question, fighting back a mischievous grin.This was in June 2016, and he was sitting in a golf cart behind his office just across the road from Latrobe Country Club, the Western Pennsylvania course Palmer grew up on as the son of the greens-keeper-club pro and later bought. Like much of the golfing public, he was trying to make sense of the U.S. Golf Association ruling that had nearly cost Dustin Johnson the title at nearby Oakmont Country Club a day earlier.Ill tell you what I think: The USGA screwed it up, Palmer chuckled, using an even saltier term, but good.It was vintage Arnold, just being one of the guys and making you feel that way, too. He was frail at the time, but still feisty and besides, you rarely had to work hard to figure out how Palmer felt about things.That voice was stilled Sunday night, when news of the death of the games King reminded millions why they took up the maddening game in the first place. But it will resonate for as long as golf is played.Palmer acknowledged dozens of time how impossible the game was to master, but quick to add that few accomplishments gave him more satisfaction than taking control of it for a few magical moments. He spoke his mind on topics beyond the game and even late in life, as age and illness hobbled his once-powerful frame stole the timber from his voice, Palmer still radiated so much charm and candor that he still got his point across. Only months earlier, all it took was one of his million-dollar smiles for a photo shoot with Kate Upton to go viral.That grin melted quickly in the heat on that June afternoon, though, as Palmer talked about the rest of his day. Hed just come from the practice range at Latrobe, where trying to hit balls left him frustrated. He crossed his arms in front of him, the opposite palm resting on his shoulders.I dont have any strength left, he said.Not at that moment, but his surroundings spoke volumes about what a powerful man Palmer had been.The walls of his office were covered with pictures of his family and testimonials and thank-you notes from U.S. presidents and local charities. Stacks of requests for his autograph were piled atop a desk, where Palmer plowed through them happily whenever he could squeeze out the time. A reception area twice as big as his office was lined floor to ceiling with the overflow -- trophies, ribbons and plaques; almost too many to count -- that reflected a life well-lived.Across from his office was Palmers original workroom, stuffed with more than 5,000 golf clubs in various stages of being repaired or reworked. He learned to wield tools helping his father, Deacon, keep everything from the tractors at Latrobe to the members clubs in good working order, then began working on his own. As Doc Griffin, Palmers long-time friend and aide wrapped up a tour of the workshop, he pointed toward a few clubs on a nearby bench.Hes still tinkering, Griffin chuckled.Palmer never lost that working-man appeal. If anything, the man once described as having the strong hands of boxer Rocky Marciano and the forearms and shoulders of a blacksmith turned it into a legacy. He wintered in Florida, but spent his summers around Latrobe, never really leaving his hometown. After winning most everything the game offered, he bought the country club where members occasionally clashed with Deacon about his sons temperament and his go-for-broke swing, and Palmer threw the doors open to the public.None of the golfers whod played the course that sunny June afternoon had any idea that golfs King had been out among them. They were too busy taking in the scenery or struggling with their own games. A lucky few may even have been playing well enough to experience a moment of exhilaration that was writ large across Palmers face when he had been in pursuit of major championships.As far as he was concerned, that would have been tribute enough.---Jim Litke is a sports columnist for The Associated Press. Write to him at jlitke(at)ap.org and https://Twitter.com/JimLitke . Jodie Meeks Raptors Jersey .C. -- Calgarys Kevin Koe did it the hard way again. Marc Gasol Jersey . -- Yogi Ferrell orchestrates pretty much everything in Indianas offence. http://www.nbaraptorsonline.com/Authentic-Kyle-Lowry-Jersey/ .com) - Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Roger Federer were easy first-round winners Tuesday at the Australian Open. Fred VanVleet Jersey . The 18-year-old American had five birdies in her bogey-free round for a 17-under total of 196. Lee held the overnight lead but mixed three birdies with two bogeys for a 70. 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After a Central Michigan interception in overtime, Eavey would get a chance to redeem himself. But once again, the Chippewas kicker missed, this time from 35 yards out.Heading to double-overtime, the score was tied at 21 and the under still appeared to be in good shape. But the teams traded touchdowns, and it was now 28-28 heading to triple-overtime. Central Michigans DAndre Dill blocked a field goal to set his team up for the win again, as those on the under were begging for a field goal and 31-28 final score. Unfortunately for those folks, Cooper Rush and Tyler Conklin hooked up for a 25-yard touchdown to win it 34-28, with the total going over by one point.Final score:?Central Michigan 34, Northern Illinois 28 in 3OT (Game goes over)Missouri Tigers at Florida GatorsClosing over/under:?52.5This turned out to be a similar ending to the previous weekends SEC East game between Georgia and South Carolina.Florida led 33-7 with less than two minutes left, as only a pair of late touchdowns could lose it for the 73 percent on the under -- the most popular under pick Saturday. Ish Witters 1-yard touchdown capped off a 99-yard drive for Missouri, as Florida then led 33-14 with 1:23 left. Down 19, Missouris onside kick attempt was picked up and returned for a touchdown by Floridas Antonio Callaway, pushing the total over.Final score:?Florida 40, Missouri 14 (Game goes over)Connecticut Huskies at South Florida BullsClosing line:?South Florida -20.5The 57 percent who took South Florida will have a tough time getting over all of the mistakes the Bulls made in the second half.South Florida led 14-3 at halftime, but started the third quarter with turnovers on each of its first two drives. Later in the quarter, Bulls running back Marlon Mack lost a fumble at the Connecticut 2-yard line. Despite all that, South Florida continued to move the ball with ease and took a 42-20 lead with 2:57 left, finally covering the 20.5-point spread. The Bulls jusst needed one stop, and they appeared to get it when Jalen Spencer picked off Bryant Shirreffs.ddddddddddddBut in what turned out to be the most costly mistake for South Florida, defensive pass interference was called, extending the Huskies drive. Five plays later, Shirreffs threw a touchdown to Alec Bloom on fourth down with 57 seconds on the clock, and Connecticut would lose by just 15.Final score:?South Florida 42, Connecticut 27 (Connecticut covers)SundayCleveland Browns at Tennessee TitansClosing line:?Titans -7.5The majority of the action was on the Titans, who were favored for the first time this season, to cover the 7.5-point spread against the winless Browns.Tennessee led from start to finish, and seemingly took control when Anthony Fasanos 15-yard touchdown catch from Marcus Mariota put the home favorites up 15 with 6:43 left. The Browns proceeded to go on a 13-play scoring drive that included two fourth-down conversions, cutting the Titans lead to 28-19.In an interesting decision, Hue Jackson went for two (to cut the deficit to seven), but failed. Those who bet the Titans rejoiced. But that happy feeling didnt last long, as Cleveland recovered its own onside kick, getting the ball back with 2:05 left. Nine plays later, Duke Johnson Jr. scored a 1-yard touchdown with 27 seconds left to cover the spread for the Browns. Tennessee dropped to 1-8 ATS in its past nine games as the favorite.Final score:?Titans 28, Browns 26 (Browns cover)Indianapolis Colts at Houston TexansClosing line:?Texans -3 Over/under: 48For most of the night, it appeared that the Colts (who closed as 3-point underdogs) and the under 48 would be the winning sides. Indianapolis led 23-9 with less than three minutes left in regulation, prompting many Texan fans to leave the game early.They ended up missing an improbable comeback by the home team.A Lamar Miller 10-yard touchdown reception and Nick Novak extra-point cut the Colts lead to 23-16 with 2:37 left. Houston forced a three-and-out and got the ball right back. Three plays later, Brock Osweiler connected with C.J. Fiedorowicz for a 26-yard touchdown -- and just like that, it was tied at 23. Someone would need to score again (unless it ended in a tie), so in matter of minutes, bettors on the under went from winners to losers.As for the rest of the game, the Colts failed to score on both the final possession in regulation and the first in overtime before Houston ended it. The Texans scored on their first overtime possession, as Novaks 33-yard field goal forced those on Indy +3 to settle for a push.Final score:?Texans 26, Colts 23 in OT (Game pushes and total goes over) ' ' '