Dustin Johnson is leading the field in the US Open. Tiger Woods as usual the odds on favorite is behind Johnson in a fashion of about 5 strokes. Woods has been strong though and may yet close the gap.

Manute Bol the 7 foot 6 inch shot blocking phenomenon of the 90s died today from complications from his kidney disease and a rare condition called Stevens Johnson Syndrome. He was only 47 years old and lived in Olathe, Kansas. Originally from Sudan Manute Bol worked tirelessly until his final hospitalization to feed hungry children in his home country.